Planning Commission
The Town of Henlopen Acres Comprehensive plan, which was certified by the State of Delaware on July 9, 2004, provides a discussion of the history of Henlopen Acres and outlines recommendations to address issues that may be faced in the future.
The plan was developed by the town’s Planning Commission and the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration.
The town held numerous public meetings to receive comments on issues of most concern to residents of the town.
The recommendations contained in this Plan, along with the maps developed for this Plan, should assist Henlopen Acres’ leaders in their efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the town.
In 2016, Henlopen Acres adopted an update to the 2004 Comprehensive Plan. Please see link below.
2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
A 2025 update to the Plan is currently underway.
Topics discussed in the Plan include, but are not limited to, community character, land use, infrastructure, and historical and natural resources.
An important part of the planning process is soliciting and receiving public participation and input. As such, all residents and property owners are encouraged to review the draft Plan and provide comments.
Comments may be submitted in writing to planning@henlopenacres.com or during the public hearing scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10 am. The hearing will be held simultaneously in-person and over Zoom. Please CLICK HERE for virtual meeting instructions.
The 2025 Comprehensive Plan draft and supporting materials are available at the links below. Physical copies are also available at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, excluding holidays.
For questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan or the public hearing, please contact Anna Fagan, Town Manager at 302-227-6411 or townmgr@henlopenacres.com.
2025 Henlopen Acres Comprehensive Plan Update Draft
Executive Summary: 2025 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT
Planning Commission Members:
Lee Raesly, Chair
Jason Hollinger
Gordon Kaiser
Linda McGavin
David Robinson, MD
John Scheurer
Forrest Wade
