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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delaware public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dispensary pickup window on E. William Street
The dispensary at 222 E. William Street can now add a pickup window for pre-placed orders, open during regular retail hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). It sits close to a school, but setback requirements were already met.
Home addition rear-setback variance at 659 Presidential Way
A family of four needs more space but can't afford to move, so they're adding on — and that addition needs 2 extra feet past the modern rear setback. The board agreed the 5% encroachment was minor and fair given the house predates the rule.
Setback variance at 860 Heritage Boulevard
A newly built home sits 8.4 inches into the required 25-foot front yard setback because the city inadvertently approved the permit that way. The technicality was blocking a buyer's closing, and the board granted the variance to resolve it.
Driveway setback variance at 28 Berne Street
A homeowner's garage is effectively unusable because the driveway is too narrow to fit a car between the house and the property line. The variance lets the pavement extend one foot to the lot line, easing access and eliminating a drop-off that could catch a vehicle's wheels.