Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the community and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and community facilities and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, the prevention of the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, slums, or conditions of blight and the provision of adequate, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 45. SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LAW
§ 4502. Declaration of necessity.
§ 4503. Creation of slum clearance and redevelopment authority.
§ 4505. Regional slum clearance and redevelopment authority.
§ 4506. Area of operation of regional authority.
§ 4507. Board of commissioners; number; tenure of office; vacancies.
§ 4508. Appointment of commissioners for each additional community; tenure.
§ 4509. Odd and even number of communities; tenure; certificate of appointment as evidence.
§ 4511. Power of authority; quorum; meetings; qualifications for appointment as commissioner.
§ 4512. Officers; employees; duties and compensation; legal services.
§ 4513. Removal; hearing; filing of proceedings in office of municipal or county clerk's office.
§ 4514. Actions or proceedings; proof of adoption of resolutions as evidence.
§ 4515. Interest in contracts; disclosure of interest; violations.
§ 4516. Powers of an authority.
§ 4517. Approval of redevelopment plans.
§ 4518. Finding of necessity by local governing body.
§ 4519. General plan prior to recommendation of redevelopment plan.
§ 4520. Preparation of redevelopment plan; contents.
§ 4521. Submission of plan for review and recommendations.
§ 4522. Considerations prior to recommendation of plan.
§ 4523. Statement of proposed costs; revenue, finances and relocation of displaced families.
§ 4524. Public hearing; notice; publication.
§ 4525. Approval of plan; required findings.
§ 4526. Modification of plan; notice; objections.
§ 4527. Disposal of property in redevelopment project.
§ 4529. Acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land.
§ 4531. Powers in connection with issuance of bonds.
§ 4533. Bonds as legal investments.
§ 4534. Conveyance to federal government on default.
§ 4535. Property of authority exempt from taxes, from levy and sale by virtue of an execution.
§ 4536. Cooperation by public bodies.
§ 4537. Grant of funds by community.
§ 4538. Cooperation between authorities.
§ 4541. Preparation of general plan by local governing body.