6-1.1-48-8. “Qualifying Farmer”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “qualifying farmer” means an individual or entity that is one (1) of the following: (1) A small or medium sized farmer. (2) A beginning farmer. (3) A limited resource farmer. (4) A socially disadvantaged farmer. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-9. “Small or Medium Sized Farmer”
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “small or medium sized farmer” means a farmer that has obtained either: (1) a Direct Farm Operating Microloan; or (2) a Direct Farm Ownership Microloan; administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-10. “Socially Disadvantaged Farmer”
Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “socially disadvantaged farmer” refers to a socially disadvantaged farmer as defined under 7 CFR 761.2 or as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-11. “Urban Agricultural Zone”
Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, “urban agricultural zone” refers to an area designated under this chapter as an urban agricultural zone within which a qualifying farmer: (1) processes; (2) grows by horizontal or vertical methods; (3) raises; or (4) produces; agricultural products on land. The term does not include rooftop gardening or farming […]
6-1.1-48-12. Application Requirements
Sec. 12. (a) A qualifying farmer may apply to a designating body to have an area designated as an urban agricultural zone. (b) An application under this section must demonstrate or identify the following: (1) That the applicant is a qualifying farmer. (2) The number of jobs to be created, maintained, or supported within the […]
6-1.1-48-13. Tax Eligibility
Sec. 13. (a) A designating body may not designate any land outside of its taxing jurisdiction as an urban agricultural zone. (b) An area of land assessed as agricultural land under IC 6-1.1-4-13 or as a homestead (as defined in IC 6-1.1-12-37) may not be designated as an urban agricultural zone. As added by P.L.188-2021, […]
6-1.1-48-14. Hearing; Notice
Sec. 14. (a) Before a designating body can designate an area as an urban agricultural zone, the designating body must set a date and time for a public hearing on the application of a qualifying farmer to have an area designated as an urban agricultural zone. (b) At least thirty (30) days before a hearing […]
6-1.1-48-15. Hearing Process; Issuing Decision; Ordinance; Monitoring
Sec. 15. (a) At a public hearing held under section 14 of this chapter, a designating body shall allow any interested individual or representative to speak on any issues related to the designation of the urban agricultural zone. A designating body holding a public hearing shall also allow the filing of written comment or objection, […]
6-1.1-47-7. Allocation of Property Taxes
Sec. 7. (a) For each year in which an ordinance adopted under section 2 of this chapter is in effect in a county, for each list submitted by a transferring entity under section 6 of this chapter, the county auditor shall allocate the property taxes collected for the items of real property on the list […]
6-1.1-48-16. Committee
Sec. 16. A designating body may establish a committee to: (1) review and approve a qualifying farmer’s application; (2) conduct hearings; (3) monitor the development of an urban agricultural zone; and (4) conduct meetings or business as necessary to carry out this chapter. A committee established under this section is a public agency (as defined […]