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Delaware Code Title 31. Welfare § 4518. Finding of necessity by local governing body

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An authority shall not exercise the authority conferred upon municipalities or communities by this chapter until after the local governing body shall have adopted a resolution finding that:

(1) One or more slum or blighted areas shall exist in such municipality or community;  and

(2) The rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of such municipality or community.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 31. Welfare § 4518. Finding of necessity by local governing body - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-31-welfare/de-code-sect-31-4518/

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