Utility Planning

Utility Planning & Design Review is the first source of information and advice regarding current and future central sewer service areas operated by Sussex County. The Division is instrumental in the creation of new sanitary sewer districts and the expansion of existing sewer districts, which can be a lengthy process involving Public Meetings, Public Hearings and referendum votes. The Division reviews Concept Sewer plans for proposed new development throughout the county, while also reviewing proposed subdivision, conditional use and zoning change applications to insure that each project’s wastewater needs have been properly addressed. The Division’s Planning Studies define future sanitary sewer planning areas that in turn are used to project growth areas and to identify estimated timeframes for treatment plant upgrades. Other work items include the performance of Preliminary Engineering Reports and Environmental Assessments that are key components to finance the County’s sewer projects. Plan Resubmittal Fee Proposed Projects & Schedules Sussex County Engineering Plan Submission Form Engineering Forms Contact Information Director John Ashman Address Sussex County Administrative Office Building 3rd Floor, Room 324 2 The Circle, P.O. Box 589 Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone (302) 855-7370 Fax (302) 853-5881