11-17-2019, 06:13 AM
if the rules were strengthened and enforced
Isn't it ironic that County is able to use aerial photos to detect "unpermitted" construction which can be valuated for taxation ... but they're completely unable to use the same (and already existing) photos to determine whether "agriculture" is happening on a given parcel?
They're quick to point out that they "don't have enough staff" to validate every ag exemption claim...
How about: instead of site visits, require farmers to open their books? They're paying GET on their production...
Isn't it ironic that County is able to use aerial photos to detect "unpermitted" construction which can be valuated for taxation ... but they're completely unable to use the same (and already existing) photos to determine whether "agriculture" is happening on a given parcel?
They're quick to point out that they "don't have enough staff" to validate every ag exemption claim...
How about: instead of site visits, require farmers to open their books? They're paying GET on their production...