Ordinances & Resolutions
The Ordinances and Resolutions provided are considered courtesy copies to be used for informational purposes. Copies of Official Ordinances and Resolutions are available at the City Clerk's Office located at 15 E. Loockerman Street. If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (302) 736-7008 or e-mail at cityclerk[at]dover.de.us.
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| PDF FILE | Ordinance No. | Ordinance Description | Status |
| 2012-12 |
Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division 1 - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions and 110-67 - Private Wells |
PENDING | |
| 2012-11 | Amending the Zoning Map, Source Water Protection Overlay Zone - Tier 3 Excellent Recharge Area in the Vicinity of North DuPont Highway and Leipsic Road | PENDING | |
| 2012-10 |
Amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of Permits or Approvals for Failure to Comply with Requirements for Payment, Actions, or Filings (Clean Hands) |
PENDING | |
| 2012-09 | Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2012 | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-08 | Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions - Registered Sexual Offenders | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-07 | Creating a New Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building Redevelopment | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-06 |
Creating a New Chapter 59 - Juvenile Curfew |
ADOPTED | |
| 2012-05 |
Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection |
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| 2012-04 |
Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Properties Located at 4 Mifflin Road, 24 Mifflin Road, and 1510 Forrest Avenue |
ADOPTED | |
| 2012-03 |
Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article VI - Exemptions; Board of Assessment Appeals, Section 102-183 - Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens |
ADOPTED | |
| 2012-02 | Amending the 2008 Comprehensive Plan | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-01 |
Amending Chapter 74 - Parks and Recreation and Appendix F - Fees and Fines |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-31 |
Amending Chapter 102 Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Valuation and assessment |
ADOPTED |
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| 2011-30 | Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Revisions | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-29 |
Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 - Conditional Uses and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Subsection 3.1 - Schedule of Requirements (Tea House) |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-28 |
Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan, Subdivision I - In General, Section 2-331 - Form of Benefits |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-27 |
Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Regarding Exemption of Public Utilities Infrastructure from Zoning Bulk Standards |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-26 |
Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 1 - Supplementary Regulations Applying to Residence Zones, Relating to Corner Lots |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-25 |
Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 17 - Shopping Center Development (SC-1, SC-2 and SC-3), Relating to Permitted Uses Within the Neighborhood Shopping Center Zone |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-24 |
Emergency Ordinance Banning the Sale of "Bath Salts" Within the City of Dover |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-23 |
Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 327 Martin Street |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-22 |
Amending Chapter 106 – Traffic and Vehicles, Article III – Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2 – Metered Parking, Section 106-164 – Violations |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-21 |
Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3, District Regulations, Section 1 - One-family residence zones, Subsection 1.15 - Accessory uses; Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5, Supplementary Regulations, Section 1 - Supplementary regulations applying to residence zones |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-20 |
Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division I - Generally, Section 110-67, Private wells |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-19 |
Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-5 - Income and expense reports |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-18 |
Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 601 Fulton Street |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-17 |
Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article III - Realty Transfer Tax, Section 102-71 - Definitions, Paragraph (a)(3) - First time homebuyer |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-16 |
Budget Ordinances - 2011/2012 City of Dover Budget |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-15 |
Amending Appendix A - Subdivisions - Homeowners’ Association |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-14 |
Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 10 - Planning Commission |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-13 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 1151-1155 Walker Road | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-12 |
Bicycle Licenses |
WITHDRAWN | |
| 2011-11 | Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-10 | 2011 Budget Revision - Transfer to General Employee Pension Fund |
ADOPTED |
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| 2011-09 | 2011 Budget Revisions | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-08 | Amending the 2008 Comprehensive Plan by replacing Map 12-1: Land Development Plan (College Road) | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-07 | Amending Chapter 46 Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III - Fire Codes, Section 46-126 - Fire Prevention Permit and Appendix F - Fees and Fines | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-06 | Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-5 - Open Burning | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-05 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 101-405 Doveview Drive | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-04 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at Railroad Avenue/Grove Street | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-03 | Amending the 2008 Comprehensive Plan by Replacing Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix, and Map 12-1: Land Development Plan | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-02 | Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes to Insert (New) Section 102-117 - Construction of new facility | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-01 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 20 (New) - Solar and Wind Energy as Accessory Uses in All Zones | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-31 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 293 Saulsbury Road | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-30 | FY 11 Budget Amendment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-29 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 8 - Mobile Home Park Zone (MHP)to add Provisions Regarding Maintenance of Private Streets | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-28 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Art 3-District Regulations, Sec 14-Limited Central Commercial Zone (C-2A) and Sec 30 - Recreational and Open Space Zone (ROS) | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-27 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 1016 and 1022 W. College Road | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-26 | Proposed Budget Amendments - FY 2011 | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-25 | Amending Appendix B – Zoning, Article 5 – Supp. Regulations, Sec. 11 – Environmental Protection, and Sec. 16 – Tree Planting and Preservation; and Article 12 – Definitions | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-23 | Removing the Requirement to Step Down When Running for Other Office from the Ethics Commission, Dover Human Relations Commission, and City Council | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-22 | Amending Chapter 18 - Animals, Section 18-16 - Keeping Bees | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-21 | Recreational and Open Space (ROS) Zone Map Amendments | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-20 | Notification of Tax Rate Increase Over the Rolled Back Tax Rate [Required in accordance with 22 Delaware Code Section 1105(b)] | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-19 | Budget Ordinances - 2010/2011 City of Dover Budget | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-18 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 9 - Board of Adjustment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-17 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 40-60 Ridgely Street | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-16 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 217 and 223 McKee Road | WITHDRAWN | |
| 2010-15 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at Saulsbury Road South of Forrest Avenue | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-14 | Amendments to the 2009-2010 Budget Ordinances | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-13 | Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 7 - General Employee Pension Plan | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-12 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, by adding a new Section 30 - Recreational and Open Space Zone (ROS) | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-11 | Amending Chapter 26 - Businesses, Article II - Licenses, Section 26.36 - Determination of License Fee; Duties of License Officer; Refunds | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-10 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 1169 S. State Street (YMCA) | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-09 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 1059 Horsepond Road | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-08 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located on the South Side of Hazlettville Road West of Wyoming Mill Road | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-07 | Related to Creation of Water-Wastewater Handbook | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-06 | Amending Chapter 102-Taxation, Article VI-Exemptions; Board of Assessment Appeals, Sec. 102-183 - Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens, Subsection (b)-Qualifications, Subsection (3)-Exclusions from Income | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-05 | Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article VI - Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund,To Insert a New Section 2-505 - Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursements | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-04 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located on the South Side of White Oak Road, South of Mourning Dove Lane | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-03 | FY 2009 Budget Balances and Project Carry Forward Balances | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-02 | Adopting 2009 ICC Codes (Building Codes) and Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, and Appendix F - Fees and Fines | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-01 | Amending Chapter 102 -Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-1 - Annual Valuation and Assessment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-00 | Business Improvement District (BID) Ordinance - Cash Receipts Budget for 2010-11 | PENDING | |
| 2009-30 | Correcting Appendix B - Zoning, Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-29 | Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of The City of Dover by Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Located at 1051 College Road | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-28 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 6 - Off-street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 5 - Supplementary Regulations for Parking and Loading Facilities with SA#1 | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-27 | Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In General, Section 102-5 - Income and expense reports | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-26 | Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X - Rental Dwellings | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-25 | Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I - In general, Section 102-3 - Administrative reporting - Reverting the Oversight of the Tax Assessor's Office Back to City Council | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-24 | Amending Chapter 82 - Planning, Section 82-2 - City Planner, Reverting Oversight of the Planning Department Back to City Council | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-23 | Amending Chapter 2-Administration, Article I -Officers and Employees, Division 4 and 7; Chapter 102-Taxation, Article III-Realty Transfer Tax; and Chapter 110-Utilities, Article I-In General | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-22 | Comprehensive Rezoning Project 2009 | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-21 | Comprehensive Plan Amendments | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-20 | New Business Categories and Associated Fees and Adjustments | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-19 | Amending Appendix B-Zoning, Article 5-Supplementary Regulations, Section 4-Supplementary Sign Regulations | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-18 | Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 20A.-Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone-Technology Center(IPM2) | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-17 | Amending Chapter 2-Administration, Article IV-Officers and Employees, Division 1-Generally, Section 2-201-Compensation and Expenses for Mayor, Council, Employees and Other Elected/Appointed Officials | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-16 | Amending Chapter 2-Administration, Article IV-Officers and Employees, Division 1-Generally, Section 2-201-Compensation and Expenses for Mayor, Council, Employees and Other Elected/Appointed Officials | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-15 | Amending the zoning ordinance and the zoning map of the City of Dover by changing the zoning designation of property located at 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard | DENIED | |
| 2009-14 | Business Improvement District Cash Receipts Budget for 2009-10 | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-13 | 2009-2010Budget Ordinances | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-12 | Amending Appendix B Zoning, Article 3 District Regulations, Section 1 - One-Family Residence Zones, Subsection 1.15 - Accessory uses and Article 6 - Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facil | ADOPTED | |
| Resolution | |||
| Link | Ordinance No. | Ordinance Description | Status |
| 2012-06 | Abandoning an Additional Alley - Wesley College (Between N. Bradford Street and N. State Street Alley West) | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-05 | A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2010-07 - Abandonment of Streets and Alleys - Wesley College | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-04 |
A Resolution Authorizing Bank Qualified Loan |
ADOPTED | |
| 2012-03 |
Setting the Public Hearing for the Abandonment of an Additional Alley - Wesley College (Between N. Bradford Street and N. State Street Alley West) |
ADOPTED | |
| 2012-02 | Request to General Assembly to Amend Section 50 of the City of Dover Charter - Article IV - Financial Affairs, Section 50 - Debt Limit | ADOPTED | |
| 2012-01 | Setting of Public Hearing - Alley Abandonment - Adjacent to the West Side and Behind 16 Sackarackin Avenue | DEFERRED | |
| 2011-12 | Request to General Assembly to amend Article IV - of the City of Dover Charter - Levy on Utility Property | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-11 |
Request to General Assembly to amend Article I - IV of the City of Dover Charter |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-10 |
A Resolution Approving Issuance of Certain Bonds or Notes by the Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-09 |
A Resolution Authorizing the Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers to Disburse Funds |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-08 |
Reuben Salters - Service Resolution |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-07 |
Eugene B. Ruane - Service Resolution |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-06 |
James G. McGiffin, Jr. - Service Resolution |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-05 |
Kenneth L. Hogan - Service Resolution |
ADOPTED | |
| 2011-04 | A Resolution Approving the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-03 | Approving Alley Abandonment (Improved) - Adjacent to 514 East Loockerman Street and 222 South DuPont Highway. | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-02 | A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing - Alley Abandonment - Adjacent to 514 East Loockerman Street and 222 South DuPont Highway | ADOPTED | |
| 2011-01 | A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $765,060 Sewer Revenue Bonds for the Construction of Certain Sewer Projects and Authorizing All Necessary Action in Connection Therewith | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-16 | A Resolution Approving the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Amendment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-15 | Ratifying and Confirming Sale of $8,810,000 Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds of the City of Dover (Series 2010) and Related Matters | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-14 | Unimproved Street Abandonment - Girl Scout Lane | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-13 | Unimproved Alley Abandonment - Elm Terrace | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-12 | Setting Public Hearing - Girl Scout Lane Street Abandonment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-11 | Setting Public Hearing - Elm Terrace Alley Abandonment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-10 | Authorizing the Sale of up to $12,000,000 Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds of the City of Dover | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-09 | Request to amend the City of Dover Charter, Art. II - Mayor and Council, Sec. 5 by Removing the Requirement for a Councilperson to Relinquish their Council Seat to be a Candidate for Mayor | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-08 | Resolution in Support of the Local Jobs for America Act | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-07 | Abandonment of Alleys and Streets - Wesley College | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-06 | Authorizing Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers to Disburse Funds | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-05 | Setting of Public Hearing for Wesley College Alley Abandonment | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-04 | Adoption of 2010-2014 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-03 | Amendment to Council Resolution #2008-11 - Youth Advisory Committee | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-02 | Timothy A. Slavin - Service Resolution | ADOPTED | |
| 2010-01 | A Resolution Stating that the Dover Human Relations Commission Urges the Delaware General Assembly to Pass a Resolution Expressing its Profound Apology for the State's Practice of Slavery | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-23 | A Resolution Proposing Adoption of a Local Service Function Budget for Kent County | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-22 | Abandonment of a 600-foot Portion of Galaxy Drive located between Lot 12 and Lot 22 in the Kent County Aeropark | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-21 | Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up To $2,404,017 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund) | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-20 | Setting a Hearing Date for the Vacating and Abandonment of a Portion of Galaxy Drive in the Kent County Industrial Park | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-19 | Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $5,942,481 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Revolving Loan Fund - Delaware Pollution Control Financial Assistance Branch) | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-18 | Issuance of Temporary Residential Parking Permits to Businesses on S. Governors Avenue during road and utility construction | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-17 | Annexation Resolution – 924 Artis Drive | WITHDRAWN | |
| 2009-16 | Authorizes the City Planner to Approve Temporary Non-Conforming Signage on S. Governors Avenue During the Road Construction Project | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-15 | Amendment to a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of up to $22,200,000 Electric Revenue Bonds | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-14 | Resolution - Setting Dates for Annexation Referendum (924 Artis Drive) | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-13 | Resolution Authorizing Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers to Disburse Funds | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-12 | Adoption of 2009 CDBG Action Plan | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-11 | Proposing Spring Clean-Up Week | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-09 | Resolution - David Julian Massey, Councilman of the Second District of the City of Dover from February 10, 1964 - February 14, 1966 | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-08 | Armstrong Barratt Cullen, Jr. - Councilman of the First District of the City of Dover from February 11, 1974 - February 9, 1976 | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-06 | Request to General Assembly to Amend Article I - General Provisions, of the City of Dover Charter | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-05 | A Resolution Proposing the Continuation of Existing Limits on Truck Size and Weight. | PENDING | |
| 2009-04 | Improved National Rail Policy | PENDING | |
| 2009-03 | Creation of Dover Library Foundation | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-02 | Request to General Assembly to Amend Sections 47 and 49A of the City of Dover Charter | ADOPTED | |
| 2009-01 | Request to General Assembly to Amend Article IV - Financial Affairs, Section 50 - Debt Limit, of the City of Dover Charter |
ADOPTED |
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