§ 228-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ABANDONED PROPERTY

Any property that is determined to be abandoned pursuant to P.L. 2003, N.J.S.A. 55:19-81.

BUILDING

Any building, or structure, or part thereof, whether used for human habitation or otherwise, and includes any outbuildings, and appurtenances belonging thereto.

COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Collingswood.

INTERESTED PARTIES

Includes any resident of the Borough of Collingswood, any owner or operator of a business within the Borough of Collingswood, or any organization representing the interests of residents, business owners or otherwise engaged in furthering the revitalization and improvement of the neighborhood in which the property is located.

LIENHOLDER or MORTGAGE HOLDER

Any person or entity holding a note, mortgage, or other interest secured by a building or any part thereof.

OWNER

The holder or holders of title in fee simple.

PROPERTY

Any building or structure and the land appurtenant thereto.

PUBLIC OFFICER

A person designated or appointed by the Board of Commissioners pursuant to P.L. 1942, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.5, or any officer of the municipality qualified to carry out the responsibilities set forth in N.J.S.A. 55:19-78 et seq. as designated by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.

QUALIFIED REHABILITATION ENTITY

An entity organized or authorized to do business under the New Jersey statutes which shall have as one of its purposes the construction or rehabilitation of residential or nonresidential buildings, the provision of affordable housing, the restoration of abandoned property, the revitalization and improvement of urban neighborhoods, or similar purpose, and which shall be well qualified by virtue of its staff, professional consultants, financial resources, and prior activities to carry out the rehabilitation of vacant buildings, as set forth under N.J.S.A. 55:19-80.