[Ord. 9811-7, 11/9/1998; as amended by Ord. 2009-09-02, 9/14/2009]
As used in this Part, the following words and phrases shall
have the meaning set forth below unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
COUNCIL
The Council of the Borough of Red Lion.
DETERIORATED PROPERTY
Any industrial property owned by an individual, association,
or corporation and located in a deteriorated area, as initially set
forth in this Part or added by subsequent ordinance of Council, or
any such property which has been the subject of an order by the Borough
requiring the unit to be vacated, condemned, or demolished by reason
of noncompliance with laws, ordinances, or regulations.
IMPROVEMENT
Repair, construction, or reconstruction, including alterations
or additions, having the effect of rehabilitating a deteriorated or
vacant property so that it becomes habitable or attains higher standards
of safety, health, economic use, or amenity or is brought into compliance
with laws, ordinances, or regulations governing such standards. Ordinary
upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed an improvement.
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
Property for which the principal use of the property is for
a large enclosed processing establishment, heavy storage service,
research laboratory, light manufacturing, lace or clothing manufacture,
general manufacturing, assembly of electronic apparatus, instrument
making, tool and die making, cabinet and furniture making, and any
similar use. In case of doubt as to whether a use qualifies as industrial
property, the Borough Council shall make the final determination after
conducting a public hearing on the issue and obtaining recommendations
from the Red Lion Borough Planning Commission and Red Lion Borough
Redevelopment Commission.
[Ord. 9811-7, 11/9/1998; as amended by Ord. 2000-09-8, 9/11/2000]
1. The Council of the Borough of Red Lion hereby designates as a deteriorated
area the following:
A. Areas which are located in an Industrial Zoning District, as set
forth on the official Zoning Map of the Borough of Red Lion.
B. Areas which are located in the Borough Center Zoning District, as
set forth on the official Zoning Map of the Borough of Red Lion.
C. Areas which are located in a Commercial Zoning District, as set forth
on the official Zoning Map of the Borough of Red Lion.
2. The following property located in these areas shall be eligible to
participate in this program:
A. Industrial property as defined in §
24-701.
B. Any property located in the Borough Center or Commercial Zoning District
for which the principal use of the property is as follows: retail
store or shop; personal service business; professional or business
office; eating establishment (drive-in or restaurant); laundry and
dry-cleaning establishment (non-coin-operated); small-type processing
establishment, i.e., with 2,000 square feet or less of gross ground
floor (e.g., optician, shoe repair shop); multi-use building; public
buildings and facilities; public utility buildings; apartment in conjunction
with commercial establishment; medical clinic or laboratories; bed-and-breakfast
inn; shopping center, shopping mall, or shopping plaza; commercial
recreation establishment; public or semipublic parking lot; funeral
home; commercial parking lot or building; tavern; commercial school;
club room; club grounds; meeting hall; motel; hotel. In case of doubt
as to whether a use qualifies under this section, the Borough Council
shall make the final determination after conducting a public hearing
on the issue and obtaining recommendations from the Red Lion Borough
Planning Commission and Red Lion Borough Redevelopment Commission.
[Ord. 9811-7, 11/9/1998]
A copy of the request for exemption shall be forwarded to the
York County Assessment Office by the Borough. Upon completion of the
improvement or new construction, the taxpayer shall notify the Council
so that the Council may have the Assessor assess the improvements
separately for the purpose of calculating the amount of assessment
eligible for tax exemption in accordance with the limits established
in this Part. The Borough will then obtain from the York County Assessor
the amount of the assessment eligible for exemption and will notify
the taxpayer. Appeals from the reassessment and the amount eligible
for the exemption may be taken by the taxpayer or the Borough as provided
by law governing assessment appeals.
[Ord. 9811-7, 11/9/1998]
Unless otherwise modified by Council, this Part shall remain
in effect until repealed. Nothing contained herein shall act to prohibit
the Council of the Borough of Red Lion from enacting a similar ordinance
or modifying this one. Any property tax exemptions granted under the
provisions of this Part shall be permitted to continue according to
the exemption schedule even if this Part is repealed or modified.