§5101. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms
have the following meanings. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1. Authority or Urban Renewal Authority.
"Authority" or "Urban Renewal Authority" means a public body corporate, and politic,
created under this chapter.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
2. Blighted area.
"Blighted area" means:
A. An area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements which are
conducive to ill health, the transmission of disease, infant mortality or juvenile
delinquency and crime and are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals or
welfare because of:
(1) Dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence;
(2) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation or open spaces;
(3) High density of population and overcrowding;
(4) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other
causes; or
(5) Any combination of these factors; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. An area which is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare in its
present condition and use because of:
(1) The predominance of inadequate street layout;
(2) Insanitary or unsafe conditions;
(3) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land;
(4) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other
causes; or
(5) Any combination of these factors; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. Undeveloped vacant land as provided in section 5109; or [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
D. Any disaster area as provided in section 5109. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
3. Bonds.
"Bonds" means any bonds, including refunding bonds, notes, interim certificates,
debentures or other obligations under this chapter.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
4. Obligee.
"Obligee" means:
A. Any bondholder or an agent or trustee for any bondholders; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Any lessor who demises property used in connection with an urban renewal project
to the authority, or any assignee of all or part of the lessor's interest; and [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. The Federal Government when it is a party to any contract with the authority. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
5. Owner.
"Owner" means a person having an estate, interest or easement in real property or
a lien, charge or encumbrance on that property.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
6. Public body.
"Public body" means the State, or any agency or instrumentality of the State, or
any board, commission, authority or district within the territorial boundaries of
the municipality.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
7. Real property.
"Real property" means:
A. All lands, including improvements and fixtures on the land; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Property of any nature appurtenant to the land or used in connection with the land;
and [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. Every estate, interest and right, legal or equitable, in the land. This includes
terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage or otherwise and the indebtedness
secured by those liens. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
8. Redeveloper.
"Redeveloper" means any person that enters or proposes to enter into a redevelopment
contract.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
9. Redevelopment contract.
"Redevelopment contract" means a contract entered into between the authority and
a redeveloper for the redevelopment of an area in conformity with an urban renewal
plan.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
10. Slum area.
"Slum area" means a blighted area in an extreme state of deterioration and decay.
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
11. Urban renewal plan or renewal plan.
"Urban renewal plan" or "renewal plan" means a plan, as it exists from time to time,
for an urban renewal project. Except as provided in section 5109, this plan must
conform to the comprehensive plan as set forth in sections 4502, 4503 and 4551. It
must be sufficiently complete to indicate:
A. Any land acquisition, demolition and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements
and rehabilitation that is proposed to be carried out in the urban renewal area; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Zoning and planning changes, if any, land uses, maximum densities, building requirements;
and [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. The plan's relationship to definite local objectives concerning appropriate land
uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and
community facilities and other public improvements. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
12. Urban renewal project or renewal project.
"Urban renewal project" or "renewal project" means the undertakings and activities
of the authority in an urban renewal area for the elimination and prevention of the
development or spread of slums and blight. The undertaking and activities may involve
slum clearance and redevelopment, rehabilitation or conservation, or any combination
of these activities in all or part of an urban renewal area in accordance with an
urban renewal plan. These undertakings and activities may include:
A. Acquisition of a slum area or a blighted area or portion of such an area; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. Installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds
and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the urban renewal area the objectives
of this chapter in accordance with the urban renewal plan; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
D. Disposition of any property acquired in the urban renewal area at its fair value
for uses in accordance with the urban renewal plan, including the sale, initial leasing
or retention of property by the municipality; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
E. Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation
of buildings or other improvements in accordance with the urban renewal plan; and [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
F. Acquisition of any other real property in the urban renewal area where necessary
to eliminate unhealthful, insanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, eliminate
obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, or otherwise to remove or
prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public
facilities. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[
1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW);
1989, c. 6, (AMD);
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD);
1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD)
.]
SECTION HISTORY
1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW).
1989, c. 6, (AMD).
1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD).
1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
