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Lewes planners address lot coverage on beach properties

Friday, February 12, 2021
The Lewes Planning Commission is recommending the maximum lot coverage for properties within the defined excellent recharge area be capped at 50 percent.
The proposed ordinance would apply to all properties – regardless of their zoning – within the overlay area, which comprises much of Lewes Beach and most of Gills Neck Road.
The existing ordinance, which was adopted in 2008, allows a maximum of 20 percent lot coverage on all properties within the excellent recharge area, as defined by the state. Applicants can increase lot coverage to 50 percent with an environmental impact assessment report that shows post-development water recharge will be no less than pre-development recharge. ....

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February 2, 2021
Giles named new beach patrol captain
Rehoboth Beach announced Jan. 28 that Jeffrey Giles, a 30-year veteran of the Delaware State Police, has been named as the new beach patrol captain.
Giles, a Delaware native, held several DSP leadership positions, including supervising the maritime and scuba units. He also served on the safety committee for the annual Special Olympics Delaware Lewes Polar Bear Plunge that takes place in Rehoboth Beach.
Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks said Giles served five summers as a member of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, including as a lieutenant, before he was with the state police. ....

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