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Canandaigua, Town

Code of Ordinances

Part I. Administrative Legislation

Chapter 15. Eminent Domain

§ 15-2. Definitions.

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A.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

PUBLIC USE

(1)

The possession, occupation and/or employment of a parcel of land by the general public by and through the Town or by public agencies other than industrial development agencies and economic agencies or for the creation of functioning public utilities;

(2)

The acquisition of property to cure a concrete harmful condition, including the removal of public nuisances, structures that are beyond repair or that are unfit for human habitation or use; and/or

(3)

The acquisition of abandoned property. The public benefits of economic development, including an increase in tax base, tax revenues, employment, general economic health, and similar benefits shall not constitute a "public use."

B.
Other relevant definitions are included in Chapter 1, Article II.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

                    
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