Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, June 25, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
AI summary
The Dover Code Board of Appeals met on June 25, 2026, to hear an appeal from property owner William Hertz, Jr. regarding a $100 citation and fine under Chapter 22 (Rental Dwellings, Section 22-332) for 115 Stoney Drive. Following extensive discussion regarding ambiguities in the City's notice concerning whether a tenant may serve as a proxy/representative for inspections and the timeline for compliance, the Board voted unanimously to grant the appeal and waive the $100 fine. The Board and staff also discussed future meeting scheduling and the legal and cost considerations of sending code violation notices via certified mail versus email.
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Votes
3 routine votes, all passed
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Move for approval of the agenda.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Move to grant the appeal for 115 Stoney Way and waive the $100.00 fines based on the ambiguity of the initial correspondence and the efforts of Mr. Hertz, Jr. to comply.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Move for adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Recording
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Agenda
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1. Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of the agenda for the June 25, 2026 Code Board of Appeals meeting.
2. Dover Code Ordinance Violation Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X - Rental Dwellings, Division 1 - Generally, Section 22-232 - Inspection Required - Appeal of Citation and Related Fines - 115 Stoney Drive
Appeal filed by property owner William Hertz, Jr. seeking forgiveness of a $100 citation and fine issued in connection with scheduling and representative requirements during rental dwelling inspections at 115 Stoney Drive.
3. Adjournment
Adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting following board discussion on meeting scheduling and notification delivery methods.
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Attendance
2 in person.
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- Julia M. PillsburyIn person
- Roy Sudler, Jr. (Presiding Chairman)In person