§ 1543. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 P.S. Health and SafetyEffective: January 8, 2007
Effective: January 8, 2007
35 P.S. § 1543
§ 1543. Definitions
The following words, terms, and phrases, where used or referred to in this act, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(g) “Field of Operation.” The area within the territorial boundaries of the city or county for which the particular housing authority is created: Provided, however, That the field of operation of any county authority, except as hereinafter provided, shall not include a city, unless its authority has never been authorized to function pursuant to section 4,1 or, if authorized to function, has ceased to do so pursuant to section 4.1 of this act.2 For the purposes of section 14.1 of this act3 only, “field of operation” shall also include any county, city, borough or incorporated town, or any portion thereof not included in said area, in which the housing authority exercises its powers under the provisions of section 14.1 of this act.
(j) “Housing Project” or “Project.” Any work or undertaking-- (1) To demolish, clear or remove buildings from any slum area, or to adapt such area to public purposes, including parks, playgrounds, swimming pools or other recreational or community purposes; or (2) to provide safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations by means of new construction, or the reconstruction, restoration, reconditioning, remodeling, or repair of existing structures for persons of low income, such work or undertaking may include buildings, land, equipment, facilities, and other real or personal property for necessary, convenient or desirable appurtenances, streets, sewers, water services, parks, site preparation, gardening, administrative, community, health, recreational, educational, welfare or other purposes; or (3) to accomplish a combination of the foregoing. The term “Housing Project” or “Project” may be applied to the planning of the buildings and improvements, the acquisition of property, the demolition of existing structures, the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of existing improvements, and all other work in connection therewith.
(l.1) “Mixed-use Projects.” Any project that includes a commercial, industrial, market-rate residential or retail component, and either-- (1) a low-income housing component; or (2) is within a two-mile radius of a low-income housing project owned, leased, either in the capacity of lessor or lessee, held or financed by an Authority.
(n) “Obligee of the Authority” or “Obligee.” Any bondholder, trustee or trustees for any bondholders, any lessor demising property to the authority used in connection with a housing project, or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest, or any part thereof, and the Federal Government when it is a party to any contract with the Authority.
(o) “Persons of Low Income.” Persons or families whose income shall not exceed the amount specified in section thirteen.4
The singular shall include the plural, and the masculine the feminine and neuter.
Credits
1937, May 28, P.L. 955, § 3. Amended 1943, May 26, P.L. 658, § 1; 1949, May 20, P.L. 1614, §§ 1, 2; 1965, Dec. 22, P.L. 1167, § 1; 1967, Nov. 16, P.L. 495, No. 242, § 1; 2006, Nov. 9, P.L. 1355, No. 145, § 1, effective in 60 days [Jan. 8, 2007].
35 P.S. § 1543, PA ST 35 P.S. § 1543
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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