GEORGETOWN — Joseph Mocci of Lewes has been operating an excavating / contracting business on a 4-acre parcel along Wil King Road for the past 12 years in violation of county zoning that prohibits commercial businesses in a general residential zoning district.
Now he is attempting to secure a conditional use to continue operation of Joseph R. Mocci Co. Inc. During a July 14 public hearing in front of the planning and zoning commission, Mocci got an earful from his neighbors as they complained about excessive noise, large trucks and even a barking dog. Some nearby residents said they have been awakened by truck noise before 6 a.m., which Mocci said was impossible because he is not there at that time.
Planning and zoning commissioners deferred on a decision at the July 14 hearing. Sussex County Council has scheduled a hearing for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.
3 comments:
It looks like this man takes care of his property, and is being mndful of the residents nearby. If so, I sure hope he isn't put out of business by being forced out.
Best of luck to all involved.
Someone is on the ball in that county. It took them 12 years to figure this out? How did he manage to build that building without getting a permit for it. I hope they don't put this man out of business for something stupid. I would bet the people that are complaining probably moved there after he did.
The article was incorrect he did in fact have full legal righ to use the property to enhance and maintain his business, in writing from the planning and zoning committee. And yes, the neighbors did move there after he did.
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