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Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals met on July 29, 2026, to hear property maintenance and vacant building appeals. The Board granted Bobbie Hobbs's appeal regarding 131 Orchard Avenue, waiving a $375 vacant building registration fee after determining utility usage metrics alone were insufficient proof of vacancy and noting the need for clearer city policy. For 838 Monroe Terrace, the Board upheld a $1,000 fine for junk and debris and a $100 fine for an inoperable vehicle, but granted an appeal waiving a second $1,000 sanitation fine for tires conditioned on total site cleanup within 30 days. The Board also upheld the vacant building designation and $375 fee for 236 North Governors Avenue due to confirmed severe roof deterioration and lack of occupancy.

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Votes

Move to defer the matter and request that Code Enforcement return to 131 Orchard Avenue to conduct a random visit.

Did not pass. 3 no

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  • Andre M. BoggertyNo
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.No
  • Fred A. NeilNo

7 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move for approval of the agenda.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 00:20

  • Move to grant the appeal at 131 Orchard Avenue, remove the $375 registration fee, and not place the property on the Vacant Building Registry.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 18:56

  • Move to uphold the Code Enforcement Officer's decision and deny the appeal for 838 Monroe Terrace for Citation #25-00003074-09, leaving the $1,000 citation fee in effect.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 38:00

  • Move to accept the appeal for 838 Monroe Terrace for Citation #25-00004119-07 and remove the $1,000 citation fee on the condition that all items, including tires and debris in the yard, are removed by August 29, 2026.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 46:56

  • Move to uphold the Code Enforcement Officer's decision and deny the appeal for 838 Monroe Terrace for Citation #26-00001174-01, leaving the $100 citation fee in effect.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 50:27

  • Move to uphold the Code Enforcement Officer's decision to declare the property at 236 North Governors Avenue vacant in its first year, leaving the $375 vacant building registration fee in effect.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 58:44

  • Move to adjourn the meeting.

    Passed 3 yes.

    Play from 58:55

Recording

Read the machine transcript (571 statements)

Agenda

Show 7 agenda items

  • 1. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval of the meeting agenda for July 29, 2026.

    Play from 00:00

  • 2. Appeal of Registration Fee - 131 Orchard Avenue (Bobbie Hobbs)

    Appeal of vacant building status and $375 registration fee under Chapter 22, Article XII, Section 22-403 based on water and electric usage.

    Play from 00:29

  • 3. Appeal of Citation #25-00003074-09 and Related Fines - 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)

    Appeal of citation and $1,000 fine for junk and debris under Chapter 3, Section 302.1 Sanitation.

    Play from 20:17

  • 4. Appeal of Citation #25-00004119-07 and Related Fines - 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)

    Appeal of citation and $1,000 fine for tires stored on the exterior premises under Chapter 3, Section 302.1 Sanitation.

    Play from 37:27

  • 5. Appeal of Citation #26-00001174-01 and Related Fines - 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)

    Appeal of motor vehicle citation and $100 fine under Chapter 3, Section 302.8 Motor Vehicles.

    Play from 48:09

  • 6. Appeal of Registration Fee - 236 North Governors Avenue (Lauren Good)

    Appeal of vacant building declaration and $375 registration fee under Chapter 22, Article XII, Section 22-403.

    Play from 54:12

  • 7. Adjournment

    Adjournment of the meeting.

    Play from 58:54

Documents

  • CPMCBA Agenda
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    Page 1

    CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in the City Hall Conference Room with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://tinyurl.com/4dd24aad Event number: 2537 428 2104 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation (Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XII - Vacant Buildings, Section 22-403 - Registration and Registration Fee) - Appeal of Registration Fee - 131 Orchard Avenue (Bobbie Hobbs) 2. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation (Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XII - Vacant Buildings, Section 22-403 - Registration and Registration Fee) - Appeal of Registration Fee - 236 North Governors Avenue (Lauren Good) 3. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation (Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation) - Appeal of Citation #25-00003074-09 and Related Fines - 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats) 4. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation (Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation) - Appeal of Citation #25-00004119-07 and Related Fines - 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)

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    CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - July 29, 2026 PAGE 2 5. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation (Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.8 - Motor Vehicles) - Appeal of Citation #26-00001174-01 and Related Fines - 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats) ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING

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  • CPMCBA Minutes with Attachments #1-2

    CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting was held on July 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., with Mr. Boggerty presiding. The members present were Mr. Neil, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Campana, and Mr. Martin (in at 3:33 p.m.)....

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  • CPMCBA Packet Redacted (Meeting packet)

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Attendance

3 in person.

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  • Andre M. Boggerty (Chair, presiding)In person
  • Fred A. NeilIn person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person