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Delaware Statutes, Title 9

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Title 9, Counties

65 chapters · 1,337 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 91,337 Ch 5, SUBURBAN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS65 Ch 11, COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY COUNCIL62 Ch 13, COUNTY DEPARTMENTS61 Ch 46, Sewers and Sewer Districts61 Ch 83, VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY59 Ch 87, COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES54 Ch 41, GOVERNMENT OF KENT COUNTY43 Ch 3, COUNTY GOVERNMENTS GENERALLY42 Ch 49, ZONING41 Ch 69, ZONING41 Ch 7, PARK DISTRICTS40 Ch 22, SEWERS37 Ch 45, SEWERS AND WATER35 Ch 6, SUBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION32

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9 Del. C. § 5606. Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders.
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§ 5606. Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders. (a) For the purpose of enforcing compliance with the provisions of the Kent County Property Maintenance Code, and removing illegal, unhealthy, or unsafe conditions, the Department of Planning Services shall issue su…
9 Del. C. § 5607. Abatement; creation of tax lien.
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§ 5607. Abatement; creation of tax lien. (a) If after due notice, either actual or constructive, is given by the Department of Planning Services to the person responsible for the property, and where such person has had the opportunity to be heard by an administrative tribunal or …
9 Del. C. § 5608. Penalties.
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§ 5608. Penalties. The person responsible for a building, structure, or premises, where anything is in violation of this chapter or the rules or requirements as promulgated by the Kent County Levy Court, or in violation of any permit, certificate, detailed statement or plan accep…
9 Del. C. § 5609. Additional remedies.
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§ 5609. Additional remedies. The imposition of the penalties or enforcement prescribed in this chapter or by the rules or requirements as promulgated by the county Levy Court shall not preclude the Attorney General, county attorney, or code enforcement constable from instituting …

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9 Del. C. § 5610. Exceptions.

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§ 5610. Exceptions. This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Properties, buildings, or structures located within any incorporated city or town in Kent County unless the responsibility for the local code enforcement has been duly transferred to Kent County. (2) Land deemed to be activ…

9 Del. C. § 6101. Definitions.

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§ 6101. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “County” means Sussex County. (2) The words “Sussex County government” or words of similar import, means the government of Sussex County as established in Chapter 70 of this title.9 Del. C. 1953, § 6101; 57 Del. Laws, c. 762, § 5A;

9 Del. C. § 6102. Borrowing power; limitations.

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§ 6102. Borrowing power; limitations. (a) The government of Sussex County may, from time to time, borrow money in such amounts as it may find necessary promptly to pay the county warrants issued by it, and may issue certificates of indebtedness as evidence thereof; provided, howe…

9 Del. C. § 6103. Surplus funds; investment of.

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§ 6103. Surplus funds; investment of. The county government may invest any surplus moneys in the County Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, in United States Government Bonds. The Bonds shall be purchased and held in the name of “the Sussex County government.”45 Del. Laws, c. 12…

9 Del. C. § 6104. Salaries of clerks.

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§ 6104. Salaries of clerks. The county government may fix the compensation of clerks employed in the several county offices in all cases where clerical assistance is, by law, authorized to be employed in those offices and in respect of which no salary or compensation has been fix…

9 Del. C. § 6105. Fire companies.

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§ 6105. Fire companies. The county government shall appropriate annually and on May 1 of each year shall pay the sum of $1,000 to each regularly organized and motorized fire company in Sussex County, as certified by the Secretary of the Sussex County Volunteer Firemen’s Associati…

9 Del. C. § 6106. Ambulance service.

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§ 6106. Ambulance service. (a) So long as any of the organizations listed in this subsection shall have an ambulance and provide ambulance service for the benefit of the residents of Sussex County, the county government shall appropriate annually, and on May 1 of each year shall …

9 Del. C. § 6107. Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas.

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§ 6107. Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas. The county government of Sussex County may negotiate with the proper authorities of the various cities and towns, and with private individuals or contractors within the County as to the establishment of public…

9 Del. C. § 6108. Return Day observance.

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§ 6108. Return Day observance. The county government may appropriate and pay funds to Sussex County Return Day, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to defray the costs of the observance of Return Day at Georgetown.9 Del. C. 1953, § 6134; 55 Del. Laws, c. 27; 57 Del. Laws, c. 762, § 5J;

9 Del. C. § 6109. Operation of Courthouse.

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§ 6109. Operation of Courthouse. The county government shall have full and complete jurisdiction and control over the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex of Sussex County and over all personal property and equipment used in connection with the property committed to its jurisdiction; …

9 Del. C. § 6110. Rules and regulations.

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§ 6110. Rules and regulations. The county government shall make and promulgate rules and regulations for the proper care, maintenance and operation of the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex.9 Del. C. 1953, § 6153; 50 Del. Laws, c. 5, § 2;

9 Del. C. § 6111. Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or disposal.

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§ 6111. Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or disposal. (a) The county government may acquire real or immovable property in such amounts as it may find necessary to fulfill the needs of the County. (b) The county government may enter into a lease or rental agr…

9 Del. C. § 6301. Definitions.

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§ 6301. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Building” means any structure, building, edifice or part thereof. (2) “Construction” means alteration, removal, demolition, addition, repair or construction of any new or old building. (3) “Person” means any architect, builder, c…

9 Del. C. § 6302. Application for construction permits.

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§ 6302. Application for construction permits. (a) No person shall construct or commence the construction of a building without first filing with the Department of Finance an application in writing for such construction and obtaining a permit therefor. Such application shall be ma…

9 Del. C. § 6303. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns.

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§ 6303. Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns. Building inspectors or other officers authorized by law to issue permits for the construction of any buildings, in any incorporated city or town in Sussex County, shall report to the Department of Finance on blank…

9 Del. C. § 6304. Inspections.

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§ 6304. Inspections. Each or any member of the Department of Finance shall make the necessary inspections to see that the provisions of this chapter are complied with and may order or compel the suspension of any work that is not in compliance with this chapter.9 Del. C. 1953, § …

9 Del. C. § 6305. Fees.

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§ 6305. Fees. (a) The fees for issuing permits shall be determined by the County Council of Sussex County. (b) The County may add a surcharge on any application for a building permit, in an amount not greater than 1.25% of the construction value applicable to the building permit …

9 Del. C. § 6306. Records.

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§ 6306. Records. (a) The Department of Finance shall keep a careful and comprehensive record of applications, permits issued, inspections made, reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. (b) The Department of Finance shall retain on file copies of all permits issued. (c) A…

9 Del. C. § 6307. Permits not required.

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§ 6307. Permits not required. No person shall be required to obtain a permit when the fair value of the construction of a building is less than $300.9 Del. C. 1953, § 6307; 51 Del. Laws, c. 231.;

9 Del. C. § 6308. Notice of violation.

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§ 6308. Notice of violation. (a) Whenever the Department of Finance is satisfied that a building is being constructed without a permit first being issued therefor, it may serve a written notice or order upon the person responsible therefor, directing discontinuance of the constru…

9 Del. C. § 6309. Occupancy.

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§ 6309. 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 Department of Finance.9 Del. C. 1953, § 6309; 51 Del. Laws, c. 231; 57 Del. Laws, c. 762, § 6B;

9 Del. C. § 6310. Violation and penalty.

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§ 6310. Violation and penalty. Any owner of a building wherein any work in connection therewith has been done without a permit or any person employed in connection therewith and who has participated or assisted in the commission of such violation or both, shall be fined not less …

9 Del. C. § 6311. Construction using public financial assistance.

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§ 6311. 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. § 6401-6415. Short title; definitions; eligibility for retirement benefits; reduction of benefits; service in armed forces of the United States or in National Guard; retirement age; early retirement; mandatory retirement; retirement pension benefits; disability pension benefits; submission of pension data to determine tax return; pension benefits; time and manner of payment; list of pensioners; retirement of employee; preservation of pension records by Department of Finance; Arbitration Commission; notice to employee of qualification for pension; restrictions upon other employment by pensioner; exemption of pension benefits from taxation, attachment; assignability of benefits [Repealed].

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§§ 6401-6415. Short title; definitions; eligibility for retirement benefits; reduction of benefits; service in armed forces of the United States or in National Guard; retirement age; early retirement; mandatory retirement; retirement pension benefits; disability pension benefits;…

9 Del. C. § 6501. Establishment of sanitary sewer or water district.

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§ 6501. Establishment of sanitary sewer or water district. (a) Whenever contiguous territory containing 1 or more centers of population, whether incorporated or not, shall be so situated that the construction of interceptor sewers, outfall sewers and sewage treatment plants will …

9 Del. C. § 6502. Establishment or revision of sanitary or water districts without election.

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§ 6502. Establishment or revision of sanitary or water districts without election. (a) Where the county government has already constructed sewers or water mains to which 50 or more houses have been connected, the county government may establish, upon request of the County Enginee…

9 Del. C. § 6503. Establishment of sanitary or water district upon petition of voters.

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§ 6503. Establishment of sanitary or water district upon petition of voters. Fifty or more legal voters of a proposed sanitary sewer or water district, may petition the county government to submit the question of organizing a sanitary sewer or water district to a vote of electors…

9 Del. C. § 6504. Public hearing; notice.

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§ 6504. Public hearing; notice. Upon receipt of a petition submitted pursuant to § 6503 of this title, or upon its own motion without petition, the county government shall set a date for a public hearing on the question of organizing a sanitary sewer or water district. The hearin…

9 Del. C. § 6505. Action of county government following hearing.

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§ 6505. Action of county government following hearing. (a) After the public hearing referred to in § 6504 of this title shall have been closed, the county government shall, by resolution, determine whether or not it is in the public interest to establish the district and, if it d…

9 Del. C. § 6506. Election on question of establishment of district.

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§ 6506. Election on question of establishment of district. (a) Whenever the determination on the question of establishing the district, as required by § 6505 of this title, is in the affirmative, and after the other requirements of § 6505 of this title have been complied with, th…

9 Del. C. § 6507. Action of county government following election favoring establishment of district.

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§ 6507. Action of county government following election favoring establishment of district. (a) If the majority of the voters are in favor of establishing the sanitary sewer district, the county government shall within 30 days following the election, issue a determination to that …

9 Del. C. § 6508. Construction of system adequate for future connections.

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§ 6508. Construction of system adequate for future connections. The county government may construct and maintain main sewers or water mains and sewage or water treatment works in order to provide a satisfactory outlet for any subdivision which may at any future time connect subma…

9 Del. C. § 6509. Construction or maintenance of sewers or water systems for municipalities.

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§ 6509. Construction or maintenance of sewers or water systems for municipalities. The county government may construct or maintain submains or laterals as agent for municipalities when officially requested so to act and when the cost of such work is to be borne by local assessmen…

9 Del. C. § 6510. Adjustment of assessment for cost of existing sewers included in a district.

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§ 6510. Adjustment of assessment for cost of existing sewers included in a district. In the case where a sanitary sewer or water district shall include areas wherein sanitary sewers or water systems have been constructed under the authority of the county government, or by municip…

9 Del. C. § 6511. Power to issue bonds; terms; borrowing in anticipation of issuance of bonds.

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§ 6511. Power to issue bonds; terms; borrowing in anticipation of issuance of bonds. (a) The county government may issue bonds of Sussex County to finance the cost of constructing sewage disposal or water facilities in any sanitary sewer or water district, respectively. Bonds iss…

9 Del. C. § 6512. Sale of bonds.

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§ 6512. Sale of bonds. (a) Any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be sold at either public or private sale, upon such terms, conditions and regulations as the county government may prescribe; provided, that the county government may authorize the County Administrator to …

9 Del. C. § 6513. Procedure for annual assessment.

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§ 6513. Procedure for annual assessment. (a) The county government each year, at a time to be fixed by it, shall, after a public hearing, establish an annual assessment roll for the sanitary sewer or water district which shall be known as the “Sanitary Sewer District Assessment,”…

9 Del. C. § 6514. Collection of assessments.

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§ 6514. Collection of assessments. The annual assessments, shall be collected by the county government as are other county taxes. The properties against which such assessments are levied shall be liable for the payment of the assessments in the same manner as they are liable for …

9 Del. C. § 6515. Rules and regulations governing use of sewage disposal and water facilities.

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§ 6515. Rules and regulations governing use of sewage disposal and water facilities. The county government may promulgate from time to time, and enforce such rules and regulations, as may be necessary, governing the use of the whole or any parts of such sewerage or water systems …

9 Del. C. § 6516. Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies.

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§ 6516. Grants or loans from federal, state or interstate agencies. The county government may accept grants or loans of money, labor, materials, equipment or technical assistance from agencies of the federal or state government or from interstate agencies to accomplish the purpos…

9 Del. C. § 6517. Order to connect to sanitary sewer; enforcement.

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§ 6517. Order to connect to sanitary sewer; enforcement. (a) The county government may, where it deems it necessary to the preservation of public health, order the owner of any lot or parcel of land within a sanitary or water district which abuts upon a street or other public way…

9 Del. C. § 6518. Exception to limitation on borrowing power.

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§ 6518. Exception to limitation on borrowing power. Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to any debt limit imposed by the laws of the State.9 Del. C. 1953, § 6518; 55 Del. Laws, c. 262; 64 Del. Laws, c. 68, § 3;

9 Del. C. § 6519. Definitions; voters.

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§ 6519. Definitions; voters. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, for the purposes of this chapter the terms “voter,” “voters,” “legal voters,” and “elector” shall be deemed to include all the following persons: (1) Persons whose principal place of abode has be…

9 Del. C. § 6520. County Engineer; appointment and duties; assistants.

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§ 6520. County Engineer; appointment and duties; assistants. (a) The county government may appoint a County Engineer for such term, and at such compensation as it deems proper. The County Engineer shall be responsible for and have general supervision over all public engineering w…

9 Del. C. § 6521. Location of sewage treatment plants and other sewage disposal facilities.

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§ 6521. Location of sewage treatment plants and other sewage disposal facilities. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, sewage treatment plants and other sewage or water facilities may be located outside, in part or in whole, the sewer or water district which …

9 Del. C. § 6701. Definitions.

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§ 6701. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) “County” means Sussex County. (2) “Revenue bonds” means bonds to the payment of which all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of any water or sewerage…