[Adopted 9-8-1992 by L.L. No. 8-1992]
It is the intent of this article to provide equal treatment to owners of agricultural lands located within the Town of Clarkstown which are outside of agricultural districts but nevertheless eligible for agricultural exemption pursuant to a commitment of farm owners, in a form prescribed by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment, to use their farmlands exclusively for agricultural production for an eight-year period pursuant to the provisions of § 306, Subdivision 1, of the Agricultural and Markets Law.
[Amended 12-14-1993 by L.L. No. 5-1993]
Benefit assessments or ad valorem levies by the Town of Clarkstown on behalf of a fire and ambulance district located within the Town of Clarkstown and with regard to water, light, sewer and/or sanitation taxes shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of § 306, Subdivision 1, of the Agriculture and Markets Law for property used exclusively for agricultural production for a period of not less than eight years.