This chapter shall be known as the "Land Use and Development
Code" of the Town of Ocean View, Sussex County, Delaware.
This chapter has been made in accordance with the grant of power in the Town Charter, Title 22, Chapters
3 and 7 of the Delaware Code and other governing laws.
The provisions of this chapter shall be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience,
order, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare.
This chapter shall not invalidate or annul any easements, covenants,
recorded deed restrictions, or other private written agreements between
parties.
Land hereafter annexed to the Town of Ocean View shall be placed
in an appropriate zone and shall be incorporated into the official
Zoning Map, as a part of the annexation proceeding.
The Administrative Official, appointed pursuant to the provisions
of the Town Code, shall be responsible for the administration of,
interpretation of, and securing compliance with, the provisions of
this chapter.