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Council Is Ready to Suspend the Program Allowing for the Purchase of Neighboring Lots for $200.

Council is suspending the Side-Yard program, which let residents buy city-owned lots for $200 if they didn't build on them. Over several meetings, members couldn't agree on its future, so it's on hold until they settle on an alternative. One question was whether only adjoining property owners should qualify. For now, residents can still buy city property, just without the discount or the building limit.

Written by Chris Maury

  • The existing Side-Yard program allowed city residents to purchase city-owned lots for $200 with the limitation that they could not build on the property.
  • After council discussions across multiple meetings, the Council could not come to a consensus on the future of the program; for example, whether it should be limited to adjoining property owners.
  • The Council has decided to suspend the program until a more fully defined alternative can be agreed upon.
  • Residents can still purchase properties from the city, but without the discount or restrictions.

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City Council · October 22, 2024

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