For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated in the context:
(a) "Deteriorating area" means an area, whether predominantly built up or open, which is not a slum, blighted or deteriorated area but which, because of incompatible land uses, non-conforming uses, lack of adequate parking facilities, faulty street arrangement, obsolete platting, inadequate community and public utilities, diversity of ownership, tax delinquency, increased density of population without commensurate increases in new residential buildings and community facilities, high turnover in residential or commercial occupancy, lack of maintenance and repair of buildings, or any combination thereof, is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, and which will deteriorate, or is in danger of deteriorating, into a blighted area.
(b) "Land Use Plan" means such narrative and/or map or exhibit components of an Urban Renewal Plan as are appropriate to describe the permitted land uses, proposed street layout, and proposed public and private land ownership in the project area.
(c) "Project area", "urban renewal area" or "urban redevelopment area" means a slum, blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area, or any combination thereof, for which an urban renewal plan has been prepared and approved by City Council.
(d) "Redevelopment" includes the acquisition of property in a project area, the demolition of structures thereon, the making of site improvements, the construction or reconstruction of buildings, streets, playgrounds, parks, utilities and other public improvements and the sale or other disposition of such property for use in accordance with an urban renewal plan.
(e) "Redeveloper" means any person, firm, public agency, partnership, limited liability company or corporation purchasing or otherwise acquiring property within a project area for redevelopment in accordance with the urban renewal plan.
(f) "Rehabilitation" means the restoration, rehabilitation or conservation of a project area or part thereof by:
(1) Formulating and carrying out a plan for a program of voluntary improvement, modernization, repair or rehabilitation of privately owned structures;
(2) The acquisition of real estate and the demolition, reconstruction or removal of buildings thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density or eliminate blight or incompatible land uses detrimental to the public health and welfare;
(3) Otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration;
(4) Constructing or reconstructing necessary buildings, streets, playgrounds, utilities, parks and other public improvements;
(5) Acquiring and clearing land for development of privately owned community facilities; and
(6) Disposing, for uses in accordance with the urban renewal plan, of property acquired.
(g) "Slum, blighted or deteriorated area" means an area within the corporate limits of the City in which there are a majority of structures or other improvements which, by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, unsafe and unsanitary conditions or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other hazards and causes, or any combination of such factors, and an area with overcrowding or improper location of structures on the land, excessive dwelling unit density, detrimental land uses or conditions, unsafe, congested, poorly designed streets, or inadequate public facilities or utilities, all of which substantially impairs the sound growth and planning of the community, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency and crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
(h) "Urban renewal" means the redevelopment of a project area, or the rehabilitation of a project area, or any part thereof, or any combination of redevelopment and rehabilitation activities therein.
(i) "Urban renewal area" means a slum, blighted or deteriorated area or a deteriorating area which is appropriate for redevelopment or rehabilitation.
(j) "Urban renewal plan" means a plan, as it exists from time to time, for the urban renewal of a project area or part thereof.
The singular shall include the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter genders.
(Ord. 11016/97. Passed 3-26-97.)