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Restoration: The repair or re-creation of the original elements in a building so that it closely <br /> resembles the appearance it had at some previous point in time. As compazed with <br /> rehabilitation,restoration implies a more active approach <br /> Standard Dwellin� Unit: A dwelling unit in compliance with the current International Buildin� <br /> Code, International Mechanical Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, and the <br /> 1997 Accessibility Code. Generally a dwelling unit, which meets all existing minimum housing <br /> code standards for habitation. <br /> Substandard DwellinQ: A dwelling unit that does not meet the criteria for a standard dwelling <br /> unit, through lack of maintenance, age of unit, neglect, lack of part or all plumbing facilities, or <br /> crowded conditions. The substandard dwelling can be considered to be one of two <br /> classifications; 1) deteriorated unit, i.e. one that is substandazd, but is struchxrally sound or able <br /> to be made structurally sound and can be brought up to standard condition with rehabilitation; or <br /> 2) dilapidated unit, i.e. a substandard unit that has deteriorated to the extent that it is unsafe, <br /> I unsanitary, or dangerous to human life and rehabilitation is not feasible. <br /> Taz�et Area: Properties along the West Main Street Corridor between Church Street and <br /> Oakland Avenue in the designated Olde Towne TIF District. Upon authorization of the Decatur <br /> City Council,the boundaries of the target area may be changed. <br /> 15 <br />