Zoning & land use — Dewey Beach, Delaware

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

Town of Dewey Beach has 2 adopted ordinances on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Chapter 183 - Subdivision of Land adopted ordinance

Subdivision regulations under Part III Land Use and Zoning. Governs land division, plat approval, and design standards.

Chapter 185 - Zoning adopted ordinance

Zoning districts: Neighborhood Residential, Resort Residential, Resort Business, Planned Residential. Regulates mixed-use structures, lot sizes, setbacks, prohibited uses, and temporary structures.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities