Posts Tagged ‘Dewey Beach Commissioners’
Dewey Beach Commissioners Say No to Marijuana
Dewey Beach Commissioners say no to the production and sale of marijuana in town. Commissioners discussed the town’s image and public safety, but Mayor Bill Stevens touched on another reason – that it is still illegal by federal law and the town’s beach renourishment projects are 70% funded by the federal government. He doesn’t want…
Read MoreDewey Beach Considers Reservation Process For Bayside Amenities
Dewey Beach officials are considering a reservation procedure for use of the bayside beach, beach walk and separately the gazebo, which have become popular gathering spots, especially at sunset. Time blocks could be set aside. Whether town property owners get priority, the frequency of special permits and other questions are still to be determined. Town…
Read MoreDewey Beach Again Considers Residential Zoning Revisions
Dewey Beach officials will again consider several residential zoning proposals that have to do with home size, setbacks, roof decks and and other home features. The revisions have been under consideration for several months. They would apply in what’s known as the NR district. The maximum size of a home there is two-and-a-half stories. One…
Read MoreDewey Beach Hires New Town Manager
Dewey Beach has a town manager on board who has law enforcement experience but also local connections. Bill Zolper emerged from the field of candidates and was hired at a special meeting Wednesday, according to Commissioner Paul Bauer. Bauer told WGMD News that the position drew extensive interest and a wide field of candidates was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Considers Property Zoning Changes & New Town Manager
UPDATED – 4:30pm – There has not yet been a contract signed to hire a new Dewey Beach town manager. It was on Friday’s agenda as well, but town officials tell WGMD that there has not yet been any action. The Town Commissioners will meet on Wednesday in a special session beginning at 2pm to…
Read MoreZoning Revisions Under Consideration In Dewey Beach
Zoning changes are being proposed in Dewey Beach that could result in larger homes being built. One proposed change would allow homes of up to three stories high. The current limit has been two-and-a-half stories, meaning that the top floors have shorter walls. Roof decks would be prohibited in the Neighborhood Residential district, but would…
Read MoreMore Dewey Beach Candidate News & Controversy
Elections Board to discuss Comm. Moskowitz’s candidacy after a complaint by Dave Davis. Topics covered at Sunday’s Dewey Beach 2020 Candidate Forum included managing the town’s budget, infrastructure funding, should larger houses be allowed, rooftop decks and setbacks, implementing a hotel tax, COVID-19 recovery, police, and lifeguards, selecting a new town manager, and making parking simpler and…
Read MoreOnly 18 Days to Dewey Beach Election Day 2019!
Newcomer Philip Rowe is trying to make the case that the incumbents in Dewey Beach have failed to act in many cases on critical issues facing the town including everything from infrastructure to expensive consultant reports. But the incumbents disagree and fought back on several of his challenges during Saturday’s 90-minute forum. His success will…
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