Title 9 — Counties

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9 Del. C. § 3503. Definitions.
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§ 3503. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the meanings provided herein: (1) “Benefited property” means a nonexempt specially-assessed property located within a neighborhood improvement district that benefits from enhanced services a…
9 Del. C. § 3504. Powers of New Castle County.
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§ 3504. Powers of New Castle County. New Castle County shall have the power to: (1) Establish within the County certain areas designated as a NID. (2) Designate a nonprofit corporation, created for the purposes of this chapter, as the NIDMA with the certain powers established und…
9 Del. C. § 3505. Creation of a neighborhood improvement district.
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§ 3505. Creation of a neighborhood improvement district. (a) Establishment. — (1) Property owners and residents in a proposed NID, or the County, may petition to establish a NID, subject to all requirements under this chapter. (2) Where property owners or residents desire to esta…
9 Del. C. § 3506. Creation of the neighborhood improvement district management association.
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§ 3506. Creation of the neighborhood improvement district management association. (a) Association designated. — When the County approves a NID under this chapter, a NIDMA must be designated by the County to administer the enhanced services within the NID. (b) Administration. — (1…
9 Del. C. § 3507. Powers of the neighborhood improvement district management association.
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§ 3507. Powers of the neighborhood improvement district management association. Subject to available funding, and as provided for in this chapter and the agreement between the County and the NIDMA, a NIDMA has, in addition to any other powers provided pursuant to the charter esta…
9 Del. C. § 3508. Special assessments and liens.
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§ 3508. Special assessments and liens. (a) Special assessments. — (1) The ordinance by County Council approving a Final NIDP establishes a special assessment on all nonexempt benefited properties within the NID. (2) County Council has the authority to exempt property within the N…
9 Del. C. § 3509. Annual audit, report, and meeting; additional audits.
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§ 3509. Annual audit, report, and meeting; additional audits. (a) The County Auditor or designee thereof, or an entity identified by County Council must annually audit all funds received and expended by or on behalf of the NIDMA. The audit results must be made electronically avai…
9 Del. C. § 3510. Renewal and dissolution of a neighborhood improvement district.
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§ 3510. Renewal and dissolution of a neighborhood improvement district. (a) Renewal of a NID. — (1) Prior to expiration of a sunset provision of a NID and following a review by County Council of the NID and the enhanced services provided therein, the County Council may extend the…
9 Del. C. § 3511. Implementation.
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§ 3511. Implementation. County government shall adopt an ordinance implementing this chapter that provides the procedures and criteria for the establishment and operation of neighborhood improvement districts.83 Del. Laws, c. 457, § 1;
9 Del. C. § 4301. Short title [Repealed].
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§ 4301. Short title [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4301; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4302. Definitions [Repealed].
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§ 4302. Definitions [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4302; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 55 Del. Laws, c. 59; 56 Del. Laws, c. 297, § 2; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 1; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4303. Eligibility for retirement benefits; reduction because of other benefits [Repealed].
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§ 4303. Eligibility for retirement benefits; reduction because of other benefits [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4303; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 55 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 2; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4304. Service in armed forces of the United States or in National Guard [Repealed].
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§ 4304. Service in armed forces of the United States or in National Guard [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4304; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4305. Retirement age; early retirement; mandatory retirement [Repealed].
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§ 4305. Retirement age; early retirement; mandatory retirement [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4305; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 55 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 2; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 3; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4306. Retirement pension benefits [Repealed].
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§ 4306. Retirement pension benefits [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4306; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 4; 65 Del. Laws, c. 313, § 1; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4307. Disability [Repealed].
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§ 4307. Disability [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4307; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 5; 64 Del. Laws, c. 75, § 1; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4308. Submission of pension data to county government for determination of amount required to be raised by taxation [Repealed].
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§ 4308. Submission of pension data to county government for determination of amount required to be raised by taxation [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4308; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 6; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4309. Pension benefits; time and manner of payment; list of pensioners; optional forms [Repealed].
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§ 4309. Pension benefits; time and manner of payment; list of pensioners; optional forms [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4309; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 8; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4310. Retirement of employee [Repealed].
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§ 4310. Retirement of employee [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4310; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 9; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4311. Preservation of pension records by Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer [Repealed].
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§ 4311. Preservation of pension records by Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4311; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4312. Arbitration Commission [Repealed].
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§ 4312. Arbitration Commission [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4312; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4313. Notice to employee of qualification for pension; resolution of county government [Repealed].
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§ 4313. Notice to employee of qualification for pension; resolution of county government [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4313; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4314. Effect of receipt of pension or other benefits under other law [Repealed].
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§ 4314. Effect of receipt of pension or other benefits under other law [Repealed]. Repealed by 59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 10, eff. Mar. 27, 1974.
9 Del. C. § 4315. Restrictions upon other employment by pensioner [Repealed].
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§ 4315. Restrictions upon other employment by pensioner [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4315; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4316. Exemption of pension benefits from taxation, attachment; assignability of benefits [Repealed].
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§ 4316. Exemption of pension benefits from taxation, attachment; assignability of benefits [Repealed].9 Del. C. 1953, § 4316; 51 Del. Laws, c. 164; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4317. Funding [Repealed].
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§ 4317. Funding [Repealed].59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 7; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4318. Trustee [Repealed].
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§ 4318. Trustee [Repealed].59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 7; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4319. Voluntary contributions [Repealed].
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§ 4319. Voluntary contributions [Repealed].59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 7; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4320. Vested right to benefits [Repealed].
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§ 4320. Vested right to benefits [Repealed].59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 7; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4321. Forfeitures for cause [Repealed].
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§ 4321. Forfeitures for cause [Repealed].59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 7; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4322. Effect of amendments [Repealed].
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§ 4322. Effect of amendments [Repealed].59 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 7; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4323. Enactment of pension plan by ordinance [Repealed].
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§ 4323. Enactment of pension plan by ordinance [Repealed].66 Del. Laws, c. 147, § 1; repealed by fulfillment of former 9 Del. C. § 4323, eff. Apr. 5, 1988.;
9 Del. C. § 4401. Definitions.
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§ 4401. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Building” means any structure, building, edifice or part thereof; (2) “Chief of Building Inspections” means the Chief of Building Inspections for Kent County as appointed by the Kent County Levy Court or the Chief’s designee or t…
9 Del. C. § 4402. Application for construction permits.
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§ 4402. Application for construction permits. (a) No person shall construct or cause to have constructed or commence the construction of a building without first filing with the Chief of Building Inspections an application in writing for such construction and obtaining a permit t…
9 Del. C. § 4403. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns.
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§ 4403. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns. Building inspectors or other officers authorized by law to issue permits for construction of any buildings, in any incorporated city or town in Kent County, shall report to the Board of Assessment of Kent County, …
9 Del. C. § 4404. Inspections.
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§ 4404. Inspections. The Chief of Building Inspections or the Chief’s designee shall make the necessary inspections to see that this chapter is complied with and may order or compel the suspension of any work that is not in compliance with this chapter.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4404; 52 …
9 Del. C. § 4405. Fees.
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§ 4405. Fees. The fees for issuing permits shall be prescribed by the county government.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4405; 52 Del. Laws, c. 164; 56 Del. Laws, c. 103, § 8; 56 Del. Laws, c. 241, §§ 2, 3; 66 Del. Laws, c. 131, § 1;
9 Del. C. § 4406. Records.
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§ 4406. Records. (a) The Chief of Building Inspections shall keep a careful and comprehensive record of applications, permits issued, inspections made, reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. (b) The Chief of Building Inspections shall retain on file copies of all permi…
9 Del. C. § 4407. Permits required.
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§ 4407. Permits required. (a) A building permit shall be obtained from the county government for any new construction of any kind including additions or alterations to existing structures. (b) Before issuing a building permit, the county government may require the builder or home…
9 Del. C. § 4408. Notice of violation.
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§ 4408. Notice of violation. (a) Whenever the Chief of Building Inspections is satisfied that a building is being constructed without a permit first being issued therefor, the Chief of Building Inspections may serve a written notice or order upon the person responsible therefor, …
9 Del. C. § 4409. Occupancy.
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§ 4409. Occupancy. Any building that has been constructed without a permit may not be occupied, maintained or used by any person except with permission of the Chief of Building Inspections.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4409; 52 Del. Laws, c. 164; 60 Del. Laws, c. 245, § 4;
9 Del. C. § 4410. Penalties.
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§ 4410. Penalties. Penalties for offenses in this chapter of the Building Code of Kent County or of violations of this chapter shall be as prescribed by ordinance of the county government of Kent County.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4410; 52 Del. Laws, c. 164; 66 Del. Laws, c. 131, § 2;
9 Del. C. § 4411. County government to appropriate necessary funds.
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§ 4411. County government to appropriate necessary funds. The county government shall annually appropriate to the Chief of Building Inspections such funds that are necessary to carry out this chapter.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4411; 52 Del. Laws, c. 164; 60 Del. Laws, c. 245, § 4;
9 Del. C. § 4412. Jurisdiction of Superior Court.
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§ 4412. Jurisdiction of Superior Court. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over offenses committed under this chapter.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4412; 52 Del. Laws, c. 164.;
9 Del. C. § 4413. Exceptions.
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§ 4413. Exceptions. This chapter, except for § 4403 of this title, shall not apply to structures and properties located within any incorporated city or town in Kent County which has adopted and enforces a building code and building permit procedures.9 Del. C. 1953, § 4413; 57 Del…
9 Del. C. § 4414. Enforcement of construction codes; remedies.
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§ 4414. Enforcement of construction codes; remedies. (a) The enforcement of any code or regulation adopted by the county government under the authority of this chapter shall be as prescribed by the county government by ordinance. (b) In case any building or structure is or is pro…
9 Del. C. § 4415. Construction using public financial assistance.
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§ 4415. Construction using public financial assistance. No building or structure shall be constructed using public financial assistance in a manner that violates Chapter 42 of Title 31, and no occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless such building or structure complies with…
9 Del. C. § 4601. Definitions.
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§ 4601. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) The term “County” shall mean Kent County. (2) The term “district” or the term “county sewer district” shall mean any sewage disposal district or sanitary district establ…
9 Del. C. § 4602. Purpose.
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§ 4602. Purpose. (a) The county government may establish or extend 1 or more county sewage disposal districts and county sanitary districts in the manner hereinafter provided for the purpose of the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of sewage. (b) A county district…
9 Del. C. § 4603. Planning.
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§ 4603. Planning. (a) The county government may: (1) Assemble data, and develop plans relating to the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of sewage within the County, and relating to the elimination or alleviation of sewage problems; and (2) Study the possibility of …