Planning & Zoning Commission

Commissioners are appointed by the Council for three-year terms

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission is a five-member panel appointed by the Sussex County Council, as stipulated by 9 Del. Code Chapter 68, to consider requests for change of zone, conditional use and subdivision applications.

The commission acts as an advisory board to the County Council on change of zone and conditional use requests, but has the authority to grant or deny subdivision applications.

The Planning & Zoning Commission holds public hearings twice a month.

Comments and correspondence intended for the commission or its members should be entered into the record during Planning & Zoning public hearings, sent by mail to the Planning & Zoning Office, PO Box 417, Georgetown, DE 19947, or submitted electronically here.

Planning & Zoning Commissioners - Background

https://sussexcountyde.gov/planning-zoning-commission 

Commissioners' contact information is not available on P&Z websitee, but have the following phone numbers:

• Bruce Mears, District 4 - 302-462-3032

• Holly Wingate, District 5 - 302-381-0757

Bob Wheatley - Associate Broker - KW Commercial Real Estate | LinkedIn

Whayland Consulting Group at https://www.whaylandcg.com/consulting/  

WHAYLAND CONSULTING GROUP

Our reserve studies give our clients the assurance that the major property expenses they’ll incur in the future are anticipated and planned for early on.

WHY A RESERVE STUDY?

The purpose of a reserve analysis is to inform the executive board and the association of a condominium, cooperative, subdivision, or commercial building complex of the dollar amount that should be maintained each year in an adequately funded ‘repair and replacement reserve’ to eliminate special assessments due to normal wear and tear.

Aside from being the smart thing to do, it’s also the law in many states. The Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA) requires Community Associations, Condominium Associations, and Homeowners’ Associations to create and maintain ‘repair and replacement reserves’ in amounts based on a reserve study conducted by a competent professional. In addition to Delaware, Whayland serves Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

WHY WHAYLAND?

Whayland Consulting Group has earned acceptance into the Association of Professional Reserve Analysis and uses state-of-the-art statistical analysis software developed specifically for reserve study use. Bob Wheatley has been awarded the CAI (Community Association Institute) national designation of Reserve Specialist #309, Delaware’s only CAI designated reserve analyst.

We provide useful, actionable information for management companies, homeowners, and HOAs to manage their common assets so as to maximize the value of their property.

CONSULTING

With decades of experience in construction management Whayland Consulting Group can assist you with comprehensive program development, project management, and owner’s representation. From beginning to end, we offer in depth, inside knowledge that can guide you through exhaustive development processes.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Let Bob Wheatley and Whayland Consulting Group Assist You With:​

• SITE SELECTION

• SITE ASSESSMENT

• REAL ESTATE PROCUREMENT

• ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING RESOURCES

• SITE SUPERVISION

• PERMIT ACQUISITION

• FACILITATING VISION GROUPS

• ​DEVELOPING A PROGRAM

How Wheatley was reappointed to the P&Z Commission in 2016:

• 2016-06-07 Council re. Reappointment of Wheatley -  https://youtu.be/QaieP5UJ0Qk

The discussion started with having 2 P&Z Commissioners from the same district; then, Council President Vincent said he wanted to reappoint Wheatley - because of the upcoming Sussex Comprehensive Plan to work on in the following year and possibly having 3 brand-new P&Z Commissioners. 

• 2016-06-28 Council - Resignation of P&Z Commissioner, Public Comments and Reappointment of Wheatley - https://youtu.be/Qef8Uigvi2A

P&Z Commissioner Michael Johnson of Peninsular Financial Group resigned as of 9/1/2016. 

Paul Rieger's comments on Appointments. 

• 2016-06-28 Council Reappointment of Wheatley - https://youtu.be/rKaKYVF8Cvw

Bruce Mears - Bruce Mears Designer-Builder Inc. 

http://www.brucemears.com/about-us.htm

Holly Wingate - Wingate appointed to Sussex planning and zoning commission | Cape Gazette

https://www.capegazette.com/article/wingate-appointed-sussex-planning-and-zoning-commission/159671

She works for Bunting & Murray Construction company.

Was on the Millville planning commission