Rules for ZIP Code 19808
Wilmington, DE · New Castle County
126 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from New Castle County.
ZIP code 19808 is unincorporated New Castle County land, in the community of Pike Creek Valley: about 100% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 19808 also covers:
- Pike Creek (community)~22% of residents
- Pike Creek Valley (community)~30% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 19808 based on New Castle County ordinances.
Special Events & Permits
3 rulesRental Inspections
2 rulesFence Regulations
4 rulesParking Rules
6 rules- EV ChargingSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
Animal Ordinances
10 rules- Pet Store RulesSome
- MicrochippingLight
- Pet Groomer RulesLight
- Cat RulesSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rules- Data Center Noise LimitsSome
- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
Tree Protection
3 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSign Regulations
5 rules- Holiday DisplaysHeavy
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsLight
- Political SignsLight
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Trash & Recycling
6 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSome
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesLandscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- CompostingLight
- Native PlantsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Home Business
4 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Coastal DevelopmentSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsLight
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rules- Setback RulesSome
- Lot Coverage LimitsSignificant
- Structure Height LimitsSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rules- Dark Sky RulesSignificant
- Light Trespass & ShieldingSome
- Billboard LightingSome
Building Safety
11 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
1 rulePublic Conduct
4 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
Accessory Structures
5 rules- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- Tiny HomesSignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleHOA Rules
3 rules- Board GovernanceSome
- Board ProceduresSome
- CC&R EnforcementLight
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
- Rental RegistrationSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 ruleCode Violation Reporting
2 rules- How to ReportSome
- Common ViolationsSome
Fire Regulations
2 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksSome
Invasive Plant Rules
4 rules- Front Yard GardensSome
- Tree-of-Heaven RemovalSome
- Bamboo RestrictionsSignificant
- Prohibited SpeciesHeavy
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 ruleRight to Farm
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Holiday Decorations
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
1 rule- Taxes & FeesSome