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Code Board of Appeals Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Code Board of Appeals convened on January 15, 2026, electing Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. as Chair. The Board reviewed a code violation appeal regarding an inoperable, improperly parked vehicle. After hearing case history from Code Enforcement and speaking directly with the property owner by phone, the Board voted unanimously to grant a 30-day notice from receipt to remove or repair the vehicle, after which the City would coordinate removal with Dover Police and issue a $200 citation.

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Votes

5 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move for approval of the agenda.

    Passed 4 yes.

    Play from 00:36

  • Nominate Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. to serve as Chair of the Code Board of Appeals.

    Passed 4 yes.

    Play from 00:57

  • Motion to have Code Enforcement Officer John England give his presentation on the case history and circumstances regarding 276 Green Blade Drive.

    Passed 4 yes.

    Play from 06:01

  • Grant Ms. Capone 30 days from the date of receipt of notice to remove or repair the vehicle at 276 Green Blade Drive; if she fails to comply, coordinate with the Dover Police Department to remove the vehicle from the property and issue an additional fine of $200.

    Passed 4 yes.

    Play from 52:05

  • Move for adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.

    Passed 4 yes.

    Play from 52:25

Recording

Read the machine transcript (370 statements)

Agenda

Show 4 agenda items

  • 1. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval of the agenda for the January 15, 2026 Code Board of Appeals meeting.

    Play from 00:13

  • 2. Election of Chair

    Nomination and election of Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. as Chair of the Code Board of Appeals.

    Play from 00:38

  • 3. Dover Code Ordinance Violation Chapter 106 - Appeal of Violation - 276 Green Blade Drive (Bernice Capone)

    Appeal of violation notice under Dover Code Section 106 regarding an inoperable, improperly parked or stored vehicle at 276 Green Blade Drive.

    Play from 01:00

  • 4. Adjournment

    Adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.

    Play from 52:19

Documents

Attendance

5 in person.

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  • Robin R. Christiansen (Mayor Christiansen called the meeting to order and presided over the adoption of the agenda and election of the chair.)In person
  • Fred A. NeilIn person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
  • Julia M. PillsburyIn person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr. (Elected Chair and presided over the appeal hearing.)In person