Dewey P&Z recommends freeboard, flood-proofing ordinances
The Dewey Beach Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and meeting Feb. 4, when they discussed draft ordinances regarding freeboard and dry flood-proofing of commercial structures.
There was no public comment.
The commission recommended a draft ordinance with revised clarifying language to town council that would amend town code and permit property owners in flood zones to add 1 foot of additional freeboard with a corresponding increase of 1 foot in maximum building height.
The ordinance has been a previous subject of discussion for the commission and several committees, including charter and code.
The commission also recommended to town council a draft ordinance to amend town code that outlines the dry flood-proofing requirements for nonresidential buildings. The ordinance aims to fully align the language in town code with its 2-foot freeboard requirement.
Ellen McIntyre is a reporter covering education and all things Dewey Beach. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State - Schreyer Honors College in May 2024, then completed an internship writing for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 2023, she covered the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand as a freelancer for the Associated Press and saw her work published by outlets including The Washington Post and Fox Sports. Her variety of reporting experience covers crime and courts, investigations, politics and the arts. As a Hockessin, Delaware native, Ellen is happy to be back in her home state, though she enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. She also loves live music, reading, hiking and spending time in nature.
