SUSSEX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP August 21, 2017
TODAY S WORKSHOP Public Comment Utilities Update Economic Development Update Future Land Use Discussion Public Comment
UTILITIES
UTILITIES Renewable energy University of Delaware provided renewable energy information Reviewed County code for applicable renewable energy language
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2008 Economic Development Element Overview Top Employers Number of Jobs by Sector Economic Development Agencies Industrial Business Parks Agriculture Ag Preservation Overlay Ag Industry Overlay Economic Development Strategies State of Delaware Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2018 Economic Development Element Introduction Agriculture and Forestry Tourism Economic Base and Employment Economic Development Resources Economic Development Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
2008 Future Land Use Element Existing Land Use Incorporated Municipalities Developed and Protected Lands Pace of Development Location of Development Future Land Use Plan Goals Structure of the Future Land Use Plan Growth Areas and Rural Areas Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending Future Land Use Map Other Land Use Topics TDR, Ag. Preservation, Resource Protection Programs, Manufactured Housing, Community Design Guidelines, Eligible Open Space
2008 Future Land Use Recommended Densities and Uses Table
Future Land Use Plan Category Growth Areas Municipalities Rural Areas Applicable Zoning Districts N/A - town zoning applies Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Neighborhood Business District (B-1) Medium Density Residential District (M-R) General Residential District (GR) FUTURE LAND USE Town Center Developing Area Environmentally Sensitive Developing Area Mixed Residential Area Highway Commercial Area Planned Industrial Area Low Density Area Protected Lands Agricultural Preservation Districts Notes: AR-2 is a closed zoning district and should be treated as AR-1 C-1 is a closed zoning district and should be treated as CR-1 High Density Residential District (HR-1 & HR-2) Commercial-Residential District (CR-1) Marine District (M) Limited Industrial District (LI-1) Urban Business District (UB) Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Neighborhood Business District (B-1) Medium Density Residential District (M-R) General Residential District (GR) High Density Residential District (HR-1 & HR-2) Commercial-Residential District (CR-1) Marine District (M) Limited Industrial District (LI-1) Light Industrial District (LI-2) Heavy Industrial District (HI-1) Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Neighborhood Business District (B-1) Medium Density Residential District (M-R) General Residential District (GR) Commercial-Residential District (CR-1) Marine District (M) Limited Industrial District (LI-1) Light Industrial District (LI-2) Vacation, Retire, Resident (VRP) Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Medium Density Residential District (M-R) General Residential District (GR) Vacation, Retire, Resident (VRP) Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Neighborhood Business District (B-1) Commercial-Residential District (CR-1) Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Limited Industrial District (LI-1) Light Industrial District (LI-2) Heavy Industrial District (HI-1) Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) Neighborhood Business District (B-1) Commercial-Residential District (CR-1) N/A - permanently protected Federally-owned, State-owned, or other land preserves, conservation easements, and agricultural preservation easements Agricultural Preservation Districts through the State's Farmland Preservation Program in Agricultural Residential District (AR-1) 2018 Future Land Use Table Removed C-1 from Highway Commercial Areas Added footnote to table for closed zones Added AR-1 to Town Center, Highway Commercial, and Planned Industrial
Development Trends (2008-2015) Sussex County Unincorporated Areas 10,040 building permits 12,060 residential units 2.4 million non-residential square feet Sussex County Towns 3,577 building permits 4,193 residential units 3 million non-residential square feet Approx. 25% of building permits; 25% of residential units; and 55% of non-residential development in Sussex is occurring in towns)
Development Trends (2008-2015) Sussex County Unincorporated Areas Source: Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination 2008-2015 Building Permit Data
Developing Areas / Mixed Residential Analysis Areas where water and wastewater CPCNs intersect Parcel data shows that subdivision forming Permit data showing some properties have received permits
Mixed Residential and Developing Area DRAFT Additions The new developing area polygon on the eastern side of the County: Northern boundary is Rt 9 Western boundary is Rt 5 and edge of MR at southern tip Eastern boundary is the edge of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Area
Mixed Residential and Developing Area DRAFT Additions The new Mixed Residential area polygon: Northern boundary is Rt 9 Eastern boundary is Rt 5 and edge of MR at southwestern tip Southern boundary is Rt 24 Western boundary is Rt 5
Mixed Residential and Developing Area DRAFT Additions New developing area around Greenwood Filled in holes around Greenwood New developing area between Blades and Laurel: Currently limited to RR tracks and Rt 13 as bounds Extend west past RR tracks or east of Rt 13?
Town Center Additions Areas of new municipal annexation areas since 2008 Comp. Plan
Potential Future Industrial Land Suitability Analysis Factors: Adjacency to existing industrial-zoned land In Water CPCN In Sewer CPCN or Planning tier 1 or 2 Location on a principal or minor arterial or major collector Proximity to fiber optic In a natural gas or planned natural gas area Freight TBD Excluded if: In a municipality Protected areas Ag. preservation Sewer tiers 4 and 5
Feedback from Public Meetings 18 2 9 coastal areas other roadways corridors rural areas towns 18 12
Feedback from Public Meetings Where do you think future commercial development should occur in Sussex County between 2018 and 2045? 9 8 12 12 Existing Commercial Development Areas Mixed Use Near Existing Commercial Other Roadway Corridors Towns and Growth Centers 5 14
Feedback from Public Meetings Where is medium / high density development best suited for Sussex County in 2045? 3 21 14 Coastal Areas Other Roadways Corridors Rural Areas Towns and Growth Center 5 15
Feedback from Public Meetings Where is low density development best suited for Sussex County in 2045? 7 4 11 25 Coastal Areas Rural Areas Other Towns and Growth Center Roadway Corridors 8
Town Centers Part of municipal future annexation areas Range of housing types (medium to high-density residential, 4-12 units per acre) Commercial and retail complement adjacent areas Developing Areas Newer, emerging growth areas Located near main arterial roads Mostly within future annexation areas Potential to be served by water and sewer Range of housing types (2 units per acre with density bonus option to go to 4)
Environmentally-Sensitive Developing Areas Desirable locations for new housing Contain ecologically important wetlands and coastal lands Range of housing types Overlay, so underlying density prevails (most 2 units per acre, up to 4 units with density bonus) Option to net out tidal wetlands when calculating net tract size Mixed Residential Areas Existing residential development and lands where res. Development proposed under GR and MR zoning districts Non-residential development not encouraged 4 units per acre single-family; 12 units per acre multi-family Central water and sewer preferred
Highway Commercial Highway commercial corridors, shopping centers and other large commercial vicinities geared toward vehicular traffic Also appropriate for hotels, motels, car washes, auto dealerships, lumberyards and other larger-scale commercial uses not primarily targeted to the residents of immediately adjacent residential areas Planned Industrial Larger industrial uses including heavier industry, light industry, warehousing, and flex space Low Density Areas AR-1 Protected Lands Ag Preservation Districts
Guidelines used to determine 2008 Future Land Use Proximity to an incorporated municipality or a municipal annexation area Presence of existing public sewer and public water service nearby Plans by the County to provide public sewage service within five years Location on or near a major road Character and intensity of surrounding development, including proposed development Location relative to major preserved lands The area s environmental character How the area ranks according to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending document (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4)
What changes were made in 2008 Lands added to the annexation areas of certain incorporated municipalities, as shown in comprehensive plans adopted by these municipalities and certified by the State. Zoning map changes approved by Sussex County Council since the previous plan was completed. A few selected new Developing Areas that are intended to provide locations where density might be increased from the current zoning if the developer uses density bonus options.