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Permit Application Timeline
The Department of Land Use & Planning (LU&P) strives to review applications as efficiently as possible. Typical review timeframes are based on project size and complexity: Project Type
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Project Type
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Construction Value
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Estimated Review Time
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Major Projects
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Greater than $1,000,000
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4 weeks
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Moderate Projects
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$100,000 – $999,999
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2 weeks
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Small Projects
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Less than $99,999
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1 week
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Important Notes About Review Timelines
Review time reflects ONLY the Department of Land Use & Planning’s internal review.
A complete and accurate application is required to begin review.
If additional information is needed, the review clock will pause until the applicant provides the required documents.
Separate Review Processes
Some projects require approval from:
- the Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office, and/or
- the Department of Public Works
These are independent reviews and not included in Land Use & Planning’s review timeframe.
Permits that require these approvals cannot be issued until all required departmental reviews are complete.
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Board and Commission Approvals
Projects that require review by the board and commissions below will have their LU&P review paused until those bodies issue their decision or approval.
- City Planning Commission (CPC)
- Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
- Design Review & Preservation Commission (DRPC)
The LU&P review timeline resumes only after the required board or commission decision is finalized.
Your project’s timeline depends on:
- the completeness of your application,
- timely responses to requests for clarification,
- whether additional departmental reviews are required, and
- whether board or commission approvals are part of the process.
Search Permit Applications & Inspections
You can look up permit applications, issued permits, inspection results, and permit status using the City’s online permit portal:
Submitting a complete and well-prepared application is the best way to ensure a timely review.
Building Permit Application- Certificate for Registration of Non-Conforming Use
- Design Review Proposal Application
- Heating and/or Air Conditioning Permit Application
- Mobile Food Service Establishment License/Permit Application
- Permit Application Intake Requirements
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Sign Registration Form
- Trades Board Examination Application
- Waterfront Zoning Districts Development Review Standards
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 |