Buffer Zones: Newark vs Wilmington
How do buffer zones rules compare between Newark, DE and Wilmington, DE?
Newark, DE
New Castle County
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Wilmington, DE
New Castle County
Delaware sets minimum separation distances between licensed marijuana retailers and sensitive uses. Wilmington applies these state buffers through its conditional-use zoning review for dispensaries.
View full Wilmington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Newark | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Set by | - | OMC + Wilmington Ch. 48 |
| From | - | Schools, daycare, treatment |
| Measure | - | Property line to property line |
| Reviewer | - | Planning Commission |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Newark FAQ
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Wilmington FAQ
Can two dispensaries open on the same Wilmington block?
Generally no. Conditional-use review usually applies a separation between marijuana retailers in addition to sensitive-use buffers.
Are buffers measured to the building or the lot line?
Property line to property line, unless the zoning ordinance or OMC rule specifies a different reference point.
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