Wilmington City Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 13 — CITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION | Wilmington City Code, Delaware (Supp. No. 72: codified through Ordinance No. 25-073, enacted December 11, 2025) — City of Wilmington

Wilmington City Code § 2-150.6 Established; membership.

Sec. 2-150.6. - Established; membership. There is hereby established a city beautification commission ("commission"). The membership of the commission shall consist of nine members, four of whom shall be appointed by the mayor and five of whom shall be selected by the council president, each of the nine appointments to be subject to confirmation by resolution approved by a majority of all members of city council. Members shall serve for two-year terms, which may be renewable no more than four consecutive times. Members shall be selected on the basis of education, experience or demonstrated interest in the fields of horticulture, arboriculture, landscape architecture or urban design. The commission shall meet at least quarterly and may adopt appropriate by-laws to conduct its meetings and business. The director of the department of planning shall coordinate staff support for the commission. Upon request, additional technical assistance shall be provided by the city department of parks and recreation and the department of public works. The commission's role is advisory only. (Ord. No. 99-120(sub 1), § 1, 12-2-99)

Wilmington City Code § 2-150.7 Purpose and responsibilities.

Sec. 2-150.7. - Purpose and responsibilities. The purpose of the city beautification commission is that it act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and city council and in that capacity assist in identifying and recommending initiatives to enhance the attractiveness of the city's landscape through the review of proposed plans for certain public improvements, by developing a comprehensive street tree, plant and flower management plan for the city, encouraging private entities to improve the appearance of areas contiguous to their properties, and educating the public about the environmental, aesthetic and economic benefits of planting trees on both publicly and privately owned properties. To that end, the commission shall undertake the following responsibilities: (1) The commission shall develop a comprehensive beautification plan for the entire city. (2) The commission shall review proposed plans of public improvements to city parks state-maintained and city parks, plazas, streetscapes and other public spaces, and shall have authority to propose changes. (3) The commission shall make recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding appropriate standards, policies and regulations pertaining to city streetscape improvements, park and plaza improvements, public and private surface parking lot improvements, and other similar initiatives. (4) The commission shall make recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding the development of a comprehensive street tree, plant and flower management plan for the city. (5) The commission shall encourage corporations, local businesses, and neighborhood associations in the city to improve the appearance of areas contiguous to their properties or within their neighborhoods. (6) The commission shall educate the public about the environmental, aesthetic and economic benefits of trees to the city and its citizens, including both publicly and privately owned properties. (7) The commission shall develop strategies to secure funding for city beautification initiatives. (Ord. No. 99-120(sub 1), § 1, 12-2-99)