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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Thursday, July 23, 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/w5ukd6mk Event number: 2537 226 2481 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 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X - Rental Dwellings, Division 1 - Generally, Section 22-332 - Inspection Required) - Appeal of Citation and Related Fines - 172 Stoney Drive (Ying Chu) 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 1

Item 1. Sec. 22-332. Inspection required. (a) The Code Enforcement Office, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the International Property Maintenance Code adopted in section 22-221, shall inspect rental dwellings for compliance with the property maintenance code and all other applicable codes to ensure compliance. (b) An inspection is required prior to the issuance of any new rental dwelling permit. No new permit shall be issued until all outstanding code violation(s) comply with the code and are verified for compliance by the code official. (c) The owner of the rental dwelling or a property manager must be present for all scheduled inspections. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the scheduled inspection to be terminated and shall be fined as provided in Appendix F-Fees and Fines. Property manager is defined in section 22-333(a). (d) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or property manager to schedule all required inspections. (e) Following an inspection, the code official shall issue a letter and/or report of any code violations and provide a timeline for compliance. There shall be no fee for the first follow-up inspection when all violations comply with the code. Each subsequent reinspection shall be subject to a fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. (Code 1981, § 10-87; Ord. of 4-10-2000; Ord. of 4-14-2008; Ord. No. 2009-26, 12-14-2009; Ord. No. 2013-04, 4-8- 2013; Ord. No. 2022-14, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 2024-15, 6-24-2024) Created: 2025-10-14 09:38:10 [EST] (Supp. No. 43, Update 1) Page 1 of 1 2

SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION Item 1. I PART 2-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority. �ight of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspec­ SECTION 103 ��nforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in MAINTENANCE INSPECTION a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this @,General. The department of property maintenance code, the code official is authorized to enter the structure or pre­ mspection is hereby created and the executive official in charge mises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties thereof shall be known as the code official. imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or pre­ mises is occupied the code official shall present credentials to ,�ppointment. The code official shall be appointed by the occupant and request entry. If such structure or premises is •�f appointing authority of the jurisdiction. unoccupied, the code official shall first make a reasonable 103.3 puties. In accordance with the prescribed procedures effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or con­ o us jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing trol of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a refused, the code official shall have recourse to the remedies deputy(s). Such employees shall have powers as delegated by provided by law to secure entry. the code official. 104.4 Identification. The code official shall carry proper iden­ 103.4 Liability. The code official, member of the board of tification when inspecting structures or premises in the perfor­ appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this mance of duties under this code. code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and with­ 104.5 Notices and orders. The code official shall issue all nec­ out malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or essary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code. other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal lia­ 104.6 Department records. The code official shall keep offi­ bility for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result cial records of all business and activities of the department of an act or by reason of an act Cir omission in the discharge of specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer or retained in the official records for the period required for reten­ employee because of an act pe1formed by that officer or tion of public records. employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provi­ sions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceed­ SECTION 105 ings. The code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for APPROVAL costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursu­ 105.1 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties ance of the provisions of this code. involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code 103.5 Feei"'The fees for activities and services performed by official shall have the authority to grant modifications for indi­ t e affi'hent in carrying out its responsibilities under this vidual cases upon application of the owner or owner's repre­ code shall be as indicated in the following schedule. sentative, provided the code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical [JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE.} and the modification is in compliance with the intent and pur­ pose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of action SECTION 104 granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the DUTIES AND P OWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL departrnent files. eneral. The code official is hereby authorized and 105.2 Alternative materials, methods and equipment. The ·ed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installa­ shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code tion of any material or to prohibit any method of construction and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and alternative has been approved. An alternative material or procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose method of construction shall be approved where the code offi­ of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the cial finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the mate­ • code. rial, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, 104.2 Inspections. The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspec­ 105.3 Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evi­ tions shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer dence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evi­ of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The dence that a material or method does not conform to the code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for 2 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® 3

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Item 1. 84 U.S. Postal Service™ tm CERTIFIED MAIL® RECEIPT Domestic Mail Only 26-1405-0 0038 For delivery information, visit our website at www.usps.com OFF Certified Mail Fee 5270 3911 ISDHONS ExtraReturn Services & Fees Receipt (check box, add fee (hardcoру) t5 2026 Return Receipt (electronic) Postmar ☐ Certified Malil Restricted Delivery Here DLLAKIMENT Adult Signature Required DOVER Adult Signature Restricted Dellvery Postage 102 DE 9589 0710 YING H CHU 172 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904 PS Form 3800, January 2023 PSN 7530-02-000-9047 See Reverse for Instructions 7

Item 1. Certified Mail service provides the following benefits: ■Areceipt (this portion of the Certified Mail label). for an electronic return receipt,see a retail A unique identifier for your mailpiece. associate for assistance.To receive a duplicate Electronic verification of delivery or attempted return receipt for no additional fee, present this delivery. USPS®-postmarked Certified Mail receipt to the retail associate. A record of delivery (including the recipient's -Restricted delivery service, which provides signature) that is retained by the Postal Service™ delivery to the addressee specified by name, or for a specified period. to the addressee's authorized agent. Important Reminders: Adult signature service, which requires the You may purchase Certified Mail service with signee to be at least 21 years of age (not First-Class Mail®, First-Class Package Service, available at retail). or Priority Mail® service. Adult signature restricted delivery service, which ■Certified Mail service is notavailable for requires the signee to be at least 21 years of age international mail. and provides delivery to the addressee specified ■Insurance coverage is not available for purchase by name, or to the addressee's authorized agent Corlified Mall sarulce Hovar the ucha (not available at retail). with Certified Mail service. However, the purchase of Certified Mail service does not change the To ensure that your Certified Mall receipt is Insurance coverage automatically included with accepted as legal proof of mailing, itshould bear a as cartain Priorth Malt Hame certain Priority Mail item USPS postmark. If you would like a postmark on For an additional fee, and with a proper this Certified Mall recelpt, please present your endorsement on the mailpiece, you may request Certified Mail item at a Post Office for the following services: postmarking. If you don't need apostmark on this. - Return receipt service, which provides a record Certified Mail receipt, detach the barcoded portion of delivery (including the recipient's signature). of this label, affix it to the mailpiece, apply You can request a hardcopy retum receipt or an appropriate postage, and deposit the mailpiece. electronic version. For a hardcopy return receipt, complete PS Form 3811, Domestic Return Receipt; attach PS Form 3811 to your mailpiece; IMPORTANT: Save this receipt for your records. PS Form 3800, January 2023 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047 8

Item 1. SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Print your name and address on the reverse X Agent so that we can return the card to you. Addressee Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received by Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery or on the front if space permits. 1. Articie Addrecendt 12/78 D. Is delivery address different from item 1? Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: No YING H CHU 172 STONEY DR tm DOVER DE 19904 26-1405-01 3. Service Type Priority Mail Express® Adult Signature Registered Mail™M Adult Signature Restricted Delivery Registered Mail Restricted Deliver Certified Mail Delivery 9590 9402 9866 5335 3940 76 Certified Mail Restricted Delivery Signature Confirmation™M Coflect on Delivery Signature Confirmation 2. Article Number Transfer from service lahell 1☐ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery red Mail 9589 0710 5270 3911 0038 84 red Mail Restricted Delivery Tover $500) PS Form 3811, July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt 9

Item 1. USPS TRACKING # First-Class Mail 190 Postage & Fees Paid USPS OL Permit No. G-10 9590 9402 9866 5335 3940 76 United States Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4® in this box Postal Service DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING/INSPECTIONS CITY OF DOVER P. O. BOX 475 DOVER DE 19903-0475 10

of Che Ciaw Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement City of Dober Phone (302) 736-7011 MAL OFTHE FIRST 15 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Delaware Dover, DE 19901 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation % 26-00001405-01 YING H CHU 172 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904 Location of Offense: 1,72 STONEY DR Type of Offense: ANNUAL HOUSING INSPECTION Date of Offense: June 3, 2026 Date of Issue: June 3, 20.26 You are hereby fined for violating the City of Dover Ordinance marked (X) below. Payment must be received by the City of Dover Inspections Department, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware, before July 03, 2026. Appeals for this citation may be submitted in writing to the City of Dover Inspections Department at the above address. This appeal must be made within 30 days of the date of the offense. Failure to pay this fine may result in the City of Dover seeking collection through an approved collections agency, which will incur a collection fee of 35%. Every citation issued is a separate offense or fee. The amount listed below is intended solely for this issued citation and does not reflect the outstanding balance that may be owed. It is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that all outstanding balances are paid. Thomas Miller Code Enforcement Officer Violation: (X) FAILURE TO SCHEDULE ANNUAL HOUSING INSPECTION Sec No: DCO 22-332 INSPECTION REQUIRED Fine as per code: $100.00 www.cityofdover.com/codeenforcement Community Excellence Through Quality Service 11

he City of DoU Item 1. Diviston of Citp of Bobet Code Enforcement 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Belaware Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 June 3, 2026 YỊNG H CHU 172 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 172 STONEY DR Tax Parcel Number:ED-05-076.05-03-220.000-00О Case Number: 26-00001405 Dear SIR/MA'AM: The City of pover's Department of Inspections has sent request(s) for inspection starting April 20, 2026, to schedule a Housing Inspection for your rental property at 172 STONEY DR. As of the date of this letter, no contact has been made with this office inspection. Therefore, to schedule such an enclosed is a citation 22-332 of the Dover for violating Article 10, Section City Ordinance. Failure to schedule an inspection by (July 03, 2026) will result in additional citations being issued and may lead to the possible revocation of your rental license. It is the responsibility of the property owner/agent to contact this office to schedule all inspections. Please contact this office to arrange a date and time for your re-inspection. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at (302) 736-7011. Failure to contact this office to schedule a date and time will be considered an interference with our right of entry, as authorized under Article 10, Section 22-332 of the Dover City Ordinance and Section PM 104.3 of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Citation(s) will be issued until the inspection has been scheduled. Sincerely, Thomas Miller Code Enforcement Officer CC: File Community Excellence Through Quality Service 12

t of r ve Do Item 1. Division of Citp of Bober Code Enforcement SPEAL DFTHE HIST 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7010 Delaware Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 Apnil 20, 2026 YING H CHU 172 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 172 STONEY DR Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-076.05-03-220.000-000 Case Number: 26-00001405 DEAR Sir/Ma'am: Over the next several weeks, the City of Dover will conduct housing inspections in your neighborhood. During that time, we will perform interior and exterior inspections of all the rental properties. We will also perform exterior inspections of all owner-occupied houses in the area. By the various codes and this office is entrusted to enforce regulations within the City of Dover, inspection of the property along with an exterior an interior inspection will be conducted at the abovę referenced address to determime the degree of compliance with all adopted City of Dover codes and ordinances to include but to limited to the Life Safety Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, and the Zoning Code. You must contact this office by May 20, 2026 at (302) 736-7011 to arrange a time and date suitable for you or your representative to meet with our inspectors at your property. After the property inspection has been completed, you will þe Led by letter of any code violation(s) that require correction. Failure to correct such violations by the time specified may result in fines and/or suspension of the rental license. Failure to contact this office to schedule a date and time will be considered an interference with our right of entry, as authorized under Article 10, Section 22-332, of the Dover City Ordinance and Section 104.3 of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Citation(s) will be issued for failure to schedule. Sincerely, Thomas Miller Code Enforcement Officer CC: File www.cityofdover.com/codeenforcement Community Excellence Through Quality Service 13