(1) “Committee” means the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues established pursuant to § 9101 of Title 29.

(2) “District plan” means the strategic plan or other detailed description of the overall strategy for the development of a proposed district submitted by the municipality or unincorporated area as part of its application for district designation.

(3) “Downtown” means that portion of a city, town, or unincorporated area that traditionally comprises its downtown or central business district, as determined by such city, town, or unincorporated area in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the Office.

(4) “Downtown Development District” or “district” means an area within a municipality or unincorporated area designated as a Downtown Development District in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(5) “DSHA” means the Delaware State Housing Authority.

(6) “Municipality” means any incorporated town or city of this State.

(7) “Office” means the Office of State Planning Coordination.

(8) “Unincorporated area” means an area of the State having a concentration of population that is not a municipality and that is eligible to apply for and receive district designation in accordance with rules promulgated by the Office.