Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) Application Pre-Update Review Request Municipal Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plan Amendments Municipal Ordinances Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination 122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South • Dover, DE 19901 • Phone: 302-739-3090 • Fax: 302-739-5661 All sections related to your project must be completed. Incomplete applications could lead to delays in scheduling your review. If you need assistance or clarification, please call the State Planning Office at (302) 739-3090. REQUESTED REVIEW: Check one Comprehensive Plan Pre-Update Review Complete Sections 1 and 3 only Comprehensive Plan or Update Complete Sections 1 and 3 only Comprehensive Plan Amendment Complete Sections 1 and 2 only Municipal Ordinance Review Complete Sections 1 and 2 only Date of most recently certified comprehensive plan: Link to most recently certified comprehensive plan, if available: If a link to the plan is not available, you must submit a copy of your plan with this application for a Pre-Update Review or a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. State of Delaware, Office of State Planning Coordination Effective: March 1, 2018 Page 1 Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) Application Pre-Update Review Request Municipal Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plan Amendments Municipal Ordinances Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination 122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South • Dover, DE 19901 • Phone: 302-739-3090 • Fax: 302-739-5661 SECTION 1: MUNICIPAL INFORMATION Name of Municipality: Address: Contact Person: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Application prepared by: Address: Contact Person: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: State of Delaware, Office of State Planning Coordination Effective: March 1, 2018 Page 2 Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) Application Pre-Update Review Request Municipal Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plan Amendments Municipal Ordinances Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination 122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South • Dover, DE 19901 • Phone: 302-739-3090 • Fax: 302-739-5661 SECTION 2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION Please describe the submission. State of Delaware, Office of State Planning Coordination Effective: March 1, 2018 Page 3 Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) Application Pre-Update Review Request Municipal Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plan Amendments Municipal Ordinances Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination 122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South • Dover, DE 19901 • Phone: 302-739-3090 • Fax: 302-739-5661 SECTION 3. CHECKLIST FOR PRE-PLAN-UPDATE REVIEWS, COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES Please indicate the section and page number where the following information can be found in the comprehensive plan. For additional details on this checklist, go to the following website: http://stateplanning.delaware.gov/docs/comprehensive-plan- checklist-guide.pdf Comprehensive Plan Requirements for ALL Communities Elements of Delaware Code Page #s / Section Position on Population Growth Position on Housing Growth Position on Expansion of Boundaries Position on Development of Adjacent Areas Position on Redevelopment Potential Position on Community Character Position on the General Use of Land Position on Critical Community Development Issues Position on Key Infrastructure Issues Demonstrate coordination with State, County and other Municipalities Additional Elements of the Comprehensive Plan Required for Communities with more than 2,000 persons Elements of Delaware Code Page #s / Section Description of Physical, Demographic and Economic Conditions Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Public and Private Uses of Land Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Transportation Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Economic Development Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Affordable Housing Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Community Facilities Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Open Space and Recreation State of Delaware, Office of State Planning Coordination Effective: March 1, 2018 Page 4 Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) Application Pre-Update Review Request Municipal Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plan Amendments Municipal Ordinances Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination 122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South • Dover, DE 19901 • Phone: 302-739-3090 • Fax: 302-739-5661 Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Protection of Sensitive Areas Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Community Design Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Adequate Water and Waste Water Systems Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Protection of Historical and Cultural Resources Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for Annexation Policies, Statements, Goals and Planning Components for other Elements which in the opinion of the community best promotes health, safety prosperity and general public welfare. Sourcewater Protection (7 Del. C. § 6083) Other Code Requirements Linked to the Comprehensive Plan Elements of Delaware Code Page #s / Section Municipal Boundaries accurately depicted on maps, and recorded in county if applicable (City / Town Charters). Required for all municipalities. Other elements Public Participation Additional comments: State of Delaware, Office of State Planning Coordination Effective: March 1, 2018 Page 5 Comprehensive Plan Update September 2019 DRAFT Town of Dagsboro Comprehensive Plan Update 2019 Table of Contents Town, County and State Officials…………………………………………………………………………….3 Vision Statement & Introduction……………...……………………………………………………………....4 Chapter 1 Background……………………………………………………..........................................................5 1-1 Authority to Plan……………………………………………………………….…………………………….5 1-2 Overview of the Community…………………………………….………………………………………5 1-3 Existing Land Uses……………………………………………………….…………………………………6 1-4 Community Vision and Goals…………….…………………………………….……………………….8 1-5 Public Participation………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Chapter 2 Development Strategy……………………………………………………………...……….12 2-1 Current Land Use Planning and Regulation Process………………………………………...12 2-2 Demographics, Future Population and Housing Growth…………………………………...12 2-3 Future Land Use and Annexation.………………………………………………..………………….15 2-4 Utilities, Community Facilities & Services………………………………….……………………..20 2-5 Transportation………………………………………………………………………………………………29 2-6 Community Character and Design………………………………………………….........................33 2-7 Redevelopment…….………………………………………………………………………………………35 2-8 Environmental Protection………………………………………………………………………………37 Chapter 3 Implementation Plan...…………………...………………………...…………………...………42 3-1 Summary of Recommendations.…………………………………………………………..………...42 3-2 Intergovernmental Coordination…………………………………………….………………………44 List of Tables Table 1: Land Uses in the Town of Dagsboro..…………………………………………………………...7 Table 2: Vacant Land……………………………………..………………………………………………………..8 Table 3: Population Projection based on Building Activity.....……………………………………..13 Table 4: Profile of Demographic Characteristics for Delaware, Sussex County and Dagsboro………………………………………………………...………………………………………14 Table 5: Town of Dagsboro’s Largest Employers…………………………………………………….28 Table 6: Potential Future Business Locations…………………………………………...……………..29 Table 7: Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) on Key Roads (2018)………….……………….31 Table 8: TMDL Nutrient (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and Bacteria Reduction Requirements for the Inland Bays……………...………………………………………………38 September 2019 1 Town of Dagsboro Comprehensive Plan Update 2019 Appendix A Public Opinion Survey Appendix B Downtown Development District Appendix C Maps Map 1 Aerial View Map 2 Zoning Map 3 Existing Land Use Map 4 Future Land Use & Annexations Map 5 State Investment Strategies Map 6 Transportation Map 7 Environmental Features Appendix D Official Correspondence Resolution to Adopt State Certification Letter 2 September 2019 Town of Dagsboro Comprehensive Plan Update 2019 Town, County, and State Officials Dagsboro Town Council Brian Baull, Mayor Pat Miller, Vice-Mayor Norwood Truitt, Secretary/Treasurer William Chandler, Assistant Secretary Theresa Ulrich, Councilwoman Planning and Zoning Commission Brad Connor, Chairperson Cathy Flowers, Vice-Chairperson Cindy Gallimore Audrey Miller Earl Savage Board of Adjustment Diane Carey, Chair Marjorie Eckerd Janice Kolbeck Sussex County Council Michael H. Vincent, President Irwin G. Burton III, Vice-President Samuel R. Wilson Jr. Douglas B. Hudson John L. Rieley Robin Griffith, Clerk Sussex County Administrator Todd F. Lawson Town Attorney Greg Morris Delaware State Officials John Carney, Governor Richard G. Collins, 41st Representative District Gerald W. Hocker, 20th Senatorial District Constance C. Holland, Director, Office of State Planning and Coordination Consultant September 2019 3 Town of Dagsboro Comprehensive Plan Update 2019 Vision Statement & Introduction Vision Statement Over the years, the Town of Dagsboro has strived to protect its most prized possession - its small-town charm. Dagsboro has developed its own identity through its historic character and by being proactive in the preservation of the natural greenery found throughout the community. With the anticipation of the Town expanding in the future, positive growth and development is encouraged. Smart growth will only help to improve and enhance community livability.