2025 Delaware Code
Title 9 - Counties
Chapter 29. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
§ 2901. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(1) “Administrative tribunal” shall mean a show cause hearing before the Code Official for New Castle County.
(2) “Building” shall mean a structure having a roof, and intended to shelter persons, animals, property or business activity. The word “building” shall be construed to include parts thereof and all equipment therein.
(3) “County Council” shall mean the County Council for New Castle County.
(4) “Department of Land Use” shall mean the New Castle County Department of Land Use.
(5) “Person responsible” shall mean the owner and any other person or persons who have control over the property or are responsible for the violation.
(6) “Property” shall mean a lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures thereon.
(7) “Structure” shall mean a manmade object having an ascertainable stationary location on land or in water, whether or not affixed to the land.
