2025 Delaware Code
Title 9 - Counties
Chapter 56. Kent County Property Maintenance
§ 5601. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(1) “Administrative tribunal” means a violation hearing before the Code Official for Kent County.
(2) “Building” means 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) “Department of Planning Services” means the Kent County Department of Planning Services.
(4) “Kent County Levy Court” means the Levy Court for Kent County.
(5) “Person responsible” means the owner and any other person or persons who have control over the property or are responsible for the violation.
(6) “Property” means a lot, plot, or parcel of land, including any structures thereon.
(7) “Structure” means a manmade object having an ascertainable stationary location on land or in water, whether or not affixed to the land.
