Tim Knauss

The law was scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.

Developers have been given a one-year extension to close on the purchase of the historic downtown building.

The first phase of the project will bring 260 apartments and 27 townhomes to a new neighborhood near Tipp Hill.

The project might depend on designating the Public Safety Building a historic landmark.

County officials say there's a pipeline of proposals, but so far only a trickle of new homes.

Clear Investment Group also is working to reopen the former Vincent Apartments.

County officials released a partial list.

“I understand this is sort of a longshot thing,’’ James Rowley said.

County Executive Ryan McMahon led efforts to fight the law.

The estimate could change if the region sees extreme weather.