A blighted area is a section of a city characterized by dilapidated structures and substandard living conditions. Urban renewal initiatives are designed to address these areas by rehabilitating or demolishing buildings that don't meet housing codes, and by constructing new buildings.
A zoning ordinance is a regulation enacted by city, county, or other local authorities to specify the types of land uses allowed in specific areas. These ordinances ensure orderly development and separate conflicting land uses.
