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Martinez adopts 'Vacant‑to‑Vibrant' registration fee to tackle long‑term vacant storefronts
Summary
After a public hearing, council adopted a Vacant‑to‑Vibrant program requiring registration of commercial buildings vacant for 90+ days and set an annual registration fee of $10.75 per vacant structure (effective July 1), paired with proactive downtown outreach and a process for owners to demonstrate 'ready for occupancy' prior to billing.
City building and code‑enforcement staff presented the Vacant‑to‑Vibrant program, which requires owners of commercial properties vacant more than 90 days to register such structures, allows staff inspections and monitoring, and establishes enforcement for noncompliance.
Staff reco…
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