Government

On behalf of the City of Delaware, welcome to a great American city!

Delaware is a family-oriented, traditional hometown within a sophisticated, urban atmosphere. We have an authentic and vibrant downtown, well-established neighborhoods and cooperative governance.

All permit applications must be submitted with two sets of complete drawings. Approved plans and permit must be on the job s ite and accessible to the inspector. Payments not accepted at time of permit submittal. Payment due after permit has been approved. Checks made payable to the City of Del aware. NOTICE: A separate permit is required for plumbing and may be obtained from the County Health Department. . The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local law regulating construction or the performance or construction. The City of Delaware, by issuing this permit, is not guaranteeing the quality of t he materials or the workmanship of the contractor. The City reserves the right to revoke any registration or issue a stop work order for non- compliance with City Codes

The Parks and Natural Resources Department operates and maintain 24 parks, 20 miles of trails, a golf course, a 72-acre cemetery, and an urban forest consisting of more than 15,000 trees. Parks and Natural Resources is organized under the Public Service Group, which also oversees Public Works, Engineering, Public Utilities and Planning & Community Development.

Parks and Natural Resources works closely with several City Council-appointed boards and commission, including the Shade Tree Commission and the Parks and Recreation advisory Board .

Our personnel are dedicated to providing citizens with the highest quality service possible. Fire and emergency medical services are provided by dedicated and highly-skilled professionals who are working hard to ensure that Delaware remains a safe place to live, work and play. Our commitment and mission continues to be, “Protection through preparedness and response, delivered by the highest trained professionals.”