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- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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In relation to a privately owned vacant property temporary public benefit use exemption
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to a privately owned vacant property temporary public benefit use exemption
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide an incentive to property owners who are not able to develop their lots to instead transform them into positive amenities for the public to enjoy.
Summary of specific provisions
The Real Property Tax Law is amended by adding a new section 481-a
Justification
It has been shown that community gardens stabilize neighborhoods and add to the vitality to their immediate surroundings. In addition to community gardens, urban farms have, in a short period of time, proven to be a crucial link in providing fresh food of different varieties to areas that may not have the kind of access to fresh food that they should have. Pop-up parks are also a fairly new urban development that could provide additional open space options. These and other publicly beneficial uses would be welcome in any neighborhood and this legislation could provide the necessary incentive to property owners.
Prior legislative history
A.7823 of 2013-14
Fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately
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