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Council approves first reading of vacant-building code changes addressing boarded windows
Summary
Council approved first reading of an amendment to the vacant building code (bill 26-13), which sets a 72-hour rule for boarded windows with a process for owners to show proof of ordered replacement and an exception for National Register properties.
Aberdeen City Council held the first reading on an amendment to the city's vacant building code (bill number 26-13) on July 8 and approved the reading.
The amendment includes a provision that property owners may not keep windows boarded for more than 72 hours without proof they have ordered replacement glass or polycarbonate; council discussed how the rule would be applied to certain historic properties. A staff member noted the city would treat a building on the National Historic Register differently and work with property owners on replacement plans for such structures. Council members asked clarifying questions about the scope (for example, whether the requirement extends to sidewalks and pest control) and staff said the code language sets general expectations rather than highly specific prescriptions.
The council approved the first reading and the measure will return for further readings and any required refinement before final adoption.
