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Town of Elsmere, DE
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2022-11-10
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Abandoned vehicles
Ch 116 — Handicapped Parking
Ch 152 — Parking of Certain Vehicles
Ch 171 — Property Maintenance
Ch 187 — Solid Waste
Ch 192 — Streets and Sidewalks
211-1{1} — ABANDONED VEHICLE
ยงย 211-2 — Enforcement; removal of abandoned vehicles.
ยงย 211-4 — Vehicles left in the possession of a garage and/or service station; limitations.
ยงย 211-5 — Procedure for permits authorizing storage of vehicles on private property.
Ch 215 — Vehicles and Traffic
ยงย 215-7 — Authority to tow and impound.
ยงย 215-9 — Removal of vehicles; towing notice; issuing summons; fines.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Abandonment
ยงย C-408 — Power of the Town of Elsmere over Streets.
ยงย 71-8 — Enforcement of violations.
ยงย 83-5 — Licenses required; operator's license; fee refunds; unlawful practices.
Ch 116 — Handicapped Parking
145-9{1} — ABANDONED PROPERTY
ยงย 145-10 — Unsafe structures.
ยงย 145-12 — Liability for expenses and collection of debts and liens.
ยงย 145-14 — Abandoned property receiver.
ยงย 145-15 — Notices.
Ch 152 — Parking of Certain Vehicles
Ch 171 — Property Maintenance
Ch 187 — Solid Waste
Ch 192 — Streets and Sidewalks
204-10{5} — RESIDENT
ยงย 209-12 — Purpose and intent.
209-13{1} — ABANDONED PROPERTY
209-13{12} — REGISTRABLE PROPERTY
ยงย 209-15 — Establishment of registry.
ยงย 209-16 — Registration of defaulted mortgage real property and abandoned property.
ยงย 209-17 — Maintenance requirements.
ยงย 209-19 — Public nuisance.
Ch 211 — Vehicles, Abandoned
211-1{1} — ABANDONED VEHICLE
ยงย 211-2 — Enforcement; removal of abandoned vehicles.
ยงย 211-4 — Vehicles left in the possession of a garage and/or service station; limitations.
ยงย 211-5 — Procedure for permits authorizing storage of vehicles on private property.
ยงย 211-7 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 215 — Vehicles and Traffic
ยงย 215-7 — Authority to tow and impound.
ยงย 215-9 — Removal of vehicles; towing notice; issuing summons; fines.
ยงย 225-28 — Special exception uses.
ยงย 225-32 — Abandonment.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
102-8{1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
102-8{32} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
ยงย 102-28 — Accessory structures.
ยงย 131-34 — General requirements; restrictions.
ยงย 196-21 — Submission procedures and approval process; administrative subdivision.
225-5{1} — ACCESSORY BUILDING
225-5{36} — FLOOR AREA, GROSS
225-5{44} — LOT
225-5{46} — LOT COVERAGE
225-5{58} — OPEN SPACE
225-5{65} — PRIVATE GARAGE
225-5{83} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
225-5{84} — START OF CONSTRUCTION (DEFINED FOR FLOODPLAIN)
ยงย 225-8 — Regulations applicable to all zones; prohibited uses.
ยงย 225-9 — Site plan review by Planning Commission.
ยงย 225-10 — Off-street parking and loading regulations.
ยงย 225-19 — CC Community Commercial District.
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Accessory uses
225-5{2} — ACCESSORY USE
225-5{23} — CHURCH
225-5{39} — GOLF COURSE
ยงย 225-21 — GI General Industrial District.
ยงย 225-28 — Special exception uses.
ยงย 225-37 — Definitions; permitted signs.
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Adult entertainment
225-5{5} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
ยงย 225-8 — Regulations applicable to all zones; prohibited uses.
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Advertising
ยงย C-705 — Contracts.
ยงย 38-5 — Official Map.
83-1{12} — OFFER OF SALE TO THE PUBLIC
ยงย 83-6 — Notice of intent to sell; tenant's rights.
ยงย 131-4 — Fees.
ยงย 131-34 — General requirements; restrictions.
ยงย 148-8 — Standards for permit issuance.
ยงย 155-1 — Rules and regulations.
182-1{8} — RENTAL UNIT
ยงย 196-13 — Amendments.
196-18D{53} — SUBDIVIDER
ยงย 196-23 — Submission procedures and approval process; major subdivisions.
225-5{10} — BILLBOARD
225-5{77} — SIGN, IDENTIFICATION
ยงย 225-8 — Regulations applicable to all zones; prohibited uses.
ยงย 225-18 — R-GA Garden Apartment District.
ยงย 225-37 — Definitions; permitted signs.
ยงย 225-38 — General restrictions on sign uses.
ยงย A230-15 — Payment of fees and costs.
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Advisory Board
Ch 55 — (Reserved)
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Affirmative action
ยงย A230-9 — Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
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Air conditioning
ยงย 131-4 — Fees.
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Air pollution
ยงย 225-28 — Special exception uses.
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Alarm systems
Ch 63 — Alarm Systems
ยงย 63-1 — Purpose.
63-2{1} — ALARM PERMIT
63-2{2} — ALARM SYSTEM
63-2{3} — ALARM USER
63-2{4} — ALARM VENDOR
63-2{5} — ANSWERING SERVICE
63-2{10} — DELAWARE ALARM ASSOCIATION
63-2{13} — EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
63-2{14} — FALSE ALARM
63-2{15} — INTERCONNECT
ยงย 63-3 — Exemptions.
ยงย 63-4 — Multiple alarm systems.
ยงย 63-5 — Alarm permit required; fine for failure to notify alarm user of requirements.
ยงย 63-6 — User charges for false alarms.
ยงย 63-7 — Inspection of activated alarm system.
ยงย 63-8 — Revocation of permits.
ยงย 63-9 — Appeal.
ยงย 63-10 — Scheduling and notice of appeal.
ยงย 63-11 — Hearing Board.
ยงย 63-12 — Loss of privileges.
ยงย 63-13 — Temporary permits.
ยงย 63-15 — Application for permits.
ยงย 63-16 — Automatic dialing devices.
ยงย 63-17 — Audible alarm system; violations and penalties.
ยงย 63-18 — Compliance; violations and penalties.
131-27B{1} — DISORDERLY ESTABLISHMENT
ยงย 135-2 — Opportunity to explain and dispel alarm.
ยงย 135-3 — Enforcement by peace officer.
ยงย 155-5 — Additional penalties.
ยงย 171-6 — Additions, insertions and changes to Property Maintenance Code.
ยงย A230-7 — Maintenance of system.
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Alcoholic beverages
Ch 67 — Alcoholic Beverages
131-27B{1} — DISORDERLY ESTABLISHMENT
131-28B{2} — ENTERTAINMENT CLUB
Ch 155 — Parks and Recreation Areas
ยงย 155-5 — Additional penalties.
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Aluminum
ยงย 127-2 — Prohibited conduct.
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Amusements
ยงย C-401 — General Powers.
87-1{1} — ESTABLISHMENT
131-2{3} — BUSINESS
ยงย 131-4 — Fees.
148-2{5} — SPECIAL EVENT
ยงย 225-10 — Off-street parking and loading regulations.
ยงย 225-20 — HD Highway Development District.
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Anchoring
ยงย 71-10 — Animals in vehicles.
ยงย 102-20 — Buildings and structures.
ยงย 102-24 — Gas or liquid storage tanks.
ยงย 102-26 — Residential structures and residential portions of mixed-use structures.
ยงย 102-28 — Accessory structures.
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Animals
ยงย C-401 — General Powers.
ยงย 34-13 — Duties; authority; issuance of citations.
ยงย 34-14 — Limitations of authority.
63-2{14} — FALSE ALARM
Ch 71 — Animals
ยงย 71-1 — Short title.
71-2{1} — WILD ANIMAL
ยงย 71-3 — Permitting animal to commit a nuisance.
ยงย 71-4 — Harboring of stray animals.
ยงย 71-5 — Interference with officer prohibited.
ยงย 71-6 — Ownership of wild animals prohibited.
ยงย 71-8 — Enforcement of violations.
ยงย 71-10 — Animals in vehicles.
ยงย 71-11 — Farm animals and livestock prohibited.
ยงย 71-12 — Exemptions to farm animals and livestock prohibition.
ยงย 98-5 — Instant summonses.
127-1{3} — GARBAGE
Ch 143 — Noise
143-1{14} — NOISE DISTURBANCE
ยงย 143-3 — Noises prohibited.
148-2{3} — PARADE
ยงย 148-6 — Permit procedures and requirements.
ยงย 148-8 — Standards for permit issuance.
Ch 155 — Parks and Recreation Areas
ยงย 155-1 — Rules and regulations.
190-2{13} — POLLUTANT
196-18D{7} — BUILDING
ยงย 209-18 — Security requirements.
ยงย 225-21 — GI General Industrial District.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
Ch 184 — Satellite Dish Antennas
ยงย 184-1 — Maximum size.
ยงย 184-2 — Satellite dish antennas in front yards.
ยงย 184-3 — Preexisting satellite dish antennas.
Ch 225 — Zoning
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Apartments
83-1{1} — APARTMENT BUILDING
83-1{8} — DEVELOPER
83-1{18} — VACANCY LISTING
ยงย 83-2 — Applicability; unlawful practices.
ยงย 83-3 — Notification requirements.
ยงย 83-4 — Review and approval by Planning Commission and Building Committee.
ยงย 83-6 — Notice of intent to sell; tenant's rights.
ยงย 83-7 — Inspection of buildings and units.
ยงย 83-8 — Inspections and repair.
ยงย 143-5 — Allowable noise levels.
182-1{1} — APARTMENT HOUSES
ยงย 192-17 — General responsibilities.
ยงย 192-28 — Standards of work.
ยงย 209-3 — Applicability; registration statement required; fees.
ยงย 209-9 — Exceptions.
ยงย 215-3 — Violations and penalties.
225-5{38} — GARDEN APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
225-5{74} — ROOM
ยงย 225-10 — Off-street parking and loading regulations.
ยงย 225-12 — Establishment of zones.
ยงย 225-16 — R-1 Residential District.
ยงย 225-17 — R-2 Residential District.
ยงย 225-18 — R-GA Garden Apartment District.
ยงย 225-19 — CC Community Commercial District.
ยงย 225-23 — Height modifications.
ยงย 225-28 — Special exception uses.
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Appeals
ยงย C-409 — Sewer and Water Main Improvements.
ยงย C-702 — Police and Department of Public Safety.
ยงย 19-5 — Elective offices and candidacy requirements.
ยงย 19-6 — Complaint procedure.
ยงย 19-10 — Conduct of election.
Ch 60 — Licenses and Permits
ยงย 60-5 — Hearing.
ยงย 63-6 — User charges for false alarms.
ยงย 63-8 — Revocation of permits.
ยงย 63-9 — Appeal.
ยงย 63-10 — Scheduling and notice of appeal.
ยงย 63-11 — Hearing Board.
ยงย 63-13 — Temporary permits.
ยงย 71-12 — Exemptions to farm animals and livestock prohibition.
ยงย 76-8 — Additions, insertions and changes to Building Code.
ยงย 76-10 — Additions, insertions and changes to Residential Code.
ยงย 76-12 — Additions, insertions and changes to Plumbing Code.
ยงย 76-14 — Additions, insertions and changes to Mechanical Code.
ยงย 76-16 — Additions, insertions and changes to Fuel Gas Code.
ยงย 76-18 — Additions, insertions and changes to Energy Conservation Code.
ยงย 76-20 — Additions, insertions and changes to Existing Building Code.
ยงย 98-7 — Appeals.
ยงย 116-6 — Location of parking space.
ยงย 131-27 — Disorderly establishments.
ยงย 131-28 — Entertainment clubs.
ยงย 145-10 — Unsafe structures.
ยงย 148-11 — Appeal procedure.
ยงย 155-5 — Additional penalties.
ยงย 159-5 — Permit denial.
ยงย 159-7 — Appeal of a revocation or denial.
ยงย 164-6 — Administrative appeal.
ยงย 169-1 — Additional fees for applications, permits and hearings; notification; appeals.
ยงย 171-6 — Additions, insertions and changes to Property Maintenance Code.
ยงย 171-7 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 190-15 — Appeal of notice of violation.
ยงย 190-16 — Enforcement measures after appeal.
ยงย 190-17 — Cost of abatement of violation.
ยงย 204-19 — Appeals.
ยงย 209-4 — Appeals.
ยงย 209-6 — Delinquent registration fees.
225-5{40} — HARMFUL TO MINORS
ยงย 225-36.1 — Nonconforming use permit.
225-37A{5} — HARMFUL TO MINORS
ยงย 225-40 — Board of Adjustment.
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Appeals board
ยงย 171-6 — Additions, insertions and changes to Property Maintenance Code.
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Appointments
ยงย C-301.2 — The Treasurer.
ยงย C-302 — Qualifications of Mayor and Council.
ยงย C-305 — Mayor's Relationship to Council.
ยงย C-309 — Organization Changes by Council; Vacancies.
ยงย C-401.1 — Authorization to Act on Behalf of the Town.
Ch C Art VI — COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
ยงย C-601 — The Solicitor.
ยงย C-603 — Board of Health.
ยงย C-701 — Town Manager.
ยงย C-702 — Police and Department of Public Safety.
ยงย C-703 — Compensation of Officers and Employees.
ยงย C-805 — Contingency Fund.
ยงย C-806 — Independent Annual Audit.
ยงย C-900 — Municipal Elections.
ยงย C-1001 — Bonding of City Officials and Employees.
ยงย 19-3 — Board of Elections.
ยงย 19-5 — Elective offices and candidacy requirements.
ยงย 19-9 — Elections.
ยงย 19-10 — Conduct of election.
ยงย 19-12 — Election results; recounts; contests.
ยงย 19-14 — Absentee voting.
ยงย 27-5 — Term of office.
ยงย 29-2 — Position of Director of Finance.
ยงย 34-2 — Appointment.
ยงย 34-6 — Council not to interfere with appointments or removals.
ยงย 34-7 — Creation of departments.
ยงย 34-12 — Chief Code Enforcement Officer; deputies; appointment.
ยงย 34-13 — Duties; authority; issuance of citations.
ยงย 34-14 — Limitations of authority.
ยงย 34-15 — Concurrent powers.
ยงย 38-2 — Terms of office; appointment; compensation.
ยงย 38-3 — Organizational meeting; recordkeeping; annual report.
ยงย 102-9 — Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
ยงย 110-7 — Removal of graffiti.
ยงย 131-22 — Failure to file required statement or corrected statement.
ยงย 145-7 — Enforcement.
ยงย 145-10 — Unsafe structures.
ยงย 145-13 — Condemnation proceedings.
ยงย 145-14 — Abandoned property receiver.
ยงย 152-2 — Designated parking for fire police.
ยงย 159-7 — Appeal of a revocation or denial.
ยงย 171-6 — Additions, insertions and changes to Property Maintenance Code.
204-4{2} — TAX COLLECTOR
ยงย 225-40 — Board of Adjustment.
ยงย A230-13 — Indemnity and insurance.
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Asbestos
ยงย 187-2 — Rules and regulations.
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Assessments
ยงย C-403 — Power to Raise Revenue.
ยงย C-409 — Sewer and Water Main Improvements.
ยงย C-410 — Sidewalks.
ยงย C-411 — Paving of Unpaved Streets.
Ch C Art V — PROPERTY AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ยงย C-501 — Property Assessments.
ยงย C-501.1 — Property Assessment Procedure.
ยงย C-501.2 — Collection of Taxes.
ยงย C-501.21 — Additional Collection Methods.
ยงย C-501.3 — Levying of Special Assessment.
ยงย C-501.41 — Assessments Payable in Installments.
ยงย C-501.5 — Assessments Not to Exceed Value of Benefit.
Ch C Art VII-A — Voluntary Assessment Center
ยงย 701A — Creation.
ยงย 702A — Jurisdiction and functions.
ยงย 703A — Civil and Criminal Penalties; Costs.
ยงย 704A — Monthly Report to Mayor and Members of Council.
ยงย 705A — Voluntary Assessment Center Facilities and Staff.
ยงย 1-8 — Enactments saved from repeal; matters not affected.
ยงย 27-4 — Qualification of members.
ยงย 34-13 — Duties; authority; issuance of citations.
ยงย 63-6 — User charges for false alarms.
ยงย 63-8 — Revocation of permits.
ยงย 63-9 — Appeal.
ยงย 63-14 — Collection of fees.
ยงย 98-5 — Instant summonses.
ยงย 98-9 — Payments due to Voluntary Assessment Center.
ยงย 110-7 — Removal of graffiti.
ยงย 110-8 — Lien.
ยงย 131-22 — Failure to file required statement or corrected statement.
ยงย 145-12 — Liability for expenses and collection of debts and liens.
ยงย 145-14 — Abandoned property receiver.
ยงย 169-1 — Additional fees for applications, permits and hearings; notification; appeals.
182-1{2} — COMMERCIAL RENTAL UNIT
ยงย 182-7 — Fees.
ยงย 187-1 — Applicability.
ยงย 190-17 — Cost of abatement of violation.
ยงย 192-10 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 204-2 — Additional penalty.
204-4{4} — VALUE
ยงย 204-11 — Qualifications; amount of exemption.
ยงย 204-14 — Allowance of exemption.
ยงย 204-16 — Tenants in common or joint tenants.
ยงย 204-19 — Appeals.
ยงย 204-25 — Fees and costs.
ยงย 209-1 — Purpose.
ยงย 209-24 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
ยงย 215-5 — Summons for unattended vehicle; owner liable.
ยงย 215-20 — Monitoring program authorized; penalties upon finding of violation.
ยงย 215-22 — Summons and notice of violation.
ยงย 215-23 — Payment by voluntary assessment.
ยงย 215-24 — Procedures to contest violation.
ยงย 215-25 — Failure to pay or successfully contest violation.
ยงย 225-28 — Special exception uses.
ยงย A230-6 — Governmental access channel.
A230-24{13} — FRANCHISE FEE
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Assessor
ยงย 225-39 — Certificates and permits; recordkeeping.
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Attorney fees
ยงย 145-5 — Violations and penalties; liability for cost of abatement.
ยงย 190-21 — Criminal prosecution.
ยงย 204-22 — Terms.
ยงย 204-25 — Fees and costs.
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Attorney's fees
ยงย 17-2 — Indemnification against judgments, fines and costs.
ยงย 145-14 — Abandoned property receiver.
ยงย 225-36.1 — Nonconforming use permit.
ยงย A230-13 — Indemnity and insurance.