Lansdale Borough Council recently voted to begin preparing an ordinance to deal with vacant commercial and residential properties. Vacancies in the borough have been discussed for years, with borough officials looking to encourage property owners to be active in the revitalization of the community. In December, the code committee heard from Hera Property Registry, a nationwide firm that works with towns to identify vacant properties, contact the owners and collect vacancy fees. Lansdale’s director of community development, Jason Van Dame, appeared before borough council on Jan. 15 to give an update and request the preparation of a property registration and vacancy ordinance. Council voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare and advertise the ordinance, and Van Dame said updates will be given in future code committee meetings. The code committee next meets on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. followed by a full council meeting at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit the borough website.
Source: The Reporter; 1/29/2025