Rehoboth Beach to establish mixed-use task force

The City of Rehoboth Beach is establishing a work group to develop a mixed-use zoning classification, one of the priorities identified in the 2020 Comprehensive Development Plan.

This Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance Task Force will be charged with developing for the Planning Commission’s and Board of Commissioners’ consideration a code classification that clearly articulates flexible design guidelines and standards for mixed-use projects. This zoning classification would be limited to the city’s commercial district and should provide protections for nearby residential and commercial properties.

The task force is expected to begin its work this fall and meet six times over a nearly year-long period. All task force meetings will be open to the public.

The Board of Commissioners will approve representatives to serve on the work group. This task force will be comprised of:

• two representatives from the Board of Commissioners
• two representatives from the Planning Commission
• two representatives from the builder/development community, such as an architect, builder, engineer, planner, realtor, etc.
• a representative from Rehoboth Beach Main Street
• two representatives who own businesses in the City of Rehoboth Beach
• four citizens who own property in the City of Rehoboth Beach.

Those interested in serving on the Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance Task Force may apply by October 11 via the city’s digital Legislative Portal; scroll down to find this task force on the webpage.