[Adopted 6-20-2016 by Ord. No. 1871]
This article is to implement in the City of Warren the provisions
of the Act of October 27, 2010 (P.L. 875, No. 90), 53 Pa.C.S.A. Ch.
61, known as the "Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization
Act."
The following words and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
ACT
The Act of October 27, 2010 (P.L. 875, No. 90), 53 Pa.C.S.A.
Ch. 61, known as the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization
Act.
BUILDING
A residential, commercial, or industrial building or structure
and the land appurtenant to it.
CITY
The City of Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania.
CODE
A building, housing, property maintenance, fire, or other
public safety ordinance enacted by the City of Warren. The term does
not include a subdivision and land development ordinance or a zoning
ordinance enacted by the City of Warren.
COURT
The Court of Common Pleas of Warren County, Pennsylvania.
MORTGAGE LENDER
A business association defined as a "banking institution"
or "mortgage lender" under 7 Pa.C.S.A. Chapter 61 (relating to mortgage
loan industry licensing and consumer protection) that is in possession
of, or holds title to, real property pursuant to, in enforcement of,
or to protect rights arising under a mortgage, mortgage note, deed
of trust, or other transaction that created a security interest in
the real property.
MUNICIPAL PERMITS
Privileges relating to real property granted by the City
of Warren, including, but not limited to, building permits, certificates
of occupancy, and exceptions to the City of Warren Zoning Ordinance. The term includes approvals pursuant to land use ordinances
other than decisions on the substantive validity of a zoning ordinance
or map or the acceptance of a curative amendment.
MUNICIPALITY
A city, borough, incorporated town, township, home rule or
optional charter municipality, or municipal authority in this commonwealth
and any entity formed pursuant to the Act of December 19, 1966 (P.L.
1158, No. 177, Section 1, 53 Pa.C.S.A. Ch. 23 relating to intergovernmental
cooperation).
OWNER
A holder of the title to residential, commercial, or industrial
real estate, other than a mortgage lender, who possesses and controls
the real estate. The term includes, but is not limited to, heirs,
assigns, beneficiaries, and lessees, provided that this ownership
interest is a matter of public record, including lessees under leases
for which a memorandum of lease is recorded in accordance with the
Act of June 2, 1959 [P.L. 254 (vol.1), No. 86], 21 P.S. § 405.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Property which, because of its physical condition or use,
is regarded as a public nuisance at common law or has been declared
by the City of Warren a public nuisance in accordance with the International
Property Maintenance Code adopted by the City of Warren or by the
court.
REMEDIATION PLAN
A plan for the correction of violations of state law or code
that is part of an agreement between the owner and the City of Warren.
SERIOUS VIOLATION
A violation of a state law or a code that poses an imminent
threat to the health and safety of a dwelling occupant, occupants
in surrounding structures, or passersby; or that is a building ordered
vacated in accordance with the Department of Labo and Industry's
Regulations, 34 Pa. Code § 403.84, as amended, implementing
the Uniform Construction Code, the Act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.
491, No. 45), as amended, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 to 7210.1103;
or a building placarded as unfit for human habitation so as to prevent
its use under the City of Warren Property Maintenance Code adopted
by Ordinance No. 1870; or a vacant building whose exterior violates
the Property Maintenance Code or any successor statute of the City
of Warren.
STATE LAW
A statute of the Commonweal of Pennsylvania or a regulation
of an agency charged with the administration and enforcement of commonwealth
law.
SUBSTANTIAL STEP
An affirmative action as determined by the City Code Official
or Officer of the Court on the part of a property owner or managing
agent to remedy a serious violation of a state law or City of Warren
Code, including, but not limited to, physical improvements or repairs
to the property, which affirmative action is subject to appeal in
accordance with applicable law.
TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTY
Tax delinquent real property as defined under:
A.
The Act of July 7, 1947 (P.L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real
Estate Tax Sale Law"; or
B.
The Act of May 16, 1923 (P.L. 207, No. 153), referred to as
the "Municipal Claim and Lien Act"; or
C.
The Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act,
53 Pa.C.S.A. § 6103 et seq.; or
D.
Any successor law to any of the above statutes.
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE
The Act of November 10, 1999 (P.L. 491, No. 45), as amended,
35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 to 7210.1103, as adopted by the
City of Warren.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to abridge or alter
the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions
of this article are in addition to such remedies.
Ordinance No. 1867 and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith be and are hereby repealed, except any ordinance
or parts of ordinances that authorize greater remedies than this article
are preserved.
The provisions of this article shall be severable, and if any
of its provisions are found to be unconstitutional or illegal, the
validity of any of the remaining provisions of this article shall
not be affected thereby.