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Council considers draft ordinance on vacant retail space; mayor to work with staff on alternate approach
Summary
Councilmember Chris Carlson presented a draft ordinance addressing vacant retail space in Langley and councilmembers discussed options. Mayor Kennedy Horstman requested additional time to work with Community Planning Director Meredith Penny on an alternate approach; Councilmember Cyr left the meeting during this discussion.
Councilmember Chris Carlson presented a draft ordinance aimed at addressing vacant retail and commercial space in Langley. Councilmembers discussed options for how the city might address prolonged vacancies and incentives or regulations that could encourage occupancy or redevelopment.
During the discussion Councilmember Craig Cyr left the meeting at 6:35 p.m.; a quorum was maintained. Mayor Kennedy Horstman asked for additional time to work with Director Meredith Penny on an alternate approach to vacant commercial buildings, and council agreed to allow time for that collaboration before directing staff to proceed with drafting or enforcement steps.
Council did not take a formal vote on a draft ordinance at this meeting; instead the mayor and director will explore alternatives and report back.
