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Staff reports low registration, enforcement hurdles in Ferndale’s vacant‑structure ordinance
Summary
City staff told the council that only about six of roughly 60 suspected vacant properties identified since the April ordinance have registered and been inspected; about 60 tickets for violations have been issued.
City staff updated the council on the implementation of Ferndale’s vacant‑property ordinance, saying staff compiled an initial list of about 60 suspected vacant properties (mostly residential) using principal residence exemption and water‑use data but have seen low voluntary compliance.
The presenter said only about six properties have completed registration, payment and inspection to date, while the city has issued…
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