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Council adopts ordinance regulating vacant commercial structures, requires 30‑day vacant‑building plan
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2025-35 to require owners of vacant commercial buildings to file simple vacant‑building plans within 30 days of notification; staff emphasized outreach and that municipal court fines are a last resort, and the ordinance removes a prior requirement to post owner contact info on buildings.
Council adopted an ordinance establishing regulations for vacant commercial structures, a measure staff said is intended to protect public safety and preserve neighborhood appearance while providing an administrative path to work with property owners.
Chief Baum explained changes made after earlier feedback: the draft removes the…
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