Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
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The Dover Code Board of Appeals held a meeting on August 20, 2026, presiding by Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. The Board considered an appeal by property owner Indeira Reames regarding citation and related fees for tree branches failing to meet sidewalk height clearance requirements under Chapter 114 (Vegetation) at 39 Periwinkle Court. Following testimony from code enforcement staff regarding inspection chronology and proper notice procedures, the Board voted unanimously to deny the appeal. Staff also provided guidance to the homeowner regarding Dover municipal codes, updating mailing records with the Tax Office, and mail forwarding.
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Votes
3 routine votes, all passed
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Move for approval of the agenda.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Play from 00:21Move to deny the appeal for 39 Periwinkle Court.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Play from 36:29Move to adjourn.
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 Code Board of Appeals meeting of August 20, 2026.
Play from 00:012. Dover Code Ordinance Violation 2009 Property Maintenance Code Chapter 114 Vegetation, Article I In General, Section 114-2 Arboriculture Specifications and Standards of Practice (h)(Pruning and Removal) - Appeal of Citation and Related Fees - 39 Periwinkle Court (Indeira Reames)
Hearing on an appeal by homeowner Indeira Reames regarding citation and associated fees for failure to prune established tree branches over a sidewalk at 39 Periwinkle Court.
Play from 00:513. Adjournment
Adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.
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Documents
Attendance
3 in person.
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- Fred A. NeilIn person
- Julia M. PillsburyIn person
- Roy Sudler, Jr. (Presiding Chairman)In person