CIO Civic Association

02/13/2026

A person in the community asked about a home with more than 5 cars parked all along the street which made it hard for the plows to get through. We came across this information and wanted to share.

Parking codes and requirements for developments in the City of New Castle, Delaware, including residential areas like Coventry, are regulated by the City Code (Chapter 230, Zoning) and, for broader county standards, the New Castle County Unified Development Code (UDC).
Residential Parking Requirements (City of New Castle)
• Single-Family Detached Dwellings: Generally requires two off-street parking spaces per unit.
• Attached Dwellings: Generally requires two off-street parking spaces per unit.
• Infill Units: For infill units in specific Historic Districts (HC and HR), added units may not require additional parking.
Key Parking Restrictions and Regulations
• Prohibited Vehicles: Parking boats, boat trailers, off-highway vehicles (OHVs), tractors, trailers, or trucks over 5,000 pounds (or exceeding 240 inches in length, 84 inches in width, or 84 inches in height) is generally prohibited in residential districts, except when serving a permitted use.
• Front Yard/Lawn Parking: Parking boats, trailers, or OHVs on front yard areas or lawns is prohibited.
• Commercial/Public Lots: The Board of Adjustment may grant special exceptions for uncovered, ground-level public or commercial parking lots in residential zones.
• Space Dimensions: If parking spots are not already lined, they must be at least 18 feet long.
• Fire Hydrant/Safety: Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk, or 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic light.

For specific, up-to-the-minute regulations for a particular property, it is recommended to contact the City of New Castle Planning and Zoning department directly.

01/28/2026

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The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is updating our operational hours to better serve both our customers and employees. Effective Monday, February 2, 2026, DMV will close to the public 30 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for end-of-day processing and other required procedures.

Our updated hours will be:
Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Eligible services can be completed online through myDMV, available 24/7, at myDMV.delaware.gov.

Hours may vary based upon holidays.

Additionally, repairs are underway at the Karen L. Johnson DMV facility in Wilmington and is expected to remain closed through the month of February.

12/13/2025

We have secured a snow plow contractor. They have asked the if at all possible to have the cars off the street to be able to do the best plow job. Thank you for your support.

12/02/2025

Hello everyone. We recently were notified that our previous plow company is not available this year. We are currently looking for a new company to take the place. We have been calling to get a new one. If you have a suggestion or recommendation for a company let us know.

10/16/2025

This was shared with us recently

10/05/2025

Some info that came to us that you may find helpful.

08/18/2025

Received the information back from Evergreen Waste Services:

We are currently over the 50% mark. I've attached their rates. I also want to add that if we get 90% participation in 6 months trash and recycling would be $69 a quarter, with yard waste $93 a quarter. If we reach 90% in 12 months the rate would be $72, with yard waste $96. They did not give a quote for 3 months like in the letter.

08/14/2025

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In an eight-hour session, Delaware lawmakers passed a series of bills aimed for short-term property tax relief after weeks of outcry.

07/16/2025

Be prepared for a tax increase this yr. They are preparing to mail them.

07/05/2025

We were asked to look into if a discount could be given to the neighborhood through Evergreen Waste Removal. We have called them and are waiting to hear back from them. Also we are working on a few sign designs. Thanks for your support.

07/05/2025

We sprayed the island today, but it still needs to be finished weeding. Any help is appreciated. Thank you for all those who drove by saying "Thank you!".