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.
As County Council discusses the Comprehensive Plan the chapters they discuss are placed on the website. The chapters can be found below.
Draft Document
Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan
On November 2, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan and forward the Plan to the County Council for its consideration. The P&Z Commission recommended draft can be viewed on this page.
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
The Planning Process chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 4 – Future Land Use
The Future Land Use chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 5 – Conservation
The Conservation chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 6 – Recreation and Open Space
The Recreation and Open Space chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Draft Recreation and Open Space Chapter as discussed by County Council
Chapter 7 – Utilities
The Utilities chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 8 – Housing
The Housing chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 9 – Economic Development
The Economic Development chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 10 – Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Draft Historic Preservation Chapter as discussed by County Council
Chapter 11 – Intergovernmental Coordination
The Intergovernmental Coordination chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Draft Intergovernmental Coordination Chapter as discussed by County Council
Chapter 12 – Community Design
The Community Design chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.
Chapter 13 – Mobility
The Mobility chapter of the 2018 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan is now ready for public review.