22 Del. Laws 939 (1909)

Section 9. The town council shall have power to enact ordinances to prevent nuisances, to preserve the health of the town, and prevent the introduction of infectious or contagious diseases, for which purpose their jurisdiction shall extend to any distance within one mile of the limits of said town. The council may also pass ordinances to define and remove nuisances; to ascertain and fix boundaries of streets, squares, lanes and alleys, or to repair and improve the same, or to alter, extend or widen any street, square, lane or alley, or open and lay out new ones, subject to the provisions in that behalf hereinbefore contained; to regulate and fix the ascents and descents of all streets, lanes and alleys, and the drainage thereof; to direct the paving or graveling of footways and to prescribe the width thereof; to regulate and provide for the making of gutters, and the placing of gutter stones or plates therein, and for curbing wherever in their opinion such paving or graveling, making of gutters and the placing of gutter stones or plates therein, and curbs, may be necessary or proper; to prescribe the extent of steps, porches, cellar doors and other inlets to lots and buildings; to regulate the construction and repair of chimneys, and provide for keeping the same cleaned and in good order; to regulate the storage of gunpowder or any other dangerous or combustible material, and to provide against casualties by fire.