This article shall be known and may be cited as "An Ordinance
Providing a Property Tax Exemption for Farm Buildings."
This article is enacted pursuant to the provisions of Section
12-91(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as it may be amended
from time to time.
The Legislative Council of the Town of Newtown finds that the
preservation of farming and farmland is vitally important to retaining
Newtown's rural character and quality of life, works towards the plan
goals in the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development, and promotes
economic and environmental sustainability. Therefore, pursuant to
Connecticut General Statutes § 12-91c, as amended, the Town
of Newtown seeks to protect, preserve and promote the health, welfare
and quality of life of its people by providing a tax exemption for
certain farm buildings.
The provisions of this article are declared to be severable,
and the invalidity of any portion thereof shall not affect the validity
of the remainder.