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.
6-1.1-48-10. “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, […]
6-1.1-48-16. 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 […]
6-1.1-48-17. 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 […]
6-1.1-48-18. Municipally Owned Utility; Special Benefit Taxes
Sec. 18. (a) A designating body may authorize a municipally owned utility to allow a qualifying farmer or partner organization to pay wholesale or reduced rates for water, electricity, or utilities provided to an urban agricultural zone. (b) A designating body may authorize a municipally owned utility to waive connection charges for electricity provided to […]
6-1.1-48-2. “Beginning Farmer”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “beginning farmer” refers to a beginning 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.
6-1.1-48-3. “Designating Body”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “designating body” refers to the legislative body of a municipality. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-4. “Limited Resource Farmer”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “limited resource farmer” refers to a farmer that qualifies as a limited resource farmer as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-5. “Municipality”
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “municipality” has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-11. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-6. “Municipally Owned Utility”
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “municipally owned utility” has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-2-1. As added by P.L.188-2021, SEC.1.
6-1.1-48-7. “Partner Organization”
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “partner organization” means a nonprofit organization that: (1) is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and (2) has a mission or purpose that includes supporting one (1) of the following: (A) A small or medium sized farmer. (B) A beginning farmer. (C) A limited resource […]
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.