Summary
A draft city law would force owners of storefronts empty for 60+ days to register, maintain the property, and post an escrow — aimed at reviving downtown's long-empty shops. Council wants to make sure it helps owners find tenants, not just penalizes them.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Registration fees would cover administrative costs; owners face escrows up to $5,000 and daily fines for noncompliance.
Downtown shoppers, prospective tenants, and neighboring businesses tired of staring at empty windows.
Owners who deliberately keep properties vacant for tax write-offs will face registration and maintenance obligations.
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