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Land Use Reform Working Group

In 2025, the Land Use Reform Working Group was established by the County Council to review land use trends in Sussex County and to provide recommendations to the Council for possible changes in the County Code and Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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Members of Working Group

Presentations to County Council

February 25, 2025

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February 11, 2025

  • Presentation

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August 21, 2025

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August 5, 2025

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July 24, 2025

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July 10, 2025

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June 12, 2025

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May 19, 2025

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May 1, 2025

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  • Results of Prioritization Exercise

April 10, 2025

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March 27, 2025

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