A 2.242-acre property along Bay Road in Kent County is up for a comprehensive plan map and zoning map amendment, according to legal notices.
The application, designated as Ordinance # / Application # LC26-17 / CZ-26-04, was submitted by Five Star Builders, Inc. as both applicant and owner. The petition targets a 1.26-acre portion of the total acreage situated on the west side of Bay Road, approximately 900 feet south of Lafferty Lane, west of Dover, according to the notice.
The applicant is asking the county to rezone the site to BG (General Business). The affected land encompasses parcels identified by ID numbers ED-00-086.00-01-28.00, 28.01, and 29.00-000.
Public review materials for the proposed zoning shift are available at the Department of Planning Services, Division of Planning, located at 555 Bay Road in Dover. The office handles public inquiries regarding the project between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., according to Sarah E. Keifer, AICP, Director.
The review process includes public hearings and business sessions throughout December 2026. All proceedings take place in the Levy Court Chambers, Room 203, at the Kent County Complex located at 555 Bay Road in Dover, with remote access options provided via phone and video conferencing.
Participants can join the virtual sessions using Webex or by calling 1-408-418-9388, utilizing meeting number (access code) 2339 938 4113. The schedule includes three dates:
- December 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.: The Kent County Regional Planning Commission holds a Public Hearing to hear public testimony on the application.
- December 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.: The Regional Planning Commission convenes a Business Meeting to make a recommendation on the application alongside others not subject to the public hearing.
- December 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.: The Levy Court conducts its monthly Zoning Public Hearing to receive public testimony on each application, after which it will vote to approve or deny the applications.
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