Vacant Property Registration
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General Question for Planning/Zoning
Rochester Code of Ordinances 7-4-5 states that a building that becomes vacant must be registered by the owner within 30 days of becoming vacant. A vacant building fee shall be paid annually, with the amount determined by the building's size and the length of the vacancy (Ordinance 7-4-5(h)). Fees may be waived if the owner follows through with a written restoration agreement or, in the case of fire damage, submits a request for an exemption.
Updated 4/27/2026 11:29 AM