Amazon robotic facilities could quadruple tech giant’s Middletown footprint
The e-commerce giant has plans to build two robotic-centric facilities in Middletown similar to its Boxwood plant, bringing 1,500 jobs.
Delaware Explained: Sussex County land use reforms
Sussex County Council will soon consider a potential roadmap for addressing the effects of development in the region. But what does that roadmap actually say?
Sussex County farmers oppose plan to discourage housing on agricultural lands
Sussex County farmers are pushing back against proposed development reforms that they say could endanger their farms.
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Housing Summarized
Here’s what to know: One major issue is the lack of affordable housing in Sussex County. A working group is considering changes to a rental program to incentivize developers to build more affordable units. The proposed reforms include raising rent caps and lowering the required percentage of affordable units in new developments to attract more builders.
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To push affordable housing, Gov. Meyer eases road upgrade rules
Gov. Matt Meyer removed a traffic regulation last month that he said acted as an obstacle to the development of new apartments, townhomes and other affordable housing in the state.
Home Rule Summarized
Here’s what to know: There is tension between state lawmakers and local governments over “home rule” and who has authority over land use decisions. The state legislature has passed bills that override local government authority, particularly concerning the location of recreational marijuana dispensaries and permits for renewable energy projects.
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Sussex County to consider easing recreational marijuana zoning restrictions
Sussex County Council will consider easing its restrictions on recreational marijuana sales, some of the toughest in the state, after county officials were nudged by Gov. Matt Meyer.
Energy Summarized
Here’s what to know: Our reporting covers the ongoing debate and legal battles surrounding a planned offshore wind farm off the Delaware-Maryland coast. This includes the Trump administration’s intent to revoke federal approval for the project and a new state law that will override Sussex County’s previous denial of a land-use permit for an electrical substation needed for the wind farm.
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Delaware City data center environmental denial upheld by state board
A state board unanimously upheld a decision from Environmental Secretary Greg Patterson that the data center is not allowed under the Coastal Zone Act.
