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022819 EDC packet
Council Econonlic Development Committee Members: Chairman White Councilmember Gutierrez Councilmember Cousens 21 Floor Conference Room City Hall February 28, 2019 1:30 p.m. Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager Rob Peterson, Airport Director Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager Others: 1. Minute Approval a. Review January 24 draft minutes 2. Discussion a. Fulcrum 20 minute presentation — Chelann Gienger b. Downtown destination c. Economic Development Plan — update timeline i. Competitiveness 1. Private sites 2. City sites 3. Mill site 4. Public Port Authority 5. Incentives 6. Education Alignment 7. YKM (memo from Rob Peterson) 8. Convention Center ii. Traded Sector 1. YKM 2. Clusters iii. Community pride d. Council policy requests i. Shipping container draft ordinance — report from Glenn Denman 3. Staff and Partner Announcements a. Downtown infrastructure criteria — report from Scott b. Everett abandoned/vacant building ordinance fee update (info in packet) c. Update on vacant buildings/lots in DYBID — report from Andrew Holt d. Filling gaps information included in packet 4. Future Agenda Items 5. Audience Participation Counc Members: Council member White Council member Coffey Council member Cousens Commattee 2nd Floor Conference Room City Hall January 24, 2019 1:30 p.m. Staff: Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney Rob Peterson, Airport Director Scott Schafer, Public Works Director Glenn Denman, Building Official Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager Execut Inutes White called the meeting to order. Others: Luz Gutierrez John Cooper Jonathan Smith Jerry Mellen Verlynn Best Andrew Holt Joe Mann 1. Review draft minutes from December 20, 2018 meeting: The December 20, 2018 meeting minutes were reviewed. Cousens motioned to accept the minutes as presented and Coffey seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as presented. 2. Discussions: a. Strategic Priorities i. Review new strategic direction approved by Council 1/12/19 The City Council met on January 12 to update its strategic priorities for the year. The primary change for the Economic Development Committee was replacing the downtown plaza with downtown destination. This item will be added to future agendas. b. Economic Development Plan - nothing to report i. Competitiveness 1. Private sites — Smith reported that some private properties have been added to the opportunity zones website for individuals or businesses looking to expand in Yakima. 2. City sites — Smith reported that three airport sites were added to the YCDA online GIS property database. 3. Mill site — Watkins provided an update on the mill site. 4. Public Port Authority — Smith reported that the Chamber is hosting a lunch in March to talk about Port Districts. Best will send an invite and more information when it's available. 5. Incentives — Smith reported that a sales tax incentive for developers may be introduced in the legislature again this year. Developers in Yakima took advantage of this opportunity in the past. City staff will contact City's lobbyists to see if this is something they are tracking. 6. Education Alignment — Smith reported that the committee has been working on a directory of all career education programs in the valley and will be releasing it soon. 7. YKM - 8. Convention Center — Cooper provided an update on the Convention Center expansion. The selection committee should have a firm selected in March. ii. Traded Sector 1. YKM — Peterson reported that there were 144,000 in/out bound passengers that traveled through the Yakima Airport in 2018. This number mirrors 2017. Alaska Airline is offering the fourth flight through March, will drop a flight in spring, but add the fourth flight back in summer. Staff is working with a marketing agency on the FLYYKM campaign. Currently there is about $80,000 grant funds left for marketing of the Airport. Union Gap was the only jurisdiction that offered to contribute to the marketing efforts and included money in its 2019 budget to assist. Peterson provide a quick overview on some of the capital projects needed at the airport and stressed the importance of regional support. White asked for an update on the recent article about CWU expanding its program in Yakima. Peterson reported that staff will be meeting with CWU representatives in the near future to talk about logistics. The final report is due the end of February. 2. Clusters Smith reported that YCDA is participating in various agriculture and food processing and packaging trade shows. iii. Community pride — nothing to report Coffey asked that staff update the Economic Development Strategic Plan matrix and bring it to the next meeting. c. Council policy requests i. Vacant Building Ordinance report from Sara Watkins distributed and reviewed a spreadsheet showing other cities regulations on vacant buildings. Committee members openly discussed what other cities do and requested that Watkins contact Everett regarding their fees and that staff work with DAY to create a list of vacant properties in the DYBID. Cooper suggested that the Arts Commission be included in the discussion. 3. Staff and Partner Announcements a. Utility pole use for cell facility — report from Sara Watkins reported that the City does not currently have any regulations regarding wireless facilities and asked that the Committee authorize the planning commission to review regulations and make recommendations to the full Council. Developing wireless facility regulations will allow smaller companies an opportunity to compete with the larger companies. b. Shipping container ordinance proposal — report from Glenn Denman read his January 24, 2019 memo (included in the packet). Committee members asked that staff prepare a draft ordinancefor Committee members to review at the next meeting. White asked staff to determine if the shipping containers at the Holiday Inn were permitted or are in the clear view area. c. Pavement Condition Index — report from Scott Schafer gave an overview of what the pavementcondition is, how streets are identified, and reviewed the 2015 list of streets (, atest data available). Some streets on the list have been identified as part of a project and will be fixed when the project work is being completed. The City is considering hiring a consultant in 2020 to update the PCI list but the cost is $80-100,000 and needs to be budgeted. White would like to have development standardsbe defined for the downtown core. If the Committee's focus is making the downtown a destination then there needs to be standards for the businesses/property owners. Coffey asked staff to work with DAY to develop a plan to bring back to the Committee at the next meeting. d. RECON Convention May 19-22, 2019 in Las Vegas Committee members agreed Yakima would not have a booth at the RECON Convention this year. e. Entertainment Facilities Conference May 16-17 in San Diego Committee members did not think this conference would be appropriate for staff/council. Holt added that the National Main Street Conference will be held in Seattle this year. Discounted rates are available for elected/appointed officials. The dates are March 25-27. This item will be added to the February 5 City Council agenda for discussion under committee reports. 4. Future agenda items a. Review updated Economic Development Strategic Plan timeline b. Downtown destination c. Fulcrum presentation d. Everett abandoned/vacant building ordinance fee e. Shipping container ordinance f. Inventory of vacant building/lots in DYBID g. Filling gaps — information from Holly h. Develop downtown infrastructure criteria 5. Audience Participation Joe Mann suggested that Fulcrum present at the next meeting to talk about some of the projects they are working on. Mellon stated that the vacant building ordinance is a very good but needs to be very strong. He also suggested that there needs to be easier ways for landlords to get people out. Best suggested that staff look at what Portsmouth, Virginia did to deal with abandoned buildings/properties and how they developed affordable housing. Holt stated that DAY has its monthly meeting on February 5 and will be sharing the 2018 year-end report. Jason White, Chair Yakima Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation Timeline Code: Blue box equals complete Code: Red box equals planned updated Feb 20, 2018 Tactic t$1,17M, Inventory and prioritize potential sites 'Completed Status In dicussions with two main sites LErtgage nnnnnnnnnnn and understandyilngnessto partner_ .... (Spe_edway / Fruitvale Drive In) Airport sites deep dive gaps, infrastructureplan, funding) Other potential sites deep dive (gaps, infrastructure pap, funding). In dicussions with two main sites !inventory available sites on market Completed YCDA & Civ Ec Dev Document available site info $Completed . YCDA & City Ec Dev Determine best -fit target businesses and run hypothetical project 'pro forma i Completed, link to YCDA website on City 'Online real estate database postings site ytem foiy r -----------------------------------mantaining,RLreqintomation______________4________ Pursue certiiied sites designation $ Lead YCDA&CityEcDey., 2017 20 2019 2020 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 20 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4 t 1 1 I 1 1 14 1 4 1 @ 1 4 1 4 /., complete latliklatittlankaraaaSISIWY. 41.. it .1.1. .1.44 44,4. 44 • . .. II . . $ . , . .I t . . .. It . II . , . . . . . .. . .. . . 11 . t 1 i Update Comments .1114410.1:146111Mit. 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A_ 4. : 4 4 4 t 1 @ 4 1. 1 4 1 i h 4. t"-. -4. updated Feb 20, 2018 Tactic Status Research the process to establish a port district or other public Completed by City Legal for Committee authority -district______ ....... ....... .... ......»_ :usage..._._. _ lnvestisate Washington State laws Conuc evaluation o ro d t I f f p s and cons 7 xd Completed by City Legal for Committee Usaae 1 Lead 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q tut complete Update Comments Process Ongoing through New Vision Stakeholder' Survey N r I e Research current tool box Research competitors Research_possible changes Review lost proiects Review of local and state offerings has :begun. -+ .«w. ¢Review of local and state offerings has begun. +-- Review of local and state offerings has lbegun. 1 New Vision_ prep_arir2a lostssgocts Research gaps where Yakima falls behind competitors T Interal meetings have been held and a draft of new website and team promotion Package Citypermitting servicesas incentive ,beinc _prepared . Ci - Planning & En ineerina 'Package B -2:e offerings___________ Design other incentiveoffering_s_ Develop and adopt incentive policy _4 -.w .w Promote incentives to Jocal employers Monitor results of incentives GYCC & HCC 44, Assemble education gp c and trainin roviders --- Inventor all educational assets ,Document educational institutions outreach marketing r hand ° Inventory occupation awarenesspro9rams Document current and future needs of business for specific workforce skills Anatze needs versus asset inventory+_todefinegao Create :arograms to ddress___?_______________________________________ .NJeasure_results_ofprograms_ Formalize airport sales team r Y � , r N r P -------- - __._.--__----_-_-_--_______-_-- --__+-------------- -_------------_----------- ----- --_-____-_ Research how competitors are oraanized; what they+ focus on : Research started Investigate new funding sourcesw Nurture existing partnerships (Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Virgin America) Research started and options discussed at Council ED Meeting ,Consider incentive programs and package ;Research started _ -_ Continue FLY YKM marketing plan Ongc ing effort _ Page 2 of 5 -4- u 1 t_____x_. r r mtp ------------- ----- +------ _-_-_-__-.-___--_-.-------------------- /pdated Feb 20, 2018 Tactic Status Share existing information and research for convention center expansion Completed in 2016 2017 2018 2019 Lead 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2020 Q 2Q 3Q 4Q % complete Update Comments Define boundaries Concept options being completed - will Desi n architect g for schematics sAuare_feet an d lay_cut ______ be shared publicly summer 2018 Document optioos for Yakima Convention Center expanslora Evaluate Oros and cons of options ___________ __ _______«......__----- ------------- j.__-.,.._.--.________--_.._.-__-.___--_-----_4-____p____-r_---_ !Develop communications strategy for eroiect S X !Seek buy-in-fromX partners s_ Neighborhood engagement [Feasibility study and economic impact of expansion in 2016 - i Investigate and pursue funding resources, including state r 1 - ------ ilepislative priority I Developmentpiar------- ------ .1- Recruithotel developer 1 4 Hire developer/constru.gpn firm ,Transitionplan during, cp s?ruction into full expansio______________e n____" Retail recruitment Y A "I 9 n I 8 Y 1A� --{-� --------A _-__.»a,.,„„___i_.____ Lrtelocate or center ----- _ _ ---- r P o Y I9 + X Research and tour example incubators Define scope of incubator/Mercado `Define potential locations and design 1 Business plan for incubator model s --------- w . «... ------ ----- ----------------- ._.__._ t -------------------------------------------------- -i __________________________---------- ----- ________---------- _—_-___. x1 TAT Initiative Work Cancelled by CC Action _ initiative Work Cancelled by CC Action Initiative Work Cancelled by CC Action Initiative Work Cancelled byCCAction_,_ Feasibility study for defined scope __t Initiative_Work Cancelled by CC Action +--____ Identif? funding resources&epprsue grant s Initiative Work Cancelled byCC Action Developphysical space :Hire incubator manager ________________ !M'arket and solicit occupants `Provide technical assistance to occupants Graduate successful companies Measure economic impact of results A , Interview local aircraft and_aeraspace employers Write case studies of local aerospace and aviation companies 1 Define needs/requirements and priority location factors of target companies_________— Build business case for Yakima Lpevelpp plan_to meet with target businesses --_ Page 3 of 5 Initiative Work Cancelled by CC Action Initiative Work Cancelled byyCC Action Initiative_ Work Cancelled b..CC Action _initiative Work Cancelled by CC_Action Initiative Work Cancelled ja.C.0 Action_' Initiative Work Cancelled by CC Action __ d -f- ___________ ___}-_-_---__-__________-- 19 °r- Rob Peterson and Sean Hawkins have met with key stakeholders on southside of Yakima airport ................ --------- ________------------- .—L ----- --------- �____ ____________________________».._-_____---___g« 1 d II a4 ----------------- pdated Feb 20, 2018 Tactic Leverage WA Dept of Commerce and Governor Missions fsc Page 4 of 5 Status 2017 Lead 1C) 2Q 3Q 4Q complete Update Comments updated Feb 20, 2018 2017 AtIN [Determine target industries Define needs/requirements and priority location factors of target Tactic u Status Lead 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q AA 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2019 2020 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 7 complete Update Comments Build business case for Yakima for each taretindustrr Write case studies Develop outreachplan to meet with target businesses beverage WA beet of Commerce fachod le NNA 111 NNNAN A Inviteiestron and launch workirgrrpu Research and tour example centers i efie scope dtp pjpot__ Conduct feastb9ity study based on defined s pe olpscieetRR____ 'Develop business plan Procure funds knege contractors 'Build' Market Management of facility________m veti :Tour TBD 101 Invite aarticlnbbon and launch rw orkinaRrpup_ a. Research to understand current Yakima brand and marketing programs Research other communities efforts Conduct local perception survey/research to document baseline of perceptions_®® Develop cam ei r phased implementation litvestuate and_proc fe fundirsg as_needed�_ ME r En e e diyersepartners to carry out campaian { Monitor results ,416 AN Page 5 of 5 Five videos completed TO: Economic Development Committee CC: Cliff Moore, City Manager FROM: Robert K. Peterson, Airport Director DATE: 2/21/2019 RE: 2019 Air Service Development Goals The City of Yakima's been successful with increasing passenger ridership by 31% during the FLYYKM marketing campaign. Passenger enplanements have grown stagnant in 2018 and the airport continues to work closely with Alaska Airlines to optimize the flight schedule to capture the maximum amount of passengers. Additionally, the City of Yakima requested an extension with the Department of Transportation — Small Community Air Service Development grant to continue funding the marketing campaign. In order to continue our air service development in the Yakima Valley the following steps should be initiated in 2019: Receive SCASD Grant extension approval in order to continue FLYYKM marketing campaign • Marketing efforts focus on everyday sales and the fare sale calendar ($85,000) Social media, billboards, bilingual advertisements • Develop FLYYKM Alliance to explore alternative destinations and continued marketing campaign o Potential FLYYKM Alliance group to consist of the following members: Yakima Valley Tourism Yakima Chamber of Commerce Yakima County Development Association Yakima City Council Member • Yakima County Commissioner Union Gap • Perry Technical Institute ■ Virginia Mason Hospital Astria Hospital • John A. HAAS ■ Washington Fruit and Produce 9 Air Service Development Goals 1 February 21, 2019 • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • City of Yakima Sister City Morelia, Mexico o Conduct passenger survey to determine the optimal alternative destination o Gain City Council and community support with alternative destination o Raise local funds through community contributions in order to apply for Small Community Air Service Development Grant (financial goals) o Adopt Airline Incentive Program through City Council resolution o Discover airline interest through presentation and potential agreement with a Minimum Annual Guarantee o Execute airline agreement in 2020 to establish air service 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Committee Members FROM: Glenn Denman, Supervising Code Inspector DATE: February 22, 2019 SUBJ: Proposed Amendments to YMC Title 11, adding Sections 11.04.105 #13 and 11.04.1801.1 (special provisions for prefabricated steel shipping containers for use as storage buildings) Honorable Councilmembers: The City of Yakima codes division is working on an ordinance that will ease building code restrictions related to the placement of prefabricated steel storage containers (containers) to be used as accessory storage buildings at places of business. The committee has seen a rough draft, but they desired to see how it will be worded in its final form. The version that will be presented will be its final wording, only lacking the overall ordinance form. The use of containers as permanent buildings for the purposes of storage (and other uses) has become commonplace. Containers in their original constructed state are unique in that they are built to the highest international structural standards so that they can withstand the pressures of being stacked on ships and transported hundreds of times across our oceans. The conversion of containers into temporary or permanent storage buildings is economical, structurally sound, and provides a high level of security. The International Building Code requires that all new buildings be provided with a foundation that is able to resist the pressures of wind, snow and seismic loads. The codes division believes that with the unique methods used to construct containers, the requirement to install expensive foundations for containers used as limited storage buildings is excessive. The proposed ordinance would enable businesses to place and use containers on prepared surfaces without foundations, but they would need to comply with other applicable portions of building and zoning codes, provided that the containers are used only for low to moderate hazard storage and are accessed only by business owners or their employees. These provisions amend only the applicable sections of our building code with regard to permits and foundations, and do not change our zoning codes which apply to land use. We look forward to bringing a draft of these proposed changes to the Economic Development Committee for discussion. If the committee approves, we will present the final ordinance version to the full council. 1. Enclosures With this memo in your packet is the following document: a. Proposed wording for changes to Chapter 11.04 of the City's building code. One change is regarding foundations, the other regarding permitting. Proposed container ordinances: YMC Title 11.04.1801.1.1 Addition to Section 1801.1 Foundations are not required to be provided for intermodal shipping containers provided that containers: a. Are not accessed or used by the general public, e.g. people other than owners or employees of the business entity to which the containers are an accessory use; b. Are placed on an improved surface such as gravel, blacktop or concrete; c. Have not been modified from their original construction; d. Are used as S-1 or 5-2 Iow to moderate hazard storage occupancies only; and e. Are accessory to an approved and permitted use. This exception applies to containers approved for use other than as temporary S-1 or S-2 storage and must comply with all other provisions of the code, including, but not limited to: permits, site plans, building areas, building occupancy and zoning. YMC Title 11.04.105.2 Addition to permit exemptions of Section 105 Intermodal shipping containers that are approved for temporary 5-1 or S-2 storage under the umbrella of a valid Temporary Use Permit and/or construction permit. ORDINANCE NO. 2019 - AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 8.20, Right -Of -Way WHEREAS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAmMm Section 1. Chapter 8.20 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amendeto read as follows: Chapter 8.20 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS Sections: 8.20.010 Use of public right-of-way without permit prohibited. 8.20.020 Definitions. 8.20.030 Application for permit—Fee. 8.20.040 Processing of application. 8.20.050 Grant or denial of permit. 8.20.052 Criteria for residential right-of-way use permit consideration. 8.20.055 Sidewaik sign right-of-way use permit. 8.20.060 Liability insurance required. 6,20,065 Hold harmless required. aouupermit—Renewal. Et 20-Q75hort-term 8.20.080 vo~---`� ��—��uon��nn�. 8.20.090 Discontinuance of use on termination or revocation of permit. 8.20.100 Permit not transferable. 8.20.110 Safety compliance. 8.20.120 Penalty r violation—Each day a separate offense. 8.20.130 Violations as nuisances. 8.20o10 Use of public right-of-way without permit prohibited. It is unlawfufor ato usefor a private purpose, any public utilized for a public purpose without first obtaining a permit therefor pursuant to this chapter and without otherwise complying with provisions of this chapter applicable to such occupancy or use; provided, the provisions ufthis chapter shall not apply ovwork |npublic right-of-way performed by the city, its agents or contractors, or to occupancy and use of public right-of-way under the authority of any franchise granted by the city, or to persons using or occupying public right-of- waypumuaot to some other permission or authority granted by the city. 1986:This chapter shall not apply toysigns placed in public ri_ghts-of-wayioSions are regulated under Deleted: political ���187�01 (part), 1974). Deleted: Such a ~ ~^ ' |to the area between the sidewalk and the curb of a roadway. 8.20.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the contextthe 1. "Person" means a natural person, partnership, corporation or any other legal entity. 2. "Public right-of-way" alleys, sidewalks, planting strips, and other public squares, places and open to the use of the public including the space above and beneath the surface of such public rights-of-way. 3. "Use" means to construct, erect or maintain in, upon, over or underpublic right- of-way any structure, itern(s). materials. goods, machinery, container, dumpster, storage unit or etuiprneny for the private use of the adjoining property owner or occupant. (Ord. znne'1u8u. 2009: Ord. 167o8 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.030 Application for permit—Fee. A. Appljcatjons for permits to be issued pursuant to this chapter shall be filed with the community and economic development director upon an approved form, and shall be accompanied by a detailed scale drawing depicting the public right-of-way in the vicinity of the area for hich thit iht, includi|mi utilities, lights d traffii | poles, street furniture and similar features of the area, as w(*ae the dimensions and locations of the PrOPOSed use of the right-of-way. The c mmu i a economic de el men direct() approved by the community and economic developrnent director before a penhit is issued. Such application shall contain an accurate description of the public right-of-way or portion thereof desired to be used under the authority of the permit sought, the use desired to be made of the public right-of-way by the applicant pursuant to the permit, the plans and specifications for any utility or structure desired in or on a public right-of-way, evidence showing the applicant to be the owner of, or entitled to the possession and use of, the property adjacent to the right-of-way concerning which the permit is sought and such other information deemed necessary or desirable by the chief of code administration to enforce compliance with or to otherwise administer the provisions of this chapter. B. All applications shall be accompanied by an application fee. The application fee shall be ,one hundred dnUor; (Ord. oVOS'1o0 3, 2009: Ord. oyuV0o' 1986; Ord. 1O7uh 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.040 Processing of application. The code administration manager shall examine each application for compliance with requirements of this chapter and for compliance with any applicable provisions of the city's building code and shall endorse his/her findings on the application form and transmit it: (1) For business/commercial uses, to the city clerk for consideration by the city council, except that applications for permits to place signs in city -owned right-of-way, including sidewalk signs as described in YMC 8.20.055, shall be transmitted to and approved or denied by the community and economic development director or his/her desi(2) for residential uses (oing|e4ami|yand duplex, and/or located within oresidential neighborhood), to the community review board (hereinafter "board"). (Ord. 2010'34 § 1, 2010: Ord. 2009'1e § 4, 2009: Ord. 2002-07 § 1, 2002: Ord. 1672 § 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.050 Grant or denial of permit. Upon consideration by the city council or the board of the application for a permit, the council or board shall, by motion, approve or deny the application, except that applications for permits to place signs in city -owned ,|gxt-uwmay, including sidewalk signs as described in YMC 8.20.055, shall be considered and approved or denied by the community and economic development divuct",, or his/her designee. Upon approval of an application by the council, board or, in the case of an application for a permit to place a sign in city -owned right-of-way, Deleted: fifty Deleted: as set forth mOrdinance 2938h2'1986� the community and economic development director, the code administration manager shall issue the permit upon applicant's compliance with requirements of YMC 8.20.055 and 8.20.060. The applicant or other interested persons may appeal to the city council within thirty days of the issuance of the director's written decision or the board's decision concerning an application for a permit. (Ord. 2010-34 § 2, 2010: Ord. 2009-15 § 5, 2009: Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002: Ord. 1672, § 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.052 Criteria for residential riuse permit consideration. A right-of-way use permit shall be granted by the community review board only when the applicant demonstrates that the permit will not be contrary to the public interest and that practical diffi| and unnecessary hardship will result if it is not granted. The applicant must clearly establish and substantiate that the request for permit conforms to all of the requirements and standards Iisted below: A. That granting the right-of-way use permit will be consistent with the general purpose and intent and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare; B. That use permit will not authorize the establishment of any use not permitted in a particular zoning district; C. That a unique circumstance, special circumstance or condition exists, fully described in the board's findings, specifically applicable to the land or structures for which the right-of-way use permit is sought. The special circumstance or condition must be peculiar to such land or structures and not generally applicable to land or structures in the neighborhood. The special circumstance or condition must also be such that the strict application of the right-of-way provisions would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of applicant's land or structure; D. That an unavoidable hardship exists. It is not sufficient proof of hardship to show that lesser cost would result if the right-of-way use permit were granted. Furthermore, the hardship complained of cannot be self-created; nor can it be established on this basis by one who purchases without knowledge of the restrictions. It must result from the application of the desired use to the land or structure. It must be suffered directly by the applicant for the property in question, and evidence of a permit granted under similar circumstance elsewhere shall not be considered. Neither nonconforming uses nor neighboring lands or structures, nor buildings in other zoning districts shall be considered as factors relevant to the issuance of a right-of- way use permit; and E. That the requested permit is the minimum remedy that will accomplish this purpose. (Ord. 2009-15 § 6, 2009). 8.20.055 Sidewalk sign right-of-way use permit. A right-of-way use permit shall be granted by the community and economic development director or his/her designee for a sidewalk sign and shall endorse the application form nit meets the following conditions: 4,, The business/commercial use has a current and yatjd, business license from the city of __ Yakima, and is located in a commercial or industrial zoning district; g, The sign min lies with all the re uirernents found in YMC15.08.155i oeletem1 Deleted: 2 [Deleted: has no movable parts and no electrification A site plan has been fUed with the _at least four feet in width is maintained at all times for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 standards which will not be impeded by the sidewalk sign; — identifies p, Sidewalk signs are prohibited from coritaining any image or picture displayed to the public in any manner that graphically depicte or portrays individuals in a strite of dresi or uridress meeting the definitions of nudity or partial nudity as es =Wished in YMC 15.09200, or which depicts individuals participating In lewd conduct as described in WAG 6.55.030, or which othenvise conveys an overtly sexual message (or obscenity as provided in YMC 5.30.040); a*eeralK signs must comply with all of this chapter including but not limited to application requirements, fees and reneisai, liability insurance, appeals and safety compliance. (Ord. 2010-34 § 3, 2010). e.20.060 Liability insurance required. Prior to the issuance of any permit pursuant to this chapter, the applicant shall file with the community and economic development director or his/her designee evidence of comprehensive public liability inoumnoe, with limits of not less than five hundred thousand dollars combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage for residential uses and one million dollars combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage for business uses, with the city of Yakima named as an insured party, insuring against liability from injury or dama|Ung from applicant's occupancy of or activities on public right-of-way under the permit to be issued, which insurance shall be maintained in effect during the term of the permit. (Om.uoo9'1a5r.uone: Ord. 1672. § 1 (part), 1974). 9.20,065 Hold harmless greement Prior to the la$tionoe of env permit pursti nt to this chapter, the applicant shall sign a hold 8.20o70 Term of Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be vahd for a periodof up to one year from the date of isd shall b payment of renewal fee ofs,gg J31_,Indraii dollar% provided permits granted under authority other than this chapter shall remain in full force and effect according to their terms without the necessity for application therefor or renewal thereof and without the payment of a permit fee, unless any such permit is terminated or revoked as provided by that permit. (Ord. 2009-15 § 8, 2009: Ord. 2938 § 3, 1986: Ord. 1672 § 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.075 Short.term permits. Formatted: Space After: 0 pt For uses of a right-of.way for less than thirty days, the following process shall be followed in Deleted: 3 Deleted: 4. The sign is removed daily from the sidewalk or right-of-way no later than ten p.m.;¶ 5. The sidewalk sign will be placed along the sidewalk frontage of the business. One sign per business is allowed per street frontage of the actual locationll tFormatted: Space After 0 pt Formatted: Font: Not BoId .��- Deleted: twenty-five Deleted: forth in Ordinance 293___, 1986 lieu f the rode s ou line in se ions 8.20.030-8 20. 2 arid sec Tr 8.20, 70. Formatted: Listfor less than 120 d= s inci de bu are riot li it o la men of Innited. errn Paragraph, Space After: 0 pt, Numbered + Level1 + Numbering Style��C,—+ contailier-tYPe Storage units. placement of limited-terni dumpstels, use arta occupation of Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.2s^~ the right -cif -way for constructi n proiects for less than 120 days. or use and occupation of Application. Apt)lications for short-term right.ofiviiay use ;lent -tits shall be filed 11,04th the cornmunity and econornic develoernent director upon an approved form and accompanied h a de ails scat d win dis ictin the ublio ri ht.of-wa tile ideal` f tie rea f street furniture rind similar fea tires of the area as well as he dirin=nsions ari0 tomtit s c of the proposed use of the car for m r •ue t ; trafft way. The community and economic development I or + herd. umente whi WNi .Nl b: •royid=+ •. h htRof applicant nd approved by the cor rnunitgr and econornlc development (iir for before e permit is issued. Stich application shall contain an accurate description of the public rioht- of -way or portion thereof desired to tte used ander the authority of the permit sought, the se desired to be made of the public richt-of:-way by the appli aantpursuarrt to the permit, the plans and specifications for any utility or structure desired in or on a public r%ht-of- a evidence shointhe a• •lioant to be the owner of or entltted to ;he •ossession and use of,the property adiacent to the rsaht-of- u h other inform tion d ° e e4 ne e to enforce complier) with;pr taa ptherwise adr F , The fee for a .h. - errn ri.ht-f we us« The do an concernan wfilch the perrn1(is sir. w le b he chief of cede master the provisions of this chapter.; �ornrit_sh,lt •e fa dollars 50.00). d si■ince shall examine a. •lioations f .ationeh ho.e sdunlit and; administration' to the corrarnunity arrd economic development n =rea he co es mine .20.052. Upon rrrai based eipt of any other documents deemed ne ill rovtdenin If the short -ter v:luee h: r,un ity and e ivin ;r roof E. Insurance. The provisions of YlkiiG 8.20.060, including shall apply to short-term right-of-way use permits, F. Ex+iia to Shoditerm rr•ht-of-w permit. O. Renewal.Shod-term duet -of -way use 0 may be rene of a new application and the payment of the application fees; h r fusions ay use re oonomic development of;insurance and h but not lirrmit + d to the liability Nintits e date fisted on th ed one ti rrga: upon carr) 8.20.080 Revocation of permits. No permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall vest any permanent right in the permit holder; and any such permit may be revoked by resolution or motion of the city council, followed by notice to the permit holder given by the code administration manager that such permit is revoked, which notice shall be given not less than thirty days prior to the effective date of revocation specified in such notice. The notice shall be in writing and personally delivered to the permit holder or mailed to the permit holder at its address specified in the application. In the event the community and economic development director, or his/her designee determines that the continued use of public right-of-way pursuant to a permit constitutes an immediate hazard to the public, such permit may be immediately suspended and further use thereof terminated pending city council's determination by resolution or motion to permanently revoke the permit. Permanent revocation shall be immediately effective upon written notice delivered to the permit holder in person or by mail as provided by this section. (Ord. 2009-15 § 9, 2009: Ord. 2002-07 § 3, 2002: Ord. 1672 § 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.090 Discontinuance of use on termination or revocation of permit. Upon the (1) termination of a permit, unless renewed, (2) suspension of the permit by the community and economic development director, or his/her designee, or (3) revocation of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter, the person to whom that permit was originally issued shall forthwith discontinue the use of public right-of-way authorized by such permit, and shall forthwith remove all structures and right-of-way obstructions authorized by such permit. In the event the community and economic development director or his/her designee suspends the permitted use on the basis of an articulable hazard presented by said use, the permittee shall immediately remove the hazardous condition. If any such structure, obstruction or hazard is Formatted: Space After: 0 pr. not so removed, the community and economic development director or his/her designee may cause the same to be removed and perform any repair work to public right-of-way necessitated by such removal in order to render the public safe for public use, and the person to whom the permit was originally issued shall be IiabIe to the cfty for all expenses nfsuch removal and repair. (Ond.2oue'1s81o.uVOy:Ord. 107281 (part), 1974). 8.20.100 Permit not transferable. The privilege to use public right-of-way granted by anit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be a personal privilege of the person to whom the permit is issued, and no such permit shall be transferable without the consent of the Yakima city council first being obtained. Any attempted transfer of any such permit without ciil approval shall automatically render the permit null and void. (Ord. 2009-15 § 11, 2009: Ord. 1672 § 1 (part), 1974). 820110 Safety andbuilding code compliance. All work performed by the authority of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be accomplished in compliance with all applicable city building codes and other city ordinances, and with the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, and shall be diligently pursued so as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the public. (Ord. 2009-15 § 12, 2009: Ord. 1672 § 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.120 Penalty for violation—Each day a separate offense Any person convicted of violating any provision or failing to comply with any requirement of this chapter shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars or by imprisonment in the city jail facility for a period not to exceed ninety days; and any such violation or failure to so comply constitutes a continuioffense with each day constituting a separate offense of this section. (Ord. 2009-15 § 13, 2009: Ord. 1Or28 1 (part), 1974). 8.20.130 Violations as nuisances. Any private use of public right-of-watto thi i of thih pta other lawful authority is a public nuisance, subject to prevention or abatement by injunction or other appropriate remedy action brought by the city in the Superior Court of the state of Washington inand for Yakima County. (Om.u0OB'1e814.ouVe: Ond.o938M4.1S0t). Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by Iaw and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COVwmL,oigneuendoppmvoumisdayo,oO19. ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayo Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date; Everett Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE Page 1 of 6 IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Chapter 16i16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Sections: 6.010 Scope. 16.16.020 Administration. 16.16.030 ti .11 nt 16.16.050 Vacant commercial space registration. 16,16.060 Window displays for commercial spaces not occupied for thirty days. 16.16.070 Fees for vacant commercial space registration, 16.16.090 Duty to arriend registration statement. 16,16.100 inspections, 0 16,16.120 Annual report. 16.16.010 Scope The provisions of this chapter apply to all structures in the urban mixed zone (UM zone), unless otherwise stated. All responsible persons (as defined in Section 16.16.030) shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 3617-18 § 7, 2018: Ord. 3127-09 § 1, 2008) 16.16.020 Administration. This chapter will be administered by the building official, who may adopadministrative rules and regulations consistent with its terms. The building official (and his designee), or code enforcement officers, or both are authorized to enforce this chapter. (Ord. 3127-09 § 2, 2009) 1EL16.030 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: "City" means the city of Evorntt, its u#inero, nmpJoyeeo, and agents. "Commercial space" means any portion of a structure in the urban mixed zone that is not intended ----- — --- 1�— The Eve��[Wu��ci�Onde�cunen through O�inonoe365218.passed December � 2U18. Everett Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE Page 2 of 6 IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT for residential use. Occupied. A commercial space is considered occupied if a permitted, nonresidential use is physically located and lawfully operating in the space for at least six consecutive months. "Responsible person" means any person, firm, association, corporation or any agent thereof owning, leasing, renting or having lawful possession of a structure in the urban mixed zone. "Urban mixed zone" means the UM zone in the city of Everett as defined by the Everett zoning code, Title 19. "Vacant commercial space" means any portion of a street -level commercial space that, on or after September 1, 2009, is not occupied and has not been occupied during the preceding ninety days. (Ord. 3617-18 § 8, 2018: Ord. 3127-09 § 3, 2009) 16.16.040 General minimum maintenance requirements. All responsible persons shall perform the following with respect to each structure they own, lease, rent or lawfully possess: A. Maintain all exterior surfaces, including but not limited to doors, windows, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks, and fences, in good condition. B. Protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay -resistant woods, from the elements and decay with paint or other protective covering or treatment. If protection of the surface is compromised, restore adequate protection within a reasonable time; for example, remove peeling, flaking or chipped paint and repaint the compromised surface. C. Cause all siding and masonry joints and joints between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights to be weather -resistant and watertight. D. Coat all metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion, except those designed to be stabilized by oxidation, to inhibit rust and corrosion, after first stabilizing any existing rust and corrosion. Remove oxidation stains from exterior surfaces. E. Maintain all exterior walls free from moss, algae, dirt, grime, holes, breaks, and loose or decaying materials. Weatherproof and properly coat the surface of all exterior walls when required to prevent deterioration. F. Maintain the roof and flashing of all structures so that they are sound, tight, free of moss, algae or defects that admit rain, attract pests or create a public nuisance. Maintain adequate roof drainage to prevent dampness and deterioration in the walls and inside the structure. Maintain roof drains, gutters, and downspouts in good repair and free from obstructions. (Ord. 3127-09 § 4, 2009) 16.16.050 Vacant commercial space registration. The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3652-18, passed December 19, 2018. Everett Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE Page 3 of 6 IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT A. At least one responsible peron for each vacancommercial space must register that space with the city within 10 calendar days of the date the space becomes vacant commercial space, as that term is defined in Section 16,16.030, unless: 1. The space is the subjecof a current, valid building permit for repair or rehabilitation and the responsible person provides proof, such as receipts, invoices or executed contracts, that the repair or rehabilitation is proceeding without significandelay; or 2. The space meets all applicable codes and regulations that apply to a permitted nonresidential use, and the responsible person is actively attempting to sell, lease, or rent the property (which is evidenced, in part, by appropriate signage); or 3. The property the commercial space is located on is the subject of a land use application for redevelopment for which approval has been granted, but building permits have yet to be issued. B. A space will be considered to be registered on the date the city receives, on a form provided by the building official and properly completed and signed by a responsible person, the following information: 1. The streeaddress and parcenumber of the vacancommercial space; 2. The name, address, and daytime and evening telephone numbers of each responsible person for the vacant commercial space, including any owner or tenant; 3. The period of time the vacant commercial space is expected to remain vacant; 4. Any other information requested by the building official for the administration of this chapter. C. For every registered vacant commercial space, a responsible person must record a notice that the space is registered with the city as a vacant commercial space with the Snohomish County auditor. The notice must be approved by the buliding official, and a copy of the recorded notice must be received by the city no later than thirty days from the date the space is registered. D. A responsible person must post the foliowing notice inside every vacant commercial space so as to be clearly visible to all potential tenants, |enn*eo, renters or buyers upon entering the space but not visible from outside the space: This Vacant Commercial Space is registered with the City of Everett. This VacanCommercial Space may not meeall applicable codes and regulations, which may include codes and regulations required to occupy the space for a permitted use in the Urban Mixed Zone. The Vacant Commercial Space was registered on [date The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3652-18, passed December 19, 2018. Everett Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE Page 4 of 6 IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT E. A responsible person must renew the registration of each vacancommercial space on or before January 1st of each year that the space remains vacant. A responsible person must submit the renewal application to the city on forms provided by the building official. F. Upon satisfactory proof to the buliding olficial that the vacant commercial space is occupied as defined in Section 16.16.030, the vacant commercial space will be unregistered. Proof of physical occupation may inc|udu, but is not limited to, usable furniture, office equipment, retail inventory or other equipment and inventory in the space that are consistent with the unit's intended use, and persons regularly present at and using the space for its intended use. Proof of physical occupancy must also include documentation, which may include, but is not limited to, a current, executed lease agreem*nk, paid utility receipts reflecting payments for six consecutive months from the month the space is occupied, or valid state and local business licenses, federal income tax or city business and occupation tax statements indicating the subject space is the official business address of the person or business claiming occupancy. G. The determination of the number of vacant commercial spaces a structure contains will be at the reasonable discretion of the building official. (Ord. 3617-18 § 9, 2018; Ord. 3127-09 § 5, 2009) 16.16.060 Window displays for commercial spaces not occupied for thirty days. When commercial space is unoccupied for more than thirty days, a responsible person must take steps to maintain a vibrant streetscape and avoid adverse impacts on neighborhood character by applying at least one of the foliowing measures to all ground -floor windows that face sidewalks, streets, or public open space: A. Paint windows with visually appealing scenes depicting or suggesting business or cultural activities; B. Display works of art or provide othedisplays of cultural or educational value, using background panels or other methods to screen views from the street of the unoccupied space; C. Other measures consistent with these examples approved by the building official. (Ord. 3127- 09 § 6, 2009) 127'OS§S.2O08) 16.16.070 Fees for vacant commercial spacregistration. A. At least one responsible peron shall pay an annuaregistration fee for each registered vacan commercial space. At Ieast one responsible person must pay the fee to the city at the time the space is registered and on January lst of each year that the space remains vacant. The fee will be based on the duration of the vacancy as determined by the foliowing scale: 1. Two hundred fifty dollars for each space vacanfor Iess than one year; 2. Five hundred dollars for each space vacant for at least one year but less than two years; The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3652-18, passed December 19, 2018. Everett Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE Page 5 of 6 IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 3. Seven hundred fifty dollars for each space vacanfor at Ieasttwo yearbut Iess than three years; 4. One thousand dollars for each space vacant for at Ieast three years and for each year thereafter until the building is occupied. B. The fees are intended to defray the costs of administering this section through Section 16.16.120 and may be changed by resolution of the council to meet these costs. (Ord. 3127-09 § 7, 2009) 16.16'080 Delinquent registration fees—Collection. If a responsible person falis to pay the registration fee by the due date, the city is authorized to take action to collect the registration fee, including filing civil actions or turning the matter over to md|ection, in which case costs incurred by the city as a result of the collection process will be assessed to the responsible person or responsible persons in addition to the registration fee. (Ord. 3127-09 § 8, 2009) 16.16.090 Duty to amend registration statement. Responsible persons for any registered vacant commercial space shall advise the building off;ciaI, in writing, of any changes to the information on the registration form within thirty days of the occurrence of the change. (Ord. 3127-09 § 9, 2009) 16.16.100 Inspections. The building official (and his designee), or code enforcement offioera, or both are auhorized to conduct inspections to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 3127-09 § 10, 2009 16.16.110 Enforcement. A. Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will be performed in accordance with Chapter 1.20. B. No responsible person may violate or fail to comply with any provisions of this chapter. Each responsible person commits a separate offense for each and every day they commit, continue or permit a violation of any provision of this chapter. C. All responsible persons for a commercial space are jointly and severally responsible with respect to that commercial space for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and for any payments that they may be required to make to the city under this chapter. If the commercial space is subject to a lease, the city shall have discretion to determine whether to enforce this chapter against the commercial space mwner, the tenant or both of them, but the city shall consider in this determination whether the lease provides that the compliance with this chapter is the responsibility of the commercial space owner or the tenant. (Ord. 3127'09 § 11, 2009) 16.16.120 Annual report. The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3652-18, passed December 19, 2018. Everett Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE Page 6 of 6 IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The building official shall make a report to the city council in January of every odd year on the status of the vacant commercial space registration program. (Ord. 3127-09 § 12, 2009) The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3652-18, passed December 19, 2018. Filling the Downtown Gaps: How to fill empty lots and empty buildings SAVE YO town Links and resources from Filling the Downtown Gaps: How to fill empty lots and empty buildings Becky McCray SaveYour,Town 2 Why�[�f6O�� buildingsempty?�n+v� .. • iance issues or huge remodeling needs? o Try targeted incentives for improvements � Adopt historic reuse codes or adaptive reuse zoning, _ Seattle Existing Building Code (SEBC) l|dB lt.ht Los Angdes Adaptive Reuse Ordinance o Considerwaiversforfees and streamlining processes Absentee owners? o Appeal to their vanity o Taik about a future fortheir children and grandchildren o Layer them with positive info = Cheaper to et them rot than do something? o 'Bhght fight' ordinance woud evy $200 fee on owners of vacant buidings Nvebiker /b| � Owners asking fortoo much in rent? o Take negotiation authority into your own hands • Clouded titles? o Prevention strategies mo.ress.net mhei-cart. • No activity downtown? • Start rebuilding activity http://smallbizsurvival.corn/2022/06lhow-to-rebuild-yopr Tour of '- - r-/ Buildings � 9 Why tour empty buildings? • Vineland, New Jersey's vacancy tour `82r • Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Empty Building Tour �Mulvane, Kansas, wants to fill empty storefronts in its downtown http://buff.lyfiJFIRX2 • Does touring empty buidingslead to new businesses? • Can't do a tour? Do a virtual conversation #OpportunityCork photos: Ideas for new businesses � Retail leakage or gap statistics 0 2018, Becky McCray 3 o Learn more about gap analysis from Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (PDF) htt *ods.dasnr.okstate.edu docushare dsweb Get Document- o6 AEC 1ogweb.pdf • Small business ideas for small towns ebook o http:llsmallbizsurvivatcomj oo8to5l mall -business -ideas -for -small towns,html • Specific businesses that have worked in other small towns: o Wisconsin Extension small-town innovative downtown businesses https: tlfyi. uwex, edut innovatived owntownbusinessesl Get beyond traditional business ideas: Other things you can do with downtown buildings Shared spaces o Washington, Iowa: http:Itsmllbizsurvival,comt2o131o8tone-downtown-building-many.. pew -retail -store. html o Ferdinand, Illinois (pop zioo) http:llsmallbi surviv tcourt o1olo4/Community-of- small-businesses.html • Business incubators o Make incubators work in small towns http:tl rnallblzsurvival,cprr/2o33/ogibusiness- incubator-ideas-for-smail-towns.html • Maker spaces and co -working o Empty hospital building now home to Innovation Lab in Sonora, California http:ltsmallbizsurvival,coml2olrstollmpty-hospital-building-innovation-lab.htrnl o Vacant industrial spaces are reborn to support a new age of small-scale manufacturing http: /lbuff.lyliKoSfPo o Pella, Iowa, co -working: htt smallbizsurvivaLcom z zz d how to -start -co workin* space-in-your.html o Arts and crafts incubator: p://buffiylaBc2 • Pop-up businesses o What is a pop-up business? http:llsmallbizsuryival.cornl2 4 o l hat -is -a -pc p -p - business.html • Pop-up arts o Show off local artists, fill up empty buildings: Pop-up artisans take over Main Street for holidays (Canada) http:ltglobalnews.ca&newsl22g1.o78lpop-up-artisans-tp-take-o er- main -street -for -the -holiday -season/ o How one town is doing pop up shops to fill an empty building: http:l(ow.lylta.LTA Farmer's Market o Empty grocery store building to become farmers' market http://www.d ilylocalcomlbusiness 2o15o?28(former-acme-in-westtown-to-become- farmers -market Westtown, PA, population io,000 • Residential housing o Retain more youth: offer downtown housing http://smallbizsurvivatcon /2on/o6/want- to-retain-mare-youth-offer-thern.html © 2018, Becky McCray 4 o • Short term odging o Upstairs lodging, Buffalo, Oklahoma: bizsurviva| pscaic0 dowr¢om.htm| o Empty store store converted into hotel encourages exploration of the loca area � Community hvng room o A comfy meeting space where you hold conversations and listen to regular people o http://wwmcornrnunityloversguide.orgigallerylagitw6x4orlm3m7ygxbijtoyohxawo .4226 c48/213,3931 Buildings in poor condition p Keep existing buildiup to code o Toolkit for preventing blight, keeping properties up to code and fighting long-term blight ignttoorighcm90 • Finding Funding: Get neighbors together to buy and renovate o These small town neighbors bought vacant buildings, brought them up to code. Here's what happened next iz8/oljn? �a|!-tom� n�ne bo rs- o Neighbors in Minneapolis Got Together to Buy Vacant Buildings. Now they're renting to local businesses: Mxm/m] • Show what it could be o Decals on store windows in Longview, Texas o City using vinyl window decals depicting historic scenes for vacant properties downtown o Fairy tales fill empty windows downtown http:ntonre#ortencornicomnu"htrni Roofless Buildings Safety First • Inspect, weather seal, shore up Getting a Crowd Involved • Placemaking concepts of lightei quicker. cheaper." a. Lot Expo, Cincinnati 0 201.8, Becky McCray 5 Not-for-profit ideas Ways to make a park more than just a park: Example Cuba, Missouri, 20 years of improvement 1. Capture rainwater and head off drainage problems with green space: a. Empty lot to permaculture space: Stuanton,VA b. Vacant Lots into Sponges for Stormwater: Detroit, MI 2. Make it a community garden or flower garden. a. Add places to sit down in the shade pergola and bench b. Add birdhouses and fiowers: New Orleans 3. Add a public restroom. a. Pocket park with public mestroonns AoTishomingo, Oklahorria 4. Add Iocal art, or create an outdoor museum. a. Market Square ====Park, Paducah, KY �=^ b. ArtPark on Pine, Albany, GA 5. Make a free event space. a. Market place and an outdoor concert space Eden, Texas b. Empty otto become art and performance space: Nicholasville, 6. Set up games and fun things to do together. a. Placemaking examples that include play. 7. Make it a beach instead ofa park. a. Detroit, MI Bhngpeop|etogethe[inyou["house." � Living room a~'r�------=-g'�==� O 2o3.8, Becky McCray 6 a. Outdoor Gym equipment: Detroit, MI 3. Home theater room a. Lyons Storefront Theater, Lyons, NE Not -just -for-profit ideas Rent the space for special events. Potterdale, Georgia, Outdoor eating space. 1. Saint Francis, Kansas: Union Square 2. A Beer Garden in Paris, Texas: https://eparisextra.corniblog/2oiVo9/18jparis-pairsi Get commercial 1. Pop-up a village of shops. a. Tionesta, Pennsylvania b. Pascagoula, Mississippi: Anchor Square c. Cleveland, OH shipping containers © 2018, Becky McCray 7 Get week y ideas like this in my newsletter A Positive View of Rural Sign r : ttp: !sa eyo r to rn nus o Want me to come speak in your town? Details at beckymccray.com © 2018, Becky McCray