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Public hearing opened on bill allowing cities to impose fees on long-vacant noncommercial residences
Summary
Senate Bill 1095 would authorize cities and counties to impose a fee on noncommercial residences vacant for more than 180 consecutive or cumulative days in a calendar year. The League of Oregon Cities testified in support of the concept; the mayor of Sisters attempted to testify but could not be heard because of technical problems and was invited
The Senate Committee on Housing and Development opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 1095, a bill that would authorize cities and counties to impose a fee on noncommercial residences that are vacant for more than 180 consecutive or cumulative days in a calendar year.
Senator Broadman introduced the concept to the committee, saying the idea originated with the mayor of Sisters and has been discussed with builders and other…
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