established January 1968 by the Town Assembly
The Community Planning Committee plans the “physical and cultural future of the community.” It works to plan long- and short-term projects for the village in conjunction with other committees, the Trustees and residents. The committee also has a few non-planning responsibilities, including overseeing the Memorial Garden (cemetery), the Community Gardens on the Sherwood Green (motion: 3/23/15) and implementing the Vacant Dwelling Ordinance 15.
Click here for all Committee Descriptions: full text
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The Committee is collating ideas for use of $219,925 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) relief money that is anticipated to be received by the Town in the next 2 years. The Committee welcomes ideas from residents and Town Committees. To see if your idea is eligible for ARPA funding check these information sources from the Treasury Department:
Federal Register “Interim Final Rule”
A public meeting to discuss ARPA project ideas will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 7:00 PM, at the Buzz Ware Village Center. All are welcome. Masks are required to attend.
Agenda:
- Process/timeline for decision-making
- General description of ARPA
- Explanation of use of funds categories
- Open discussion & collection of ideas for use of funds
ARPA Proposal Form— please use this form to propose use of funds.
The Community Planning Committee Meetings
We will hold regular Committee meetings via Zoom until further notice. A link to the meetings can be found below. The Committee holds their meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. No meeting is held in August.
Call-in number and link for visitors who want to join meetings is below. Call (302) 379-0234 for problems with connections. Thank you for your patience during pandemic time.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 882 5928 4139
Password: 979154
Dial in – 1 312 626 6799
Meeting Schedule
The 3rd Wednesday of every month except August at 7:00 p.m. at the Buzz Ware Village Center or over Zoom (see information above).
Other Informational Items
CPC Guidance Policy
The Community Planning Committee Guidance Policy was approved by Town Assembly on January 25, 2021. This document is intended to help clarify the Committee’s duties. Email planning@arden.delaware.gov to comment.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Freedom of Information Act Guidelines
National Flood Insurance Program
Resolution for the National Flood Insurance Program was voted on at the January 27, 2014 town meeting.
Vacant Dwellings Ordinance
Click here to learn about the Vacant Dwelling Ordinance.
Communal Grounds Long Range Plan
Long Range Plan for the Communal Grounds of the Ardens April 29, 1997
Minutes
Meeting minutes are posted after revisions and the approval by a quorum of the Committee.
2021
January | February | March | April | May | June | July (no meeting) | August | September | October | November | December
2020
January | February | April | May | June | July | August (no meeting) |September | October | November | December
2019
January | no February meeting | no March meeting | April | May | June (DRAFT) | July | August | no September meeting | October | November | no December meeting
2018
January Special Meeting | January | February | no March meeting | no April meeting | June Transformation ad-hoc subcommittee | May | Bamboo Informational Session | June | July |no August Meeting | September | no October Meeting | November | December |
2017
January | February | September | November | December
2016
January | February | March | April | May | June | September | November |
2015
January | February | April | May | June | September | October | November |
2014
January | February | March | April | May | June | Special July Meeting | July | no meeting in August | September |September Supplement | October | November
2013
January | February | March | April | May | May 15 Special Meeting | July | no meeting in August |
2012
January | February | March | April | May | June (no minutes available) | no meetings in July & August | September | October | November | no meeting in December
2011
January | February | May | June | August | October | November
2010
January | February | March | May | June | September | October | November | no December meeting
2009
January | February | April | June | July 1 | July 15 | September | no October meeting | November | no December meeting
2008
April, 2008 | May, 2008 | June, 2008 | July, 2008
Contact us!
Please use the Contact Page of the Village of Arden, Delaware website.
Or email the Committee directly at Planning@arden.delaware.gov.