Why is the City requiring that vacant buildings be registered?

Structures left vacant for extended periods of time have been proven to breed crime, pose public safety risks, reduce property values, and decrease the economic viability of the community. With the registration, the City will have access to current owner contact information or the person responsible for the property, a plan for the property to be returned to productive use, and access to the property to conduct semi-regular interior and exterior inspections.

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1. Why is the City requiring that vacant buildings be registered?
2. What are the boundaries of the Vacant Building Registration Program?
3. Does this program apply to vacant lots?
4. What is the goal of this program?
5. What is the definition of a vacant building?
6. Are there any exemptions to the Vacant Building Registration Program?
7. What happens if the property is sold?
8. What if I received a notice, but my building is not vacant?
9. How often must I renew my registration?
10. Is there a fee to register?
11. How long do I have to register my vacant building?
12. What happens if I do not register my building?
13. What constitutes a Vacant Building Plan?
14. Will the City be inspecting my property?
15. When did the Vacant Building Registration Program begin?