Town of Ellendale - New Resident Information
Ellendale, Delaware
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## New Resident Information
"Welcome to Ellendale" from the Ellendale Town Council.
**Curfew:**
Ellendale has a curfew; no person under the age of 18 years shall be out in the streets or public areas of Town between the hours of 10pm to 6am.
\*See Curfew Ordinance # 201
**Town Ordinances:**
The Town of Ellendale has its own Town Code and Zoning Ordinance in place. Some of the Town rules in these codes that may affect you are:
* Grass/Weeds cannot be above 6 inches, or you will be in violation.
* It is unlawful in the State of Delaware to sweep, rake, blow or otherwise place yard waste in a roadway.
* Snow must be off of sidewalks adjacent to your property within 2 hours after a snowfall.
* Properties need to be kept in clean, sanitary, safe condition, and remain trash and rodent free.
* **Building Permits** must be obtained for certain projects, including sheds, fences, pools, and other items. Please call Town Hall to find out if one is needed before you start.
* **Business Licenses** are REQUIRED to do ANY WORK in Town. Please make sure any business, individual, etc. has obtained their license before they do any work at your residence.
* **Rental Licenses** are REQUIRED before any property in Town is rented to a tenant, including family members.
* Parking is not permitted on the grass in front of any residence, including in the strip between the road and sidewalk, and vehicles cannot block any portion of the sidewalk.
* No inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle can be parked or stored on any property unless it is kept within a structure or enclosed area.
* All dogs must be on a leash, they cannot be roaming free in town.
* Cows, horses, pigs, and any other farm animal or livestock are prohibited on any property within the Town of Ellendale. **INGRAM VILLAGE**residents are **not allowed** to have chickens due to Deed Restrictions.
* No pets are allowed in the Town Park at any time.
* Golf carts as per state regulations.
* No discharge of a firearm within town limits.
* Ellendale Newsletter distributed by mail quarterly- March, June, September and December.
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- ### OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM to 2:00PM
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Town of Ellendale
300 McCaulley Ave.
P.O. Box 6
Ellendale, Delaware 19941
P: (302) 422-6727
Ellendale Police Department
Office: 302-422-3584
Town of Ellendale, Delaware
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