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Milton staff propose vacant‑property registration with escalating fees; council debates scope and protections
Summary
Staff proposed a city ordinance to register abandoned and vacant properties with escalating annual fees to incentivize reuse and protect public safety; council members and residents supported the idea for commercial downtown properties but raised concerns about residential, senior, disaster, and county‑owned properties and civil‑enforcement mechanics.
City staff (S7) presented a concept on April 23 for a vacant and abandoned property registration program that would require owners to register empty parcels, provide contact and condition information, and pay an escalating annual fee for non‑compliant properties. Staff said Florida statute authorizes such programs and recommended code enforcement manage registration and the placard system to inform emergency responders about building conditions.
Staff characterized the tool as primarily a redevelopment incentive and public‑safety…
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