As used in this Part:
Deteriorated area–those areas in the Borough of Blossburg which are presently zoned as C-1 Central Commercial District, C-2 Highway Commercial District, I-1 Light Industrial District and I-2 Heavy Industrial District and those areas in the Borough which may, at some future date, be determined to be deteriorated areas by resolution of the Blossburg Borough Council in accordance with the standards as set forth in the LERTA.
Deteriorated property–any industrial, commercial or other business property, owned by an individual, association or corporation, and located in a “deteriorated area,” as hereinafter defined, or any such property which has been the subject of an order by a government agency requiring the unit to be vacated, condemned or demolished by reason of noncompliance with laws, ordinances or regulations.
Improvement– repair, construction or reconstruction, including alterations and additions, having the effect of rehabilitating a deteriorated property, so that it becomes habitable or attains higher standards of safety, health, economic use or amenity, or is brought into compliance with laws, ordinances or regulations governing such standards. Ordinary upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed an improvement.
(Ord. 418, 6/2/2008, §2)