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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, August 11, 2021 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: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/gbhdhb Event number: 179 274 8384 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. Property Maintenance Code Citation (2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.2 - Protective Treatment) - Appeal of Citation and Fines - 47 Mitscher Road (Betty Combs) 2. Property Maintenance Code Citation (2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation) - Appeal of Citation and Fines - 60 Heritage Drive (Stephen Jones) 3. Property Maintenance Code Citation (2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration, Section 102.5 - Workmanship, Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.7 - Accessory structures, Section 304.2 - Protective treatment, and Section 304.6 - Exterior walls) - Appeal of Citation and Fines - 333 Cold Spring Place (Michael Vicks) ADJOURNMENT • 1

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CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - August 11, 2021 PAGE 2 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 • 2

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS D Item 1. shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that reduces eneer, cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall its effectiveness as a safety barrier. facings and similar decorative features not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections not Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that com- capable of supporting all nominal loads and resist- plies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provi- ing all load effects; sions of_ this section. Overhang extensions or projections including, but not limited to, trash chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts not properly anchored or that are anchored E with connections not capable of supporting all nom- I The exterior of a structure shall be maintained - i..;...:....:'-7'=~;;- inal loads and resisting all load effects; in good re£air, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose ·xterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. similar appurtenances attached thereto, including 4. . nsafe conditio . The following conditions shall guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not be determ me as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to properly anchored or that are anchored with con- comply with the International Building Code or the Inter- nections not capable of supporting all nominal loads national Existing Building Code as required for existing and resisting all load effects; or buil i g : Chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar I. he nominal strength of any structural member is appurtenances not structurally sound or not properly · xceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the anchored, or that are anchored with connections not required strength; capable of supporting all nominal loads and resist- ing all load effects. lfhe anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or col- umns, and of walls and columns to foundations is Exceptions: not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load 1. When substantiated otherwise by an effects ; approved method. trucLUres or components thereof that have reached 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be their limit state; permitted when approved by the code offi- iding and masonry joints including joints between cial. the building envelope and the perimeter of win- eatm n All exterior ·tirfaces, including dows, doors and skylights are no"t maintained, but not Iimjted to, do r , do rand window frame , cornices, weather resistant or water tight; porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be maintained Lru Lu ral members that have evidence of deteriora- in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay- tion or that are not capable of safely supporting all resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and nominal loads and load effects; decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and sur- Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by faces repainted. All siding and masonry joints, as well as those footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly anchored or are not between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, capable of supporting all nominal loads and resist- doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and ing all load effects; water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion, and all surfaces xterior walls that are not anchored to supporting with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit and supported elements or are not plumb and free of future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed holes, cracks or breaks and loose or rotting materi- from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by als, are not properly anchored or are not capable of oxidation are exempt from this requirement. supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; Roofing or roofing components that have defects that admit rain, roof surfaces with inadequate drain- age, or any portion of the roof framing that is not in good repair with signs of deterioration, fatigue or without proper anchorage and incapable of support- ing all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; trucfUJ' I m mtier , All structural members shall be • Flooring and flooring components with defects that maintained free rom deterioration, and shall be capable of ffect serviceability or flooring components that safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. show signs of deterioration or fatigue, are not prop- erly anchored or are incapable of supporting all 04 FoundatlQn walls, All foundation walls shall be main- 3 nominal loads and resisting all load effects; tained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be 12 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

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D Item 1. City of Dover July 13, 2021 Betty E. Combs 47 Mitscher Road Dover, DE 19901 Re: Appeal of Citation #21-00000742 and Related Fines - 47 Mitscher Road Dover, Delaware Ms. Combs I have received your request to appeal the citation and fines related to the violation of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.2 - Protective Treatment at 47 Mitscher Road, Dover Delaware. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Council Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone or through a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email at cityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/gbhdhb Event Number/Access Code: 179 274 8384 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, Megan Ramsey Administrative Assistant /mr S:\APPEALS\2021\18. 47 Mitscher Road - Appeal - Exterior Property Maintenance - Betty Combs\Receipt of Appeal - Exterior Property Maintenance - 47 Mitscher Rd - Betty Combs.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor Jason Shellenberger, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service • 4

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D Item 1. BETTY E. COMBS 47 MITSCHER ROAD DOVER DE 19901 • 5

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement ~itp of 7!\ober 15 Loockcm1an Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 March 17, 2021 BE'l'TY E COMBS 47 MITSCHER RD DOVE:R DE 19901 RE: Property address: 47 MITSCHER RD Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-068.1 8-04-090.000 -000 Case Number: 21-00000742 Dear SIR/MADAM: On March 17, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer Brittney Alston with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 47 MITSCHER RD. Attached are the Code violations found during the inspection. A follow up inspection must be conducted by April 17, 2021, to ensure compliance. You are not required to contact thi s office if the re-inspectio n is for an exterior violation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at (302) 736-7011. Sincerely, lj , Bri ~ Code Enforcement Ov cc: File ~ QI:ommunttp <!Excellence mbrougb <ftualttp j;erbtce • 8

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00000742 47 MITSCHER RD D Item 1. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 3/17/21 LOCATION: SIDE NARRATIVE: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MISSING PIECE OF WALL SIDING ON THE PROPERTY ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING • 9

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement '1:itp of i!lober Phone: (302) 736-70 I I 15 Loockennan Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 19901 SECOND NOTICE April 19, 2021 BETTYE COMBS 47 MITSCHER RD DOVER DE 19901 RE: Property Address: 47 MITSCHER RD Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-068.18-04 -090.000-000 Case Number: 21-00000742 Dear SIR/MADAM: On March 17, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer Brittney Alston with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 4 7 MIT SCHER RD. The inspection revealed one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violation(s) found. A follow up inspection was conducted, and the violation ( s) still remain. Failure to have the property brought into compliance with the City Codes by May 04, 2021 will result in a citation being issued, and if the property is a rental unit, may result in suspension of the rental license. Fines may be as high as $1,000.00 per day for each day that the violation exists. Please contact this office with a date and time to conduct your re- inspection. You are not required to contact this office if the re-inspection is for an exterior violation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at ( 302) 736-7011. If a citation is enclosed it must be paid within 14 days of issued date or it automatically doubles. Sincerely, Brittney Alston Code Enforcement Officer cc: File <ltomnnmttp Qfxcellence mbrottgb ~unhtp ~eriltce • 11

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-0000074 2 47 MITSCHER RD D Item 1. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTIO N: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 3/17/21 LOCATION: SIDE NARRATIVE : REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MISSING PIECE OF WALL SIDING ON THE PROPERTY ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING • 12

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DItem 1. Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of 7Bober I 5 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 THIRD NOTICE June 8 , 2 02 1 BETTYE COMBS 47 MITSCHER RD DOVER DE 19901 RE: Property Addres s : 47 MITSCHER RD Tax Pa r c el Number : ED- 05 - 068 .1 8- 04 - 090 . 000 - 000 Case Numbe r: 2 1- 00000 74 2 Dea r Betty Combs: On Mar ch 17, 2021, th e City of Dover, Depa rtment of Inspecti ons c onducted an i nspec tion at 47 MITS CHER RD. The inspe ct i on revealed one or more City Code Violat ions on the prope rty. Attached are the vi o l at i on found . A re- in s p ec ti on r evea l ed that th e v i o l a ti on( s ) rema in. En closed is a Ci t ation f o r failu re t o co rrect t h e vio l ation (s ) . If th e p r operty is a re nt al unit, an additional $50.00 re-in spe ction fee has bee n enclosed. Citations will double i f not paid within 14 days of the issue date. An addit ional inspection will be conducted b y J une 22, 2021. Fai lur e to comply will r esult in an additi onal citation and i f the property i s a rental unit, may re sult in the suspe n s ion of the rent a l license. Contact thi s office to sch edule your inspecti on. If you have any que stion s o r would like to sche dule your insp ec ti on or appeal this no ti ce , p l e a se contact thi s o ffi ce a t (302) 7 36 -7 0 11. Sincerely, Ja s on Shellenberger Code Enforcement Offi ce r cc : Fil e • 13

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00000 742 47 MITSCHER RD D Item 1. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 3/17 /21 LOCATION: SIDE NARRATIVE : REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MISSING PIECE OF WALL SIDING ON THE PROPERTY ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING • 14

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement <[ttp of 1!lober Phone: (302) 736-70 I l 15 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 19901 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 21-00000742 BETTY E COMBS 47 MI TSC HER RD DOVER DE 199 01 Locat ion of Of fense : 47 MITSCHER RD Type of Off ense : PROPERTY MAINTENANCE-EXTERIOR Date of Offe ns e: June 8, 20 21 Time of Offense: 08:24 Date of Issu e : Jun e 8, 20 21 You are her eb y fin ed for being in violation of the City of Dover Ordinance marked (X) b e low. Payment must be received by The City of Dover Inspections Dept., 15 Lo oc kerman Plaza, Dover, De~aware pri or to June 22, 2021. Appeals of th is citation may be subrni t t ed in writing to the City of Dover Inspections Department at the above address . This appeal must be made within 30 day s of the dat e of the offens e. Fai lure to pay this fine ma y resu lt in the Ci t y of Dover se eking collections th rough an approved co llections agency with a collection fee of 35% . If the violation is not c orrecte d , the Ci ty re se rves the ri gh t to use its own resources or those of a contra ct or to abate the b el ow vi ol ation ( s) and to b ill the own e r o f the property f or such cost p l us administrative f ees. Fines wil.l be doubled if not paid within 14 days from the date the fine was issued or if an appeal is not s ubmitted within 14 days from the date the fine was issued. Jason She lle nberger Code Enforcement Officer Violation: (X) Sec No: DCO 22-221/ 2009 IPMC Section 304 . 2 Exterior Surfaces Fine as per code: $50.00 QL:onmmnitp ~xcellence 'fillJrouglJ ~unlitp ~er\Jice • 15

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement <!Citp of 71Bober 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 FOURTH NOTICE June 29, 2021 BETTYE COMBS 47 MITSCHER RD DOVER DE 19901 RE : Property Address: 47 MITSCHER RD Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-068.18-04-090.000-000 Case Number: 21-00000742 Dear Betty Combs: On March 17, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 4 7 MIT SCHER RD. The inspection revealed one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violation(s) found. A re-inspection revealed that the violation ( s) remain. Enclosed is a second Citation for failure to correct the violation ( s) . If the property is a rental unit, an additional $50.00 re-inspection fee has been enclosed. Citations will double if not paid within 14 days of the issue date. Failure to comply by July 21, 2021 will result in an additional Citation and if the property is a rental unit, may result in the suspension of the rental license. If you have any questi o ns or to appeal this notice, please contact this office at (302) 736-7011. Jason Shellenberger Code Enforcement Officer cc: File • 16

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00000742 47 MITSCHER RD D Item 1. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 3/17/21 LOCATION: SIDE NARRATIVE: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MISSING PIECE OF WALL SIDING ON THE PROPERTY ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING • 17

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement <!Citp of 71Bober Phone: (302) 736-7011 15 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 19901 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 21-00000742 BETTYE COMBS 47 MITSCHER RD DOVER DE 19901 Location of Offense: 47 MITSCHER RD Type of Offense: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE-EXTERIOR Date of Offense: June 29, 2021 Time of Offense: 09:01 Date of Issue: June 29, 2021 You are hereby fined for being in violation of the City of Dover Ordinance marked $100.00 below. Payment must be received by The City of Dover Inspections Dept., 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware prior to July 14, 2021. Appeals of 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 collections through an approved collections agency with a collection fee of 35%. If the violation is not corrected, the City reserves the right to use its own resources or those of a contractor to abate the below violation ( s) and to bill the owner of the property for such cost plus administrative fees. Fines wil.1. be doubl.ed if not paid within 14 days from the date the fine was issued or if an appeal. is not submitted within 14 days from the date the fine~ s issued. fa- Jason Shellenberger Code Enforcement Officer Violation: Repair Wall Siding Sec No: DCO 22-221/2009 IPMC Section 304.2 Exterior Surfaces Fine as per code: $ 100.00 Qtommunitp <tfxcdlence ~IJrougb ~unlttp ~erutce • 18

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D Item 2. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 301 property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing GENERAL thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property. 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for .5 Rodenlhar6ora e. All structures and exterior property maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by 301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall main- approved processes which will not be injurious to human tain the structures and exterior property in compliance with health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another perwn tCYoccupy premises which are not in a sanitary -~~=- shall :;,;x;_;;aus vent . Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers and safe condition and which do not comply with the require- not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, ments of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abut- unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, ting or adjacent public or private property or that of another ten- ant. - rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control. ~=..:....:.===...,_=.....,.=--~ · All accessory structures, includ- ing detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained 301.3 Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and structurally sou nd and in good repair. premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, 302.8 Motor vehicles. xcept as provided for in other regula- safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not tions, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at health or safety. any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth. AS i • A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such . All exterior property and premises shall be '----,---,--~- work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occu- area designed and approved for such purposes. pant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. m of ro ert_y No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of in and ramag . All premises shall be graded any structure or building on any private or public property by and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti . accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said sur- face to an approved state of maintenance and repair. Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs . wal1's ana rivewavs. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept SECTION 303 in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS conditions. 303.1 Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be maintained --~ '""-..,_..,'"'d =s• All premises and exterior property shall be main- in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. tained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of (jurisdic- 303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, tion to insert height in inches). All noxious weeds shall be containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth shall prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, inches ( 1219 mm) in height above the finished ground level this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a prop- and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latch- erty to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of viola- ing. Where the self-latching device is less than 54 inches (1372 tion, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall • Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having juris- be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self- diction. Upon fai lure to comply with the notice of violation, latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will posi- any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor tively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the inches (152 mm) from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure 19 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® 11

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D Item 2. City of Dover July 29, 2021 Stephen Jones 60 Heritage Drive Dover, DE 19904 Re: Appeal of Citation #21-00001803 and Related Fines - 60 Heritage Drive Dover, Delaware Mr. Jones: I have received your request to appeal the citation and fines related to the violation of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation at 60 Heritage Drive, Dover Delaware. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Council Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone or through a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email at cityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/gbhdhb Event Number/Access Code: 179 274 8384 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, Megan Ramsey Administrative Assistant /mr S:\APPEALS\2021\20. 60 Heritage Drive - Appeal - Exterior Property Maintenance - Stephen Jones\Receipt of Appeal - Exterior Property Maintenance - 60 Heritage Drive - Stephen Jones-2.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor Ron Coburn, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service • 20

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D Item 2. STEPHEN JONES 60 HERITAGE DRIVE DOVER DE 19904 • 21

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Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement C!Citp of 1!\ober Phone: (302) 736-70 I I I 5 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 1990 I May 25, 2021 STEPHEN E & ANDREA J JONES 11 07 DWIGHT CT DOVER DE 199042690 RE: Property addre ss : 60 HERITAGE DR Tax Par ce l Numb e r: ED-05-067.19-01 -330.000-000 Case Number: 21-00001803 Dear Stephen & Andr ea Jone s : On Ma y 24, 20 21, Co de Enforcemen t Officer Ronald Coburn with the City of Dover, Depar tment of Inspe ct ions co nduc ted an ins pecti on at 60 HERITAGE DR. Attached are the Code violations found dur in g the inspection. A follow up inspe ct ion must be conduc ted by Jun e 04, 2021, to en su re compliance. Please contact this office with a date and time conveni ent for you t o conduct the r e-i nspe ct ion. You are not r equir ed to contact t his of fice if the re- i nspection is for an exterior vi o lat ion . If you have any questions or would like to sche du le yo ur ins pec tion o r appeal this noti ce , please contact me at (302) 736-7011. Qerely, RON~ B~ e.u-~-- -: :;;;¥-~.------ ------ ------ ----- Code Enforcemen t Offi cer c c: Fi le C!Communitp ~xcellence m'.brougb ~uahtp ~erbice • 23

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VIOLATION DETAIL Item 2. CASE NUMBER 21-00001803 PROPERTY ADDRESS 60 HERITAGE DR VIOLATION: 728 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 728 TRASH COLLECTION DATE: 5/24/21 LOCATION: FRONT CURB NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of the of the brush pile. You may contract Public Works at 736.7025 to arrange for a paid pick up. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION DCO 90-B(e) TRASH COLLECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : TRASH AND DEBRIS IS NOT TO BE PLACED OUT FOR PICK UP UNTIL AFTER 7:00PM THE NIGHT BEFORE SCHEDULED PICK UP DAY. HOUSEHOLD BULK ITEMS ARE PICKED UP ONLY ON NON-RECYCLING WEEKS. YARD BULK IS PICKED UP ON RECYCLING WEEKS. VIOLATION: 778 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 778 OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT DATE: 5/24/21 LOCATION: REAR DECK NARRATIVE : Obtain a building permit and all required inspections for the new rear deck. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION IRC RIOS PERMIT REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: PRIOR TO THE BUILDING PERMIT BEING OBTAINED, APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS STAFF. A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT DOVER CITY HALL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THIS VIOLATION NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION. • 24

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Coburn, Ron D Item 2. From: noreply@formstack.com Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 10:05 AM To: Coburn, Ron; Kopp, Eddie L Subject: EXTERNAL: City of Dover Code Enforcement Property Complaint Form Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged rwARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open l~ ttachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Formstack Submission For: City of Dover Code Enforcement Property Complaint Form Submitted at 05/24/2110:04 AM DATE AND TIME OF COMPLAINT: May 24, 202110:01 AM PERSON TAKING COMPLAINT: PER~~ON TAl<ING COMPLAINT: NAME OF PERSO N FILING COMPLAINT: PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON FILING COMPLAINT: rMAIL ADDRESS OF PERSON FILING COMPLAINf: ADDRES S OF PROPERTY IN VIOLATION: 60 HERITAGE DR i~, THE PROPERTY: 1$ THE PHOPERTY: 1 • 26

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HOW LONG HAS THIS ISSUE BEEN D Item 2. PRESENT?: TREE & SHRUBS ARE BEING REMOVED AND PLACED OUT TO THE STREET IN THE CUL DE SAC. IT IS IN PROGRESS DESCRIPTION OF COMPLAINT: AND THE HOMEOWNER OF IS REQUESTING SOMEONE COME OUT IMMEDIATELY TO CATCH THEM IN THE ACT. IS THE VIOLATION VISIBLE FROM THE YES PUBLIC RIGHT OF N AY?: IS THE VIO TION VISIBLE FROM YOUR YES PROPERTY?: IF WE CAN NOT SEE IT FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, DO WE HAVE YOUR CONSENT TO COME ON YOUR NO PROPERTY TO VIEW AND DOCUMENT THE VIOLATION?: UPLOAD A Pl TURE OF THE VIOLATION IF AVAI L BLE.: Copyright© 2021 Formstack, LLC. All rights reserved. This is a customer service email. Formstack, 11671 Lantern Road, Suite 300, Fishers, IN 46038 2 • 27

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Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement qcitp of 7!\obet I 5 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736- 7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 SECOND NOTICE June 8, 2021 STEPHEN E & ANDREA J JONES 1107 DWIGHT CT DOVER DE 199042690 RE: Property Addres s: 60 HERITAGE DR Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-06 7. 19-01-3 30.000 -000 Case Number: 21 -00001 803 Dear Stephen Jones: On May 24, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer Ronald Coburn with the City of Dover , Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 60 HERITAGE DR. Th e inspection revealed one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violations f ound. A follow up inspecti on was conducted, and the violations rema in. Failure to have the property brought into compliance with the City Codes by June 18, 2021 will result in a citation being issued. Fines may be as high as $1,000.00 per day f or each day that the violation exists. Please con tact this office with a date and time to conduct your re- inspection. You are not requ ired to contact thi s office if the re-inspec tion is fo r an exter ior violation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspe ct ion or appeal this noti ce , please contact me at ( 302) 736-7011. Code Enforcement Officer cc: File <ltonmnmitp ~xcellence {[fJrounfJ ~ualitp ~er\Jtce • 28

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00001803 60 HERITAGE DR D Item 2. VIOLATION: 728 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 728 TRASH COLLECTION DATE: 5/24/21 LOCATION: FRONT CURB NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of the of the brush pile. You may contract Public Works at 736.7025 to arrange for a paid pick up. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION DCO 90-S(e) TRASH COLLECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: TRASH AND DEBRIS IS NOT TO BE PLACED OUT FOR PICK UP UNTIL AFTER 7:00PM THE NIGHT BEFORE SCHEDULED PICK UP DAY. HOUSEHOLD BULK ITEMS ARE PICKED UP ONLY ON NON-RECYCLING WEEKS. YARD BULK IS PICKED UP ON RECYCLING WEEKS. VIOLATION: 778 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 778 OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT DATE: 5/24/21 LOCATION: REAR DECK NARRATIVE : Obtain a building permit and all required inspections for the new rear deck. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION IRC R105 PERMIT REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : PRIOR TO THE BUILDING PERMIT BEING OBTAINED, APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS STAFF. A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT DOVER CITY HALL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THIS VIOLATION NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION. • 29

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Coburn, Ron D Item 2. From: noreply@formstack.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2021 1:32 PM To: Coburn, Ron; Kopp, Eddie L Subject: EXTERNAL: City of Dover Code Enforcement Property Complaint Form WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ~···- - - Formstack Submission For: City of Dover Code Enforcement Property Complaint Form Submitted at 06/08/211:32 PM DATE AND TIME OF COMPLAINT: Jun 08, 2021 01:28 PM PERSON TAKING COMPLAINT: NAME OF PERSON FILING COMPLAINT: PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON FILING COMPLAINT: EMAIL ADDRESS OF PERSON FILING COMPLAINT: ADDRESS OF PROPERTY IN VIOLATION: 60 HERITAGE DR IS THE PROPERTY: IS THE PROPERTY: HOW LONG HAS THIS ISSUE BEEN PRESENT?: HERITAGE DR THE TREE STUMPS AND BRUSH ARE DESCRIPTION OF COMPLAINT: STILL THERE. MORE PEOPLE ARE ADDING MORE BRUSH AND TRASH. 1 • 31

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IS THE VIOLATION VISIBLE FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF YES DItem 2. WAY?: IS THE VIOLATION VISIBLE FROM YOUR PROPERTY?: YES IF WE CAN NOT SEE IT FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, 00 WE CONTACT ME BEFORE ENTERING MY - HAVE YOUR CONSENT TO COME ON YOUR PROPERTY TO PROPERTY VIEW AND DOCUMENT THE VIOLATION?: WOULD YOU LIKE A FOLLOW-UP FROM CODE YES ENFORCEMENT?: UPLOAD A PICTURE OF THE VIOLATION IF AVAILABLE.: Copyright© 2021 Formstack, LLC All rights reserved, This is a customer service email. Formstack, 11671 Lantern Road, Suite 300, Fishers, IN 46038 2 • 32

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D Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement <!Cttp of . 1!\ober l 5 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 21-00001803 STEPHEN E & ANDREA J JONES 1107 DWIGHT CT DOVER DE 199042690 Location of Offense: 60 HERITAGE DR Type of Offense: DOVER CODE OF ORDINANCES Date of Offense: July 9, 2021 Time of Offense: 09:05 Date of I ssue: July 9, 2021 You are h ereby fined for being in violation of the City of Dover Ordinance marked (X) below. Payment must be re ce ived by The City of Dover Inspections Dept., 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware prior to July 23, 2021. Appeals of 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 th e City of Dover seeking collections through an approved collections agency with a collection fee of 35%. If the vi olat ion is not corrected, the City reserves the right to use its own resources or those o f a contractor to abate the below violation ( s) and to bill the owner of the property for such cost-plus administrative fees. 1 Fines will be doubled i:£ not paid within 14 days :f'rom the date the :f'ine was issued or i:£ an appeal is not submitted within 14 days £rom the date the :f'ine was issued. RON COBURN Code Enforcement Officer Violation: (X) Maintaining A Known Violation Sec No: DCO Section 46-8 (a) (1) Fine as per code: $100.00 q[onmrnnitp Qfxcellence 'arbrougb <aunlitp $erbicr • 33

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~~ \ ~.-,..-,.."~ . \I' "' " ~ ._., , ....J. ' ~. a;ii, ~.,. t(~:. D Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement ([ftp of . .\ ·- .- 11Bober - ✓• 15 Loockerman Plaza ',_ -~--- ~~; C'1r i'.u:i.l·• Phone: (302) 736-7011 Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 19901 THIRD NOTICE July 9, 2021 STEPHEN E & ANDREA J JONES 1107 DWIGHT CT DOVER DE 199042690 RE: Property Address: 60 HERITAGE DR Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-067.19-01 -330.000-000 Case Number: 21-00001803 Dear Stephen Jones: On May 24, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer Ronald Coburn with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 60 HERITAGE DR. The inspection revealed one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violations found. A re-inspection revealed that the violations remain. Enclosed is a Citation for failure to correct the violations. Citations will double if not paid within 14 days of the issue date. An additional inspection will be conducted by July 23, 2021. Failure to comply will result in an additional citat i on. Contact this office to schedule your inspection. If you have any questions or wou l d like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact this office at (302) 736-7011. Code Enforcement Officer cc: File ([ommunitp ~xcellence 'm:brougb <munlitp ~erbtce • 34

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00001803 60 HERITAGE DR D Item 2. VIOLATION: 728 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 728 TRASH COLLECTION DATE: 5/24/21 LOCATION: FRONT CURB NARRATIVE: Remove and properly dispose of the of the brush pile. You may contract Public Works at 736.7025 to arrange for a paid pick up. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION DCO 90-B{e) TRASH COLLECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : TRASH AND DEBRIS IS NOT TO BE PLACED OUT FOR PICK UP UNTIL AFTER 7:00PM THE NIGHT BEFORE SCHEDULED PICK UP DAY. HOUSEHOLD BULK ITEMS ARE PICKED UP ONLY ON NON-RECYCLING WEEKS. YARD BULK IS PICKED UP ON RECYCLING WEEKS. VIOLATION: 717 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 717 RMV JUNK AND DEBRIS DATE: 7/09/21 LOCATION: CURB NARRATIVE : Remove all tree cuttings from that were placed at the curb and properly dispose of same. This would include all tree branches and trunks. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REMOVE GARBAGE, TRASH AND/OR JUNK AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS. • 35

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D Item 2. -. - - -·-";:•· • U.S. Postal Service™,, l"- CERTIFIED 'IVIAIL® HECEIPT r-'f Domes tic Mail Only · "·- l"- ps. com~. . ru For deli~iiry_informa tion, visit our website at www.us ,..:i lceitffiecii~fee""------===----+---=!:.:_~ ~!.__QJ I cO • rri f'/:;;:;;, -.s;;;;;; ::;;;,r== =.,,-:-,- --,-,.~- -----1 tta Setvfcos & Foes (chock box, odd t~o as -.-,;ato ) $ _ __ _ _ ru D Return Receipt (electronic) (hardcopy) $ _ _ _ __ •C] D Return Receipt D Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ _ _ _ __ Postmark , Hara ~ C] 0Adult Slgnatura Required $_.,..__ D Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ _ ,.., . • Postage ~ f • ' STEPHEN E & ANDR E{\ J J<? NES . 1107 DWIGHT CT I ' J DOVER DE 19904 2690' 4---- I • ~ • f t I II I r t11:11;re·,zr1·1er,vremrs ' I COMPLETE: THIS SECTIO N ON DEL /VERY SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece, or on the front If space permits. D. Is delivery address different from Item 1 STEPHEN E & ANDREA J JONES If YES, enter delivery address below: 1107 DWIGHT CT DOVER DE 19904 2690 3; Service lype D Pnorlty Moll E>\press@ d It Signature Registered Mall""' • 1111111111111111111111111111 1111111111 11111 111 ~ • ult Signature Restrl0ted Delivery • Registered Mall RestrfQ!ed Certified Mall® Dellvety 9590 9402 6198 0220 8527 35 • Certlfled Mell Restrlc:ted Dellvery 0 • Signature Confirmation',. Signature Conflrma tlon • Collect on Dellveiy - - ,, , -1,- -,~-,o-,_ .. "- - .., -,-,,.-,,.-n-$ .,,. 1-,,.-,-m-n- m " , (!-,v-/c e-/11-b -af)---- • --t Collect on Delivery R811lrlcted Delivery Restricted Dellvery illl 7020 1810 0002 3081 2717 ell Restrlated Dellveiy Domestic Return Receipt , PS FQrm 3811, July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 D 36

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I GENERAL REQUIREME NTS D Item 3. kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect con other pests. shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. ~~---xt ·or waifs. All exterior walls shall be free from · ill Screens shall not be required where other holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained approve means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to are employed. prevent deterioration. .1 rs All exterior doors, door assemblies and hard- ~ ~ ~ W!~i..aJn LW.~nu :.=!:n~a!!f;§,• The roof and flashing shall be ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en- sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage trances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accor- walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters dance with Section 702.3. and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a man- N!E!JlltI;;;;;ii~iriiif£fiiii~~ Every basement hatchway shall t:.: be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur- ner that creates a.public nuisance. face drainage water. ows. very basement win- dow that is openable _shall be supplied with rodent shields, storm windows or other approved protection against the entry of rodents. -..::..;.;:;.,.;:;.;.;;;.:~=-""x .....,..;;;:s~•o=,_,.All overhang extensions includ- \::.::.;:::.:&..-....uu-,,. e......,..'"'-tu Doors, windows or hatchways for ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn- dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro- ings , fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be vided with devices designed to provide security for the occu- maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be pants and property within. kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces --~:.;:..:~ .,...u. Doors providing access to a dwelling unit, of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coat- let shall be · llt=:llrl::di~·signre. . artia.t>e. ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. •1-' ·~ ~r':\l~"Pttl"tr.,e::.-<, :fro ·rrt::~(ch; :e:gJl~uu•..._,,=" "" rn , p: O .. <;lge: e and shall have a lock throw of not less than 1 inch (25 mm). Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to the man- ufacturer's specifications and maintained in good working order. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock. tiimne s an towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, an similar appurtenances shall be maintained . Operable windows located in whole or "--l'llel!.!!!:=,.!,!.i~!!o~ structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed in part within 6 feet ( 1828 mm) above ground level or a surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather- unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device. rats an uar . Every handrail and guard shall wiga.&11R!...2!!~~e~!~~~w !!.!! a.~s Basement hatchways that be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or house- imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. keeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with devices that secure the units from unauthorized entry. l.JO,,.l3c_\l\lin1dO'W,-sk:tll1m!t:.JB !!D!!ldU !~ o~ orE"fram Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in souno condition, good repair and weather tight. SECTION 305 '-11_,.....,,•.._...,.....,.,fn . All glazing materials shall be maintained INTERIOR STRUCTURE free from cracks and holes. 305. nera The interior of a structure and equipment therein s al be maintained in good repair, structurally sound s. Every window, other than a and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sani- held in position by window hardware. tary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a room- DS.J1 During ~ ~ ~ = ~ ~ ~ i . 1~ ing house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or the period from [DATE] to [DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupan- for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food cies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti- lized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac- tured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. fe condi ons. The following conditions shall be determined as unsafe ana shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the International Building Code or the Inter- I 2009 INTERNATI ONAL PROPERTY MAINTENAN CE CODE® 13 o' 38

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G ENERAL REQUIRE MENTS D Item 3. shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that red uces eneer, cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall its effectiveness as a safety barrier. fac ings and similar decorati ve features not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections not Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that com- capable of supporti ng all nominal loads and resist- plies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provi- ing all load effects; sions of this section. Overhang extensio ns or projectio ns including, but not limited to, trash chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fi re escapes, standpip es and exhaust ducts not properly anchored or that are anchore d with connecti ons not capable of supportin g all nom- inal loads and resisting all load effects; ci~ttt."!!~'t~~•~The exterior of a structure shall be maintain ed in good repair, structura lly sound and sanitary so as not to pose xterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all a threa~ to t he public health, safety or welfare. similar appurtenances attached thereto, includin g guards and handrail s, are not structura lly sound, not ~-:------....:.:;,,......;.;:.;:..:.;.«..il,,.i_o n;.,. The fo llowing conditions shall properly anchore d or that are anchored with con- be determme as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to nections not capable of supportin g all nomi nal loads comply with the International Building Code or the Inter- and resisting all load effects; or national Existing Building Code as req uired fo r existing buil Chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar appurtenances not structura lly sound or not properly he nominal strength of any structural member is anchored, or that are anchored with connecti ons not xceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the capable of sup porting all nominal loads and resist- required strength ; ing all load effects. he anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or co l- umns, and of walls and columns to fou ndations is Exceptions: not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load I. W hen s u bs ta ntiated otherw ise b y an effects; approved method. tructures or compon ents thereof that have reached 2. Demolition of unsafe conditio ns shall be heir limit state; permitte d when approved by the code offi- iding and masonry joints includin g joints between cial. the building envelope and the perimeter of win- ecfive rea men All exterior surfaces, includin g dows, doors and sky lights are not maintain ed, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, weather resistant or water tight; porches, trim, balconies, decks and fe nces, shall be maintain ed tructural members that have evidence of deteriora- in good conditio n. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay- tion or that are not capable of safely supporting all resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and nominal loads and load effects; decay by painting or other protective covering or treatmen t. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and sur- Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by faces repainted . All siding and masonry joints, as well as those foo tings, are not plumb and free fro m open cracks between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, and breaks, are not properly anchored or are not doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and capable of supporti ng all nominal loads and resist- water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall ing all load effects; be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosio n, and all surfaces xterior walls that are not anchored to supporting with rust or corrosio n shall be stabilize d and coated to inhibit and supported element s or are not plumb and free of future rust and corrosion. Oxidatio n stains shall be removed holes, cracks or breaks and loose or rotting materi- fro m exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by als, are not properly anchored or are not capable of oxidatio n are exempt fro m this requirement. supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load m s f n 1caf Buildings shall have effects; approved a ress numbers placed i a position to be plainly oofing or roofing components that have defects legible and visible from the stre€t or road fronting the-property. that admit rain, roof surfaces with inadequate drain- These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address age, or any portion of the roof framing that is not in numbers shall be ruabic numeral s or alphabet letters.N umbers good repair with signs of de terioration, fatigue or shall be a minimum of 4 inches (1 02 mm) high with a minimu m without proper anchorage and incapabl e of support- stroke width of0.5 inch (12.7 mm). ing all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; !oaring and flooring components with defects that ffect serviceability or flooring components that show signs of deterioration or fatigue, are not prop- erly anchored or are incapable of supporting all CJl i'f.EJ~rnwii;illfu-~----w-a- ls. All fo undation walls shall be main- nominal loads and resisting all load effects; tained plumb and free fro m open cracks and breaks and shall be 39 2009 INTERNA TIONAL PROPERTY MAINTEN ANCE CODD 12

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& D Item 3. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 301 property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing GENERAL thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the owner or agent responsible for the property. minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for 382.5 Rodent roora e. 11 structures and exterior property maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where 301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall main- rodents are fo und, they shall be promptly exterminated by tain the structures and exterior property in compliance with approved processes which will not be injurious to human these requirements , except as otherwise provided for in this health. After extermination , proper precautions shall be taken code. A person shall 9_o t occupy as owner-occupant or permit to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary x ust ven . Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers and safe condition and which do not comply with the require- shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, ments of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abut- unit or housekeeping unit are responsible fo r keeping in a ting or adjacent public or private property or that of another ten- clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, ant. rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises whi ch they occupy and control. 2. Accessor structures. All accessory structures, includ- ing detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained 301.3 Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and structurally sound and in good repair. premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not otor ve · xcept as provided for in other regula- to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public tions, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be health or safety. parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth. AS i A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo 30"2. . All exterior property and premises shall be major overhaul, including body work, provided that such maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occu- work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed pant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such area designed and approved for such purposes. occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. 2.9 Defacement of ro rt . No person shall willfully or U ~U.inliUDg.Jl!)R!!Jdl.!il!!!!r:!B!!i!D!:B!!JJ·· All premises shall be graded wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the any structure or building on any private or public property by accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. located thereon. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said sur- face to an approved state of maintenance and repair. SECTION 303 SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS 303.1 Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be maintained .._..,_,~~ ~~s :::i A ll premises and exterior property shall be main- in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. tained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of (jurisdic- tion to insert height in inches). All noxious weeds shall be 303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants containing water more than 24 inches (6 10 mm) in depth shall and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, be completely surrounded by a fe nce or barrier at least 48 this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. inches ( 1219 mm) in height above the finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a prop- and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latch- erty to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of viola- ing. Where the self-latching device is less than 54 inches ( 1372 tion, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having juris- be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self- diction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will posi- any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor tively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the inches (152 mm) from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure 2009 INTERNATION AL PROPERTY MAINTENANC E CODE® 11 • 40

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D l, Item 3. CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION I PART 1-SCOPE AND APPLICATION responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. SECTION 101 102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alter- GENERAL ations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Interna- accordance with the procedures and provisions of the Interna- tional Property Maintenance Code of [NAME OF JURISDIC - tional Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, Interna- TION], he!einafter referred to as "this code." tional Mechanical Code and NFPA 70. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision 101.2 ·Scope. Thf_provisions of this code shall apply to all of the International Zoning Code. existing resiaential and nonresidential structures and all exist- ing premises and constitute minimum requirements and stan- dards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for 102.4 Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the juris- .:.. light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and diction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures insanitary. and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penal- ties. 102.S Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations 101.3 Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the man- welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing struc- ufacturer's installation instructions. tures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of 102.6 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code shall not health and safety as required herein. be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged 101.4 Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or by the code official to be safe and in the public interest of phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitu- health, safety and welfare. tional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remain- ing portions of this code. 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and stan- dards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in SECTION 102 Chapter 8 and considered part of the requirements of this code APPLICABILITY to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differ- ences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced 102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. requirement and a specific requirement, the specific require- ment shall govern. Where differences occur between provi- sions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where, in a specific case, different sec- Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or I ~ I tions of this code specify different requirements, the most appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply. n~ cl\eJlci i cl e\ e~ifm t~'£~ restrictive shall govern. 102.2 Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and ~'f~. fori theulfeln?F safeguards required by this code or a previous regulation or ~ essary strength, stability or proper operation of an exist--¥ ;:?ing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety, '1?- code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. j; health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this Jf- ~ C£ de, shall be determined by the code offi_cial.~-f_-,f.~~ ~.:JJ:-. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facil- tr" ~*1:~--f ~~~~~~~~~i ity, equipment or utility which is required under this section to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occu- 102.9 Application of references. References to chapter or sec- pied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as neces- tion numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by sary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or requirements of this code are not intended to provide the basis provision of this code. for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise speci- 102.10 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be fied herein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be deemed to nullify any provisions oflocal, state or federal law. 41 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

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D Item 3. City of Dover July 29, 2021 Michael Vicks 333 Cold Spring Place Dover, DE 19904 Re: Appeal of Citation #20-00001796 and Related Fines - 333 Cold Spring Place Dover, Delaware Mr. Vicks: I have received your request to appeal the citation and fines related to the violation of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration, Section 102.5 - Workmanship, Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.7 - Accessory structures, Section 304.2 - Protective treatment, and Section 304.6 - Exterior walls at 333 Cold Spring Place, Dover Delaware. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Council Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone or through a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email at cityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/gbhdhb Event Number/Access Code: 179 274 8384 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, Megan Ramsey Administrative Assistant /mr S:\APPEALS\2021\19. 333 Coldspring Place - Appeal - Exterior Propery Maintenance - Michael Vicks\Receipt of Appeal - Exterior Property Maintenance - 333 Cold Spring Place - Michael Vicks.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor Velvet Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service • 42

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D Item 3. Division of Code Enforcement (!Cttp of 11Bober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4 217 Ju ly 13 , 2020 MIC HAEL T VICKS 333 COLD SPRING PL DOVER DE 19904 RE : Proper ty address : 333 COLD SPRING PL Tax Pa rcel Numb e r : ED-0 5- 076 . 06 - 02 - 740.000 - 000 Case Numb e r : 20 - 00001796 Dea r Sir/Madam : On July 13 , 2020 , Code Enf o rcement Off icer Velvet Bowen from the City o f Dover , Department o f Inspections conduct e d an inspec ti o n at 333 COLD SPRING PL . Atta c hed are the Code violations found dur i ng the inspe ct i o n . A f o ll ow up inspection wil l be conduc ted on August 04 , 2020, to e nsure comp lia nce . If y o u have any questions o r would like to appeal this n oti ce , please conta c t me at (302) 736-7 0 11 . If a Citation is enclosed it must be paid for within 14 days of issued date or it automatically doubles . VELVET BOWEN Code Enfo r cement Off i ce r II q I ROflD cc : File lolq /~vao I "\ q f}Uab '11 Iii 1 <!ommunitp <ll:xcellenre ([fJrouglJ ~uahtp ~erllice • 45

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CASE NUMBER 20-00001796 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGLJ Item 3. PROPERTY ADDRESS 333 COLD SPRING PL VIOLATION: 236A QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 236A EXTERIOR WALLS DATE: 7/13/20 LOCATION: SIDE HOUSE NARRATIVE : Properly repair the side wall where the hole is near the louver. Obtain all necessary permits. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.6 CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR EXTERIOR WALLS, WALLS ARE TO BE FREE FROM HOLES, BREAKS AND LOOSE OR ROTTING MATERIAL. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 7/13/20 LOCATION: SIDE HOUSE NARRATIVE : Repair/replace the wall siding on the side of the house. Make all repairs to the wall prior to replacing the siding . ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING VIOLATION: 386 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 386 REPAIR YARD FENCE DATE: 7 / 13 / 20 LOCATION: REAR YARD NARRATIVE : Repair / replace the damaged yard fence. If replacing the a permit will be required. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 302.7 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REPAIR, RE~~ACE OR REMOVE DAM~ ~ OR DETERIORATED YARD FENCE VIOLATION: 001 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 001 WORKMANSHIP DATE: 7 / 13 / 20 LOCATION: ALL WORK NARRATIVE : In addition to workmanship like manner, please obtain all necessary permits and inspections. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION CONTINUED 11 11 11 1111'~/I' I , • 46

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VIOLATION DETAIL Item 3. eASE NUMBER 20-00001796 PROPERTY ADDRESS 333 COLD SPRING PL ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 102.5 ALL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WORK IS TO BE DONE IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. TO BE WORKMANLIKE THE REPAIR MUST BE PERFORMED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH WORK DONE BY A SKILLED CRAFTSMAN. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : MAKE ALL REPAIRS IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER. • 47

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D Item 3. Division of Code Enforcement ~itp of 1JBober Phone: (302) 736-7011 15 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 1990 l SECOND NOTICE November 9, 2020 MICHAEL T VICKS 333 COLD SPRING PL DOVER DE 19904 RE : Property Address : 333 COLD SPRING PL Tax Parcel Number : ED - 05 - 076.06-02 - 740.000-000 Case Number: 20 - 0000 17 96 Dear Sir/Madam : On July 13 , 2020, Code Enf orcement Office r Joe Pembroke with the City of Dover , Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 333 COLD SPRING PL . The inspection revealed one o r more City Code Violations on the property . Attached are the violation(s) found. A follow up inspection was co ndu cted , and the violation ( s) still remain. Failure to have the property brought into compliance with the City Codes by December 10 , 2020 will result in a citat ion being issued, and if the property is a rental unit , may result in suspension of the renta l license. Fines may be as high as $1 , 000 . 00 per day for each day that the violation exists . You are not required to contact this o ffice if the re - inspection is for an exterior violation. If you have any questio ns or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at (302) 736-7011 . Officer cc : File ~ommunitp QExcellence Wbrougb <!aualitp ~erbice • 49

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 · cASE . NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 20-00001796 333 COLD SPRING PL D Item 3. VIOLATION: 236A QUANTITY : 1 DESCRIPTION: 236A EXTERIOR WALLS DATE: 7/13 / 20 LOCATION: SIDE HOUSE NARRATIVE : Properly repair the side wall where the hole is near the louver. Obtain all necessary permits. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.6 CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR EXTERIOR WALLS, WALLS ARE TO BE FREE FROM HOLES, BREAKS AND LOOSE OR ROTTING MATERIAL. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 7/13/20 LOCATION: SIDE HOUSE NARRATIVE : Repair/replace the wall siding on the side of the house. Make all repairs to the wall prior to replacing the siding. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING VIOLATION: 386 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 386 REPAIR YARD FENCE DATE: 7/13/20 LOCATION: REAR YARD NARRATIVE : Repair/replace the damaged y ard fence. If replacing the a permit will be required. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 302.7 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/MAINTENA..l\fCE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED YARD FENCE VIOLATION: 001 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 001 WORKM.A.NSHIP DATE: 7/13/20 LOCATION: ALL WORK NARRATIVE : In addition to workmanship like manner, please obtain all necessary permits and inspections . ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: CONTINUED • 50

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- - - -- ·--·- ··----- ... - - - -- - VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 ·cASE .NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 20-00001 796 333 COLD SPRING PL D Item 3. ORDINANCE DESCRIP TION: SECTION PM 102.5 ALL REPAIRS AND VlAINTENANCE WORK IS TO BE DONE IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. TO BE WORKMANLIKE THE REPAIR MUST BE PERFORMED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH WORK DONE BY A SKILLED CRAFTSMAN. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : MAKE ALL REPAIRS IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER. • 51

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.. ·--···· ····· ··- ··· .. ···-·· ·········•····· .. ---- - - D Item 3. Pembroke, Joe B From: NabiMike V <angoori34@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:29 PM To: Pembroke, Jo1= B Subject: Property inspection Good afternoon this is Michael Vicks of 333 cold spring place Dover DE 19904 I spoke to Mr. Joe Pembroke of city of Dover inspections. for an extension to have my property fence repaired. I spoke to him concerning contacting him keeping him informed if what I will do to keep it up. Thank you kindly, 1 • 53

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D Item 3. Pembroke, Joe B From: NabiMike V <angoori34@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 6:48 PM To: Pembroke, Joe B Subject: Re: Property inspection Good evening Mr. Pembroke just wanted to follow up with the email sent last week. I needed some more time if necessary to get the help financially and manpower to have the property around the house repaired. I will continue to keep you posted. Thank you kindly, Michael Vicks On Wed, Dec 2, 2020, 2:29 PM NabiMike V <angoori34@gmail.com> wrote: Good afternoon this is M ichael Vicks of 333 cold spring place Dover DE 19904 I spoke to Mr. Joe Pembroke of city of Dover inspections. for an extension to have my property fence repaired . I spoke to him concerning contacting him keeping him informed if what I will do to keep it up. Thank you kindly, • 54

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D Item 3. Pembroke, Joe B From: NabiMike V <angoori34@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 3:14 PM To: Pembroke, Joe B Subject: Re: Follow Up No not yet. I am so sorry I still am having some financial issues may I please have a little more time. I just need to get some more money together soon to get the supplies and help repair it. Thank you so much. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 9:20 AM Pembroke, Joe B < jpembroke@dover.de .us> wrote: Good Morning, I am just doing a follow up to see where you were with your property? Thanks Joe r.ooe &tcreca, ent Oficer-lnspec:tcr I jpa rb a<e@twer.de.us 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover De,19904 1 • 55

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Pembroke, Joe B D Item 3. From: NabiMike V <angoori34@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 4:05 AM To: Pembroke, Joe B Subject: Fence Repair F Good morning Mr. Pembroke, This is Michael Vicks I am still working on getting this done Just trying to get the money and the person to fix this. It has been so hard still had some setbacks, on top of that the wind Has been blowing hard and makes the fence weak. This is The main issue. Can you please give me a little more time? If not early June? This is something I am struggling with. 1 • 56

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D Item 3. Division of Code Enforcement <!Citp of !llober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302 ) 736-70 1 l Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-42 17 OFFICIAL CITATION Ci tati on # 2 0 - 0000 1 796 MICHAEL T VICKS 333 COLD SPRING PL DOVER DE 19904 Locati o n of Offense : 333 COLD SPRING PL Type of Offense : PROPERTY MAINTENANCE - EXTERIOR Date of Offense : July 12 , 2021 Time of Offense : 10 : 35 Date o f Issue: July 12 , 20 21 You are hereby fined for being in violation of the City of Dover Ordinance marked (X) below . Payment must be received by The City of Dover Inspections Dept. , 15 Lo ockerman Plaza , Dover , Delaware pri o r to July 27 , 2021 . Appeals of 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 t h e date of th e offense . Failure to pay th i s fine may result in the City of Dover seeking collecti o ns through an appr o ved c o llecti o ns agen c y with a c o llection fee of 35 %. If the violation is not corrected , the City reserves the right to use its own resour c es or th o se of a c o ntractor to abate the below violat i on(s) and t o bill the owner o f the pr operty f o r su c h cost - plus administrative f e es . Fines wi l.l. be doubl.ed i f not paid within 1 4 days from the date the fine was issued or if an appeal. is not submitted within 14 days from the date the fine was issued . Code Enforcement Officer Violation: (X)FAILURE TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED FENCE AND THE HOLE IN SIDE HOUSE . Sec No : DCO 22-221 / 2009 IPMC 304 . 6 & 302.7 Fine as per code: $50 . 00 <lommunitp ~xcelll'nce 'ar~rouglJ ~uulitp ~l'rbice • 57

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D Item 3. Divisio n of Code Enforcement <titp of 71Bober Phone: (302) 736-7011 15 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover. DE 19901 THIRD NOTICE July 12 , 2021 MIC HAEL T VICKS 333 COLD SPRING PL DOVER DE 19904 RE : Property Address : 333 COLD SPRI NG PL Tax Parcel Number : ED - 05 - 076 . 06 - 02-740 . 000 - 000 Case Number : 20 - 00001796 Dea r Sir /Madam: On July 13 , 2020 , Code Enforcement Officer Velvet Johnson with t he City of Dover , Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 333 COLD SPRING PL . The inspection r evealed one or more City Code Violations on the property . Attached are the violation(s) found . A re - i nspection revealed that the violation(s) remain . Enclosed is a Citation for failure to correct the violatio n (s) If the p r operty is a re n tal unit , a n additional $50 . 00 r e- in spectio n fee h as bee n enclosed . Citations will double if not paid within 14 days of the issue date . An additional inspection will be conducted by August 10 , 2021 . Failure to comply will result in an additional citation and if the property is a rental unit , may result in the suspension of the rental license. Contact this office to schedule your inspection . If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice , please contact this office at (302) 736 - 7011 . Sincerely , vy~o{ ~ Code Enforcement Officer cc : File QI:ommunitp Qfxcellence mbrougfJ ~uahtp ~erbice • 58

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 20-00001796 333 COLD' SPRrNG PL D Item 3. VIOLATION: 236A QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 236A EXTERIOR WALLS DATE: 7/13/20 LOCATION: SIDE HOUSE NARRATIVE : Properly repair the side wall where the hole is near the louver. Obtain all necessary permits. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.6 CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR EXTERIOR WALLS, WALLS ARE TO BE FREE FROM HOLES, BREAKS AND LOOSE OR ROTTING MATERIAL. VIOLATION: 242 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 242 REPAIR WALL SIDING DATE: 7 /13/20 LOCATION: SIDE HOUSE NARRATIVE : Repair/replace the wall siding on the side of the house. Make all repairs to the wall prior to replacing the siding. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 304.2 EXTERIOR SURFACES CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SIDING VIOLATION: 386 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 386 REPAIR YARD FENCE DATE : 7 / 13 / 2 0 LOCATION: REAR YARD NARRATIVE : Repair/replace the damaged yard fence. If replacing the a permit will be required. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.7 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED YARD FENCE VIOLATION: 001 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 001 WORKMANSHIP DATE: 7 /13/20 LOCATION: ALL WORK NARRATIVE : In addition to . workmanship like manner, please obtain all necessary permits and inspections. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: CONTINUED • 59

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VIOLATION DETAIL Item 3. CASE NUMBER 20-00001796 PROPERTY ADDRESS 333 COLD. SPRING PL ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 102.5 ALL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WORK IS TO BE DONE IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. TO BE WORKMANLIKE THE REPAIR MUST BE PERFORMED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH WORK DONE BY A SKILLED CRAFTSMAN. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: MAKE ALL REPAIRS IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER. • 60

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D Item 3. From: NabiMike V To: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Cutting of my grass Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021 1:40:40 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Just wanted to point out I have cut my grass yesterday. and had someone estimate my fence to replace my it. I'm making an effort to get things done, but I did not have the help at that time. That is why I could not get it done when it was requested to. Thank you kindly, michael vicks • 63

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D Item 3. From: NabiMike V To: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Fwd: Your Fence Estimate- Pierce Fence Company Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:11:06 AM Attachments: Promo Sheet 2021.pdf WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning this is michael vicks of 333 cold spring place Dover Delaware 19904 I've just received the estimate from Pierce, However It is more than I have in my budget I will seek another person who may be able to do it for less money. Thank you kindly, ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <bob@piercefence.com> Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2021, 8:19 AM Subject: Your Fence Estimate- Pierce Fence Company To: Michael Vicks <angoori34@gmail.com> Hi Michael, Thank you for considering Pierce Fence for your project. Below you will find your measurements, type of fence quoted, and quantity of gates if applicable. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me by phone 302-674-1996 or reply to this email. • Approx. 154' • 6' high "Solitude" white vinyl privacy fence • 1 - 5' single gate • 1 - 4' single gate • Takedown and haul away existing fence • Cost Installed $ 7,432(cash/check price, a Convenience Fee will apply when using a card equal to the total contract at 3%) Additional information if applicable: Typically, the homeowner obtains the permit. However, we can obtain it on your behalf, which would fall under our Permit Services of $150 to do the necessary paperwork, filing, and pick up, this includes the permit fee. Let me know if you want that added. If you are located in the City of Dewey Beach or the City of Rehoboth Beach there is a premium fee of $225 for Pierce to obtain the permit at those municipalities. I have attached a promo sheet with finance offers if you are interested. And last, but not least for your peace of mind Pierce Fence Company backs their workmanship with a 5-year warranty on new installs. • 65

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D Item 3. Kind Regards, Bob Pierce Sr. & Team 302.674.1996 My apologies for any misspellings, I use my phone at times. _________________________________ www.piercefence.com ID **Pierce Fence is not responsible for knowing/establishing property lines. It is solely up to the customer to indicate the location of where they want a fence to be installed. Our employees can make suggestions only but are NOT professional land surveyors. Pierce Fence can not be held liable if a fence is installed over property lines. Our suggestion is if you do not know where your property lines are, a land surveyor should be contacted to visibly have the corners marked with stakes. Merestone Consultant can assist with that 302-992-7900 or contact someone of your liking. • 66

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Item 3. PIERCE• 1 psynchrony F E N C E SINCE 1969 Promotion Options Synchrony® Bank provides you with a variety of promotional offers designed to fit specific financial needs. The promotional options available to you are listed below. For additional disclosure information, please see the reverse side. • No Monthly Interest if Paid in Full within 6 Months* Plan 920 On qualifying purchases with your Synchrony Bank credit card. $29 Account Activation fee may apply. Monthly interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 6 months. Fixed monthly payments of 2.50% of the highest balance applicable to the promo purchase until paid in full. See reverse side for additional information • 5.99% APR Until Paid in Full* Plan 990 On qualifying purchases with your Synchrony Bank credit card. $29 Account Activation fee may apply. Fixed monthly payments equal to 4.00% of promo purchase amount until paid in full. Estimated payoff period 27 months. See reverse side for additional information. • 7.99% APR Until Paid in Full* Plan 981 On qualifying purchases with your Synchrony Bank credit card. $29 Account Activation fee may apply. Fixed monthly payments equal to 3.00% of promo purchase amount until paid in full. Estimated payoff period 38 months. See reverse side for additional information. • 10.99% APR Until Paid in Full* Plan 964 On qualifying purchases with your Synchrony Bank credit card. $29 Account Activation fee may apply. Fixed monthly payments equal to 1.75% of promo purchase amount until paid in full. Estimated payoff period 82 months. See reverse side for additional information. • No Monthly Interest if Paid in Full within 18 Months* Plan 924 On qualifying purchases with your Synchrony Bank credit card. $29 Account Activation fee may apply. Monthly interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 18 months. Fixed monthly payments of 2.50% of the highest balance applicable to the promo purchase until paid in full. See reverse side for additional information Credit is extended by Synchrony Bank 3/26/2021 • 67

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Supporting Promotional Disclosures D Item 3. Plan 920: No monthly interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay the promo purchase amount in full within 6 Months. If you do not, monthly interest will be charged on the promo purchase from the purchase date. Fixed monthly payments are required equal to 2.50% of the highest balance applicable to this promo purchase until paid in full. The fixed monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Depending on purchase amount, promotion length and payment allocation, the required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off purchase by end of promotional period. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases and, after promotion ends, to this promotional purchase, except that the fixed monthly payment will continue to be required until the promotion is paid in full. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 26.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. One-time Account Activation Fee of $29 charged at time first purchase posts to account. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval Plan 990: Interest will be charged on promo purchase from the purchase date at a reduced 5.99% APR and fixed monthly payments are required equal to 4.00% of initial promo purchase amount until promo is paid in full. The fixed monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 26.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. One- time Account Activation Fee of $29 charged at time first purchase posts to account. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval Plan 981: Interest will be charged on promo purchase from the purchase date at a reduced 7.99% APR and fixed monthly payments are required equal to 3.00% of initial promo purchase amount until promo is paid in full. The fixed monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 26.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. One- time Account Activation Fee of $29 charged at time first purchase posts to account. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval Plan 964: Interest will be charged on promo purchase from the purchase date at a reduced 10.99% APR and fixed monthly payments are required equal to 1.75% of initial promo purchase amount until promo is paid in full. The fixed monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 26.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. One- time Account Activation Fee of $29 charged at time first purchase posts to account. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval Plan 924:No monthly interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay the promo purchase amount in full within 18 Months. If you do not, monthly interest will be charged on the promo purchase from the purchase date. Fixed monthly payments are required equal to 2.50% of the highest balance applicable to this promo purchase until paid in full. The fixed monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Depending on purchase amount, promotion length and payment allocation, the required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off purchase by end of promotional period. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases and, after promotion ends, to this promotional purchase, except that the fixed monthly payment will continue to be required until the promotion is paid in full. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 26.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. One-time Account Activation Fee of $29 charged at time first purchase posts to account. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval Credit is extended by Synchrony Bank 3/26/2021 • 68

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