Georgetown Town Council Votes to Repeal Cottage Housing Ordinance

Georgetown repeals controversial tiny homes ordinance amid ongoing lawsuit

The Georgetown Town Council voted Monday night to repeal its divisive cottage housing ordinance, marking the culmination of a year-long battle over whether small, affordable housing units are right for the Sussex County seat.

Georgetown Town Council votes to repeal cottage housing ordinance

The Georgetown Town Council voted 3-1 Monday night to repeal an ordinance allowing cottage housing developments in the town’s UR-1 Urban Residential District.

Georgetown Town Council Approves Repeal of Cottage Housing Ordinance; Town Manager Announces Retirement

Georgetown Town Hall was crowded for Monday night's town council meeting. Over a dozen residents spoke during public comment – most to discuss the main topic of the meeting – a proposed repeal of the Cottage Housing ordinance - which many speakers supported. When the ordinance came up for it's second reading and vote, Councilman Penuel Barrett spoke against the tiny homes and the Pallet Village saying “Georgetown's the guinea pig of disaster” as…