P.O. Box 4159, 407 Clinton St.
Delaware City, DE 19706
302-834-4573

Charter and City Code

The City of Delaware City is a political subdivision of the State of Delaware, operating under a Charter granted by the Delaware General Assembly. The city operates as a municipal corporation with home rule powers granted under its Charter. The Code of the City of Delaware City was adopted by Mayor & Council in 2001. The Code incorporates ordinances adopted prior to 2001 and has since been amended through the adoption of ordinances by Mayor & Council. Delaware City delegates building code authority and inspection and property management code enforcement to New Castle County.

Delaware City Charter

Delaware City Code

Chapter and Title
1. Administration and General
2. Elections
3. Taxation
4. Franchises
5. Public Places, Parks, and Recreation
6. Utilities and Municipal Services
7. Solid Waste
8. Streets and Sidewalks
Chapters 9-20 Reserved
21. Health and Sanitation
22. Property Management
23. Building and Building Regulations
24. Animal Regulation Code
25. Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs
26. Nuisances
27. Vehicles, Traffic, and Parking
28. Emergency Management
29. Firearms
30. Fire Prevention
31. Storm Water Protection
Chapters 32-45 Reserved
46. Zoning
47. Planning
48. Flood Plain
49. Historic Preservation
50. Trailer Parks