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Commission debates vacant-property registry; staff asked to return with examples and focused options
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposed registry and fee for vacant and foreclosing properties; some favored targeted tools for blighted commercial corridors or repeat offenders, while others raised concerns about private property rights and unintended costs for owners. Staff will return with examples of other cities' programs and narrower proposals.
The commission spent a prolonged discussion on a staff-proposed ordinance that would create a city registry for vacant and foreclosing properties and charge registration fees intended to fund inspections and remediation. The item was a policy discussion only; commissioners did not adopt any ordinance at the Aug. 12 meeting.
The proposed draft would require mortgage holders, creditors and owners of vacant properties or structures to register with the city and pay an initial fee (staff drafts proposed $300 for foreclosed properties, $125 for vacant residential properties, $500 for vacant…
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