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The Department of Land Use and Planning staffs and administers three public commissions that guide and oversee Wilmington’s development process:
- City Planning Commission (CPC) – Advises on land use policy, reviews waterfront and large scale development, subdivision and rezoning applications, annexation requests and recommendations for updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) – Hears requests for variances, special exceptions, and appeals related to zoning decisions.
- Design Review and Preservation Commission (DRPC) – Oversees architectural and historic review within Wilmington’s 12 Historic Districts and design review areas.
Together, these commissions ensure that Wilmington’s growth is balanced, transparent, community-informed, and consistent with the goals of Wilmington 2028.
DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP
Elliott T. Larkin
Director
Yvonne D. Flagg
Deputy Director
CONTACT WILMINGTON 311
CALL
Dial 311 within city limits or (302) 576-2620 from outside city limits
HOURS
Operators are on duty Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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OFFICE DIRECTORY
LOCATION
Department of Land Use and Planning
Louis L. Redding City/County Building
800 N. French Street, 3rd Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CALL(302) 576-3050 |
FAX(302) 468-6985 |