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Village of Arden, Delaware

A Single-Tax Community, Founded 1900

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Permits & Forms

Permits

Tree Removal Form from the Trustees

Click here to go to the Trustees’ page to apply for permission to remove a tree from an Arden leasehold. Instructions for submitting the form are on the Trustees’ page, as well as the Arden Tree Policy, information about invasive species, and recommendations for native trees.

Excavation Permit

Before excavating any Village of Arden right-of-way, a permit is required. Please print out the form below and mail it to the village.

Excavation Permit in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat)

Reservations and Permits Calendar

The Reservations and Permits Calendar is coming soon. Until information is posted, contact the Civic Committee or the Town Secretary with questions.
Click here to see the Reservations and Permits Calendar

Reserve a Public Space

Reserve a Room at The Buzz

To reserve a room at the Buzz Ware Village Center, click here to visit the Buzz website.

Reserve the Field Theater

Click here to learn about the outdoor Field Theater, a popular spot for weddings.

Reserve the Arden Green, Sherwood Green or a Road

If you or your group would like to use or have an event on one of the Greens, or want to use Village roads for your event, please contact the Village Secretary at 302 475-3516. Click here to see the Village of Arden Use Permit. Please fill it out and hit submit.

Reserve a Forest Site or Indian Circle

If you or your group would like to have a fire at Indian Circle or hold an event in the forest, you must apply for permission by filling out the Forests & Indian Circle Use Permit and submitting it to the Forest Committee. You may either use the new electronic form or print and use the the old-fashioned paper form. Links for both are below. Please note: you may no longer use the general Village of Arden Use Permit (above) to request permission for camping or a forest fire.

Click here for the electronic Forests & Indian Circle Use Permit.

Click here to download the print file for the Forests & Indian Circle Use Permit. Submit it to the Forest Committee using the address on the form.

Other Forms

Vacant Dwelling Registration and Fees

Click here to learn more about Vacant Dwelling Registration and Fees.

Budget Committee Forms

Forms used by the Budget Committee and Treasurer

Email Signup Form

Sign up to get email blasts from the Village government

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Next Town Assembly

September 28 , 2026

Meetings of the Town Assembly The Town Assembly of the Village of Arden, Delaware, meets the 4th Monday of January, March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. at the Gild […]

Committee Meeting Times

  • Advisory: 1st Mondays in January, March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. at The Buzz.
  • Archives: 2nd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Craft Shop Museum.
  • Assessors: The Board of Assessors is not a committee of the Town Assembly of Arden, but a separate body.
  • Audit: 2nd Wednesdays in January, March, June and September at 6:00 p.m. at The Buzz.
  • Budget: 3rd Thursdays, 7pm, via Zoom.
  • Buzz Ware Village Center: 3rd Mondays, 5:00 p.m., The Buzz.
  • Civic: 1st Tuesdays, 730PM, The Buzz.
  • Community Planning: 2nd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., live at the Buzz Ware Village Center or on Zoom (may not meet in July & December).
  • Forest: 2nd Mondays, 6:00 p.m., The Buzz.
  • Playground: 1st Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., The Buzz
  • Registration: Meets before each vote count and as needed.
  • Safety: 1st Tuesdays, 6:00PM., The Buzz.
  • Trustees of Arden: are not a committee of the Town Assembly of Arden, but a separate body.

Basic Information for Residents

Community Garden

The community garden registration is now open to those with the time, energy, and commitment to grow their own vegetables. For … [Read More...] about Community Garden

September 28 , 2026

Meetings of the Town Assembly The Town Assembly of the Village of Arden, Delaware, meets the 4th Monday of January, March, June … [Read More...] about September 28 , 2026

Trash & Recycling: Evergreen Waste Services

• Collection Weekly service on Fridays for all three villages. Watch this website, bulletin boards, and village emails alerts for … [Read More...] about Trash & Recycling: Evergreen Waste Services

Email Signup Form

Click here to sign up for email blasts from the Village of Arden. The Village of Arden uses an email distribution list to provide … [Read More...] about Email Signup Form

Committee & Officer List

Here is a the most recent list of who serves on which committees in the Village of Arden, Delaware, and who serves as officers. … [Read More...] about Committee & Officer List

Records Management and FOIA

To learn more about best practices for records management and about handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Village … [Read More...] about Records Management and FOIA

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