381.01  DEFINITIONS.
   The following words and phrases used in this article shall have the meanings set forth below:
   (a)   “Deteriorated Property” means any commercial, industrial or other business property located in the defined area attached.
   (b)   “Improvement” or “Improvements” means 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 or economic use or is brought into compliance with laws, ordinances or regulations governing such property.  Ordinary upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed as Improvement.
   (c)   “Tax Exemption” means the geographic area within the Borough defined by the boundaries as set forth in Exhibit A to original Ordinance 2763.
   (d)   “Board” means the Allegheny County Board of Property Assessment, Appeals and Review. 
(Ord. 2763.  Passed 5-18-87.)