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Council adopts vacant-property registration ordinance to address blight and safety
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 1133, adding chapter 9.55 to the Lancaster Municipal Code to require registration and maintenance of residential properties vacant more than 45 days, and authorized the city manager to approve a registration form.
Lancaster City Council adopted Ordinance 1133 on June 10, adding chapter 9.55 to the Lancaster Municipal Code to regulate vacant residential properties, staff said.
Staff described the ordinance as targeting properties that are substantially unoccupied or abandoned for more than 45 days, or properties with no construction activity or inspection within the last 90 days under an active permit. Under…
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