[Adopted 9-9-2003 by L.L. No. 4-2003 (Ch. 47A, Art. V, of
the 1968 Compilation)]
[Amended 2-8-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005]
Real property owned by a member or his/her spouse enrolled for
at least five years in a volunteer fire company, fire department or
incorporated volunteer ambulance service shall be exempt from taxation
to the extent of 10% of the assessed value of such property, exclusive
of special assessments. The exemption shall be granted for the life
of an enrolled member who has accrued more than 20 years of active
service. Such exemption shall not be granted to an enrolled member
of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated
volunteer ambulance service residing within the Village of Sag Harbor
unless:
A.
The applicant resides within the Village of Sag Harbor, which is
served by such incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department
or incorporated volunteer ambulance service;
B.
The property is the primary residence of the applicant and is used
exclusively for residential purposes; and
C.
The applicant files annually for certification of eligibility with
the designated Village official in the manner determined by the Board
of Trustees.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to members of
the Board of Trustees in office at the effective date of this article.
Such members may make application for such exemption at the conclusion
of their term in office.
