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Code Board of Appeals Meeting

Thursday, August 20, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

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The Dover Code Board of Appeals held a meeting on August 20, 2026, presiding by Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. The Board considered an appeal by property owner Indeira Reames regarding citation and related fees for tree branches failing to meet sidewalk height clearance requirements under Chapter 114 (Vegetation) at 39 Periwinkle Court. Following testimony from code enforcement staff regarding inspection chronology and proper notice procedures, the Board voted unanimously to deny the appeal. Staff also provided guidance to the homeowner regarding Dover municipal codes, updating mailing records with the Tax Office, and mail forwarding.

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Votes

3 routine votes, all passed

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Recording

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Agenda

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  • 1. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval of the agenda for the Code Board of Appeals meeting of August 20, 2026.

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  • 2. Dover Code Ordinance Violation 2009 Property Maintenance Code Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article I In General, Section 114-2 Arboriculture Specifications and Standards of Practice (h)(Pruning and Removal) - Appeal of Citation and Related Fees - 39 Periwinkle Court (Indeira Reames)

    Hearing on an appeal by homeowner Indeira Reames regarding citation and associated fees for failure to prune established tree branches over a sidewalk at 39 Periwinkle Court.

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  • 3. Adjournment

    Adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.

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Documents

  • Code Board of Appeals Agenda
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    CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING Thursday, August 20, 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/5ykfxzd8 Event number: 2535 537 8797 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. Dover Code Ordinance Violation (2009 Property Maintenance Code Chapter 114 - Vegetation, Article I - In General, Section 114-2 - Arboriculture Specifications and Standards of Practice (h) Pruning and Removal) - Appeal of Citation and Related Fees - 39 Periwinkle Court (Indeira Reames) 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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  • Code Board of Appeals Minutes with attachments

    CODE BOARD OF APPEALS The Code Board of Appeals meeting was held on August 20, 2026, at 3:42 p.m., with Dr. Sudler presiding. The members present were Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Main, and Mr. LeBoon. Staff members present were Mr. Kopp, Ms. Brown, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Wheeler. ADOPTION OF...

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  • Code Board of Appeals Packet (Meeting packet)

    CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING Thursday, August 20, 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...

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Attendance

3 in person.

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  • Fred A. NeilIn person
  • Julia M. PillsburyIn person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr. (Presiding Chairman)In person