Delaware Municipal Law

Wilmington requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Department of Finance before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must…

Source: City of Wilmington Department of Finance

Wilmington's Zoning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Wilmington Department of Licenses and Inspections

Dover requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Dover City Clerk

Dover's Zoning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on…

Source: City of Dover Planning and Inspections Division

Newark requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Newark City Clerk

Newark's Zoning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Newark Code Enforcement Division

Middletown requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Town Clerk before commencing operations within the town. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: Town of Middletown Town Clerk

Middletown's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents working…

Source: Town of Middletown Planning Division

Milford requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Milford City Clerk

Milford's Zoning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Milford Planning and Zoning Division