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Commissioners consider tools used elsewhere to reduce vacant storefronts on St. Helens Main Street
Summary
At a March 12 joint meeting, commissioners and councilors discussed a mix of enforcement, registration and incentive approaches to address downtown vacant and underutilized storefronts, and agreed to revisit Main Street’s prior inventory and invite Main Street representatives to present.
Planning commissioners and councilors discussed strategies to address vacant and underused storefronts on March 12, 2025, reviewing examples from other Oregon and Washington cities and urging coordination with Main Street and the Chamber.
Why it matters: Participants said prolonged vacancy and neglected storefronts harm downtown appearance, affect neighboring businesses and reduce tourism appeal. The group explored registration and fee systems, maintenance standards for vacant properties, incentives and…
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