[Adopted 1-16-1992]
The following article permitting the abatement
of real property taxes on structures of historic or architectural
merit within the Town of Colchester is herewith adopted.
The Town of Colchester does herewith adopt the
provisions of C.G.S.§ 12-127a.
The owner of any real estate situated in an
Historical District designated pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-147b,
or listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or the Colchester
Historic District Commission may make application to the Board of
Selectmen for tax abatement pursuant to C.G.S.§ 12-127a.
The Board of Selectmen is herewith designated
as the authority to determine which structures within its locality
shall be eligible for tax abatement. Prior to acting upon any application
for tax abatement, the Board of Selectmen shall seek from the Assessor
a recommendation for such classification and abatement.
The Board of Selectmen shall promulgate, with
the recommendations of the Historic District Commission and the Assessor,
written rules and standards concerning the criteria to be used in
processing applications and granting tax abatement, which written
rules and standards may be amended by the Board of Selectmen from
time to time, provided that no amendment shall affect any pending
application for abatement.
This article shall take effect 15 days following
publication and shall apply to real estate on the grand list of October
1, 1992, and thereafter.
