Tuesday, June 23, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
AI summary
The Dover Council Committee of the Whole met on June 23, 2026. The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee rejected a subdivision waiver request for the Ekaman Subdivision (Jefferson Terrace Extended) to exceed the cul-de-sac lot percentage, voting 3-6 following concerns over drainage, stormwater management, and neighborhood opposition. The Utility Committee unanimously recommended annexation and utility connection for 102 Fox Hall Drive. The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee received an update on the city's transition to a .gov domain, and recommended approval (6-5) of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 with SA #1 to regulate unattended play equipment in public streets, after defeating an amendment to restrict enforcement only to overnight hours.
Approve the request for the waiver to allow an increased percentage of lots on the cul-de-sac for Ekaman Subdivision.
Did not pass. 3 yes, 6 no
Recommend acceptance of staff recommendation to forward Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 with SA #1 to City Council for approval.
Passed. 5 yes, 4 no
Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.
Passed 9 yes.
Recommend acceptance of the recommendation for annexation of 102 Fox Hall Drive.
Passed 3 yes.
Call the question on Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 with SA #1.
Passed 2 yes.
Amend Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 to remove from section B leaving equipment unattended for thirty minutes or more, and require equipment to be stored out of the public right-of-way during the time when play is not permitted from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Passed.
1. Subdivision Waiver Request - Ekaman Subdivision (Jefferson Terrace Extended)
Request for a waiver to Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI, Section A, Item 15, to permit an increased percentage of lots fronting on the turnaround of a cul-de-sac for a 5-lot residential conceptual subdivision plan.
2. Annexation Request - 102 Fox Hall Drive
Petition to annex and connect 102 Fox Hall Drive to city water and sewer services, with no objections from City departments.
3. City of Dover - Move to .gov Domain
Presentation and discussion regarding the City's planned transition from a .us domain to a .gov domain name.
4. Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 with SA #1 - Throwing and Kicking Objects and Playing Games in Streets and Public Places
Proposed amendment to Chapter 70, Section 70-4 of the City Code addressing the regulation and removal of unattended play equipment from public rights-of-way.
8 in person, 2 remote.