Local business owner asks DuBois to regulate vacant downtown storefronts
A downtown real-estate business owner urged the council to adopt an ordinance requiring basic maintenance of vacant commercial storefronts to improve downtown's appearance and attract businesses.
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Sarah Vanderpool, a local real-estate title company owner, told the council she plans to relocate her business downtown and urged the city to adopt an ordinance addressing maintenance of vacant commercial properties. She proposed basic standards such as keeping storefront windows clean, removing outdated signage and debris, and maintaining exterior conditions.
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