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Sussex County schedules two public hearings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet October 7, followed by a Sussex County Council hearing December 1.

Sussex County schedules two public hearings

Key takeaways

  • Planning & Zoning Commission hearing: October 7, 2026, at 3 p.m.
  • Sussex County Council hearing: December 1, 2026.
  • The announcement does not list a time for the Council hearing.

Two hearings scheduled

Sussex County has scheduled public hearings before two county bodies this fall. The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3 p.m.

The Sussex County Council will hold a separate public hearing on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The announcement identifies the date but does not list a time.

Different county bodies

The October hearing is set for the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission. The December hearing is set for the Sussex County Council.

The two meetings are scheduled nearly two months apart, giving each body a separate date for its public hearing.

What is known about the schedule

The announcement identifies the October hearing’s date and time and the December hearing’s date. It does not identify the matter to be considered at either hearing.

Residents seeking to follow the county’s public-hearing process should watch for additional notices from Sussex County, including any agenda, location or participation details for the December meeting.

What to watch

  • Any agenda or case information issued for the October hearing.
  • The time, location and agenda for the December Council hearing.
  • Additional county notices about how the public may participate.

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