Should Sussex Prevent Developers From Cutting Down Trees?

Sussex County considers new law to preserve trees on development sites

The law would protect a percentage of trees on a given property from being cleared. Some residents support adopting the law, with a few reservations.

Should Sussex prevent developers from cutting down trees?

After losing thousands of acres of forestland in recent decades, Sussex County is considering new rules to require builders to preserve a portion of the trees that sit on their

Should Sussex County prevent developers from cutting down trees?

Why Should Delaware Care?Thousands of acres of trees, which soak up carbon and mitigate flooding, have been cleared in Sussex County over the past 20 years, primarily because of the building boom in the eastern part of the county. Proposed new rules would protect some of the existing forests, but may make it harder to build in some areas.  After losing thousands of acres of forestland in recent decades, Sussex County is considering new rules to …

Sussex County Council to Discuss Senate Bill 23 and Forest Preservation Ordinance

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning at 10am. The Council will have a discussion with the County Administrator on the implementation of Senate Bill 23, which is related to housing supply and housing affordability. Through the legislation, a pilot program is being created designed to encourage local zoning reform efforts to increase affordable housing. In Old Business the Council will revisit Ordinance No. 26-05 – on Forest Preser…