Officials in Rehoboth Beach are looking for residents to apply for an open position on the city’s Planning Commission. The available seat comes with a term that runs through September 18, 2026. Whoever gets selected will have the opportunity to be considered for reappointment to a full three-year term in mid-September.
The Planning Commission consists of nine members who are chosen by the Mayor & Commissioners, with each serving three-year terms. This commission handles requests for land subdivision, offers recommendations to city leadership on zoning and rezoning matters, reviews land use issues referred by the Mayor and Commissioners, and works on developing and updating the city’s Comprehensive Development Plan. The commission operates under Delaware Code, Chapter 7, Title 22, and focuses on ensuring compliance with City Code Chapter 236 dealing with land subdivision and Chapter 270 covering zoning regulations.
Commission meetings take place on the fourth Friday of every month at 1:30pm in City Hall, though meeting times may vary as needed.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must meet one of these criteria: be a Rehoboth Beach resident, own property in the city, be registered to vote in Rehoboth Beach, or be eligible to register as a voter within city limits.
Those interested can submit applications through the city’s website at https://cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx. Anyone with questions can reach out to City Secretary Ann Womack by email at [email protected] or by calling (302) 227-6181.
