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Council continues consideration of vacant-parcel registration pilot after lengthy debate and public comment
Summary
After lengthy discussion and resident testimony about enforcement burden, property‑rights concerns and staff time, the Placerville City Council continued the proposed 12‑month vacant‑parcel/building registration pilot to Jan. 13, 2026 and directed staff to revise the draft ordinance.
The Placerville City Council on Dec. 9 heard a lengthy staff presentation and public comment on a proposed 12‑month vacant-parcel/building registration pilot that would require owners to register vacant parcels and buildings and submit periodic self‑certifications of security and maintenance.
Development Services Director Carol Kendrick said the pilot — directed by council on Oct. 28 — would require registration within 10 days of vacancy using a one‑page form, require quarterly self‑certifications (no fee), and request a local contact if the owner…
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