Rules for ZIP Code 19953
Hartly, DE Β· Kent County
81 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Kent County.
ZIP code 19953 is unincorporated Kent County land: about 99% 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.
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 19953 based on Kent County ordinances.
Environmental Rules
5 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- Tiny HomesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
Animal Ordinances
5 rules- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Pet LimitsSome
- Pet Groomer RulesSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSignificant
Building Safety
8 rulesHome Business
4 rulesNoise Ordinances
8 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Parking Rules
6 rules- Loading ZonesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- EV ChargingFew
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
Outdoor Lighting
1 ruleSign Regulations
3 rules- Political SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Landscaping Rules
2 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
2 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsLight
- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Fire Regulations
3 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Propane StorageSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewLight
Code Violation Reporting
3 rules- How to ReportSome
- Common ViolationsSome
- Response TimesSome