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Code Board of Appeals Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Code Board of Appeals met on April 16, 2026, to hear two citation appeals. Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. recused himself from both appeal hearings due to personal relationships with the appellants, with Mr. Fred Neil presiding over the hearings. The Board voted unanimously to deny the appeal of Morgan Loockerman regarding a $100 citation and inspection requirement for a rental dwelling at 48 Heatherfield Way after discussing property maintenance notification procedures and owner address requirements with the tax office. The Board also voted unanimously to deny the appeal of Bridget Anakwe regarding fire safety egress obstructions at 286 Troon Road due to the appellant's failure to appear.

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Votes

Move to deny the appeal for 48 Heatherfield Way and uphold the $100.00 citation fee.

Passed. 1 yes, 1 abstain

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  • Fred A. NeilYes
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.Abstain

Move to deny the appeal for 286 Troon Road due to appellant being a no-show.

Passed. 1 yes, 1 abstain

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  • Fred A. NeilYes
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.Abstain

1 routine vote, all passed

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Recording

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Agenda

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  • 1. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval of the agenda for the April 16, 2026 Code Board of Appeals meeting.

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  • 2. Dover Code Ordinance Violation Chapter 22 - 48 Heatherfield Way

    Appeal of citation and $100 fine under Section 22-332 (Inspection Required) by Morgan Loockerman for rental property at 48 Heatherfield Way. The Board discussed notice delivery, mailing address obligations with the tax office, and tenant notification challenges.

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  • 3. Dover Code Ordinance Violation Chapter 46 - 286 Troon Road

    Appeal of citation and related fines under Chapter 46, Section 46-1 (Means of Egress) by Bridget Anakwe for combustible materials blocking the front door egress at 286 Troon Road. The appeal was denied due to the appellant's absence.

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Attendance

2 in person.

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  • Fred A. Neil (Presided during appeal hearings following Dr. Sudler's recusals.)In person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr. (Presided over the meeting call to order; recused himself from hearing both citation appeals.)In person