Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
AI summary
The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals heard three property appeals on May 6, 2026. The Board denied an appeal for 826 Forest Street regarding a $1,000 dangerous building citation after finding the property had lacked electric utilities since 2020 despite probate claims. The Board granted the appeal for 228 Falmouth Way following confirmation from code enforcement that the motor vehicle violation had been brought into compliance. Finally, the Board voted to suspend code enforcement action for six months and waive a $200 fine for Delaware State University's historic property at 34 North State Street to allow the university to secure historic preservation grant funding and permits.
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Votes
5 routine votes, all passed
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Move for approval of the agenda.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Play from 00:45Move to deny the appeal for 826 Forest Street, keeping the $1,000.00 citation fee in effect and due within 30 days.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Play from 18:26Move to grant the appeal for 228 Falmouth Way because the violation had been brought into compliance.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Play from 21:34Move to suspend Code Enforcement action for six months and remove the $200.00 fine while Delaware State University obtains the necessary permits, requesting periodic updates to the Code Enforcement Department.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
Play from 38:47Move for adjournment of the meeting.
Passed 2 yes, 1 absent.
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Recording
Agenda
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1. Adoption of Agenda
Consideration and approval of the agenda for the May 6, 2026 meeting.
Play from 00:072. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration, Section 108.1 - General - Appeal of Dangerous Building Citation and Related Fees - 826 Forest Street
Appeal filed by Jocelyn Jones regarding a dangerous building citation and a $1,000 fine for lack of electric and water utilities at 826 Forest Street.
Play from 02:443. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Violation Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.8 - Motor Vehicles - Appeal of Citation and Related Fines - 228 Falmouth Way
Appeal of motor vehicle violation citation and related fines filed by Denice Williams for 228 Falmouth Way.
Play from 19:374. 2009 Property Maintenance Code Citation Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.2 - Protective Treatment - Appeal of Citation and Fines - 34 North State Street
Appeal filed by Delaware State University regarding citations and a $200 fine for exterior maintenance deficiencies at the historic Hope House.
Play from 21:555. Adjournment
Adjournment of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting.
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Documents
Attendance
2 in person.
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- Andre M. Boggerty (Presiding as Board Chairman)In person
- Fred A. NeilIn person