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, […]
6-1.1-48-16. 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 […]
6-1.1-48-1. “Agricultural Products”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “agricultural products” has the meaning set forth in IC 15-12-1-3. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-17. Property Tax Exemption; Conditions; Dissolution
Sec. 17. (a) If a designating body designates an area of land as an urban agricultural zone, the designating body may by ordinance or resolution exempt land located partially or wholly within an urban agricultural zone from property taxation. (b) Upon adopting an ordinance or resolution to exempt an area of land within an urban […]