Buchanan introduces ordinance to address vacant, underutilized buildings

Buchanan introduces ordinance to address vacant, underutilized buildings

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners want to see more housing and business activity in the community and are taking steps to make that happen.

Buchanan seeking to encourage activation of underutilized buildings with proposed ordinance

The Buchanan City Commission is considering a new ordinance intended to reduce the number of vacant or underused buildings in the community. City Manager Tony McGhee tells us when buildings remain unused for extended periods of time, they can become magnets for vandalism, nuisance activity, and property maintenance issues. He says in a city like Buchanan, building owners who sit on such properties without developing them are failing to explore o…

Buchanan City Commission considering ordinance to reduce vacant, underutilized buildings

The Buchanan City Commission is considering a new ordinance intended to reduce the number of vacant or underused buildings in the community. City Manager Tony McGhee tells us when buildings remain unused for extended periods of time, they can become magnets for vandalism, nuisance activity, and property maintenance issues. He says in a city like Buchanan, building owners who sit on such properties without developing them are failing to explore o…