For the purpose of this chapter, the words and phrases defined in the sections hereunder shall have the meanings therein respectively ascribed to them, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context.
(a) “Blighted premises.” A premises, because of its age, obsolescence, dilapidation, deterioration, lack of maintenance or repair or occurrence of drug offenses, prostitution, gambling and other criminal acts which constitute public nuisances at the premises or any combination thereof, including the ineffectiveness of code enforcement after lawfully issued citations or violation notices, constitutes an apparent fire hazard, place of retreat for immoral and criminal purposes constituting a public nuisance or repeated and serious breaches of the peace, health hazard, public safety hazard or any combination thereof; an unreasonable interference with the reasonable and lawful use and enjoyment of other premises within the neighborhood, or a factor seriously depreciating property values in the neighborhood.
(b) “Redevelopment.” The acquisition of blighted premises, the demolition of a structure or structures thereon, the making of site improvements, including construction or reconstruction thereon, or the sale of property for use in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Code and Building and Housing Code provisions of the City. “Redevelopment” may include the construction or improvement by the City of any buildings for public use or for resale to private persons.
(c) “Rehabilitation.” The restoration, rehabilitation, or conservation of blighted premises by improvement, modernization or repair of a structure or structures thereon to bring it into conformance with applicable Planning and Zoning Code and Building and Housing Code provisions of the City.
(Ord. 90-2007. Passed 5-21-07.)