Atlantic Fields Shopping District 

CoastTV segments on the Atlantic Fields P&Z Commission October 1st hearing:

https://www.coasttv.com/news/sussex-county-planning-and-zoning-defer-vote-on-zoning-change-for-atlantic-fields/article_325b404f-88c0-4826-8fbb-9cc686af0347.html 

https://www.coasttv.com/news/this-will-not-remain-a-soybean-farm-atlantic-fields-developer-vows-to-build-with-or/article_43e3cb4d-683e-467f-b176-e5b88ddc3d86.html 

 Cape Gazette article in October 3rd edition:

https://www.capegazette.com/article/sussex-county-pz-weighs-pros-and-cons-atlantic-fields-proposal/296905 

Letters to the Editor /  Cape Gazette:

https://www.capegazette.com/article/atlantic-fields-more-appropriate-route-1-route-16/296879 

https://www.capegazette.com/article/atlantic-fields-what-are-potential-impacts/296714 

https://www.capegazette.com/article/development-pause-gives-county-time-catch/296501 

https://www.capegazette.com/article/don%E2%80%99t-be-dazzled-developers%E2%80%99-dollars/296566  

 https://www.capegazette.com/article/route-24-cannot-handle-more-development/296494 

NO      ZONE  CHANGE

This was the message sent to the P&Z Commissioners during the Sept. 17th hearing.  Over 50 individuals from Belle Terre, Welches Pond, other communities & neighborhoods near the proposed shopping district wore black shirts & stickers stating "NO  ZONE  CHANGE"

TIME  IS  RUNNING  OUT !!!  

Easy things that you can do to make a difference.

Send Letters-to-the-Editor.  Let your opinions make a difference and share your feelings with Sussex readers.   It is easy to do.  The more that people hear about the issues related to allowing a massive complex like Atlantic Fields to be built in one of the busiest areas in the State, the more others will support the effort to "Say NO".       Cape Gazette, Bay-to-Bay News and the News Journal are excellent news outlets.  Use these links below.

Letters to the Editor | Cape Gazette     Letters to the editor | Bay to Bay News      Submit a Letter to the Editor | Delaware Online 

Examples of Letters-to-the-Editor:  (links to published letters)

Sussex can’t handle Atlantic Fields | Cape Gazette 

Vorsheim: Why is media not discussing Atlantic Fields? | Bay to Bay News 

Route 24 can’t handle more cars | Cape Gazette 

Atlantic Fields rezoning puts cart before the horse | Cape Gazette 

Tell the P&Z Commissioners your reasons why Atlantic Fields is a bad idea.  Send emails to the P&Z Commissioners.   Until the P&Z Commision makes a final determination to Approve, Approve with Conditions or Denial, you can still send the individual Commissioners your comments and thoughts by email.  It will not be part of the public record, but it lets them know what the public feels and is concerned about.  The next P&Z Commissioner's meeting is October 15th.  It is possible that they will announce their decision at that meeting.  Send them your thoughts and concerns now.  Below are the P&Z Commissioner's email addresses.

Scott Collins   Scott.collins@sussexcountyde.gov   

Bruce Mears Bruce.mears@sussexcountyde.gov

Holly Wingate   Holly.wingate@sussexcountyde.gov      

Jeff Allen       jeffrey.allen@sussexcountyde.gov

John Passwaters  john.passwaters@sussexcountyde.gov 

Spread the word.  It is amazing how many people in Sussex County do not know what is going on with the Atlantic Fields proposal.  The media has not covered this since the middle of 2024.  If the news is not providing information to the citizens, then we must spread the word so our concerns can be addressed before the County makes their move.  We need VOLUME.  The more people who speak up, the better our chance to prevent a catastrophe from happening in our County.  Share this information, give people the link to the Rt. 24 Alliance web site (Rt24Alliance - Atlantic Fields C4 Shopping Center ), talk about this with neighbors, friends and family.  Speak up.

Information

News:

September 5th, 2025  Cape Gazette article:   Costco, Target, Whole Foods among stores in Route 24 project | Cape Gazette 

September 5th, 2025  CoastTV 6:00pm segment:     

‘This Is Insane’: Costco and Target revealed in proposed Atlantic Fields project | News | coasttv.com 

Statement recently found on Southstreet Investment Partners LLC. web site  (08/27/25)

Atlantic Fields (Rehoboth Beach, DE)

Southside is pleased to announce its latest project -- Atlantic Fields in Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Once completed, the project will be a newly constructed, 650,000 square foot shopping center featuring best-in-class retailers not currently found in the marketplace.  Drawing from its deep retailer relationships, Southside will provide a destination shopping experience that will serve the costal area that has grown beyond a summer destination to a 12-month community.  Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 with grand opening in 2027.

Information:

Files from the Sussex County Land Use Application Docket web page (click links):

1. Atlantic Fields plats (plot plans) for the complex  -   https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/139493

2. Traffic Impact Study  -  https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/139593

3. General project details and concept elevations  -  https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/139492  

4. P&Z Staff review of preliminary site plan submitted by developer  -  https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/142543  

Atlantic Fields PLUS Application  (Plus ID: 2024-05-02)

Submitted on April 12, 2024

https://stateplanning.delaware.gov/plus/projects/2024/2024-05-02.pdf   

Traffic Impact Study (TIS)

https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/139593 

Who is behind this development (Southside Investment Partners LLC.)  -  https://southsideinvestmentpartners.com/properties

Upcoming meeting dates for Atlantic Fields Shopping District:

1. Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, September 17th at 3:00pm in Council Chambers at Sussex County Administrative Office 

2. County Council  (This meeting to be held if P&Z approves zoning appeal)

Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00am in Council Chambers at Sussex County Administrative Office

Planning & Zoning Staff Analysis of the Atlantic Fields Project

This report was posted on the Sussex County Land Use Application Docket on 9/11/25.   https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicDocket/#/details/CZ%25202037  

This will be entered into the official record for the upcoming P&Z Commissioners hearing on Sept. 17th for the request for Zone change from AR-1 to C-4.

Staff analysis:   https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/143918

Maps:   https://connect.sussexcountyde.gov/PublicAccess-NextGen/api/document/143871  

Site Plan