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Port Arthur adopts vacant‑building registration for downtown to curb blight
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance creating a downtown vacant‑building registration program requiring owners to register vacant properties, submit emergency‑response information and pay inspection/registration fees; proponents said it will help revitalize downtown while staff will publish boundary maps and guidance.
The Port Arthur City Council on Dec. 16 voted to adopt an ordinance (PO 7386) that requires owners of vacant buildings in the downtown business district to register those properties with the city, provide emergency‑response plans and pay fees associated with inspection and registration.
Supporters said the measure will tackle chronic downtown blight and help the city…
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