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Commission weighs expanding architectural standards and building a vacant‑storefront inventory
Summary
Commissioners discussed drafting architectural standards beyond the Riverfront District and creating a vacant/underutilized storefront inventory; they referenced other cities' 'carrot and stick' approaches and agreed to include an inventory in the joint meeting packet for council input.
The Planning Commission discussed proactive items including whether to expand architectural standards beyond the Riverfront District and how to construct an inventory of vacant and underutilized storefronts.
Commissioners noted examples from other Oregon cities, including Astoria and Pendleton, that use incentives and penalties to encourage occupancy.…
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