Construction & Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
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The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals met on May 27, 2026, to hear two code violation appeals. The Board considered an unpermitted deck and gazebo at 103 Lady Bug Drive exceeding lot coverage requirements; members voted to waive the latest $1,000 citation fee on the condition that the owner appeal to the Board of Adjustment or remove the structure within 90 days, while requiring payment of $3,100 in prior outstanding fines. The Board also reviewed an inoperative vehicle citation at 209 West Division Street, voting unanimously to deny the appeal and uphold Code Enforcement's decision while granting the owner 30 days to achieve compliance before additional penalties resume.
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Votes
4 routine votes, all passed
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Move for approval of the agenda.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Move to waive the $1,000 citation fee, acknowledging that Ms. Whitley had applied for the building permit. If an appeal is not received by the Board of Adjustment or the deck is not removed by 90 days, Code Enforcement action will resume. The balance of $3,100 in outstanding fees must be paid before obtaining a permit or filing an appeal with the Board of Adjustment.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Move to uphold the Code Enforcement Officer's decision and deny the appeal for 209 West Division Street. The Board is giving 30 days to bring the vehicle into compliance. If the vehicle is not brought into compliance, Code Enforcement would assess additional fees.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Move for an adjournment of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting.
Passed 3 yes, 6 absent.
Recording
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Agenda
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1. Adoption of Agenda
Approval of the agenda for the May 27, 2026 meeting.
2. 2009 International Residential Code Violation Section R105 Permits - Appeal of Citation for Failure to Obtain a Building Permit - 103 Lady Bug Dr (Amber Whitley)
Appeal of citations for constructing a deck and gazebo without a building permit and exceeding rear yard lot coverage limits. The Board voted to waive the latest $1,000 fine provided the homeowner files for a variance with the Board of Adjustment or removes the structure within 90 days, while keeping $3,100 in previous fines intact.
3. 2009 International Property Maintenance Code Section 302.8 Motor Vehicles - Appeal of Citation and Related Fines - 209 West Division Street (Edmund Njubigbo)
Appeal of citation and fines regarding an inoperative vehicle with a flat tire stored on the property. The Board voted to uphold the Code Enforcement citation, denying the appeal and giving the appellant 30 days to bring the vehicle into compliance.
4. Adjournment
Adjournment of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting.
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Attendance
3 in person.
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- Andre M. Boggerty (Presiding as Chairman)In person
- Fred A. NeilIn person
- Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person