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Council advances tougher rules for vacant and derelict buildings after yearlong interoffice effort
Summary
Council members praised a multi‑office effort to update the city’s neglected, abandoned and derelict buildings ordinance, saying the revisions aim to help staff activate properties, divert owners who need assistance, and hold neglectful owners accountable; the item proceeded on for final consideration as part of a consent block.
The Denver City Council on July 14 moved forward changes to the city’s neglected, abandoned and derelict buildings ordinance after more than a year of collaborative work among three council offices and multiple city departments.
Council members Torres, Cashman and Sawyer called out the item at the meeting to highlight the months of research and interdepartmental coordination that produced the proposed changes. Council member Torres said the revisions give staff “real improvements” to activate properties and provide…
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