Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
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The City of Dover Code Board of Appeals met on July 23, 2026, to consider an appeal by Ying Chu regarding a code violation citation and $100 fine under Dover Code Section 22-332 (Rental Dwellings - Inspection Required) for 172 Stoney Drive. After granting a five-minute grace period with no appearance or contact from the appellant, the Board voted unanimously to uphold staff recommendations and deny the appeal, keeping the fine in effect. Chief Code Enforcement Officer Eddie Kopp and board members discussed enforcement procedures, citation accrual, and restrictions under Delaware landlord-tenant law.
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Votes
2 routine votes, all passed
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Motion to adopt the agenda.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Play from 00:25Motion to uphold staff recommendations and to deny the appeal for 172 Stoney Drive, with the $100.00 citation fee remaining in effect.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
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Recording
Agenda
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1. Adoption of Agenda
Approval of the agenda for the July 23, 2026 Code Board of Appeals meeting.
Play from 00:022. Appeal of Citation and Related Fines - 172 Stoney Drive - Ying Chu
Hearing on an appeal by Ying Chu regarding Dover Code Section 22-332 (Inspection Required) citation and $100 fine for 172 Stoney Drive. Following a grace period where the appellant failed to appear, the Board heard from Code Enforcement and voted to deny the appeal.
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Attendance
3 in person.
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- Fred A. NeilIn person
- Julia M. PillsburyIn person
- Roy Sudler, Jr. (Chairperson, presiding)In person