Own a vacant building in Lakewood? The city may send you a bill
“Vacant properties have a tendency to be higher demand on services, be that police service, fire service, code enforcement,” a city official said.
Source: businessden.com
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“Vacant properties have a tendency to be higher demand on services, be that police service, fire service, code enforcement,” a city official said.
The new ordinance, which Lakewood Planning Director Travis Parker said went into effect immediately, requires owners of non-residential vacant buildings to pay a $700 “registration fee” every six months.