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970-C – Definitions.

§ 970-c. Definitions. (a) “Blighted area” means an area within a municipality in which one or more of the following conditions exist: (i) a predominance of buildings and structures which are deteriorated or unfit or unsafe for use or occupancy; or (ii) a predominance of economically unproductive lands, buildings or structures, the redevelopment of which […]

970-D – Survey Area Studies.

§ 970-d. Survey area studies. Upon a finding that a study to determine if a redevelopment project within a specified area is feasible, the legislative body of a municipality may by resolution designate such area as a survey area and upon such designation shall undertake or cause to be undertaken such studies as are necessary […]

970-E – Project Area.

§ 970-e. Project area. Based on the results of a survey area study or studies a legislative body may by resolution select one or more project areas for redevelopment pursuant to this article and provide for the preparation of preliminary plans for such redevelopment projects. Such preliminary plans shall include: (a) A description of the […]

970-F – Redevelopment Plan.

§ 970-f. Redevelopment plan. If the legislative body, by resolution, approves a preliminary plan it shall provide for preparation of a redevelopment plan for each project area. Each such redevelopment plan: (a) shall contain a legal description of the boundaries of the project area and shall be based upon the preliminary plan; (b) shall show […]

970-G – Plan Review.

§ 970-g. Plan review. Before any redevelopment plan is adopted by the legislative body, it shall: (a) Submit such plan to the planning agency for its review and recommendations. Such review shall consider the conformity of such redevelopment plan with any master plan which has been adopted by the planning agency and approved by the […]

970-H – Public Hearings and Plan Adoption.

§ 970-h. Public hearings and plan adoption. (a) Before any redevelopment plan is adopted by the legislative body it shall conduct a public hearing on such plan and shall, at least biennially, conduct a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plan for each redevelopment project within its jurisdiction and evaluating its progress. […]

970-I – Acquisition of Property.

§ 970-i. Acquisition of property. (a) Within the project area a municipality may upon adoption of the redevelopment plan by the legislative body, purchase, lease, obtain option upon, acquire by gift, grant, bequest, devise, or otherwise, any real or personal property, any interest in property, and any improvements on it or acquire real property by […]

970-J – Relocation of Displaced Persons.

§ 970-j. Relocation of displaced persons. The legislative body shall prepare a feasible plan for relocation of all families and persons to be temporarily or permanently displaced from housing facilities in the project area. The legislative body shall insure that such plan for the relocation of families or single persons to be displaced by a […]