Right to Farm in Sussex County, DE (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Sussex County, Delaware.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sussex County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Sussex County's AR-1 and AR-2 Agricultural Residential Districts exist under Section 115-19 specifically to protect established farming operations from encroachment by 'objectional, hazardous and unsightly uses' while still allowing low-density residential development alongside them.
AR-1 and AR-2 Agricultural Zoning in Sussex County
Few RestrictionsSussex County Code § 115-19
The purpose of these districts is to provide for a full range of agricultural activities and to protect agricultural lands, as one of the county's most valuable natural resources, from the depreciating effect of objectional, hazardous and unsightly uses. They should also protect established agricultural operations and activities. These districts are also intended for protection of watersheds, w...
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