As part of the Sussex County Comprehensive Plan, the County is conducting extensive research about the community. This includes demographic and population research, housing growth, and an in-depth look at topics such as transportation, economic development, and natural resource protection. Visit this page to view the 2018 Comprehensive Plan draft documents.
Draft Document
Chapter 1 – Introduction
The introductory chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 2 – Population and Demographics
The Population and Demographics chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 3 – Planning Process
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Chapter 4 – Vision, Goals and Objectives
Document Coming Soon!
Chapter 5 – Future Land Use
The Future Land Use chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 6 – Conservation
The Conservation chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 7 – Recreation and Open Space
The Recreation and Open Space chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 8 – Utilities
The Utilities chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 9 – Housing
The Housing chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 10 – Economic Development
The Economic Development chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 11 – Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 12 – Intergovernmental Coordination
The Intergovernmental Coordination chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 13 – Community Design
The Community Design chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 14 – Mobility
The Mobility chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MOBILITY ELEMENT CONTINUES TO BE A WORK IN PROGRESS BEFORE THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, WITH MORE CHANGES LIKELY. THIS INCLUDES POSSIBLE CHANGES TO FORM, SUBSTANCE AND ORGANIZATION. PLEASE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR REVISIONS TO THIS ELEMENT. A FINAL, MORE COMPLETE, DRAFT WILL BE POSTED HERE PRIOR TO THE NOVEMBER 2, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ON THE ENTIRE PLAN.