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DE SB61

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ennis

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows existing farm structures no longer used for farming to be converted for public and private gatherings (weddings, parties, conferences, fundraising events) if the structures existed when the district was approved or expanded.

  • Permits use of up to one acre of land currently in agricultural use for events, provided an equal or greater amount of land is converted to active beneficial agricultural use.

  • Allows existing farm structures to increase in exterior dimensions by no more than 50% of their original footprint area, with attached canopies not exceeding 30% of the structure's footprint.

  • Requires that event areas be limited to the extent feasible to avoid impacts on current agricultural operations on the farmland.

  • Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Related Uses Of Farm Structures In An Agricultural Preservation District.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/3/2021

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/12/2021
Agriculture2/12/2021

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