Addressing Dilapidated Structures and Saving Historic Buildings
Summary:
When demolition is not a desired outcome, adoption of a slum clearance ordinance or adoption of a demolition by neglect ordinance may allow the city to address dilapidated structures in the downtown and save historic buildings.
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