Residential Standard Plan Application

ONLINE APPLICATION

Do you need a Residential Standard Plan?

A Residential Standard Plan is required for residential land disturbances less than 5 acres.
Disturbances over 5 acres (217,800 sq ft) require a Detailed Plan.

If have any questions, please call 302-856-2105.

Determine your Limit of Disturbance:

The Limit of Disturbance (LOD) includes the footprint of all buildings, driveway, septic, and any additional land disturbance.

This calculator can help estimate your LOD.

How much land will you be disturbing?*

< 5,000 sq ft

5,000 sq ft - 5 acres

> 5 acres

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You may qualify for an exemption.
Please contact SCD for more information, 302-856-2105.

You will need to submit an application for residential standard plan approval.

You will need to submit a Detailed Plan.
Please contact SCD for more information, 302-856-2105.

Will you be creating any common lands or public streets?*

Yes

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You will need to submit an application for residential standard plan approval.

You will need to submit a Detailed Plan.
Please contact SCD for more information, 302-856-2105.

Will any trees, woods, or forest be cleared?*

Yes ( < 1 acre)

Yes ( 1-5 acres)

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You will need to submit an application for residential standard plan approval.

Residential Standard Plans allow for no more than 5 acres of disturbance.

If wooded parcels are being cleared, the first acre of woods can be cleared plus 50% of the remaining wooded area.

Example:
A 3-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 1 cleared acre; 1 acre will remain wooded.
A 5-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 2 cleared acres; 2 acres will remain wooded.
A 9-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 4 cleared acres; 4 acres would remain wooded.
A 15-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 4 cleared acres; 10 acres would remain wooded.

If clearing more than five acres you will need to submit a Detailed Plan.
Please contact SCD for more information, 302-856-2105.

You will need to submit an application for residential standard plan approval.

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