§ 14-6-2. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, certain terms used are herewith defined:

Citizen shall mean a person entitled to full civil rights either by birth or by naturalization in the United States.

Demonstrable and substantial interest shall mean ownership of property in the district council area or operation of a business or institution in the district council area.

Development area shall mean that portion of an area designated either for rehabilitation or redevelopment and to which a development plan is applicable.

Development plan shall mean a plan for the rehabilitation of all or any part of a district area.

District area shall mean a portion of the city consisting of one or more development areas and which has been so designated by city council action pursuant to Public Act No. 344 or 1945 as amended [MCL 125.71 et seq., MSA 5.3501 et seq.].

Noncitizen resident shall mean a foreign-born resident who has not become a naturalized citizen and who is registered with the U.S. Immigration Service.

Rehabilitation shall mean overall improvements to an area to which a development plan applies, including acquisition and development of properties.

Resident shall mean a person who resides within the boundaries of the district council.

(Ord. No. 429-H, § 1(2-9-4), 3-12-81)