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Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals heard two appeals on February 18, 2026. The Board considered a 5th-year vacant building registration fee appeal for 406 South Governors Avenue, voting unanimously to suspend the $5,000 fee for 30 days to allow the owner either to clear items stored inside (resolving a fire and life-safety hazard) or obtain a business license to operate. The Board also reviewed a weed and overgrowth citation appeal for 118 Mitscher Road, voting unanimously to deny the appeal due to ongoing noncompliance and property overgrowth affecting neighbors.

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Votes

5 routine votes, all passed

Show 5 routine votes

  • Move to amend the agenda to consider Item #2 prior to Item #1.

    Passed 2 yes.

    Play from 00:39

  • Move for acceptance of the agenda as amended.

    Passed 2 yes.

    Play from 00:50

  • Move to suspend the $5,000 vacant property fee, allowing the property owner up to thirty (30) days to either vacate the property and/or apply for a business license to open and operate a business, with failure to comply within the 30 days resulting in reinstatement of the $5,000 vacant property fee.

    Passed 2 yes.

    Play from 35:48

  • Move to deny the appeal for 118 Mitscher Road.

    Passed 2 yes.

    Play from 39:56

  • Move for adjournment of the meeting.

    Passed 2 yes.

    Play from 40:14

Recording

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Agenda

Show 3 agenda items

  • 1. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval to amend the agenda sequence, taking the appeal for 406 South Governors Avenue first.

    Play from 00:00

  • 2. Property Maintenance Code Citation: Vacant Buildings Registration Fee Appeal - 406 South Governors Avenue

    Appeal by owner John Kelly regarding a fifth-year vacant building registration fee of $5,000 for 406 South Governors Avenue, addressing commercial listing status, fire safety concerns regarding stored antique goods, and business licensing options.

    Play from 00:54

  • 3. Residential Code Violation Appeal: Weeds Citation and Fines - 118 Mitscher Road

    Appeal of citations and fines under IPMC Section 302.4 (Weeds) for severe vegetative overgrowth at 118 Mitscher Road.

    Play from 36:23

Documents

Attendance

2 in person.

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  • Andre M. Boggerty (Presiding as Chair)In person
  • Fred A. NeilIn person