§ 188-98. Procedure for obtaining exemption.

A. 

Any person who is an owner of eligible property and who desires tax exemption pursuant to this article shall apply in writing for such exemption on a form to be provided by the Township at the principal office of the Township, and must be received by the Township within 60 days following the date of issuance of a building permit for any new improvements.

B. 

The Township shall make available to any person desiring to apply for tax exemption in accordance with this article an application form (the "application") which shall require such Person to supply the following information:

(1) 

The name of the owner or owners of the eligible property;

(2) 

The location of the eligible property, including the tax parcel identification number assigned to such property for real property tax purposes;

(3) 

The type of new improvements to be made on the eligible property (industrial, commercial or other business);

(4) 

The nature of the improvements to be made on the eligible property;

(5) 

The date on which the relevant building permit was issued, the date on which construction commenced or the estimated date on which it shall commence;

(6) 

The cost or estimated cost of the new improvements;

(7) 

Whether the eligible property has been condemned by any governmental body for non-compliance with laws or ordinances; and

(8) 

Such additional information as the Township may reasonably require.

C. 

The appropriate official of the Township shall forward a copy of such completed application to the county and school district within 30 days following the date on which such application is filed.

D. 

The cost of new improvements to be exempted and the schedule of taxes exempted at the time of an initial request for tax exemption made in accordance with the provisions of this article shall be applicable to that exemption request, and any subsequent amendment to this article, if any, shall not apply to applications filed with the Township prior to their adoption.

E. 

The Township may reject an application that is incomplete or fails to provide any of the information required under this article.