Levy Court Workshop 10-13-2026

The Kent County Levy Court workshop on October 13, 2026, considered Ordinance LC 2616, a proposed code amendment concerning public sewer connections outside the county growth zone. Commissioners discussed whether a property near an existing gravity sewer line should be allowed to connect, given concerns about septic-system suitability and environmental protection. The discussion also raised a broader policy question about whether sewer projects should routinely include laterals for vacant lots and how to treat similar properties elsewhere in the county. Staff noted that the proposal could set a precedent and that the number of potentially affected lots may exceed 40, with additional information needed about connections along gravity sewer lines and possible system impacts.

The ordinance was not advanced at the workshop. Commissioners asked County Administrator Sam to gather information for a future meeting, including the potential number of affected properties; the transcript gives inconsistent vote counts, so no precise tally is stated. No contract awards, vendor selections, budget allocations, or other procurement actions were identified.