Hockessin, Delaware Zoning & Land Use Guide
Key Zoning Facts
Hockessin, Delaware Zoning Overview
Hockessin is a Census Designated Place (CDP) — an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, with an estimated population of approximately 14,500. Known as an affluent suburban community, Hockessin has no independent municipal government. All zoning, land use regulation, and building permits for Hockessin are administered by New Castle County Department of Land Use.
Important: Hockessin does not have its own planning department, municipal code, or zoning ordinance. All land use and development approvals are handled by New Castle County. Contact the county's Department of Land Use for all zoning questions.
- New Castle County Land Use: newcastlede.gov/directory.aspx?did=49
- Phone: (302) 395-5400
- Address: 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- County Zoning Map: NCC Zoning Map Viewer (ArcGIS)
- County Code: New Castle County Laws & Code
Design Review Advisory Committee — Hockessin Village
New Castle County has established a Design Review Advisory Committee specifically for Hockessin Village (DID: 37). This committee reviews design aspects of certain development projects in the Hockessin Village area. Contact NCC Land Use at (302) 395-5400 to determine if Design Review applies to your project.
Zoning in Hockessin
Hockessin falls under the New Castle County Unified Development Code (UDC), Chapter 40.
Информация не найдена — уточняйте в New Castle County Department of Land Use. Specific zoning district designations and setback requirements for individual properties in Hockessin require verification through the NCC Zoning Map Viewer or by contacting Land Use at (302) 395-5400.
Development Process
- Zoning Verification — NCC Zoning Map Viewer or call (302) 395-5400
- Design Review — Check if Hockessin Village Design Review Advisory Committee (DID: 37) approval is required
- Permit Application — Submit to NCC Department of Land Use
- Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy — Through the county
Disclaimer: This guide provides general information about zoning in Hockessin, Delaware and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Always verify current regulations with New Castle County Department of Land Use before making development decisions.
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Hockessin
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Delaware
- Building Code: Delaware State Fire Prevention Code (references IBC/IRC)
County — New Castle County
- Role: Hockessin is an unincorporated community (Census Designated Place). All zoning and building permits are governed by New Castle County Department of Land Use. Note: NCC has a dedicated Design Review Advisory Committee for Hockessin Village (DID: 37).
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs and deed restrictions for additional requirements. Hockessin Village has a dedicated Design Review Advisory Committee.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- Информация не найдена — уточняйте в New Castle County Department of Land Use
- Max Height
- Информация не найдена — уточняйте в New Castle County Department of Land Use
- Front Setback
- Информация не найдена — уточняйте в New Castle County Department of Land Use
- Side Setback
- Информация не найдена — уточняйте в New Castle County Department of Land Use
- Rear Setback
- Информация не найдена — уточняйте в New Castle County Department of Land Use
ADU Rules in Hockessin
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Hockessin are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
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