[OMS_MANAGERS] Sign Code, etc. for Vacant Buildings

[Allison McKenzie]

Hi Marina. I know you have several of your peers who can answer this 
question (including Dan Fleishman who does such a great job for Stayton), 
but wanted to add that Mill City created an ordinance w/ some kind of fine 
structure to deal w/ derelict properties along Highway 22 (the main road 
between Salem and Bend).  Stacie Cook at the city could help you w/the 
details and how well it has gone so far: scook at ci.mill-city.or.us . If that 
doesn't work, she can connect you w/their contract city planner.

Mill City also instituted a small grant program about the same time with 
help from Marion County & others who pledged funds to it, much like Mt. 
Angel, to support façade improvements.  That also helped clean up some of 
the more derelict buildings. And once some started to make improvements in 
their appearance, others didn't want to be left behind so they made 
improvements too.  Something I know Shari has talked about many times : ) 
That stretch of Highway 22 in Mill City looks much nicer.  Still a way to 
go, but if you're familiar with that part of Hwy 22, it's definitely 
noticeable.  The outside improvements at Poppa Al's Famous Hamburgers behind 
their building is particularly nice, and that was all on the owner's own 
dime.

Don't know if they were able to collect yet from the owner of the biggest 
eyesore remaining yet. Stacie can fill you in.

Good luck w/ this!

Allison Ford McKenzie
GROW-EDC
503.871.5188

-----Original Message----- 
From: Marina Brassfield
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 4:12 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Sign Code, etc. for Vacant Buildings

Hello,

I am currently researching codes and ordinances to update our Municipal 
Code, in order to address the many problem and "zombie" properties we have 
in Veneta. We are focusing on attractive nuisances and derelict, vacant or 
dangerous buildings. With many of the zombie properties, old businesses have 
left signs behind, so we definitely want to include something regarding 
signage.

I am curious to hear of some different codes your cities have adopted to 
deal with dangerous commercial buildings and general urban blight, in order 
to keep the downtown a vibrant, pedestrian friendly place. I am interested 
in signage codes, but also anything that your city has found effective in 
dealing with this problem.

Thank you in advance!

Marina Brassfield
Urban Renewal Specialist
City of Veneta
541-935-2191 ext. 312
mbrassfield at ci.veneta.or.us

www.venetaoregon.gov/urbanrenewal



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