Presque Isle council adopts vacant building ordinance

Presque Isle council adopts vacant building ordinance

The Presque Isle City Council narrowly approved a vacant building ordinance on Wednesday that has ignited debate for two months. After much discussion and one plea to throw the document out completely, the group voted 4-3 to accept the latest version, which has undergone multiple revisions. The vote establishes rules to govern the appearance, maintenance and safety of “unattended vacant buildings,” and set penalties if building owners violate th…