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Council tables changes to vacant‑building ordinance after downtown property owners protest stronger rules and fees
Summary
After several downtown property owners and the Downtown Business Improvement District urged rollback of proposed amendments, the council voted to table further action on the city’s vacant‑building ordinance to allow more stakeholder outreach and revision.
The City Council voted to table proposed amendments to the vacant‑building ordinance after lengthy public comment from downtown property owners and business groups who said the draft language and fee schedule would discourage rehabilitation rather than promote it.
Community members, including the Downtown Business Improvement District chair and property‑owner representatives, told council the…
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