Dover, Delaware

Code Board of Appeals

The Dover Code Board of Appeals is meeting to consider one appeal: a citation and related fees issued to Indeira Reames for an alleged violation of the city's arboriculture standards (pruning and removal) at 39 Periwinkle Court. The board will decide whether to uphold, modify, or dismiss the citation. The meeting is open to the public via WebEx.

• Appeal of citation and fees for violation of Section 114-2(h) (pruning and removal) at 39 Periwinkle Court

City Council Minutes

The Dover Police Advisory Board is holding a workshop to discuss citizen complaints, community concerns regarding policing, and potential budget possibilities. The board will also consider updates from community meetings and a FAQ flyer on motor vehicle crashes. Public comments are welcomed on any item.

• Citizen complaints discussion
• Community concerns regarding policing
• FAQ flyer on motor vehicle crashes
• Potential community meeting discussion
• Potential budget possibilities

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission will review two fence permit referrals from the City Planner, both involving properties in the historic district. The commission will also adopt minutes, receive reports on applications and certifications, and discuss the Certified Local Government program and the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Public comments are invited.

• Review of fence permit #26-1225 for a 6-foot black ornamental metal fence at 103 S. Governors Avenue and related parcels for Dover Fire Department Station #1
• Review of fence permit #26-1250 for a 6-foot black-coated chain link fence at 46 S Bradford Street for People's Church mechanical equipment
• Adoption of minutes from July 16, 2026
• Summary of applications for 2025 and 2026
• Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application (V-26-04) from Kings Cliffe MHP, LLC to allow recreational vehicles on four existing non-conforming RV sites at 1131 S. Bay Road. The board will also adopt minutes from its July 15, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Variance V-26-04 for RV lots at Kings Cliffe Manufactured Home Park, 1131 S. Bay Road
• Request to vary from Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Section 8.41 and Article 7 Section 1.1
• Property zoned MH and partially in AEOZ Noise Zone A
• 17 RV sites previously authorized in V-26-03 on June 17, 2026
• Adoption of minutes from July 15, 2026

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: adoption of the agenda, approval of July minutes, committee reports, and an open discussion period. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
• Committee reports: Assessment, Community Programs, School Programs, By-laws, Finance
• Open discussion period
• Public comment opportunity via WebEx and phone

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will consider a one-year extension for a warehouse site plan at 601 Garrison Oak Drive, review a revised ADA ramp for Legislative Hall, and hold a public hearing on a signage plan for Dover Commerce Park. They will also discuss potential changes to active recreation requirements for residential development and hold their annual meeting to elect officers.

• Extension request for S-24-11 warehouse at 601 Garrison Oak Drive (100,000+ SF)
• Revised ADA ramp for Legislative Hall at 411 Legislative Avenue
• Public hearing on Dover Commerce Park signage plan (32 sq ft sign at 350 Lafferty Lane)
• Discussion of active recreation requirements for residential development
• Annual meeting: election of officers and subcommittee appointments

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals is meeting to hear an appeal of a citation and related fines for a property at 253 Trafalgar Drive. The violation is under the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code, Section 304.7 (Roofs and Drainage). The board will decide whether to uphold, modify, or dismiss the citation.

• Appeal of citation and fines for 2009 International Property Maintenance Code violation (Section 304.7 – Roofs and Drainage) at 253 Trafalgar Drive (Evan Tulloch)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 15, 2026. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting cancelled for August 11, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026

City Council Minutes

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially forward recommendations on several items, including changes to active recreation requirements for residential development, abandonment of an alley on Liberty Street, the 2026 audit program, adoption of 2024 ICC codes, opioid settlement funding, and a possible temporary moratorium on data centers. No final votes are taken at this committee level; recommendations may be forwarded to the full council.

• Potential changes to active recreation requirements for residential development
• Request for alley abandonment (improved) on Liberty Street
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-19: Adoption of 2024 ICC Codes
• Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission funding disbursement
• Drafting a temporary moratorium for data centers

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on annexing and rezoning property at 102 Fox Hall Drive from Kent County RS-1 to City of Dover R-20. The council will also adopt the consent agenda, which includes routine reports and appointments, and issue a proclamation for Dover Lemonade Stand Day.

• Public hearing and final adoption of rezoning ordinance #2026-13 for 102 Fox Hall Drive (1.639 acres, RS-1 to R-20)
• Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 2026-09 for the same property
• Appointments to Planning Commission: Joan E. Denney (3-year term) and Donna Lee Williams (to fill unexpired term)
• Appointment of Annie L. Scott to Dover Public Library Advisory Commission (5-year term)
• Appointment of DEMEC representative and alternate (Sharon J. Duca and Paul Waddell)

Home Events

The Joint General Employee Pension Plan Board, Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee, and OPEB Board will meet to review quarterly performance reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, presented by Milliman, Inc. The boards will also consider quarterly expenditure reports and schedule the next meeting, typically in November. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Quarterly performance reviews for General Employee Pension Plan, Police Pension Plan, and OPEB Plan (quarter ending June 30, 2026)
• Quarterly expenditure reports for General Employee Pension Plan and Police Pension Plan
• Schedule next joint board meeting (staff recommends November)
• Adoption of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting

The joint pension boards unanimously accepted the quarterly performance reviews for the General Employee, Police, and OPEB plans, as well as the quarterly expenditure reports for the General Employee and Police pension plans. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda and minutes adoption.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 7, 2026 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Accepted Q2 2026 performance review for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Q2 2026 performance review for Police Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Q2 2026 performance review for OPEB Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Q2 2026 expenditures report for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Q2 2026 expenditures report for Police Pension Plan (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will meet to review and comment on a unified signage plan for the Dover Commerce Park at 350 Lafferty Lane. The plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on August 17, 2026. Public comment is not accepted at this meeting.

• Review of US-26-01 Dover Commerce Park Comprehensive Signage Plan
• Proposed 32 sq ft, 9 ft 4 in tall freestanding sign for campus identification
• Campus includes three multi-tenant flex warehouse buildings (A, B, C) with shared entrance at 300 Lafferty Lane
• Property zoned M (Manufacturing) and subject to Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ) Accident Potential Zones I & II
• Owner: Dover Industrial, LLC; 19.74 acres; Tax Parcel ED-05-077.16-02-05.00-000

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee will review a unified comprehensive signage plan for the Dover Commerce Park, including a freestanding sign for a three-building warehouse campus at 350 Lafferty Lane. The committee provides technical review before the application goes to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on August 17, 2026.

• Review of US-26-01 Dover Commerce Park Comprehensive Signage Plan
• Proposed 32-square-foot, 9-foot-4-inch-tall freestanding sign
• Campus includes three multi-tenant flex warehouse buildings (A, B, C) at 350 Lafferty Lane
• Property zoned M (Manufacturing) with Airport Environs Overlay Zone restrictions
• 19.74-acre site owned by Dover Industrial, LLC

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hear five appeals related to property maintenance code violations. Two appeals challenge vacant-building registration fees, and three appeal sanitation and motor-vehicle citations and related fines. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn these fees and fines.

• Appeal of registration fee for 131 Orchard Avenue (Bobbie Hobbs)
• Appeal of registration fee for 236 North Governors Avenue (Lauren Good)
• Appeal of citation #25-00003074-09 and fines for 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)
• Appeal of citation #25-00004119-07 and fines for 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)
• Appeal of citation #26-00001174-01 and fines for 838 Monroe Terrace (Michelle Staats)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will not meet on July 28, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no business items.

• Meeting cancelled for July 28, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold its regular meeting, acting on a consent agenda of routine items and reports, and considering a proposed dual employment policy. The council will also take a final vote on an ordinance amending rules about throwing objects and playing games in streets and public places.

• Final reading of Ordinance #2026-05 amending Chapter 70, Sec. 70-4 on throwing/kicking objects and playing games in streets
• Proposed Dual Employment Policy (committee recommends approval)
• Quarterly Capital Investment Plan and Revenue Report for April-June 2026
• Appointments to Board of Adjustment, Code Board of Appeals, Library Advisory Commission, Election Board, Ethics Commission
• Adoption of minutes from July 13, 2026 and committee meetings

Council adopted Ordinance #2026-05, amending Chapter 70 to allow limited street play on residential streets while prohibiting it on high-capacity roads, non-residential streets, and between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The ordinance also restricts leaving play equipment unattended for more than 60 minutes. The vote was 5-4, with amendments to define high-capacity roads and extend the equipment storage limit from 30 to 60 minutes. The council also approved a dual employment policy and several appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance #2026-05 (street play and equipment storage) (5-4)
• Amended ordinance to prohibit play on high-capacity roads, non-residential streets, or 11 p.m.-7 a.m. (carried, 3 no)
• Amended equipment storage limit from 30 to 60 minutes (5-4)
• Approved Dual Employment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Board of Adjustment, Code Board of Appeals, Library Commission, Election Board, Ethics Commission (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Accepted consent agenda, committee reports, and quarterly CIP/revenue reports (7-0, 2 abstentions)

Home Events

The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Opioid Use Disorder Taskforce is meeting to approve meeting minutes and review organizations recommended for invitation in the Dover Opioid Settlement Grant Process. The committee will vote on four grant recommendations totaling $299,325, with one denial, and final award amounts and scopes of work will be developed after approval.

• Approval of all 2025 and 2026 meeting minutes
• Carry Their Light Youth Opioid Prevention Media & Education Initiative: $50,000, approved
• Firm Foundation DE Recovery Advocacy Program: $101,725, denied for lacking Dover focus
• NorthNode Group Counseling Downtown Dover Recovery Engagement & Stabilization Initiative: $30,000, approved
• Our R.O.O.T.S. Foundation Healing Lens Project: $67,600, approved

Code Board of Appeals

The Dover Code Board of Appeals will hear an appeal of a citation and related fines for an alleged violation of the city's rental dwelling inspection requirement at 172 Stoney Drive, filed by Ying Chu. The meeting is open to the public with virtual access via WebEx.

• Appeal of citation and fines for violation of Section 22-332 (inspection required) under the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
• Property at 172 Stoney Drive, Dover, Delaware
• Appellant: Ying Chu

The Code Board of Appeals denied an appeal by Mr. Ying Chu regarding a rental dwelling inspection citation and related fines for 172 Stoney Drive. The denial was based on the appellant's failure to appear or contact the board, despite proper notification via certified mail. The $100 citation fee remains in effect. The board also discussed ongoing citation practices for non-compliant property owners.

• Denied appeal for 172 Stoney Drive; $100 citation fee remains in effect (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:52 p.m.

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission is holding its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers with virtual access via WebEx. The agenda consists of routine items: adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting, receiving updates from several committees (Assessment, Community Programs, School Programs, By-laws, Finance), and an open discussion under new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and scheduled to adjourn by 7:00 p.m.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting
• Committee updates: Assessment, Community Programs, School Programs, By-laws, Finance
• Open discussion under new business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

The Dover Human Relations Commission met on July 21, 2026, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from March 17, 2026, and a motion to schedule the next meeting for August 18, 2026. The commission discussed community concerns raised during open forum, including speeding, police response times, and senior safety, and reviewed plans for a public assessment survey and community programs like Lemonade Day. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee Minutes

The Alderman's Court Ad Hoc Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the court's operations. The agenda includes an introduction by Council President Neil, a guest presentation by Clerk of the Court Terri Conover, and a discussion period. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes.

• Guest presentation on Alderman's Court 40 by Clerk Terri Conover
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)
• Virtual meeting via WebEx

The Alderman's Court Ad Hoc Committee heard a presentation from Newark's court clerk and discussed the feasibility of establishing a municipal court in Dover. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to seek presentations from other Delaware municipal courts and continue evaluating legal, operational, and financial considerations.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• No substantive decisions made; committee continued feasibility study of Alderman's Court

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an annexation and rezoning request for a property on Fox Hall Drive, and a request to abandon a portion of Liberty Street. The commission will also elect officers and recognize a departing member. The agenda includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and staff updates.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 1.639 acres at 102 Fox Hall Drive from RS-1 to R-20 (Ordinance #2026-13)
• Public hearing on abandonment of a 319.45-foot portion of Liberty Street adjacent to Legislative Hall at 411 Legislative Avenue
• Resolution honoring William L. Witham Jr. for service on the Planning Commission
• Annual election of officers and subcommittee appointments
• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes

The Dover Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council for the annexation and rezoning of 1.639 acres at 102 Fox Hall Drive from RS-1 to R-20, and for the abandonment of a portion of Liberty Street. Both recommendations passed unanimously (8-0). The commission also deferred officer elections and subcommittee appointments until city appointments are made.

• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning (AX-26-03) for 102 Fox Hall Drive to R-20 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of street abandonment (MI-26-08) for Liberty Street with staff recommendations (8-0)
• Deferred election of officers until appointments and reappointments are made (8-0)
• Deferred appointment of Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee seats and directed staff to contact design professionals (8-0)

City Council Meetings

The Dover Police Advisory Board is meeting to hear public comments, review citizen complaints, and discuss community concerns regarding policing. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items, contracts, or ordinances listed. Board members will also provide updates on community meetings they have attended.

• Public comment period on any agenda item
• Adoption of June 18, 2026 workshop minutes
• Review of citizen complaints
• Discussion of community concerns regarding policing
• Board member updates on community meetings

The Dover Police Advisory Board discussed community concerns about recent policing incidents and agreed to develop a plan for a public forum on community-police relations, with a planning group to present recommendations at the August meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters; the board only adopted the agenda and the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes. Chief Thomas A. Johnson Jr. reported no known unrest or public safety concerns in Dover related to the incidents.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to form a small planning group to develop recommendations for a community forum on community-police relations, to be presented at the August meeting

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission is meeting to review a revised application for an ADA ramp at Legislative Hall, continuing from a June discussion. The commission will also hear reports on applications and architectural review certifications, and discuss the Certified Local Government program and the 2019 Comprehensive Plan.

• Continued review of HI-24-07: Legislative Hall Building Addition, West Entrance ADA ramp (approx. 160 ft) at 411 Legislative Avenue
• Property zoned IO, SWPOZ, and H (Historic District), owned by State of Delaware
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026
• Summary of applications 2025 and 2026
• Summary of architectural review certifications for 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a proposed fence at 131 Rosemary Road. The applicant seeks to exceed the allowed front-yard fence height in a manufacturing zone. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments.

• Variance Application #V-26-04 for a 6-foot galvanized chain link fence at 131 Rosemary Road
• Property zoned M (Manufacturing) and in Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ) APZ II
• Owner of record: Blue Collar Guild, LLC
• Adoption of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting

The Dover Board of Adjustment approved a variance request (Application V-26-04) to allow a 6-foot-tall galvanized chain link fence in the front yard at 131 Rosemary Road, exceeding the standard 4-foot limit. The property, owned by Blue Collar Guild, LLC, is zoned Manufacturing and located in an Airport Environs Overlay Zone. The vote was unanimous (5-0).

• Approved fence height variance to 6 feet at 131 Rosemary Road (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hear two appeals of registration fees for vacant buildings under Section 22-403 of the city code. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the fees for two properties. The meeting is open to the public with virtual access via WebEx.

• Appeal of registration fee for 558 North American Avenue Ext. (Denise Mittens)
• Appeal of registration fee for 236 North Governors Avenue (Lauren Good)

The Board upheld the Code Enforcement Officer's decision to declare 558 North American Avenue Ext. vacant but granted the owner, Denise Mittens, a one-year medical long-term care exemption, waiving the $375 registration fee. The Board also deferred the appeal for 236 North Governors Avenue to July 29, 2026, to verify the owner's residency. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Upheld vacant building designation for 558 North American Avenue Ext. (unanimous)
• Granted medical long-term care exemption, waiving $375 registration fee for 558 North American Avenue Ext. (unanimous)
• Deferred appeal for 236 North Governors Avenue to July 29, 2026, for residency verification (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled for July 14, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026

City Council Minutes

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive council reports and consider a proposed Dual Employment Policy. The agenda was revised to remove a Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission funding disbursement item. The only substantive item is the dual employment policy, which has a staff recommendation for approval.

• Proposed Dual Employment Policy (staff recommends approval)
• Removed item: Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission funding disbursement
• Council reports from all districts and Council President Neil

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a proposed Dual Employment Policy, which was moved and seconded unanimously. An item on opioid settlement funds was removed from the agenda due to missing documentation, and the council discussed transparency and accountability for those funds, with the mayor stating the city would receive $258,000 in quarterly installments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended approval of Dual Employment Policy (unanimous)
• Removed opioid settlement funds item from agenda pending additional information

City Council Meetings

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: recessing into executive session for a strategy session, likely involving legal advice on collective bargaining or pending litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed beyond potential action resulting from the closed session.

• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) for strategy on collective bargaining or litigation
• Potential action following executive session
• Virtual meeting via WebEx with public dial-in and link

City Council Minutes

The Dover City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and final vote on a zoning ordinance adding clean hydrogen definitions, and will consider a corrected version of electric, water, and wastewater rates. The consent agenda includes a subdivision waiver denial, an annexation request, and a proposed ordinance on throwing objects in streets. Monthly reports and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance #2026-10 amending zoning for clean hydrogen
• Corrected electric, water, and wastewater rates and tariffs (previous version had error)
• Subdivision waiver denial for Ekaman Subdivision at Jefferson Terrace (4.5754 acres into 5 lots)
• Annexation request for 102 Fox Hall Drive
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-05 on throwing objects in streets

The Dover City Council adopted Ordinance #2026-10, amending zoning regulations to permit clean hydrogen production facilities in manufacturing and industrial park zones. The council also approved the Dover Human Relations Commission's 2025 Annual Report and scheduled a training forum. A request for a subdivision waiver for the Ekaman Subdivision was denied by the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee.

• Adopted Ordinance #2026-10 allowing clean hydrogen production facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Dover Human Relations Commission 2025 Annual Report with training (unanimous)
• Scheduled meeting/forum for City Council and Human Relations Commission training (unanimous)
• Denied subdivision waiver for increased cul-de-sac lots at Ekaman Subdivision (6-3)
• Approved Electric, Water, and Wastewater Rates and Tariffs as revised (1 no vote)
• Approved annexation recommendation for 102 Fox Hall Drive (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation on Ordinance #2026-05 regarding play equipment in streets (6-5)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2026 regular council meeting (unanimous)

Home Events

The Dover City Council is holding a special Legislative, Finance, and Administration meeting. The sole agenda item is a discussion on the FY2026-27 Long-Term Fiscal Solvency, Wealth, and Health Optimization of the Capital of Delaware, introduced by Councilman Sudler and Councilman Lewis. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comments are welcome.

• Discussion on FY2026-27 Long-Term Fiscal Solvency, Wealth, and Health Optimization of the Capital of Delaware

The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee unanimously approved a motion to accept the Capital Area Municipality Sustainability Act (CAMSA) presentation and authorize the city manager and budget team to conduct a sustainability, feasibility, and validity appraisal of the 'Growth Pays for Growth' model, including establishment of a Municipal Services Impact Fee (Section 49A) and a legal review, with a report due by the first meeting in September. The discussion focused on shifting infrastructure costs from residents to tax-exempt institutions, with officials noting implementation may not occur until Fiscal Year 2028. No final ordinance was adopted.

• Approved motion to accept CAMSA presentation and authorize appraisal of 'Growth Pays for Growth' model, including Section 49A fee and legal review (unanimous)
• Amended motion to add legal review (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m.

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will hold an applicant meeting to review and comment on two applications ahead of the Planning Commission meeting on July 20, 2026. The first is an annexation and rezoning request for a 1.639-acre property at 102 Fox Hall Drive, proposed to change from RS-1 to R-20 zoning. The second is a request to abandon a portion of Liberty Street adjacent to Legislative Hall, associated with a site plan for a building addition. Public comment is not accepted at this DAC meeting; it will be taken at the Planning Commission meeting.

• Annexation and rezoning request AX-26-03 for 102 Fox Hall Drive (1.639 acres) from RS-1 to R-20, Ordinance #2026-13
• Street abandonment request MI-26-08 for a 319.45-foot portion of Liberty Street (0.4405 acres) adjacent to 411 Legislative Avenue
• Abandonment tied to Site Plan S-24-19 for Legislative Hall Building Addition
• First reading of annexation completed June 8, 2026; public hearings scheduled July 20 (Planning Commission) and August 10 (City Council)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two applications: an annexation and rezoning request for a 1.639-acre parcel at 102 Fox Hall Drive, and a request to abandon a portion of Liberty Street adjacent to Legislative Hall. The committee provides technical review before these items go to the Planning Commission and City Council. Public participation is available by phone or online.

• Annexation and rezoning of 102 Fox Hall Drive (1.639 acres) from RS-1 to R-20, Ordinance #2026-13
• Street abandonment of Liberty Street (319.45 feet, 0.4405 acres) between MLK Jr. Blvd North and South
• Liberty Street abandonment tied to Site Plan S-24-19 Legislative Hall Building Addition
• Public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2026 at Planning Commission; City Council on August 10, 2026

Code Board of Appeals

The Dover Code Board of Appeals will hear an appeal of a citation and related fines for an alleged violation of the city's rental dwelling inspection requirement (Section 22-332) at 115 Stoney Drive, filed by William Hertz, Jr. The meeting is open to the public with virtual access via WebEx.

• Appeal of citation and fines for violation of Chapter 22, Article X, Section 22-332 (rental inspection required) at 115 Stoney Drive

The Code Board of Appeals granted an appeal by property owner William Hertz, Jr., waiving a $100 fine related to a rental inspection at 115 Stoney Way. The board found ambiguity in the initial correspondence about who could be present for the inspection and acknowledged Hertz's efforts to comply. The motion to waive the fine was unanimous.

• Granted appeal and waived $100 fine for 115 Stoney Way (unanimous, Neil absent)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous, Neil absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:11 p.m.