POTENTIAL ORDINANCE
REGULATING VACANT
AND/OR BLIGHTED
BUILDINGS
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Council
Goals and
Priorities
Downtown and Economic Development A3
Public Works and City Beautification C2
Variety of examples from other
communities
No current draft ordinance prepared
Intent
• Unmaintained and vacant buildings may become
blighted and therefore a public nuisance
• May affect public health, safety, and welfare in
neighborhoods and business districts
• May require government services and have other
negative consequences – declining property values
and a barrier to new community investment
Sample Ordinances
• Variety of examples
• Penalties and Fines
• Building or Property Registration
• Standards for maintenance and upkeep
• Boarding and Graffiti abatement requirements
• Ordinance maintenance and monitoring
responsibility
REVIEW AND
DISCUSS
Provide direction for consideration
and possible action