Board of Adjustment May 28, 2026

The City of Wilmington Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 28, 2026, where they considered two variance requests related to property redevelopment and signage. The first case involved variances for 4945 University Drive and 524 South College Road to allow removal of a specimen tree and to reduce the required 200-foot setback for a drive-through facility adjacent to a residential district. The board approved these variances 4-1 with conditions including dumpster placement and tree mitigation. The second case concerned a variance request for 5026 Market Street to exceed the maximum allowed wall signage for a multi-unit commercial building, specifically for a 521 square foot sign instead of the 200 square foot limit. The board denied this request, finding it did not meet the required findings of fact. Additionally, the board approved updates to their Rules and Procedures, including term limits and training requirements for members, to be forwarded for council approval.