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Vacant property ordinance shows early success; five of six identified vacant buildings registered with city

2232630 · February 5, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported Feb. 4 that Medical Lake’s vacant commercial-space ordinance (Ordinance 11-13, adopted Feb. 6, 2024) has led to five of six identified vacant buildings registering with the city; the remaining property received a civil infraction for noncompliance.

City staff reported Feb. 4 that the vacant commercial-space ordinance adopted Feb. 6, 2024 (Ordinance 11-13, chapter 14.16 of the municipal code) is producing results: of six verifiably vacant buildings that received city notice last July, five have completed the required registration and received signage.

Staff said the ordinance establishes minimum maintenance…

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