Ind. Code § 36-4-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-4-1-1.5
Classification of reorganized political subdivision
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, for purposes of local government administration under this title, a municipality reorganized under IC 36-1.5 may, subject to the approval of the department of local government finance:

(1) be classified and described as set forth in the reorganization plan adopted under IC 36-1.5-4; and

(2) maintain characteristics of any of the reorganizing political subdivisions.

As added by P.L.202-2013, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 36-9-11.1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 11.1 / Section 36-9-11.1-16
Rights of bondholders; lien; enforcement proceedings; default
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) There is created a statutory lien upon the property acquired or improved from the proceeds of the bonds, to and in favor of the holders of the bonds, and each of them, and to and in favor of the holders of the coupons evidencing the interest on the bonds, to the extent and with such priority as is stated in the resolution or ordinance authorizing the bonds and set out on the face of the bonds. The property so purchased or acquired remains subject to the statutory lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds issued on that account.

(b) Any holder of the bonds or of any of the coupons attached to them may, by civil action, protect and enforce all rights granted by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds or other law, and may so enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this chapter or the ordinance to be performed by the consolidated city, or of any city officer or body such as:

(1) the making and collecting of reasonable and sufficient rates for services rendered by the parking facilities;

(2) the segregation of the operating expenses, income and revenues of each of the parking facilities, and the practice of reasonable economies in them; and

(3) the proper application of the respective funds created under this chapter.

(c) If there is any default in the payment of the interest on or the principal of the bonds in accordance with their terms, any court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer and operate, on behalf of the city and the bondholders, the particular parking facility with respect to which the default occurs. The receiver may charge and collect rates and charges sufficient to provide for the payment of the operating expenses, repair, and maintenance, and for bond service, and may regulate and apply the income and revenues in conformity with this chapter and the authorizing ordinance. The court may also declare the whole amount of the bonds due and payable and order the sale of the parking facility with respect to which the bonds were issued and sold and the default occurs, and then may apply the proceeds to the payment of the bonds, to the extent available and required for that purpose.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-5-6-5.1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-5-6-5.1
Office space provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.1. If office space exists in a building owned or leased by the town, the legislative body shall provide suitable office space for the:

(1) clerk-treasurer; and

(2) staff and records of the clerk-treasurer.

As added by P.L.69-1995, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-3-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-3-1-6
Special service districts; special taxing districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) When a first class city becomes a consolidated city, the following special service districts of the consolidated city are created:

(1) Fire special service district.

(2) Police special service district.

(3) Solid waste collection special service district.

(b) The territory of each special service district includes all the territory that comprised the district as of August 31, 1981, subject to IC 36-3-2-3(b).

(c) When a first class city becomes a consolidated city, all of the following special taxing districts existing in the city continue as special taxing districts of the consolidated city including the following territory:

(1) Flood control district, including all the territory in the county.

(2) Park district, including all the territory in the county.

(3) Redevelopment district, including all the territory in the consolidated city.

(4) Sanitary district, including all the territory that comprised the district as of August 31, 1981.

(5) Waste disposal district, including all the territory that comprised the district as of August 31, 1981.

In addition, a metropolitan thoroughfare district, including all the territory in the county, is created as a special taxing district of the consolidated city.

(d) The territory of each special taxing district is subject to IC 36-3-2-3(b).

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 18-4-12-6(b) part; 18-4-12-34(b) part; 19-2-14.6-7 part; subsection (b) new; subsection (c) formerly part new; 18-4-10-4 part; subsection (d) new.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.15; Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-2-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-2-1-4
Taxation; indebtedness existing in interested counties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If any indebtedness exists in either, both, or all of the interested counties, the fiscal body of the county shall levy, from year to year, a tax upon the detached territory, by such a rate on all the taxable property in the detached district as is necessary to liquidate and pay the indebtedness of the county from which the territory was detached until the indebtedness is fully paid. The rate may not exceed that levied on the county so indebted. The auditor of each of the affected counties shall certify the rate so levied to the auditor of the county to which the territory was attached. The auditor of the county to which the territory was attached shall place that rate on the tax duplicate of the auditor's own county, and the treasurer of that county shall collect the tax, and, on demand of the treasurer of the proper county, shall pay over the revenue as other monies are paid out.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-1-12-4.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 36-7-29-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 29 / Section 36-7-29-16
Procedures for issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) District bonds may be issued by a board under this chapter without following any procedures set forth in any other statute except that the board must:

(1) adopt a bond resolution after a public hearing following public notice of the hearing published in accordance with IC 5-3-1;

(2) publish notice of the determination to issue district bonds in accordance with IC 6-1.1-20-5;

(3) obtain the approval for the appropriation of the proceeds of the district bonds as set forth in IC 6-1.1-18-5 if the appropriation is an additional appropriation; and

(4) obtain the approval of the department of local government finance for a tax levy under IC 6-1.1-18.5-8.

(b) The bond resolution must contain a finding that substance removal or remedial action at the qualified site will be of public utility and benefit because the conditions at the qualified site are detrimental to the social and economic interests of the district.

As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.485.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-309 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-309
Organization; expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 309. ADVISORY─AREA. Each plan commission may expend, in accord with applicable municipal or county fiscal procedures, all amounts appropriated to it for the purposes and activities authorized by this chapter. In the case of a metropolitan plan commission, at the end of each fiscal year, any unexpended part of the metropolitan planning fund appropriated by the county reverts to the county general fund, and any unexpended part appropriated by the second class city reverts to the city general fund.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-22; 18-7-3-10 part; 18-7-4-309; 18-7-4-30; 18-7-5-30.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 36-7-35-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 36-7-35-9
PMA ordinance; limitations on area; certification of qualified expenditures; grants to individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The fiscal body of a municipality located in a county may adopt an ordinance establishing a property maintenance area to provide certification of qualified expenditures on property in the property maintenance area. The ordinance shall be referred to as a PMA ordinance. The boundaries of a property maintenance area may not exceed five percent (5%) of the total land area of the municipality. The property maintenance area established under this section must be either:

(1) a residentially distressed area; or

(2) an area:

(A) that contains the types of property listed or defined in the PMA ordinance; and

(B) where the median assessed value of each type of property under clause (A) within the property maintenance area does not exceed the median assessed value for that type of property throughout the municipality.

(b) A municipality that adopts a PMA ordinance may provide grants to individuals who receive a PMA certification under this chapter. The amount of a grant provided under this subsection may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) fifty percent (50%) of the qualified expenditures certified in the PMA certification; or

(2) one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).

As added by P.L.144-2008, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 36-9-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 23 / Section 36-9-23-2
Municipal powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A municipality may:

(1) acquire, construct, improve, operate, and maintain sewage works under this chapter;

(2) acquire, by gift, grant, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, all lands, rights-of-way, and other property that are necessary for the sewage works;

(3) issue revenue bonds to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing, and improving the sewage works and property; and

(4) lease sewage works from a person, an entity, a corporation, a public utility, or a unit for a term not to exceed fifty (50) years.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-2-5-2 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.35-1990, SEC.68; P.L.252-2015, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27-80.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27 / Section 36-9-27-80.5
Construction contract changes in specification; change orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 80.5. (a) If a change in the original specifications of a contract for the construction or reconstruction of a drain becomes necessary during the construction or reconstruction, the county surveyor may issue a change order to add, delete, or change an item in the contract. A change order issued under this subsection becomes an addendum to the contract.

(b) The county surveyor may issue a change order under subsection (a) without obtaining prior approval from the board. The county surveyor shall report a change order issued under subsection (a) to the board at the next meeting of the board following the issuance of the change order.

(c) A change order issued under subsection (a) must be directly related to the drain project that is the subject of the original contract.

(d) The amount of a contract plus the amount of all change orders to the contract issued under this section may not exceed the following by more than twenty percent (20%):

(1) The construction costs estimated by the county surveyor under section 61(8) of this chapter.

(2) The reconstruction costs estimated by the county surveyor under section 49(c) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.154-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-2-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-2-5-11
Annual county fiscal body meeting; presentation of budget estimates and recommendations by county auditor; tax rate and appropriations; consideration of statements and recommendations
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) At the county fiscal body's annual meeting under IC 36-2-3-7(b)(2), the county auditor shall present the budget estimates filed with the county auditor under section 9 of this chapter and the ordinances prepared by the county auditor under section 10 of this chapter. The county auditor may also present the county auditor's recommendations concerning the estimates.

(b) At its annual meeting under IC 36-2-3-7(b)(2), the county fiscal body shall fix the county tax rate and make appropriations for the next calendar year by:

(1) adopting the ordinances presented by the county auditor;

(2) amending the ordinances presented by the county auditor; or

(3) substituting other ordinances for those presented by the county auditor.

Each ordinance must be read on at least two (2) separate days before its final adoption. The fiscal body may require the preparer of an estimate that is not sufficiently itemized to itemize it in more detail. At least a three-fourths (3/4) vote (as described in IC 36-1-8-14) of the fiscal body is required to make an appropriation for an item not contained in an estimate or for a greater amount than that named in an item of an estimate.

(c) At its annual meeting under IC 36-2-3-7(b)(2), the county fiscal body shall consider the statements and recommendations submitted by the county executive under section 4(b) of this chapter and shall then adopt an ordinance, separate from those adopted under subsection (b), fixing:

(1) the compensation of all officers, deputies and other employees subject to this chapter; and

(2) the number of deputies and other employees for each office, department, commission, or agency, except part-time and hourly rated employees, whose employment shall be limited only by the amount of funds appropriated to pay their compensation.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-24-18.3 part; 17-1-24-18.4 part; 17-1-24-19 part; 17-3-19-4 part; 17-3-19-5.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2001, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-510 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-510
Comprehensive plan; procedure following legislative rejection or amendment
Status: in_force

Sec. 510. (a) ADVISORY─AREA. If the legislative body, by resolution, rejects or amends the comprehensive plan, then it shall return the comprehensive plan to the plan commission for its consideration, with a written statement of the reasons for its rejection or amendment.

(b) ADVISORY─AREA. The commission has sixty (60) days in which to consider the rejection or amendment and to file its report with the legislative body. However, the legislative body may grant the commission an extension of time, of specified duration, in which to file its report. If the commission approves the amendment, the comprehensive plan stands, as amended by the legislative body, as of the date of the filing of the commission's report with the legislative body. If the commission disapproves the rejection or amendment, the action of the legislative body on the original rejection or amendment stands only if confirmed by another resolution of the legislative body.

(c) ADVISORY─AREA. If the commission does not file a report with the legislative body within the time allotted under subsection (b), the action of the legislative body in rejecting or amending the comprehensive plan becomes final.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-510; 18-7-5-43.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.31; P.L.335-1985, SEC.12; P.L.220-1986, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-9-28.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 28.5 / Section 36-9-28.5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to counties and municipalities.

As added by P.L.168-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-14-27 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-7-14-27
Certain bonds or leases; special tax levy; legislative body approval; disposition of accumulated revenues; review of sufficiency of levies
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) This section applies only to:

(1) bonds that are issued under section 25.1 of this chapter; and

(2) leases entered into under section 25.2 of this chapter;

which are payable from a special tax levied upon all of the property in the special taxing district. This section does not apply to bonds or leases that are payable solely from tax proceeds allocated under section 39(b)(4) of this chapter, other revenues of the redevelopment commission, or any combination of these sources.

(b) The redevelopment commission, with the prior approval of the legislative body, shall levy each year a special tax on all of the property of the redevelopment taxing district, in such a manner as to meet and pay the principal of the bonds as they mature, together with all accruing interest on the bonds or lease rental payments under section 25.2 of this chapter. The commission shall cause the tax levied to be certified to the proper officers as other tax levies are certified, and to the auditor of the county in which the redevelopment district is located, before the second day of October in each year. The tax shall be estimated and entered on the tax duplicate by the county auditor and shall be collected and enforced by the county treasurer in the same manner as other state and county taxes are estimated, entered, collected, and enforced. The amount of the tax levied to pay bonds or lease rentals payable from the tax levied under this section shall be reduced by any amount available in the allocation fund established under section 39(b)(4) of this chapter or other revenues of the redevelopment commission to the extent such revenues have been set aside in the redevelopment bond fund.

(c) As the tax is collected, it shall be accumulated in a separate fund to be known as the redevelopment district bond fund and shall be applied to the payment of the bonds as they mature and the interest on the bonds as it accrues, or to make lease payments and to no other purpose. All accumulations of the fund before their use for the payment of bonds and interest or to make lease payments shall be deposited with the depository or depositories for other public funds of the unit in accordance with IC 5-13, unless they are invested under IC 5-13-9.

(d) If there are no outstanding bonds that are payable solely or in part from tax proceeds allocated under section 39(b)(4) of this chapter and that were issued to pay costs of redevelopment in an allocation area that is located wholly or in part in the special taxing district, then all proceeds from the sale or leasing of property in the allocation area under section 22 of this chapter shall be paid into the redevelopment district bond fund and become a part of that fund. In arriving at the tax levy for any year, the redevelopment commission shall take into account the amount of the proceeds deposited under this subsection and remaining on hand.

(e) The tax levies provided for in this section are reviewable by other bodies vested by law with the authority to ascertain that the levies are sufficient to raise the amount that, with other amounts available, is sufficient to meet the payments under the lease payable from the levy of taxes.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-24 part; 18-7-7-25; 18-7-7.1-25.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.33. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.180, SEC.11; P.L.72-1983, SEC.4; P.L.19-1987, SEC.49; P.L.380-1987(ss), SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.734; P.L.203-2011, SEC.8; P.L.149-2014, SEC.15; P.L.236-2023, SEC.178.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-2-2-13
County officer; employment; requisites; violation; offense; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The executive may employ a person:

(1) to perform a duty required of a county officer by statute; or

(2) on a commission or percentage basis;

only if the employment is expressly authorized by statute or is found by the executive to be necessary to the public interest.

(b) If a person's employment under subsection (a) is not expressly authorized by statute, the person's employment contract must be filed with the circuit court for the county and the person must file the person's claims for compensation with that court. Any taxpayer may contest a claim under this section.

(c) A member of the executive who recklessly violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor and forfeits the member's office.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-44-8.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-18
Establishment of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The Meridian Street preservation commission is established.

[1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-3.3
Application of section 8 of this chapter to certain annexation ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. (a) This section applies to a municipality that:

(1) adopts an annexation ordinance under section 3 or 4 of this chapter:

(A) before July 1, 1999; and

(B) that becomes effective after July 1, 1999;

(2) approves the establishment of a fiscal plan under section 13 of this chapter before July 1, 1999; and

(3) is subject to section 8 of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding section 8 of this chapter, a municipality described in this section is not required to amend its annexation ordinance and its fiscal plan. However, a municipality described in this section shall comply with section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.650.
Ind. Code § 36-10-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-10-5-3
Municipalities except consolidated cities; recreational facilities and programs; issuance of bonds or appropriations; revenue bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to all municipalities except consolidated cities.

(b) If a municipality decides to acquire, construct, develop, improve, and operate recreational facilities and programs for park purposes, it may issue the bonds of the municipality to pay the cost of acquisition, development, and improvement, subject to statutes concerning the issuance of bonds and the making of appropriations by municipalities.

(c) As an alternative method of financing the cost of acquisition, development, and improvement, the municipality may issue revenue bonds. The revenue bonds are not obligations of the municipality within the meaning of constitutional limitations, but are payable solely from the income and revenues of the recreational facilities and programs for park purposes for which they are issued. If the proceeds of the bonds are used to acquire land, the payment of the bonds may be secured by a pledge of the land. Statutes concerning the issuance of revenue bonds by municipalities to construct, acquire, extend, or improve waterworks apply, as far as applicable, to revenue bonds issued under this section regarding the authorization, issuance, sale, character, and immunities of the bonds and the rights, privileges, and powers of the bondholders. However, neither a petition nor an election is required in these proceedings. If statutes authorizing the issuance of waterworks revenue bonds contain different provisions regarding procedure or the rights and remedies of bondholders, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this section must set out the particular procedure that the municipal legislative body has adopted and the rights and remedies given to the bondholders.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) New; subsection (b) formerly 19-7-20-1; 19-7-39-1; subsection (c) formerly 19-7-20-2; 19-7-39-2.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.112. Amended by P.L.157-1991, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1304 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1304
"Fee payer" and "person" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1304. (a) As used in this series, "fee payer" means the following:

(1) A person who has paid an impact fee.

(2) A person to whom a person who paid an impact fee has made a written assignment of rights concerning the impact fee.

(3) A person who has assumed by operation of law the rights concerning an impact fee.

(b) As used in this series, "person" means an individual, a sole proprietorship, a partnership, an association, a corporation, a fiduciary, or any other entity.

As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 36-7-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-7-9-9
Emergency action; recovery of costs; challenge of determination of emergency
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If the enforcement authority finds it necessary to take emergency action concerning an unsafe premises in order to protect life, safety, or property, it may take that action without issuing an order or giving notice. However, this emergency action must be limited to removing any immediate danger.

(b) The department, acting through the enforcement authority, may recover the costs incurred by the enforcement authority in taking emergency action, by filing a civil action in the circuit court or superior court of the county against the persons who held a fee interest, life estate interest, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises at the time the enforcement authority found it necessary to take emergency action. The department is not liable for the costs of this civil action.

(c) If an unsafe premises poses an immediate danger to the life or safety of persons occupying or using nearby property, the enforcement authority may, without following this chapter's requirements for issuing an order and giving notice, take emergency action to require persons to vacate and not use the nearby property until the danger has passed. However, any person required to vacate an unsafe premises under this subsection may challenge in an emergency court proceeding the enforcement authority's determination that the premises poses an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person. In an emergency court proceeding, the enforcement authority has the burden of proving that emergency action is necessary to protect from immediate danger the life or safety of persons occupying or using nearby property.

(d) Instead of filing a civil action to recover the costs incurred by the enforcement authority in taking emergency action, the enforcement authority may set a hearing for the hearing authority to review the necessity of the emergency action and the amount of the costs of the emergency action. Notice of the hearing must be provided to each person with a known or recorded substantial property interest in the unsafe premises. If the emergency action or the costs of the emergency action are determined by the hearing authority to have been an abuse of discretion or otherwise unlawful, the hearing authority may reduce or deny the costs of the emergency action as warranted under the circumstances; otherwise, the hearing authority shall affirm the costs of the emergency action. The amount of the costs affirmed by the hearing authority may then be collected as provided in sections 12 through 13.5 of this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-10.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.59-1986, SEC.8; P.L.247-2015, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 36-8-21.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 21.5 / Section 36-8-21.5-7
"Severe weather"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "severe weather" means:

(1) a tornado; or

(2) any other storm, weather condition, or emergency designated by the department in a rule adopted under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-8-3.2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 3.2 / Section 36-8-3.2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) Full-time, fully paid firefighters hired or rehired after July 1, 1989.

(2) Full-time police officers hired or rehired after January 25, 1992.

As added by P.L.394-1987(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1992, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.3 / Section 36-7-2.3-3
Fee limit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. After December 31, 2026:

(1) Unless otherwise provided by law and subject to subdivision (2), a unit may not assess a fee in an amount that is more than is reasonably necessary to cover the applicable cost to the unit to:

(A) process an application;

(B) inspect and review an applicant's plans; or

(C) prepare detailed statements for an applicant.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, any fee, including a fee adopted before January 1, 2027, may be increased:

(A) once every five (5) years; and

(B) by an amount not to exceed the combined annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the preceding five (5) years.

However, if the cost to the unit substantially changes from the amount described in subdivision (1), the legislative body of the unit may adjust the fee to accurately reflect the cost to the unit after conducting a public hearing.

(3) Any fee assessed and collected by a unit must be maintained in a special fund dedicated solely to reimbursing the costs actually incurred by the unit relating to the imposition and amount of the fee. Each fund shall be maintained as a separate line item in the unit's budget. Money in the fund may not at any time revert to the general fund or any other fund of the unit.

As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 36-6-1.7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 36-6-1.7-18
New township government budget, tax rate, and levy
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The department shall certify a new township government's budget, tax rate, and levy as set forth in IC 6-1.1-17-16. The department shall not approve a new township government's maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy under IC 6-1.1-18.5 for taxes first due and payable in 2029 that exceeds the result of:

(1) the sum of the maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levies of the designated townships and recipient township participating in the merger for taxes first due and payable in 2028; multiplied by

(2) the maximum levy growth quotient under IC 6-1.1-18.5-2 for property taxes first due and payable in 2029.

As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-10-16-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 16 / Section 36-10-16-13
"Net income"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "net income" means the gross income after deducting:

(1) the necessary operational expenses of the board in performing its duties (the expenses not to exceed the amount budgeted or approved); and

(2) any reserve provided for in the budget.

As added by P.L.141-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 36-8-25.5-3-b
Executive board
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. (a) The task force executive board is established to oversee and direct the operations of the task force.

(b) The executive board consists of:

(1) the chief of police of the Indianapolis metropolitan police department or the chief's designee, who serves as the chairperson of the executive board;

(2) the superintendent of the Indiana state police department or the superintendent's designee, who serves as the vice chairperson of the executive board; and

(3) a sheriff or chief of police from each department in the task force area which has assigned an officer to the task force.

(c) The executive board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson. The executive board may establish rules governing meetings.

(d) A majority of the executive board members from agencies actively participating constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Each member has one (1) vote, and action by the executive board may be taken only upon the affirmative votes of the majority of attending members. If a vote is a tie, the position for which the chairperson voted prevails, as long as that position has received the affirmative votes of at least four (4) members.

(e) A member of the executive board is not entitled to:

(1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or

(2) reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4.

As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.16-2025, SEC.2; P.L.70-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-1-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-1-2-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1982, P.L.1, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 36-9-3-26 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-9-3-26
Pension systems and retirement benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The authority may:

(1) establish and maintain systems of pensions and retirement benefits for the officers and employees of the authority designated or described by resolution of the authority;

(2) fix the classifications in those systems;

(3) take the steps necessary to provide that persons eligible for admission to the pension systems as officers and employees of any other public transportation employer whose operations are financed in whole or in part by the authority retain eligibility for admission to or continued coverage and participation under Title II of the federal Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. sections 401-422), and the related provisions of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, as amended (26 U.S.C. sections 3101-3125), or the federal Railroad Retirement Act (45 U.S.C. sections 231-231t), as amended, and the related provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, as amended (26 U.S.C. sections 3201-3233), whichever is applicable; and

(4) provide in connection with the pension systems a system of benefits payable to the beneficiaries and dependents of any participant in the pension systems after that participant's death, whether or not the death is accidental or occurs in the performance of duty, and subject to the exceptions, conditions, restrictions, and classifications provided by resolution of the authority.

(b) Pension systems established by the authority may be financed or funded in a manner that the authority finds to be economically feasible.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-2.5-20.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 36-7-2.5-30
Plan review report
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) A private provider shall submit a copy of the private provider's plan review report to the unit not later than five (5) days after the plan review report is completed. The plan review report may be submitted in a paper format or an electronic format.

(b) A plan review report must include at least the following:

(1) The private provider's affidavit required under section 25 of this chapter.

(2) Any applicable fees.

(3) Any documents:

(A) required by the unit; and

(B) necessary to determine that the permit applicant has secured all other governmental approvals required by law.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-9-26-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-9-26-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-6-6-2; 18-6-6-3; 18-6-16-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.100. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.73. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 36-1-26-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-1-26-3
"License"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "license" means any license, registration, certification, permit, or endorsement required by a unit for an individual to practice an occupation or profession in an area over which the unit has jurisdiction.

As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-7-9-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-7-9-14
Unsafe building fund; deposits and expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The enforcement authority shall establish in its operating budget a fund designated as the unsafe building fund. Any balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried over in the fund for the following year and does not revert to the general fund.

(b) Money for the unsafe building fund may be received from any source, including appropriations by local, state, or federal governments, and donations. The following money shall be deposited in the fund:

(1) Money received as payment for or settlement of obligations or judgments established under sections 9 through 13 and 17 through 22 of this chapter.

(2) Money received from bonds posted under section 7 of this chapter.

(3) Money received in satisfaction of receivers' notes or certificates that were issued under section 20 of this chapter and were purchased with money from the unsafe building fund.

(4) Money received for payment or settlement of civil penalties or fines imposed under section 7 of this chapter.

(5) Money received from the collection of special assessments under section 13.5 of this chapter.

(c) Money in the unsafe building fund may be used for the expenses incurred in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including:

(1) the cost of obtaining reliable information about the identity and location of each person who owns a substantial property interest in unsafe premises;

(2) the cost of an examination of an unsafe building by a registered architect or registered engineer not employed by the department;

(3) the cost of surveys necessary to determine the location and dimensions of real property on which an unsafe building is located;

(4) the cost of giving notice of orders, notice of statements of rescission, notice of continued hearing, and notice of statements that public bids are to be let in the manner prescribed by section 25 of this chapter;

(5) the bid price of work by a contractor under section 10 or sections 17 through 22 of this chapter;

(6) the cost of emergency action under section 9 of this chapter; and

(7) the cost of notes or receivers' certificates issued under section 20 of this chapter.

(d) Payment of money from the unsafe building fund must be made in accordance with applicable law.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-16 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.14-1991, SEC.13; P.L.31-1994, SEC.14; P.L.169-2006, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-1.5-5-5
Appropriation and pledge of revenues
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A cooperative agreement may provide that a political subdivision:

(1) may appropriate and pledge any legally available revenues to the payment of the bonds, leases, or other obligations of another political subdivision that is a party to the cooperative agreement; and

(2) will appropriate legally available revenues for any other payment under the cooperative agreement;

if the political subdivision's fiscal body finds that it is necessary, desirable, and in the best interests of the residents of that political subdivision.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.3-63 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.3 / Section 36-7-11.3-63
Cumulative nature of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. This chapter is cumulative to and does not supersede, preempt, or invalidate a zoning, building, health, or other law, ordinance, or code in effect as of April 16, 1971, except to the extent the law, ordinance, or code is in irreconcilable conflict with this chapter. If an irreconcilable conflict exists, only those parts of the law, ordinance, or code that conflict with this chapter are inapplicable as the parts pertain to the subject matter of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-24.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 36-2-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-2-3-5
Election of fiscal body; prerequisites; forfeiture of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) To be eligible to serve as a member of the fiscal body, a person must meet the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-22.

(b) A member of the fiscal body must reside within:

(1) the county as provided in Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and

(2) the district from which the member was elected, if applicable.

(c) A member who fails to comply with subsection (b) forfeits the office.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-24-2 part; 17-1-24-3; 17-1-28-8 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.145; Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.11; P.L.5-1986, SEC.36; P.L.3-1987, SEC.543; P.L.225-2011, SEC.91; P.L.90-2012, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.7-8.7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.7 / Section 36-8-16.7-8.7
"Eligible telecommunications carrier"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.7. As used in this chapter, "eligible telecommunications carrier" refers to a provider that is designated by the Indiana utility regulatory commission as an eligible telecommunications carrier for purposes of receiving Lifeline reimbursement from the universal service fund through the administrator designated by the Federal Communications Commission.

As added by P.L.36-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-3-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-3-6-6
Proposed ordinances; appropriations; rate of taxation; submittal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The controller shall, with the assistance of the corporation counsel, prepare:

(1) proposed appropriations ordinances for the city and county and each special service district; and

(2) proposed ordinances fixing the rate of taxation for the taxes to be levied for all city and county departments, offices, and agencies.

The proposed appropriations ordinances must contain all the amounts necessary for the operation of consolidated government, listed in major classifications.

(b) The controller shall submit the proposed ordinances prepared under subsection (a) along with appropriation detail accounts for each city and county department, office, and agency, to the city clerk not later than the first meeting of the city-county legislative body in August.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-4-4.5 part; 18-4-12-11 part; 18-4-12-37 part; 19-2-14.5-3 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.52, SEC.6; P.L.227-2005, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.9 / Section 36-8-16.9-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 36-8-16.8 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.18-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-2-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-2-13-6
Purchase of judgment or allowance prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The sheriff may not purchase a judgment or allowance in a court of which the sheriff is an officer.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-5-5.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.3-50 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.3 / Section 36-7-11.3-50
Requirements for petition filed by person seeking zoning variance
Status: in_force

Sec. 50. (a) A petition that is filed by a person seeking approval of the commission for a zoning variance of or for subject property must:

(1) be under oath; and

(2) state the following:

(A) The full name and address of the petitioner and of each attorney acting for and on behalf of the petitioner.

(B) The street address.

(C) The name of the owner of the property.

(D) The full name and address of and the type of business, if any, conducted by:

(i) a person who at the time of the filing is a party to; and

(ii) a person who is a disclosed or an undisclosed principal for whom the party was acting as agent in entering into;

a contract of sale, lease, option to purchase or lease, agreement to build or develop, or other written agreement of any kind or nature concerning the subject property or the present or future ownership, use, occupancy, possession, or development of the subject property.

(E) A description of the contract of sale, lease, option to purchase or lease, agreement to build or develop, or other written agreement sufficient to disclose the full nature of the interest of the party or of the party's principal in the subject property or in the present or future ownership, use, occupancy, possession, or development of the subject property.

(F) The date of the regular meeting of the commission at which the petitioner requests the petition be considered and determined.

(G) A detailed description of the proposed use for which the zoning variance is sought.

(H) Other information that the commission requires by rule or regulation.

(b) A petition must be accompanied by the following:

(1) A true copy of each contract of sale, lease, option to purchase or lease, agreement to build or develop, or other written agreement described in the petition.

(2) The maps, plot plans, structural drawings and specifications, landscaping plans, floor plans, elevations, cross-sectional plans, architectural renderings, diagrams, or any other technical or graphic materials that the commission requires by rule or regulation.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-14(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 36-4-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-4-13-1
Appointment of youth adviser
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The presiding officer of the legislative body of a municipality may appoint an individual who is not more than eighteen (18) years of age to serve as an adviser to the legislative body on matters affecting youth in the community.

As added by P.L.69-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-13
"Owner" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person who owns a legal or an equitable interest in Meridian Street or bordering property.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1325 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1325
Collection of unpaid fees; lien; receipt for payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1325. (a) A unit may use any legal remedy to collect an impact fee imposed by the unit. A unit must bring an action to collect an impact fee and all penalties, costs, and collection expenses associated with a fee not later than ten (10) years after the fee or the prorated portion of the impact fee first becomes due and payable.

(b) On the date a structural building permit is issued for the development of property on which the impact fee is assessed, the unit acquires a lien on the real property for which the permit is issued. For a phased development, the amount of the lien may not exceed the prorated portion of the impact fee due and payable in one (1) or more installments at the time the structural building permit is issued.

(c) A lien acquired by a unit under this section is not affected by a sale or transfer of the real property subject to the lien, including the sale, exchange, or lease of the real property under IC 36-1-11.

(d) A lien acquired by a unit under this section continues for ten (10) years after the impact fee or the prorated portion of the impact fee becomes due and payable. However, if an action to enforce the lien is filed within the ten (10) year period, the lien continues until the termination of the proceeding.

(e) A holder of a lien of record on any real property on which an impact fee is delinquent may pay the delinquent impact fee and any penalties and costs. The amount paid by the lien holder is an additional lien on the real property in favor of the lien holder and is collectible in the same manner as the original lien.

(f) If a person pays an impact fee assessed against any real property, the person is entitled to a receipt for the payment that is:

(1) on a form prescribed by the impact fee ordinance; and

(2) issued by a person designated in the impact fee ordinance.

As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-39.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-39.5
Reorganization plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 39.5. A plan of reorganization may establish within a reorganized political subdivision territories or districts:

(1) in which specified services provided by the reorganized political subdivision will be provided at different levels, quantities, or amounts; and

(2) in which the fees, charges, or taxes imposed by the reorganized political subdivision will vary depending on the level, quantity, or amount of the services provided.

As added by P.L.202-2013, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 36-12-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-12-11-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to both Class 1 and Class 2 libraries.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-12-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 36-6-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-6-8-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-4-27.5-1; 17-4-27.5-5; 17-4-27.5-6; 17-4-27.5-7; 17-4-27.5-8; 17-4-27.5-9; 17-4-27.5-10; 17-4-27.5-11; 17-4-27.5-12; 17-4-27.5-13; 17-4-27.5-14; 17-4-27.5-15; 17-4-27.7-4.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Repealed by Acts 1980, P.L.125, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-1.5-2-8
"Reorganizing political subdivision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Reorganizing political subdivision" refers to a political subdivision in which:

(1) a resolution has been adopted under IC 36-1.5-4-10; or

(2) a petition has been filed under IC 36-1.5-4-11.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-10-4-28 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-10-4-28
Lists of property sought to be taken, certain property incurring particular benefit, and persons affected injuriously or beneficially
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) When the resolution has been finally confirmed by the board, the board shall have prepared a list of all the owners or holders or property sought to be taken or that will be injuriously affected either by the appropriation of the land or the improvement. The board shall also have prepared a list of all of the owners or holders of lots or parcels of land lying within two thousand (2,000) feet on either side of the land to be acquired for park or boulevard purposes, for an improvement, or for both that will incur a particular benefit as provided in section 27 of this chapter by the acquisition, location, establishment, construction, or improvement of a park, playground, parkway, pleasure driveway, boulevard, improvement, or structure provided in the resolution.

(b) In addition to the names, the list must show with reasonable certainty a description of the property belonging to each person that will be appropriated or affected either injuriously or beneficially. A greater certainty in names and description is not necessary for the validity of an award or assessment than is required in the assessment of taxes.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-7-30-22.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.111.
Ind. Code § 36-10-16-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 16 / Section 36-10-16-19
Board officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) At the organizational meeting described in section 20(b)(1) and 20(b)(2) of this chapter, the board shall elect the following officers from the voting or nonvoting members:

(1) A chair.

(2) A vice chair.

(3) A secretary-treasurer.

(b) The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the voting members of the board is necessary to elect an officer.

(c) An officer serves from the date of the officer's election until the officer's successor is elected and qualified.

As added by P.L.141-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-1.5-1-1
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to do the following:

(1) Grant broad powers to enable political subdivisions to operate more efficiently by eliminating restrictions under existing law that:

(A) impede the economy of operation of;

(B) interfere with the ease of administration of;

(C) inhibit cooperation among; and

(D) thwart better government by;

political subdivisions.

(2) Encourage efficiency by and cooperation among political subdivisions to:

(A) reduce reliance on property taxes; and

(B) enhance the ability of political subdivisions to provide critical and necessary services.

(3) Strengthen the financial condition of state government.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-5.1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 36-7-5.1-24
Membership of zoning appeals board
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. Notwithstanding IC 36-7-4-902, the division of the joint district board of zoning appeals consists of five (5) members as follows:

(1) One (1) citizen member appointed by the commission who may or may not be a member of the commission.

(2) Two (2) citizen members appointed by the legislative body of the county having the most acreage of real property in the joint district.

(3) One (1) citizen member appointed by the most populous municipality that passed an ordinance creating the joint district.

(4) One (1) citizen member appointed by the second most populous municipality that passed an ordinance creating the district.

As added by P.L.300-1989, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-23-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 23 / Section 36-7-23-5
Purpose; activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The purpose of the authority is to promote cooperation among the units participating in the authority in order to assist the development of the units included in the agreement by doing the following:

(1) Utilizing private and public sector resources to address development problems and opportunities.

(2) Planning, developing, rehabilitating, and otherwise managing infrastructure located in the authority's jurisdiction.

(3) Supplementing, but not supplanting, traditional local or state responsibilities.

(4) Providing financial resources to local communities to address their infrastructure needs.

(5) Providing revenue bonding capacity and resources for bond retirement, or lease rental capacity and resources, that can be directed to development or recapitalization of infrastructure located in the authority's jurisdiction.

(6) Providing the means to develop revenue producing infrastructure ventures, where revenue can be rechanneled back into the overall infrastructure development effort.

(7) Providing an overall balanced infrastructure investment strategy that addresses important needs of the participating units for capital projects.

(8) Providing operating involvement appropriate to each infrastructure component.

(9) Providing for a continuing and stable source of public funding for infrastructure development for participating units.

(10) Providing the mechanism to address other regional services as determined to be appropriate by the board.

As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2.8 / Section 36-2-2.8-3
"County officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "county officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-2-2.9-3.

As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-8-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-8-12-3
Agreements with units; authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A unit may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more volunteer fire departments that maintain adequate firefighting service for the use and operation of firefighting apparatus and equipment owned by the volunteer fire department, including the service of the operators of the apparatus and equipment, so that the private and public property of the unit is saved from destruction by fire.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-1-40-5.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 36-7-31-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 36-7-31-4
"Capital improvement board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "capital improvement board" refers to the capital improvement board of managers established by IC 36-10-9-3.

As added by P.L.255-1997(ss), SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 36-2-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-2-10-12
Redemption of warrant; notation of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Whenever the treasurer redeems a warrant on which interest is due, the treasurer shall note on the warrant the amount of interest the treasurer pays on it and shall enter that amount, distinct from the principal, on the treasurer's account.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-32-9.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 36-7-38-22 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 38 / Section 36-7-38-22
Audits
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The state board of accounts shall audit the funds and accounts of a land bank as provided under IC 5-11-1-25.

As added by P.L.211-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-10-7.5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-10-7.5-22
District bonds for land acquisition or improvements
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) To raise money to pay for land to be acquired for any of the purposes named in this chapter or to pay for an improvement authorized by this chapter, and in anticipation of the special benefit tax to be levied as provided in this chapter, the legislative body shall issue in the name of the township the bonds of the district. The bonds may not exceed in amount the total cost of all land to be acquired and all improvements described in the resolution, including all expenses necessarily incurred in connection with the proceedings, together with a sum sufficient to pay the costs of supervision and inspection during the period of construction of a work. The expenses to be covered in the bond issue include all expenses of every kind actually incurred preliminary to acquiring the land and the construction of the work, such as the cost of the necessary record, engineering expenses, publication of notices, preparation of bonds, and other necessary expenses. If more than one (1) resolution or proceeding of the legislative body under this chapter is confirmed whereby different parcels of land are to be acquired or more than one (1) contract for work is let by the executive at approximately the same time, the cost involved under all of the resolutions and proceedings may be included in one (1) issue of bonds.

(b) The bonds may be issued in any denomination not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) each, in not less than five (5) nor more than forty (40) annual series. The bonds are payable one (1) series each year, beginning at a date after the receipt of taxes from a levy made for that purpose. The bonds are negotiable. The bonds may bear interest at any rate, payable semiannually. After adopting a resolution ordering bonds, the legislative body shall certify a copy of the resolution to the township's fiscal officer. The fiscal officer shall prepare the bonds, and the executive shall execute the bonds, attested by the fiscal officer.

(c) The bonds and the interest on the bonds are exempt from taxation as prescribed by IC 6-8-5-1. Bonds issued under this section are subject to the provisions of IC 5-1 and IC 6-1.1-20 relating to:

(1) the filing of a petition requesting the issuance of bonds;

(2) the right of:

(A) taxpayers and voters to remonstrate against the issuance of bonds in the case of a proposed bond issue described by IC 6-1.1-20-3.1(a); or

(B) voters to vote on the issuance of bonds in the case of a proposed bond issue described by IC 6-1.1-20-3.5(a);

(3) the appropriation of the proceeds of the bonds with the approval of the department of local government finance; and

(4) the sale of bonds at public sale for not less than the par value of the bonds.

(d) The legislative body may not have bonds of the district issued under this section that are payable by special taxation when the total issue for that purpose, including the bonds already issued or to be issued, exceeds two percent (2%) of the total adjusted value of the taxable property in the district as determined under IC 36-1-15. All bonds or obligations issued in violation of this subsection are void. The bonds are not obligations or indebtedness of the township but constitute an indebtedness of the district as a special taxing district. The bonds and interest are payable only out of a special tax levied upon all the property of the district as prescribed by this chapter. A bond must recite the terms upon the face of the bond, together with the purposes for which the bond is issued.

As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.238; P.L.90-2002, SEC.519; P.L.219-2007, SEC.145; P.L.146-2008, SEC.795.
Ind. Code § 36-1-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-1-8-13
Referral of dishonored checks to prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A unit that is unable to obtain payment of a dishonored check shall, not later than ninety (90) days after the check is initially received by the unit, refer the matter to the prosecuting attorney for the county where the dishonored check was received for prosecution.

As added by P.L.98-2000, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 36-7-10.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 10.1 / Section 36-7-10.1-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each municipality or county.

As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-605 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-605
Certification of proposed ordinance or zone map change
Status: in_force

Sec. 605. (a) ADVISORY─AREA. A proposed zoning ordinance shall be certified to each participating legislative body by the plan commission as follows:

(1) If the proposal is to adopt an initial zoning ordinance (or to adopt a replacement zoning ordinance after repealing the entire zoning ordinance, including amendments and zone maps) under section 606 or 606.5 of this chapter, it may be certified only if it receives a favorable recommendation from the commission.

(2) If the proposal is to amend or partially repeal the text (not zone maps) of the ordinance under section 607 or 607.5 of this chapter, it may be certified with a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation from the commission.

(3) If the proposal is to change the zone maps incorporated by reference into the ordinance under section 608 of this chapter, it may be certified with a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation from the commission.

(b) METRO. Except as provided in subsection (c), a proposal shall be certified to the legislative body by the metropolitan development commission only if it receives a favorable recommendation from the commission.

(c) METRO. A proposal to change the zone maps incorporated by reference into the ordinance under section 608 of this chapter shall be certified to the legislative body of the county or if the proposal concerns real property located within the boundaries of an excluded city (as described in IC 36-3-1-7), the legislative body of the excluded city, regardless of whether the proposal receives a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation from the commission.

(d) The legislative body shall consider the recommendation (if any) of the commission before acting on the proposal under section 606, 606.5, 607, 607.5, or 608 of this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-8-3 part; 18-7-2-42; 18-7-4-605; 18-7-4-49; 18-7-5-62 part; 18-7-5-63 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.20; P.L.335-1985, SEC.19; P.L.220-1986, SEC.19; P.L.88-2014, SEC.1; P.L.161-2021, SEC.4; P.L.223-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-9-37-44 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 37 / Section 36-9-37-44
Prepaid interest; reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. (a) If:

(1) a municipality purchased under threat of condemnation real property upon which there were any unpaid Barrett Law assessments; and

(2) because of the purchase the vendor paid, under protest, the interest on the Barrett Law assessment for a period of ten (10) years in advance;

the vendor is entitled to a reimbursement for the interest paid in advance, less the interest for one (1) year.

(b) The vendor must present and prove a claim for the interest to the municipal fiscal officer. The reimbursement under this section shall be paid out of the surplus Barrett Law account of the municipality.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-10-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-10-9-8
Annual budget; capital improvement; issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall prepare a budget for each calendar year covering the projected operating expenses, projected expenditures for capital improvements or land acquisition, and estimated income to pay the operating expenses and capital expenditures, including amounts, if any, to be received from excise taxes and ad valorem property taxes. It shall submit the operating and capital budget for review, approval, or rejection to the city-county legislative body. The board may make expenditures only as provided in the budget as approved, unless additional expenditures are approved by the legislative body. However, payments to users of any capital improvement that constitute a contractual share of box office receipts are neither an operating expense nor an expenditure within the meaning of this section.

(b) If the board desires to finance a capital improvement in whole or in part by the issuance of bonds under section 12 or 15 of this chapter, the board shall submit the following information to the city-county legislative body at least thirty (30) days before the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds:

(1) A description of the project to be financed through the issuance of bonds.

(2) The total amount of the project anticipated to be funded through the issuance of bonds.

(3) The total amount of other anticipated revenue sources for the project.

(4) Any other terms upon which the bonds will be issued.

(c) The city-county legislative body must discuss the information provided in subsection (b) in a public hearing held before the resolution may be adopted by the board.

(d) The board shall post the board's proposed budget and adopted budget on the board's Internet web site.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.42-1994, SEC.14; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.455.
Ind. Code § 36-5-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-5-2-7
President of legislative body; selection; term
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The legislative body shall select one (1) of its members to be its president for a definite term, which may not exceed the member's term of office as a member of the legislative body.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1-20 part; 18-3-1-35 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 36-4-1-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-4-1-4.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.68-2003, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.111-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1016 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1016
Judicial review of zoning decisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1016. (a) Final decisions of the board of zoning appeals under:

(1) the 900 series of this chapter (administrative appeals, exceptions, uses, and variances); or

(2) section 1015 of this chapter (appeals of commitment modifications or terminations);

are considered zoning decisions for purposes of this chapter and are subject to judicial review in accordance with the 1600 series of this chapter.

(b) The following decisions of the plan commission are considered zoning decisions for purposes of this chapter and are subject to judicial review in the same manner as that provided for the appeal of a final decision of the board of zoning appeals under subsection (a):

(1) A final decision under the 700 series of this chapter (subdivision control).

(2) A final decision under section 1015 of this chapter (appeal of a commitment modification or termination).

(3) A final decision under the 1400 series of this chapter (development plans).

(4) A final decision under the 1500 series of this chapter (planned unit development), when authority to make a final decision is delegated to the plan commission by the legislative body under section 1511 of this chapter.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2), decisions of a legislative body under section 1015(b)(6) or 1015(b)(10) of this chapter are not considered zoning decisions for purposes of this chapter and are not subject to judicial review in accordance with the 1600 series of this chapter.

(d) Final decisions of preservation commissions under IC 36-7-11, IC 36-7-11.1, IC 36-7-11.2, or IC 36-7-11.3 (certificates of appropriateness) are considered zoning decisions for purposes of this chapter and are subject to judicial review in the same manner as that provided for the appeal of a final decision of the board of zoning appeals under subsection (a).

(e) Final decisions of zoning administrators under IC 14-28-4-18 (improvement location permits within flood plain areas) are considered zoning decisions for purposes of this chapter and are subject to judicial review in the same manner as that provided for the appeal of a final decision of the board of zoning appeals under subsection (a).

(f) The following actions are legislative acts and are not considered zoning decisions for purposes of this chapter:

(1) Adopting or approving a comprehensive plan under the 500 series of this chapter.

(2) Certifying with or without a recommendation a proposal under the 600 series of this chapter.

(3) Adopting, rejecting, or amending a zoning ordinance under the 600 series of this chapter.

(4) Adopting, rejecting, or amending an impact fee ordinance under the 1300 series of this chapter.

(5) Designating a zoning district where a development plan is required under the 1400 series of this chapter.

(6) Adopting, rejecting, or amending a PUD district ordinance under the 1500 series of this chapter.

(7) Adopting, rejecting, or amending a flood plain zoning ordinance under IC 14-28-4.

(8) Certifying a recommendation, or modifying or terminating a commitment, under section 1015(b)(6) or 1015(b)(10) of this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-1016; 18-7-5-57.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.57; P.L.320-1995, SEC.21; P.L.126-2011, SEC.37; P.L.130-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-1-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-1-17-1
"Criminal action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "criminal action" means a prosecution against an individual alleging the commission of a felony or misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.128-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-31-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 36-7-31-6
"Covered taxes"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "covered taxes" means the following:

(1) With respect to the professional sports development area as it existed on December 31, 2008:

(A) The state gross retail tax imposed under IC 6-2.5-2-1 or use tax imposed under IC 6-2.5-3-2.

(B) An adjusted gross income tax imposed under IC 6-3-2-1 on an individual.

(C) The local income tax imposed under IC 6-3.6, other than local income taxes that are paid by local taxpayers described in IC 6-3.6-2-13(3).

(D) A food and beverage tax imposed under IC 6-9.

(2) With respect to an addition to the professional sports development area after December 31, 2008:

(A) The state gross retail tax imposed under IC 6-2.5-2-1 or use tax imposed under IC 6-2.5-3-2.

(B) An adjusted gross income tax imposed under IC 6-3-2-1 on an individual.

(C) The local income tax imposed under IC 6-3.6, other than local income taxes that are paid by local taxpayers described in IC 6-3.6-2-13(3).

As added by P.L.255-1997(ss), SEC.19. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.408; P.L.197-2016, SEC.134; P.L.239-2017, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1316.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1316.5
Impact zone area designated after June 30, 2026
Status: in_force

Sec. 1316.5. (a) This section only applies to an impact zone designated under section 1315 of this chapter after June 30, 2026.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), a unit must include in an impact zone the geographical area necessary to ensure that:

(1) there is a functional relationship between the components of the infrastructure type in the impact zone;

(2) the infrastructure type provides a reasonably uniform benefit throughout the impact zone;

(3) all areas included in the impact zone are contiguous; and

(4) the impact zone is:

(A) contiguous to the new development;

(B) coterminous with a:

(i) utility service; or

(ii) distribution line of a type described in section 1309(1) or 1309(5) of this chapter, that may be necessary for the new development to interconnect with existing utility infrastructure; or

(C) located not more than five (5) miles from the infrastructure type described in section 1309(3) and 1309(4) of this chapter.

(c) If a unit:

(1) adopts an ordinance to adopt, renew, or amend an impact fee; or

(2) has an existing impact fee ordinance that provides for an increase in the amount of an impact fee after a period of time;

Then before a unit may adopt an ordinance under subdivision (1), or collect the increased impact fee under subdivision (2), the unit must comply with subsection (d).

(d) The unit must hold a public hearing. Not less than forty-five (45) days before the date of the public hearing, the unit must do the following:

(1) If the unit has a website, post on the website:

(A) notice of the public hearing;

(B) a summary of the impact fee proposed for adoption, renewal, amendment or subject to increase under an existing ordinance; and

(C) the impact zone improvement plan.

(2) Publish notice of the public hearing under IC 5-3-1 providing:

(A) a summary of the impact fee proposed for adoption, renewal, amendment or subject to increase under an existing ordinance;

(B) the web address (if any) where the information posted under subdivision (1) is located; and

(C) the location where the public may inspect and copy the zone improvement plan.

As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 36-9-23-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 23 / Section 36-9-23-10
Construction, acquisition, or leasing of sewage works; adoption of resolution by works board or other body
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If the works board or other appropriate body of the municipality determines to construct, acquire, or lease any sewage works, the works board or other appropriate body of the municipality shall adopt a resolution or resolutions:

(1) setting forth a brief general description of the works and, if the works are to be constructed, a reference to the plans and specifications prepared and filed by an engineer chosen by the board;

(2) setting forth the cost of the works, as estimated by the engineer, if the works are to be constructed;

(3) ordering the construction, acquisition, or lease of the works;

(4) setting forth an estimate of the fees for the several classes of users or property to be served;

(5) ordering the issuance of revenue bonds of the municipality under this chapter, in the amount necessary to pay the cost of the works, if applicable; and

(6) containing any other necessary provisions.

(b) Unless all or part of the works is being constructed in compliance with an order of the department of environmental management to abate water pollution, notice of the adoption and the purport of the resolution or resolutions shall immediately be given by publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-2-5-6 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.143-1985, SEC.197; P.L.35-1990, SEC.69; P.L.163-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-22-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 22 / Section 36-7-22-14
Certification of final scheduled assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Within thirty (30) days after the county auditor receives the certification of final scheduled assessments for the completion of the economic improvement project, the auditor shall deliver a copy of the certificate to the county treasurer. Each year, the treasurer shall add the full annual assessment due in that year to the tax statements of the person owning the property affected by the assessment, designating it in a manner distinct from general taxes.

As added by P.L.195-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-5-1.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 36-5-1.1-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to:

(1) towns having a population of less than five hundred (500); and

(2) included towns (as defined in IC 36-3-1-7).

As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 36-9-16.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 36-9-16.5-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all municipalities.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.307, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27.8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27.8 / Section 36-9-27.8-4
"Homeowners association"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "homeowners association" has the meaning set forth in IC 32-25.5-2-4.

As added by P.L.139-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-7-7-13
Economic development districts; definition; payments by counties; use of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) An economic development district is a group of adjacent counties that:

(1) contains at least two (2) redevelopment counties;

(2) includes an economic development growth center; and

(3) has been officially designated as an economic development district by the federal government under Title 42, U.S.C. section 3171, on the recommendation of the state.

(b) Counties may make payments to officially designated economic development districts. The board of directors of the economic development district shall determine the amount of the payments, which may be based on the assessed valuation or the population of each county, and the method of making the payments, subject to appropriations by the fiscal bodies of the counties comprising the economic development district.

(c) The economic development district may receive and expend all sums appropriated or granted to it for purposes and activities authorized by law, and shall deposit these sums in its own name and follow all accounting, bonding, and auditing procedures required by law.

(d) The economic development district is responsible for the administration, safekeeping, and deposit of any monies appropriated or granted to it, and may delegate all or part of that responsibility to a designated financial officer.

(e) The economic development district may receive grants from federal, state, or local governments for the purpose of carrying out any of the planning and development activities of the district.

(f) Any sums appropriated to an economic development district that remain uncommitted at the end of the budget year revert on a pro rata basis to the general funds of the counties comprising the district.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-17-1; 18-7-17-2.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 36-7-30.5-16
Plan and declaration of military base development area
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The development authority shall adopt a plan for the:

(1) rehabilitation;

(2) development;

(3) redevelopment; and

(4) reuse;

of military base property to be acquired from the federal government upon the closure or scheduled closure of the military base.

(b) In conjunction with the plan adopted under subsection (a), the development authority may adopt a resolution declaring that a geographic area is a military base development area and approving the plan if it makes the following findings:

(1) All or part of a military base is located in the military base development area.

(2) The plan for the military base development area will accomplish the public purposes of this chapter, supported by specific findings of fact to be adopted by the development authority.

(3) The public health and welfare will be benefitted by accomplishment of the plan for the military base development area.

(4) The plan for the military base development area conforms to other development and redevelopment plans for the counties represented on the development authority.

(c) A military base development area may include territory within military base property. However, a military base development area may not include any area of land that constitutes part of an economic development area, a blighted area, or an urban renewal area under IC 36-7-14.

(d) The resolution must state:

(1) the general boundaries of the area; and

(2) that the development authority proposes to acquire all the interests in the land within the boundaries, with certain designated exceptions, if any.

(e) For the purpose of adopting a resolution under subsection (b), it is sufficient to describe the boundaries of the area by its location in relation to public ways or streams, or otherwise, as determined by the development authority. Property excepted from the acquisition may be described by street numbers or location.

As added by P.L.203-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-8-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-8-17-1-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.501.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 36-7-2.5-6
"Construction documents or plans"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "construction documents or plans" means written, graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing the design, location, and physical characteristics of the elements of a project necessary for obtaining a building permit. The term includes construction drawings drawn to an appropriate scale.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-2-14-1.8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-2-14-1.8
Vitreous
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.8. As used in section 6 of this chapter, "vitreous" means the clear gelatinous substance that fills the eyeball between the retina and the lens.

As added by P.L.193-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-2-2-20
County property; sale; acquisition; orders; ordinance
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The county executive may make orders concerning county property, including orders for:

(1) the sale of the county's public buildings and the acquisition of land in the county seat on which to build new public buildings; and

(2) the acquisition of land for a public square and the maintenance of that square.

However, a conveyance or purchase by a county of land having a value of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more must be authorized by an ordinance of the county fiscal body fixing the terms and conditions of the transaction.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-14-11 part; 17-1-24-33.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.181-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-6-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-6-7-3
Annual appropriations for offices; payments on vouchers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The legislative body shall make annual appropriations for assistants in township offices. Payments shall be made to assistants on vouchers verified by the claimant and approved by the officer in whose office the assistant is employed.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-1-2 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.173-2003, SEC.28; P.L.127-2017, SEC.166.
Ind. Code § 36-7-14-32.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-7-14-32.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.114-1989, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.31-1994, SEC.19; P.L.2-2002, SEC.111; P.L.163-2006, SEC.20; P.L.146-2008, SEC.736; P.L.118-2013, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.149-2014, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 36-7-2.5-17
Time period for unit to conduct plan review
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. If:

(1) the unit notifies an applicant in writing that the application is complete; and

(2) a plan review is required by the unit;

the unit must complete the plan review not more than seven (7) business days after the date that notice is sent.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-18-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 36-7-18-19
Investment of funds; cancellation of indebtedness
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A housing authority may invest any money that is held in reserves or sinking funds, or that is not required for immediate disbursement, in:

(1) property or securities in which savings banks may invest money subject to their control;

(2) the shares of any federal savings association or federal savings bank that is organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, (12 U.S.C. 1461, 1462, 1464 through 1466a, and 1468 through 1470), as in effect on December 31, 1990, and has its principal office in Indiana; and

(3) the shares of any savings association that is organized under Indiana statutes and the accounts of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as provided in 12 U.S.C. 1811 through 1833e, as in effect on December 31, 1990.

However, the value of shares purchased under subdivision (2) or (3) may not exceed the amount of insurance protection afforded a member or investor of the association.

(b) A housing authority may cancel its bonds, notes, or warrants after purchasing them for not more than their principal amount plus accrued interest.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-8(e).]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.8-1991, SEC.36; P.L.79-1998, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27.8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27.8 / Section 36-9-27.8-14
Recording of contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Not later than ten (10) business days after the date a contract is executed under this chapter, the executive shall record the contract with the county recorder.

As added by P.L.139-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-6-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-6-8-6
Incremental payment based on certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to subsection (e), a township assessor who becomes a certified level two or level three Indiana assessor-appraiser is entitled to receive annually one thousand dollars ($1,000) after the assessor's certification under IC 6-1.1-35.5, which is in addition to and not part of the annual compensation of the township assessor.

(b) A certified level two or level three Indiana assessor-appraiser who replaces a township assessor who is not so certified is entitled to receive annually one thousand dollars ($1,000) more than the salary of the person's predecessor, which is in addition to and not part of the annual compensation of the township assessor.

(c) Subject to subsection (e), an employee of a township assessor who becomes a certified level two or level three Indiana assessor-appraiser is entitled to receive annually five hundred dollars ($500) after the employee's certification under IC 6-1.1-35.5, which is in addition to and not part of the annual compensation of the employee.

(d) A township assessor or employee who becomes entitled to receive an additional amount under this section is entitled to receive the additional amount for as long as the person serves in that position and maintains the level two or level three certification.

(e) Subsections (a) and (c) apply regardless of whether the township assessor or employee of a township assessor becomes a certified level two assessor-appraiser:

(1) while:

(A) in office; or

(B) employed by the township assessor; or

(2) before:

(A) assuming office; or

(B) beginning employment by the township assessor.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-27.8-7 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.198-2001, SEC.107; P.L.219-2007, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 36-7-36-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-7-36-7
Adoption of this chapter; rules and procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The legislative body of a municipality or county:

(1) may adopt this chapter by ordinance; and

(2) if the legislative body adopts this chapter by ordinance, shall adopt rules and procedures for its enforcement.

As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 36-9-39-22 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 39 / Section 36-9-39-22
Assessment roll; finality of primary or preliminary assessments; notice of works, assessment roll, and hearing on assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) The primary or preliminary assessments indicated on the assessment roll are considered the special benefits accruing to the land assessed and are final and absolute unless changed under sections 23 and 24 of this chapter.

(b) Immediately after the assessment roll is completed and filed, the municipal works board shall publish a notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1. The notice must do the following:

(1) Describe the general character of the sewage works.

(2) Describe the street, alley, or other public place on or in which the sewage works have been constructed.

(3) Describe the terminals of the sewage works.

(4) If the sewage works are intended to serve a district, describe the boundaries of the district benefited and to be assessed.

(5) State that the assessment roll, with:

(A) the names of the owners;

(B) descriptions of property to be assessed; and

(C) amounts of the preliminary or primary assessments;

is on file and may be inspected in the office of the works board.

(6) Establish the date and time for a hearing at which the works board will, at the works board's office, do the following:

(A) Receive and hear remonstrances against the amounts assessed on the assessment roll.

(B) Determine whether the lots and parcels of land have been or will be specially benefited by the sewage works in the amounts listed on the assessment roll.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27.4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27.4 / Section 36-9-27.4-15
Drainage board determining whether obstruction created intentionally
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If the drainage board finds for the petitioner under section 14(a) of this chapter, the board shall determine, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, whether the obstruction of the drain or natural surface watercourse was created intentionally by any of the respondents.

As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2.9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2.9 / Section 36-2-2.9-5
Initiation of contract review
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. To initiate a contract review, the county officer must submit to the county auditor the following:

(1) A request for review.

(2) A copy of the proposed contract. The contract must comply with IC 36-2-2.8, including using the standard terms required by ordinance under IC 36-2-2.8-5.

The county auditor shall date stamp the request and immediately forward copies of the request and contract to the president of the county executive and county attorney.

As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 36-7-15.1-22
Commission powers and duties concerning planning and urban renewal plans and projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) In connection with the planning and undertaking of an urban renewal plan or urban renewal project, the commission and all public and private officers, agencies, and bodies have all the rights, powers, privileges, duties, and immunities that they have with respect to a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project, as if all of the provisions of this chapter applicable to a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project were applicable to an urban renewal plan or urban renewal project.

(b) In addition to its other powers, the commission may also:

(1) make plans for carrying out a program of voluntary repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements;

(2) make plans for the enforcement of laws and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, and to the compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and improvements;

(3) make preliminary plans outlining urban renewal activities for neighborhoods to embrace two (2) or more urban renewal areas;

(4) make preliminary surveys, including environmental assessments, to determine if the undertaking and carrying out of an urban renewal project are feasible;

(5) make plans for the relocation of persons (including families, business concerns, and others) displaced by an urban renewal project;

(6) make relocation payments in accordance with eligibility requirements of IC 8-23-17 or the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policy Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4621 et seq.) to or with respect to persons (including families, business concerns, and others) displaced by an urban renewal project, for moving expenses and losses of property for which reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise made, including the making of payments financed by the federal government; and

(7) develop, test, and report methods and techniques, and carry out demonstrations and other activities, for the prevention and the elimination of the conditions described in IC 36-7-1-3 in urban areas.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.14-1991, SEC.21; P.L.185-2005, SEC.36; P.L.221-2007, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 36-9-38-23 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 38 / Section 36-9-38-23
Costs exceeding benefits; postponement of improvement; reappraisement; deficiency supplied; bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) If the total of the assessed benefits, after deducting assessed damages, does not equal or exceed the total estimated cost of the improvement, further action may not be taken on the proposed improvement until:

(1) a second assessment of benefits and damages has been completed; or

(2) the petitioners, the municipality, or another source, separately or jointly, undertakes to provide the deficiency.

(b) The municipal works board may request the original appraisers to make the second assessment or may appoint three (3) other qualified, disinterested appraisers to make the second assessment. The second assessment shall be completed in the same manner as the first assessment.

(c) If a second assessment of benefits, after deducting the damages, does not equal or exceed the estimated cost of the improvement, further action may not be taken on the proposed improvement, unless the petitioners, the municipality, or another source, separately or jointly, undertakes to provide the deficiency. If the petitioners elect to provide the deficiency, further action may not be taken upon the improvement until the petitioners file with the works board a bond with adequate surety. The bond must be conditioned on payment of the net balance of the actual cost of the improvement over the total of the assessments after deducting damages.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-8-17-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-8-17-11-b
Appeal of orders; administrative proceedings
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 11. (a) An order issued under section 9 or 10 of this chapter may be appealed to the department under IC 4-21.5-3-7. A decision to deny a request to modify or reverse an order issued under section 10 of this chapter is not appealable.

(b) If an order issued under section 9 or 10 of this chapter is appealed, the department or its designee shall conduct all administrative proceedings under IC 4-21.5. In its proceedings, the department may modify or reverse the order.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.504.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 36-7-30.5-11
Terms of members; oath; bond; qualifications; reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of a military base development authority shall serve the longer of:

(1) three (3) years beginning with the first day of January after the member's appointment; or

(2) until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified.

If a vacancy occurs, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the original member. The successor shall serve for the remainder of the vacated term.

(b) Each member of a development authority, before beginning the member's duties, shall take and subscribe an oath of office in the usual form, to be endorsed on the certificate of the member's appointment. The endorsed certificate must be promptly filed with the clerk for the unit that the member serves.

(c) Each member of a development authority, before beginning the member's duties, shall execute a bond payable to the state, with surety to be approved by the executive of the unit. The bond must be:

(1) in the penal sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the member's office and the accounting for all money and property that may come into the member's hands or under the member's control.

(d) A member of a development authority must be:

(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(2) a resident of the county responsible for the member's appointment.

(e) If a member ceases to be qualified under this section, the member forfeits the member's office.

(f) Members of a development authority are not entitled to salaries but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.

As added by P.L.203-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-9-30-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 30 / Section 36-9-30-5.5
Contracts for incineration of waste
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) As used in this section, "waste" includes solid waste and waste disposed of in conjunction with the disposal of solid waste, as well as liquid waste (consisting of sludge from air and water pollution control facilities or water supply treatment facilities) when disposed of in conjunction with the disposal of solid waste.

(b) A unit may contract for twenty (20) years or less for the incineration of waste.

As added by P.L.353-1985, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-1-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-1-14-2
Income from community foundation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A unit may use income received under this chapter from a community foundation only for purposes of the unit.

As added by P.L.313-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-2-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-2-7-19
County elected officials training fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to a county elected officials training fund established under subsection (b).

(b) Each county legislative body shall establish a county elected officials training fund to supplement appropriations that may come from the county general fund to provide training of elected officials. The county fiscal body shall appropriate money from the fund.

(c) The fund consists of money deposited under IC 36-2-7.5-6(b)(2) and any other sources required or permitted by law. Money in the fund does not revert to the county general fund.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e)(3), money in the fund shall be used solely to provide training of:

(1) county elected officials; and

(2) individuals first elected to a county office;

required by IC 33-32-2-9, IC 36-2-9-2.5, IC 36-2-9.5-2.5, IC 36-2-10-2.5, IC 36-2-11-2.5, and IC 36-2-12-2.5.

(e) Except as provided in IC 5-11-14-1, money in the fund may be used to provide any of the following:

(1) Travel, lodging, and related expenses associated with any training paid for from the fund.

(2) Training of one (1) or more designees of a county elected official if sufficient funds are appropriated by the county fiscal body.

(3) Upon determination by a county fiscal body that money in the fund exceeds the amount necessary to fund the expenses specified under subsection (d)(1) and (d)(2), money in the fund may be used for the training (and related travel and lodging expenses) of county council members provided:

(A) under IC 5-11-14-1; or

(B) by the Association of Indiana Counties.

As added by P.L.45-2010, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2012, SEC.6; P.L.13-2013, SEC.152; P.L.279-2013, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.44; P.L.257-2019, SEC.103; P.L.96-2023, SEC.2; P.L.181-2025, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-1.5-5-2
Required elements of cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A cooperative agreement under this chapter must provide at least for the following:

(1) Its duration.

(2) Its purpose.

(3) The manner of financing, staffing, and supplying any joint undertaking and of establishing and maintaining a budget for any joint undertaking that is the subject of the cooperative agreement.

(4) The methods that may be employed in accomplishing the partial or complete termination of the cooperative agreement and for disposing of property upon partial or complete termination of the cooperative agreement.

(5) The manner in which the cooperative agreement is to be administered.

(6) The manner of acquiring, holding, and disposing of real and personal property that is the subject of the cooperative agreement.

(b) A cooperative agreement may include any condition or term that is necessary or appropriate.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-9-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 16 / Section 36-9-16-3
Cumulative capital improvement fund; additional purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A unit may establish cumulative capital improvement funds to provide money for one (1) or more of the following purposes:

(1) To acquire land or rights-of-way to be used for public ways or sidewalks.

(2) To construct and maintain public ways or sidewalks.

(3) To acquire land or rights-of-way for the construction of sanitary or storm sewers, or both.

(4) To construct and maintain sanitary or storm sewers, or both.

(5) To acquire, by purchase or lease, or to pay all or part of the purchase price of a utility.

(6) To purchase or lease land, buildings, or rights-of-way for the use of any utility that is acquired or operated by the unit.

(7) To purchase or acquire land, with or without buildings, for park or recreation purposes.

(8) To purchase, lease, or pay all or part of the purchase price of motor vehicles for the use of any combination of the police, a community corrections program, or the fire department, including ambulances and firefighting vehicles with the necessary equipment, ladders, and hoses.

(9) To purchase, lease, or pay all or part of the cost of electronic monitoring equipment used by a state or local community corrections program.

(10) To retire in whole or in part any general obligation bonds of the unit that were issued for the purpose of acquiring or constructing improvements or properties that would qualify for the use of cumulative capital improvement funds.

(11) To purchase or lease equipment and other nonconsumable personal property needed by the unit for any public transportation use.

(12) In a county or a consolidated city, to purchase or lease equipment to be used to illuminate a public way or sidewalk.

(13) The fund may be used for any of the following purposes:

(A) To purchase, lease, upgrade, maintain, or repair one (1) or more of the following:

(i) Computer hardware.

(ii) Computer software.

(iii) Wiring and computer networks.

(iv) Communication access systems used to connect with computer networks or electronic gateways.

(B) To pay for the services of full-time or part-time computer maintenance employees.

(C) To conduct nonrecurring inservice technology training of unit employees.

(14) To purchase body armor (as defined in IC 35-47-5-13(a)) for active members of a police department under:

(A) IC 36-5-7-7;

(B) IC 36-8-4-4.5;

(C) IC 36-8-9-9; and

(D) IC 36-8-10-4.5.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-6-2-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.89. Amended by P.L.82-1985, SEC.7; P.L.199-1988, SEC.6; P.L.41-2001, SEC.1; P.L.8-2009, SEC.4; P.L.34-2010, SEC.10; P.L.67-2012, SEC.7; P.L.124-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30.5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 36-7-30.5-22
Clearing, maintenance, and replanning of development area
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) The development authority may proceed with the clearing and replanning of the area described in the resolution before the acquisition of all of the area. The development authority may also proceed with the repair and maintenance of buildings that have been acquired and are not to be cleared. This clearance, repair, and maintenance may be carried out by labor employed directly by the development authority or by contract. Contracts for clearance may provide that the contractor is entitled to retain and dispose of salvaged material, as a part of the contract price or on the basis of stated prices for the amounts of the various materials actually salvaged.

(b) All contracts for material or labor under this section shall be let under IC 36-1.

(c) To the extent the development authority undertakes to engage in the planning and rezoning of the real property acquired, in the opening, closing, relocation, and improvement of public ways, and in the construction, relocation, and improvement of levees, sewers, parking facilities, and utility services, the development authority shall proceed in the same manner as private owners of the property. The development authority may negotiate with the proper officers and agencies of the unit to secure the proper orders, approvals, and consents.

(d) Construction work required in connection with improvements in the area described in the resolution may be carried out by the following:

(1) The appropriate municipal or county department or agency.

(2) The development authority, if:

(A) all plans, specifications, and drawings are approved by the appropriate department or agency; and

(B) the statutory procedures for the letting of contracts by the appropriate department or agency are followed by the development authority.

(e) The development authority may pay any charges or assessments made on account of orders, approvals, consents, and construction work under this section, or may agree to pay the assessments in installments as provided by statute in the case of private owners. The development authority may do the following:

(1) By special waiver filed with the appropriate municipal works board or county executive, waive the statutory procedure and notices required by law in order to create valid liens on private property.

(2) Cause any assessments to be spread on a different basis than that provided by statute.

(f) The real property acquired under this chapter may not be set aside and dedicated for public ways, parking facilities, sewers, levees, parks, or other public purposes until the development authority has obtained the consent and approval of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction the property will be placed.

(g) The development authority may negotiate for the sale, lease, or other disposition of real and personal property without complying with the provisions of IC 36-1-11 or any other statute governing the disposition of public property. A conveyance under this section may not be made until the agreed consideration has been paid, unless the development authority passes a resolution expressly providing that the consideration does not have to be paid before the conveyance is made. The resolution may provide for a mortgage or other security. All deeds, leases, land sale contracts, or other conveyances shall be:

(1) executed in the name of the development authority; and

(2) signed by the president or vice president of the development authority and attested by the secretary-treasurer.

A seal is not required on these instruments or any other instruments executed in the name of the development authority. Proceeds from the sale, lease, or other disposition of property may be deposited in any fund and used for any purpose allowed under this chapter, as directed by the development authority.

As added by P.L.203-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-918 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-918
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-70 part; 18-7-2-71 part; 18-7-3-13 part; 18-7-4-918; 18-7-4-78; 18-7-5-82.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.48; Acts 1982, P.L.212, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.357-1983, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-27 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-27
County election board preparing ballot language; submission of language to department of local government finance
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. After the county recorder of each county in which reorganizing political subdivisions are located has notified the county election board under section 26 of this chapter, the county election board shall prepare and submit ballot language to the department of local government finance.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.111; P.L.194-2013, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4.1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 36-1.5-4.1-26
Township and municipality participating in fire protection territory
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) This section applies to a reorganization under this chapter that involves:

(1) the recipient municipality; and

(2) at least one (1) designated township;

all of which are participating units in the same fire protection territory on the date the reorganization plan is finally adopted under this chapter.

(b) The fiscal body of the recipient municipality may:

(1) establish an equipment replacement fund under IC 36-8-19-8.5 and impose a property tax for the fund as provided in IC 36-8-19-8.5; and

(2) take any other action under IC 36-8-19-8.5 that may be taken under that section by a participating unit in a fire protection territory.

(c) If a recipient municipality establishes an equipment replacement fund under IC 36-8-19-8.5 as authorized by this section, the department of local government finance may adjust the maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy that would otherwise apply to the recipient municipality in the same manner in which the department may adjust the maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy of a civil taxing unit under IC 6-1.1-18.5-10.5 to meet the civil taxing unit's obligations to a fire protection territory established under IC 36-8-19.

As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-1-29.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 29.5 / Section 36-1-29.5-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" means a workforce retention and recruitment fund established by the fiscal officer of a unit under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 36-8-7.5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-8-7.5-21
Remuneration or allowances not to be used in computation of benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) Remuneration or allowances for fringe benefits, incentive pay, holiday pay, insurance, clothing, automobiles, firearms, education, overtime, or compensatory time off may not be used in the computation of benefits under this chapter.

(b) If the remuneration or allowances described in subsection (a) were used to compute benefits for a recipient who began receiving benefits before May 2, 1977, this computation may continue only for that recipient and only during the eligibility period for benefits. The city and the official involved are not liable for making the overpayment, and a recipient is not required to repay the overpayment.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30-23 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30 / Section 36-7-30-23
Payments from funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) All payments from any of the funds established by this chapter shall be made by warrants drawn by the secretary-treasurer or the secretary-treasurer's agent under section 6 of this chapter on vouchers of the reuse authority signed by the president or vice president and the secretary-treasurer or executive director. An appropriation is not necessary, but all money raised under this chapter is considered appropriated to the respective purposes stated and is under the control of the reuse authority. The reuse authority has complete and exclusive authority to expend the money for the purposes provided.

(b) Each fund established by this chapter is a continuing fund and does not revert to the general fund of the unit at the end of the calendar year.

As added by P.L.26-1995, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 36-11-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-11-5-3
District contracts and obligations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A district may make contracts or incur obligations only if the contracts or obligations are payable solely from:

(1) revenue the district is permitted to raise under this article; or

(2) federal, state, or other grants or contributions.

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 36-7-23-33 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 23 / Section 36-7-23-33
Powers and duties of executive director
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. The executive director shall:

(1) administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the authority in accordance with the policies of the board and under the control and direction of the board;

(2) maintain and be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed with the authority and the official seal of the authority; and

(3) perform other duties directed by the members to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 36-12-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-12-7-11
Collection
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A library board or a person designated in writing by the library board may:

(1) collect money or library property; or

(2) compromise the amount of money;

that is owed to the library.

(b) A library board:

(1) shall determine the costs of collecting money or library property under this section; and

(2) may add the costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees, to money or library property that is owed and collected under this section.

(c) A library board or the library board's agent that collects money under this section shall deposit the money, less the costs of collection, in the account required by law.

(d) A library board may compromise claims made against the library.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.167.
Ind. Code § 36-9-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 15 / Section 36-9-15-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-84-8.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.88. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 36-7-32.5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 32.5 / Section 36-7-32.5-19
Local innovation development district fund; administration; use of money in a fund; transfers from a fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The corporation shall establish a local innovation development district fund for each innovation development district designated under section 9 of this chapter.

(b) Each fund consists of:

(1) deposits of incremental property tax revenue from the county auditor as provided in section 14(d) of this chapter; and

(2) transfers from the department of state revenue under section 18 of this chapter.

(c) The corporation shall administer each local innovation development district fund established under this section. The expenses of administering each fund shall be paid from money in that fund.

(d) The corporation may use money in each fund for the following purposes:

(1) The acquisition, improvement, preparation, demolition, disposal, construction, reconstruction, remediation, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, maintenance, repair, furnishing, and equipping of public facilities, including but not limited to utilities and transportation infrastructure.

(2) The operation of public facilities.

(3) The acquisition of land within the innovation development district.

(4) The recruitment of new businesses and new employees to the innovation development district.

(5) The training of individuals employed in the innovation development district.

(6) The payment of economic development incentives granted by the corporation to businesses located within the boundaries of the innovation development district.

(e) Not later than August 1 of each year, the corporation shall transfer an amount of incremental property tax revenues that may not be less than twelve percent (12%) of the annual amount of incremental property tax revenue deposited under subsection (b)(1) to the general fund of each city, town, county, or school corporation with territory located within the innovation development district. If the corporation is required to transfer funds to more than one (1) city, town, county, or school corporation under this subsection, the amount transferred to each city, town, county, and school corporation must be allocated among each city, town, county, and school corporation proportionately based on each city's, town's, county's, and school corporation's property tax levy applied to property located within the innovation development district. A transfer under this subsection does not reduce the actual or maximum permissible levy of a city, town, county, or school corporation and may not be considered in determining a city's, town's, county's, or school corporation's maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy limit under IC 6-1.1-18.5.

(f) Each state fiscal year, the corporation shall, after:

(1) making the transfer required under subsection (e);

(2) paying all obligations and expenses of the innovation development district in accordance with an agreement entered into under section 12 of this chapter, including payment of any economic development incentives for businesses located within the boundaries of the innovation development district; and

(3) satisfying all debt service obligations due and payable during the state fiscal year for bonds issued under IC 5-1.2-4-4(a)(2);

transfer from each local innovation development district fund to the economic development reserve account established by section 20.5 of this chapter an amount not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the net incremental revenue derived from state income taxes and gross retail taxes deposited into each fund during the immediately preceding state fiscal year.

(g) Money in each local innovation development district fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(h) Money in each local innovation development district fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes specified in this section.

As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.317.
Ind. Code § 36-1-11-5.6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-1-11-5.6
Sale or transfer of property to a nonprofit corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.6. Notwithstanding IC 5-22-22 and sections 4, 4.1, 4.2, and 5 of this chapter, a disposing agent of a county may sell or transfer:

(1) real property; or

(2) tangible or intangible personal property, licenses, or any interest in the tangible or intangible personal property;

for no compensation or a nominal fee to a nonprofit corporation created for agricultural, educational, or recreational purposes.

As added by P.L.10-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.139; P.L.119-2012, SEC.178; P.L.247-2015, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 36-7-10.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 10.1 / Section 36-7-10.1-3
Ordinance; notice requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The legislative body of a municipality or county may by ordinance require the owners of real property located within the municipality or the unincorporated area of the county to cut and remove weeds and other rank vegetation growing on the property. As used in this chapter, "weeds and other rank vegetation" does not include agricultural crops, such as hay and pasture.

(b) An ordinance adopted under subsection (a) must specify the following:

(1) The department of the municipality or county responsible for the administration of the ordinance.

(2) The definitions of weeds and rank vegetation.

(3) The height at which weeds or rank vegetation becomes a violation of the ordinance, specifying the appropriate heights for various types of weeds and rank vegetation.

(4) The procedure for issuing notice to the owner of real property of a violation of the ordinance, including any procedures for issuing a continuous abatement notice under subsection (d).

(5) The procedure under which the municipality or county, or its contractors, may enter real property to abate a violation of the ordinance if the owner fails to abate the violation.

(6) The procedure for issuing a bill to the owner of real property for the costs incurred by the municipality or county in abating the violation, including administrative costs and removal costs. The cost of sending notice under subsection (c) is an administrative cost that may be billed to the owner under this subdivision.

(7) The procedure for appealing a notice of violation or a bill issued under the ordinance.

(c) An ordinance adopted under subsection (a) must provide that a notice sent to the property owner must be sent by first class mail or an equivalent service permitted under IC 1-1-7-1, to:

(1) the owner of record of real property with a single owner; or

(2) at least one (1) of the owners of real property with multiple owners;

at the last address of the owner for the property as indicated in the records of the county auditor on the date of the notice.

(d) If an initial notice of the violation of an ordinance adopted under this section was provided by certified mail, first class mail, or equivalent service under subsection (c), a continuous abatement notice may be posted at the property at the time of abatement instead of by certified mail, first class mail, or equivalent service as required under subsection (c). A continuous abatement notice serves as notice to the real property owner that each subsequent violation during the same year for which the initial notice of the violation was provided may be abated by the municipality or county, or its contractors.

As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.130; P.L.137-2012, SEC.119; P.L.203-2013, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 36-6-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-6-6-16
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.129-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-2020, SEC.79. Expired 1-1-2022 by P.L.159-2020, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 36-3-5-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-3-5-2.7
Office of finance and management; responsibilities; controller serves as director
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.7. (a) The office of finance and management is established and is responsible for:

(1) budgeting, except as provided in subsection (c);

(2) financial reporting and audits;

(3) purchasing; and

(4) fixed assets;

for all city and county departments, offices, and agencies.

(b) The controller:

(1) serves as the director of; and

(2) may organize into divisions;

the office of finance and management.

(c) The office of finance and management is not responsible for the issuance of warrants for payments from county and city funds.

As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 36-12-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-12-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-2-3.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Repealed by P.L.42-2018, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 36-10-4-37 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-10-4-37
District bond fund; proceeds from sale of bonds; disposition of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) All proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under section 35 of this chapter shall be kept as a separate fund to pay for:

(1) the cost of land and other property acquired;

(2) the cost of improvement; and

(3) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the project.

(b) The fund may not be used for any other purpose. The fund shall be deposited, at interest, with the depository or depositories of other public funds of the city, and all interest collected on it belongs to the fund. A surplus remaining from the proceeds of the bonds after all costs and expenses are fully paid shall be paid into and becomes a part of the district bond fund.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-7-9-11 part; 19-7-30-32.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.111.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-22
Appointment of additional members from lists submitted by neighborhood associations and society
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) The governor shall appoint five (5) additional members of the commission by selecting one (1) name from each of five (5) separate lists submitted by four (4) neighborhood associations and the society. Each list must contain the names of at least two (2) nominees. The members appointed under this section are classified as follows:

(1) As Class 1 members, the members submitted by the following:

(A) Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association.

(B) The Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association.

(2) As Class 2 members, the members submitted by the following:

(A) The Meridian Street Foundation.

(B) The Riverview-Kessler Neighborhood Association.

(C) The Indiana historical society.

(b) The successor to a member selected from a list shall be selected from a list of at least two (2) nominees submitted by the same organization.

(c) If:

(1) the term of a member of the commission appointed from a list of nominees submitted by an organization has expired or a member has died or resigned during a term; and

(2) the organization has not submitted a list of nominees for a successor not later than thirty (30) days after the expiration, death, or resignation;

the governor shall immediately appoint an interim member of the commission to serve until the organization submits a list of nominees and an appointment is made.

(d) The governor shall, not later than thirty (30) days after the receipt of a list from an organization, appoint as a member of the commission one (1) of the nominees set forth in the list.

(e) If an organization ceases to exist and is without a successor, the governor shall appoint to the commission in place of the member who would otherwise have been nominated by the organization a person who is an owner and occupant of any Meridian Street or bordering property.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(d), (f), (g), (h).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7.5-4-7
Leases; findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Before a lease may be entered into by an eligible political subdivision under this chapter, the eligible political subdivision must find that the lease rental provided for is fair and reasonable.

(b) A lease of land or a project from the development authority to an eligible political subdivision:

(1) may not have a term exceeding forty (40) years;

(2) may not require payment of lease rentals for a newly constructed project or for improvements to an existing project until the project or improvements to the project have been completed and are ready for occupancy or use;

(3) may contain provisions:

(A) allowing the eligible political subdivision to continue to operate an existing project until completion of the acquisition, improvements, reconstruction, or renovation of that project or any other project; and

(B) requiring payment of lease rentals for land, for an existing project being used, reconstructed, or renovated, or for any other existing project;

(4) may contain an option to renew the lease for the same or shorter term on the conditions provided in the lease;

(5) must contain an option for the eligible political subdivision to purchase the project upon the terms stated in the lease during the term of the lease for a price equal to the amount required to pay all indebtedness incurred on account of the project, including indebtedness incurred for the refunding of that indebtedness;

(6) may be entered into before acquisition or construction of a project;

(7) may provide that the eligible political subdivision shall agree to:

(A) pay any taxes and assessments on the project;

(B) maintain insurance on the project for the benefit of the development authority;

(C) assume responsibility for utilities, repairs, alterations, and any costs of operation; and

(D) pay a deposit or series of deposits to the development authority from any funds legally available to the eligible political subdivision before the commencement of the lease to secure the performance of the eligible political subdivision's obligations under the lease; and

(8) shall provide that the lease rental payments by the eligible political subdivision shall be made from the development authority revenue fund established by section 1 of this chapter and may provide that the lease rental payments by the eligible political subdivision shall be made from:

(A) net revenues of the project;

(B) any other funds available to the eligible political subdivision; or

(C) both sources described in clauses (A) and (B).

As added by P.L.214-2005, SEC.73. Amended by P.L.189-2018, SEC.176.
Ind. Code § 36-7-9-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-7-9-16
Inspection warrants
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) If the owners or those in possession of a building refuse inspection, an inspection officer of the enforcement authority may obtain an inspection warrant from any court of record in the county in which the building is located in order to determine if the building is an unsafe building. The court shall issue the warrant subject to the following conditions:

(1) The person seeking the warrant must establish that the building to be searched or inspected is to be searched or inspected as part of a legally authorized program of inspection that naturally includes the building, or that there is probable cause for believing that a condition, object, activity, or circumstance legally justifies a search or inspection of that building.

(2) An affidavit establishing one (1) of the grounds described in subdivision (1) must be signed under oath or affirmation by the affiant.

(3) The court must examine the affiant under oath or affirmation to verify the accuracy of the affidavit.

(b) The warrant is valid only if it:

(1) is signed by the judge of the court and bears the date and hour of its issuance above that signature, with a notation that the warrant is valid for only forty-eight (48) hours after its issuance;

(2) describes (either directly or by reference to the affidavit) the building where the search or inspection is to occur so that the executor of the warrant and owner or the possessor of the building can reasonably determine what property the warrant authorizes an inspection of;

(3) indicates the conditions, objects, activities, or circumstances that the inspection is intended to check or reveal; and

(4) is attached to the affidavit required to be made in order to obtain the warrant.

(c) A warrant issued under this section is valid for only forty-eight (48) hours after its issuance, must be personally served upon the owner or possessor of the building, and must be returned within seventy-two (72) hours.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-17 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 36-9-28.7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 28.7 / Section 36-9-28.7-7
"Unit of government"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "unit of government" means:

(1) the town council or its designee if the storm water nuisance is located within the boundaries of a town;

(2) the city board of works or its designee if the storm water nuisance is located within the boundaries of a city; or

(3) the county surveyor or its designee if the storm water nuisance is located within the boundaries of an unincorporated part of a county.

As added by P.L.125-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-11.8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-11.8
Voids certain annexation ordinances; terminates certain annexation actions; prohibits certain annexation actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.8. (a) This section does not apply to an annexation that meets both of the following requirements:

(1) The annexation is an annexation under section 4(a)(2), 4(a)(3), 4(b), 4(h), 5, or 5.1 of this chapter.

(2) No parcel within the annexation territory is subject to a waiver of remonstrance.

(b) This section does not apply to an annexation and annexation ordinance that is adopted and effective before April 30, 2017.

(c) This section applies to property that meets both of the following requirements:

(1) Is in an unincorporated area on January 1, 2017.

(2) Is within the boundaries of a territory proposed to be annexed in an annexation ordinance that was introduced after December 31, 2016, and before July 1, 2017.

(d) An annexation ordinance that is introduced after December 31, 2016, and before July 1, 2017, that proposes to annex property to which this section applies is void and the annexation action is terminated. A municipality may not take any further action to annex any of the property to which this section applies until after June 30, 2022, including introducing another annexation ordinance covering some or all of the property covered by this section after June 30, 2017, and before July 1, 2022.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.161.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-7-11-9
Assistance from unit officials; legal counsel
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Each official of the unit who has responsibility for building inspection, building permits, planning, or zoning shall provide any technical, administrative, or clerical assistance requested by the commission.

(b) The attorney for the unit is the attorney for the commission. However, the commission may employ other legal counsel authorized to practice law in Indiana if it considers it to be necessary or desirable.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-6.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.146-1992, SEC.1; P.L.227-1997, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-7-5.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 36-7-5.1-1
"Commission" and "plan commission" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" or "plan commission" refers to a joint district planning and zoning commission established under this chapter.

As added by P.L.300-1989, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30 / Section 36-7-30-21
Covenant and pledge of revenues
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body may pledge revenues received or to be received by the unit from:

(1) the unit's additional revenue from the local income tax that is designated for certified shares or economic development under IC 6-3.6-6;

(2) any other source legally available to the unit for the purposes of this chapter; or

(3) any combination of revenues under subdivisions (1) through (2);

in any amount to pay amounts payable under section 18 or 19 of this chapter.

(b) The legislative body may covenant to adopt an ordinance to increase revenues at the time it is necessary to raise funds to pay any amounts payable under section 18 or 19 of this chapter.

(c) The reuse authority may pledge revenues received or to be received from any source legally available to the reuse authority for the purposes of this chapter in any amount to pay amounts payable under section 18 or 19 of this chapter.

(d) The pledge or covenant under this section may be for the term of the bonds issued under section 18 of this chapter, the term of a lease entered into under section 19 of this chapter, or for a shorter period as determined by the legislative body. Money pledged by the legislative body under this section shall be considered revenues or other money available to the reuse authority under sections 18 through 19 of this chapter.

(e) The general assembly covenants not to impair this pledge or covenant as long as any bonds issued under section 18 of this chapter are outstanding or as long as any lease entered into under section 19 of this chapter is still in effect. The pledge or covenant shall be enforced as provided in IC 5-1-14-4.

As added by P.L.26-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.197-2016, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 36-6-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-6-9-11
County fiscal body consideration of plan in reviewing township budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The plan adopted in the immediately preceding calendar year shall be considered by the county fiscal body in reviewing the township budget under IC 6-1.1-17-3.6.

As added by P.L.129-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-7.5-7-10-b
Lake County convention and event center reserve fund; administration
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 3-12-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 3-12-2026.

Sec. 10. (a) A local county fund known as the Lake County convention and event center reserve fund is established to pay for:

(1) additions;

(2) refurbishment; and

(3) budget shortfalls or other unusual costs;

of a convention and event center that is constructed using money from the convention fund under this chapter.

(b) The reserve fund consists of:

(1) transfers under IC 6-9-2-1.5(c) (as in effect before amendment in the 2026 session of the general assembly); and

(2) gifts, grants, donations, or other contributions from any other public or private source.

(c) The Lake County commissioners shall administer the reserve fund until the convention center authority is established. Thereafter, the convention center authority shall administer the reserve fund.

As added by P.L.195-2023, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.44-2026, SEC.28; P.L.145-2026, SEC.305; P.L.157-2026, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-216 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-216
Membership of commission; qualifications of citizen members
Status: in_force

Sec. 216. (a) Each citizen member shall be appointed because of the member's knowledge and experience in community affairs, the member's awareness of the social, economic, agricultural, and industrial problems of the area, and the member's interest in the development and integration of the area.

(b) A citizen member may not hold:

(1) an elected office (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-34); or

(2) any other appointed office in municipal, county, or state government;

except for membership on the board of zoning appeals as required by section 902 of this chapter and, in the case of an area plan commission, membership on the body from which the member must be appointed under this series.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), a citizen member must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

(1) The member must be a resident of the jurisdictional area of the plan commission. The member may also be required by statute to reside within an unincorporated area of the jurisdictional area of the plan commission.

(2) The member must be a resident of the county and also an owner of real property located in whole or in part in the jurisdictional area of the plan commission. The member may also be required by statute to own real property within an unincorporated area of the jurisdictional area of the plan commission.

(d) At least a majority of the total number of citizen members appointed to a plan commission must be residents of the jurisdictional area of the plan commission. The commission shall determine whether a citizen member meets all applicable residency requirements for appointment in accordance with uniform rules prescribed by the commission.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-8-8 part; 18-7-2-7; 18-7-4-216; 18-7-4-13; 18-7-5-9; 18-7-5-13.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.10; P.L.2-1989, SEC.25; P.L.126-2011, SEC.10; P.L.186-2025, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-7.3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-7.3
Publication exceptions for certain fire protection district
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.3. (a) This section applies to an annexation that satisfies all of the following:

(1) The annexation ordinance is adopted on October 7, 2024.

(2) The annexation territory does not exceed fifty (50) acres.

(3) All or part of the annexation territory is within a fire protection district established after July 1, 1987.

(4) The annexation territory consists of vacant land except for not more than one (1) residential property.

(b) Section 7(b) and 7(d) of this chapter apply to an annexation under this section.

(c) Section 7(a), 7(c), 7(e), and 7(f) of this chapter do not apply to an annexation under this section.

(d) After an annexation ordinance is adopted, the ordinance must be published in the manner prescribed by IC 5-3-1. In the absence of an appeal under section 15.5 of this chapter, the annexation ordinance takes effect at least thirty (30) days after its publication and upon the filing required by section 22(a) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.79-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-1-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-1-12-7
Public buildings; approval of plans and specifications; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to public work that:

(1) is considered routine maintenance or upkeep; or

(2) does not require a building permit issued by a city, town, or county.

(b) Public work performed or contracted for on a public building, the cost of which is more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), may be undertaken by the board only in accordance with plans and specifications approved by an architect or engineer licensed under IC 25-4 or IC 25-31 if the scope of the public work requires a design release under IC 22-15-3.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-16-1 part; Part new.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.225; P.L.312-1995, SEC.1; P.L.86-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-12-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-12-1-5
"Public library"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Public library" means a municipal corporation that:

(1) provides library services; and

(2) is organized under:

(A) IC 36-12-2;

(B) IC 36-12-4;

(C) IC 36-12-5;

(D) IC 36-12-6; or

(E) IC 36-12-7.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 36-2-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-2-13-14
Health care services supplied persons under lawful detention; payment under insurance of detainee; failure or refusal of detainee to file claim
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "accident and sickness insurance policy" means an insurance policy that provides one (1) or more of the types of insurance described as Class 1(b) or 2(a) insurance under IC 27-1-5-1 on an individual basis or a group basis.

(b) As used in this section, "enrollee" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-13-1-12.

(c) As used in this section, "lawful detention" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-186.

(d) As used in this section, "health maintenance organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-13-1-19.

(e) An individual who is:

(1) insured under an accident and sickness insurance policy; or

(2) an enrollee under a health maintenance organization;

shall submit a claim under the policy or plan for expenses resulting from health care services that are rendered to the individual while the individual is subject to lawful detention by a county sheriff.

(f) A county sheriff is not obligated to pay for health care services rendered to an individual while in the lawful detention of the sheriff to the extent that payment for the services is available under:

(1) an accident and sickness insurance policy under which the individual is insured; or

(2) a health maintenance organization under which the individual is an enrollee.

(g) If an individual to whom health care services are rendered while subject to lawful detention by a county sheriff fails or refuses to file a claim for payment of expenses resulting from the health care services, a claim for payment of the expenses may be filed by:

(1) the sheriff; or

(2) the health care provider that rendered the services;

on behalf of the individual with the accident and sickness insurance policy under which the individual is insured or the health maintenance organization under which the individual is an enrollee.

As added by P.L.219-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.26-1994, SEC.27; P.L.114-2012, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 36-1-24.2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 24.2 / Section 36-1-24.2-4
Privately owned real property; right of owner to voluntarily agree to otherwise prohibited requirement in exchange for incentives or grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This chapter does not impair the right of an owner to voluntarily agree to a requirement that would have an effect described in section 1(1) or 1(2) of this chapter in exchange for incentives or grants provided by the county or municipality to the owner of the privately owned real property.

As added by P.L.266-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-10-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-10-12-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-17-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.47. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.343.
Ind. Code § 36-9-39.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 39.1 / Section 36-9-39.1-3
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to a sewer improvement and extension fund established under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.169-2006, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 36-8-10.5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 36-8-10.5-1.5
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.

As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 36-9-25-36 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 25 / Section 36-9-25-36
Property acquisitions; filing and recording requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. Within sixty (60) days after land or a right in it is paid for and acquired under this chapter, the board shall file and have recorded in the recorder's office in the county in which the land is located a description of it sufficiently accurate for its identification, together with a statement of the purpose for which it is acquired or taken signed by a majority of the board members.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-2-14-27.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 36-7-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-7-13-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-14-5.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.32. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 36-1-24-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 24 / Section 36-1-24-6
"Short term rental"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "short term rental" means the rental of:

(1) a single family home;

(2) a dwelling unit in a single family home;

(3) a dwelling unit in a two-family or multifamily dwelling; or

(4) a dwelling unit in a condominium, cooperative, or time share;

for terms of less than thirty (30) days at a time through a short term rental platform. The term includes a detached accessory structure, including a guest house, or other living quarters that are intended for human habitation, if the entire property is designated for a single family residential use.

(b) The term does not include property that is used for any nonresidential use. For purposes of section 1 of this chapter, the term does not include a private, owner occupied business with two (2) to ten (10) guest rooms where overnight accommodations and a morning meal are provided to the public for compensation and that is operated primarily as a business.

As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.230.
Ind. Code § 36-7-12-31 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-7-12-31
Bonds, notes, warrants, proceeds, and interest; exemption from state taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. Bonds, notes, or warrants issued under this chapter and:

(1) proceeds received from their sale by a holder, to the extent of the holder's cost of acquisition;

(2) proceeds received on their redemption before maturity;

(3) proceeds received at their maturity; and

(4) interest received on them;

are exempt from state taxes as provided by IC 6-8-5.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-6-4.5-25.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.31. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.28, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-2-9.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-2-9.5-4
Legal action on days office is closed
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A legal action required to be taken in the county auditor's office on a day when the auditor's office is closed under section 3 of this chapter may be taken on the next day the office is open.

As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-2-14-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-2-14-1.5
Child death pathologist
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "child death pathologist" means a physician described in IC 16-35-7-3(b).

As added by P.L.225-2007, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30-28 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30 / Section 36-7-30-28
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. A person who knowingly:

(1) applies any money raised under this chapter to any purpose other than those permitted by this chapter; or

(2) fails to follow the voucher and warrant procedure prescribed by this chapter in expending any money raised under this chapter;

commits a Level 5 felony.

As added by P.L.26-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.677.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27-88 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27 / Section 36-9-27-88
Assessments; due date; installment payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 88. All final assessments, other than annual assessments for periodic maintenance, are due and may be paid upon the date of certification of the final assessment to the county auditor, except that:

(1) the owners liable for the payment of the assessments may elect to pay them in equal installments of at least fifty dollars ($50) per year, plus interest on the deferred payments, over a period of not more than five (5) years, with the yearly payments to be made semiannually at the time general taxes are payable; and

(2) when the board designates land as urban land in its certification of the list of assessments, the owners liable for the payment of assessments on the urban land may elect to pay them in equal installments of at least one hundred dollars ($100) per year, plus interest on the deferred payments, over a period of not more than twenty (20) years, with the yearly payments to be made semiannually at the time general taxes are payable.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-4-7-12.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 36-2-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-2-12-15
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) If the surveyor serves as highway supervisor or county highway engineer and is compensated for that service in an amount greater than the compensation fixed under this title, then that compensation is in lieu of the compensation fixed under this title.

(b) When fixing the compensation of county officers under this title, the county fiscal body shall fix:

(1) compensation for the surveyor as if the surveyor is registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31; and

(2) compensation for the surveyor as if the surveyor is not registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31.

The compensation fixed under subdivision (1) must be one and one-half (1 1/2) times that fixed under subdivision (2). The county fiscal body shall then determine whether or not the surveyor is registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31 and shall fix the surveyor's compensation in the proper amount.

(c) In addition to the compensation fixed under subsection (b), if the surveyor describes and certifies the number of miles of active regulated drains in the county to the county executive, the surveyor is entitled, with the approval of the county executive, to:

(1) two dollars ($2) per mile for each mile described and certified, if the surveyor is not registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31; or

(2) four dollars ($4) per mile for each mile described and certified, if the surveyor is registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31.

(d) In addition to the compensation fixed under subsections (b) and (c), the surveyor is entitled to:

(1) two dollars ($2) for each corner reference required under section 11 of this chapter, if the surveyor is not registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31; or

(2) four dollars ($4) for each corner reference required under section 11 of this chapter, if the surveyor is registered under IC 25-21.5 or IC 25-31.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-72-10 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.103; P.L.342-1983, SEC.4; P.L.2-1997, SEC.81; P.L.127-2017, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 36-1-26-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-1-26-2
"Criminal history information"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "criminal history information" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-4-1.

As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-62 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-62
Restrictions on owners and occupants of Meridian Street or bordering property
Status: in_force

Sec. 62. (a) As used in this section, "bedroom" means a room that:

(1) consists of not less than eighty (80) usable square feet and one (1) built-in closet; and

(2) is located on or above the first floor of a structure.

(b) Each owner and occupant of Meridian Street or bordering property shall do the following:

(1) Permit not more than one (1) family to inhabit a single family dwelling.

(2) Permit not more than two (2) families to inhabit a double family dwelling.

(3) Permit to inhabit a dwelling unit not more than the number of individuals derived by multiplying the total number of bedrooms in the unit by three (3).

(4) Maintain and prevent cleared areas from becoming overgrown.

(5) Permit no trash, scrap, refuse, dead matter, or other debris of any kind to accumulate on the property so as to make:

(A) the property unhealthful, unsightly, or dangerous; or

(B) a residential structure or other structure appurtenant to a residential structure unsuitable for the residential or appurtenant purposes.

(6) Maintain in good repair and appearance all exterior surfaces.

(7) Maintain in good and safe repair all walls, roofs, foundations, ceilings, floors, stairways, or other structures upon the property.

(8) Repair promptly broken windows or panes of glass in a structure upon the property.

(9) Secure from unauthorized access an unused or unoccupied structure upon the property.

(10) Maintain in a safe, habitable condition each residential structure upon the property.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.2-18 part; 14-3-3.2-19.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-4.5
Reorganization after November 1, 2025, and before November 30, 2025
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies to a reorganization that has begun under this chapter after November 1, 2025, and before November 30, 2025.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the legislative body of a county may not unilaterally require a unit participating in a reorganization under this chapter to be added to an existing fire protection district:

(1) during negotiations regarding the reorganization among the participating units;

(2) after the date on which a plan of reorganization is finally adopted by all participating units; or

(3) as part of a reorganization in a finally approved plan of reorganization.

(c) This section expires January 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-7-2-3
Inspection of structures or improvements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A unit may inspect any structure or other improvement at any reasonable time.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-10(a); 18-4-2-18 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.7-37 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.7 / Section 36-8-16.7-37
Board's administration of fund; board's expenses; distribution to counties
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the board shall administer the fund in the following manner:

(1) In each state fiscal year, the board may retain the lesser of:

(A) ten percent (10%) of the statewide 911 fees deposited in the fund in the previous state fiscal year; or

(B) the amount of fees deposited in the fund in the previous state fiscal year that would provide for the operating expenses of the statewide 911 system during the state fiscal year for which the fees are retained;

to pay the board's expenses in administering this chapter and to develop, operate, and maintain a statewide 911 system. The board may decrease the amount of fees retained by the board under this subdivision.

(2) After retaining the amount set forth in subdivision (1), the board shall distribute to the counties the remainder of the statewide 911 fees in the fund. With respect to any state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2015, the board shall first ensure a distribution to each county in an amount that is equal to the total amount of statewide 911 fees distributed to the county during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

(3) If any statewide 911 fees remain in the fund after the distributions ensured under subdivision (2), the board shall distribute the fees as follows:

(A) Ninety percent (90%) of the fees shall be distributed to the counties based upon each county's percentage of the state's population.

(B) Ten percent (10%) of the fees shall be distributed equally among the counties.

(b) The board may not distribute money in the fund in a manner that impairs the ability of the board to fulfill its management and administrative obligations under this chapter.

As added by P.L.132-2012, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.157-2015, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-4-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-4-6-4
Third class cities; division into districts; boundaries; voting; recertification of districts; filing with circuit court clerk; time for filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to third class cities, except as provided by section 5 of this chapter.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j) or (m). The legislative body shall adopt an ordinance to divide the city into five (5) districts that:

(1) are composed of contiguous territory, except for territory that is not contiguous to any other part of the city;

(2) are reasonably compact;

(3) do not cross precinct boundary lines except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and

(4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.

(c) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct boundary line if:

(1) more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts established under subsection (b), (j), or (m) resides in one (1) precinct established under IC 3-11-1.5 after the most recent municipal election; and

(2) following the establishment of a legislative body district whose boundary crosses a precinct boundary line, not more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts resides within the same city legislative body district.

(d) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct line if the districts would not otherwise contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.

(e) A city legislative body district with a boundary described by subsection (c) or (d) may not cross a census block boundary line:

(1) except when following a precinct boundary line; or

(2) unless the city legislative body certifies in the ordinance that the census block has no population, and is not likely to ever have population.

(f) The legislative body may not adopt an ordinance dividing the city into districts with boundaries described by subsection (c) or (d) unless the clerk of the city mails a written notice to the circuit court clerk. The notice must:

(1) state that the legislative body is considering the adoption of an ordinance described by this subsection; and

(2) be mailed not later than ten (10) days before the legislative body adopts the ordinance.

(g) Except as provided in subsection (o), the division under subsection (b), (j), or (m) shall be made only at times permitted under IC 3-5-10.

(h) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j) or (m). The legislative body is composed of five (5) members elected from the districts established under subsection (b) and two (2) at-large members.

(i) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j) or (m). Each voter of the city may vote for two (2) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The two (2) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.

(j) A city may adopt an ordinance under this subsection to divide the city into four (4) districts that:

(1) are composed of contiguous territory;

(2) are reasonably compact;

(3) do not cross precinct boundary lines, except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and

(4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.

(k) This subsection applies to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). The legislative body is composed of four (4) members elected from the districts established under subsection (j) and three (3) at-large members.

(l) This subsection applies to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). Each voter of the city may vote for three (3) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The three (3) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.

(m) This subsection applies only if the ordinance adopted under IC 36-4-1.5-3 by the town legislative body of a town that has a population of less than ten thousand (10,000) and that becomes a city specifies that the city legislative body districts are governed by this subsection. The ordinance adopted under IC 36-4-1.5-3(b)(1) dividing the town into city legislative body districts may provide that:

(1) the city shall be divided into three (3) districts that:

(A) are composed of contiguous territory;

(B) are reasonably compact;

(C) do not cross precinct boundary lines, except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and

(D) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population; and

(2) the legislative body of the city is composed of three (3) members elected from the districts established under this subsection and two (2) at-large members.

Each voter of the city may vote for two (2) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The two (2) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.

(n) A copy of the ordinance establishing districts or a recertification adopted under this section must be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest population of the city no later than thirty (30) days after the ordinance or recertification is adopted. The filing must include a map of the district boundaries:

(1) adopted under subsection (b), (j), or (m); or

(2) recertified under subsection (o).

(o) If the legislative body determines that a division under subsection (g) is not required, the legislative body shall adopt an ordinance recertifying that the districts as drawn comply with this section.

(p) The limitations set forth in this section are part of the ordinance, but do not have to be specifically set forth in the ordinance. The ordinance must be construed, if possible, to comply with this chapter. If a provision of the ordinance or an application of the ordinance violates this chapter, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. The provisions of the ordinance are severable.

(q) IC 3-5-10 applies to a plan established under this section.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-2-1-8 part; 18-2-12-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.7; Acts 1981, P.L.44, SEC.43; P.L.13-1988, SEC.17; P.L.5-1989, SEC.102; P.L.7-1990, SEC.59; P.L.4-1991, SEC.141; P.L.1-1992, SEC.184; P.L.3-1993, SEC.266; P.L.230-2005, SEC.86; P.L.169-2006, SEC.51; P.L.271-2013, SEC.50; P.L.169-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-10-10-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-10-10-19
Revenue bonds; issuance; resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) In order to procure funds to pay the cost of a convention center to be built or acquired under this chapter, and to repay advances for preliminary expenses made to the authority by the city under section 9 of this chapter, the board may issue revenue bonds of the authority. The bonds are payable solely from the income and revenues of the particular convention center financed from the proceeds of the bonds.

(b) The revenue bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the board and must bear interest at a rate or rates per year not exceeding the maximum rate fixed in the resolution, payable semiannually or annually, and mature serially, either annually or semiannually, at the times that are determined by the resolution of the board authorizing the bonds. The maturities of the bonds may not extend over a period longer than the period of the lease of the convention center for which the bonds are issued. The bonds may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the authority, to be exercised by the board, at par value together with the premiums and under the terms and conditions that are fixed by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. The principal and interest of the bonds may be made payable in any lawful medium.

(c) The resolution must determine the form of the bonds, including the interest coupons to be attached, and must fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of the principal and interest, which must be at a state or national bank or trust company within Indiana or may be at one (1) or more state or national banks or trust companies outside Indiana. All bonds must have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under statute, and all bonds constitute legal investments for any private trust funds, and the funds of any banks, trust companies, insurance companies, building and loan associations, credit unions, banks of discount and deposit, savings banks, loan and trust safe deposit companies, rural loan and savings associations, guaranty loan and savings associations, mortgage guaranty companies, small loan companies, industrial loan and investment companies, and other financial institutions organized under statute. Provision may be made for the registration of the bonds in the name of the owner as to principal alone.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.42-1993, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 36-8-17.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 36-8-17.5-3
Places subject to inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A fire department may make a pre-planning inspection of every place and public way within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision that the fire department serves, except the interiors of private dwellings, for the purpose of advising the fire department on issues affecting a fire suppression response.

As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-2-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-2-17-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all counties.

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.3 / Section 36-7-11.3-15
Designation of preservation area
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance or a resolution to designate an area in the municipality that is subject to a comprehensive plan for land use, whether adopted by the municipality or the county in which the municipality is located, as a preservation area. This chapter applies to the area.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 36-7-15.1-13
Eminent domain; approval by city-county legislative body
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Subject to the approval of the city-county legislative body, if the commission considers it necessary to acquire real property in a redevelopment project area by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, it shall adopt a resolution setting out its determination to exercise that power and directing its attorney to file a petition in the name of the city on behalf of the department in the circuit or superior court of the county.

(b) Eminent domain proceedings under this section are governed by IC 32-24.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.112; P.L.185-2005, SEC.33; P.L.146-2008, SEC.749.
Ind. Code § 36-9-29.1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 29.1 / Section 36-9-29.1-18
Expending funds raised under chapter; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. No part of any of the funds raised under this chapter may be expended except upon warrants drawn by the fiscal officer of the consolidated city, upon vouchers of the board. No appropriation in any form is necessary, but all funds arising under this chapter are considered appropriated to the respective purposes named in this chapter, and are under the control of the board, which has complete and exclusive authority to expend these funds for these purposes.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 36-10-7.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-10-7.5-14
Officers' and employees' bonds and crime policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Each officer and employee who handles money in the performance of duties under this chapter must execute an official bond for the term of office or employment before entering upon the duties of the office or employment.

(b) The fiscal body of the township may under IC 5-4-1-18 authorize the purchase of a blanket bond or crime insurance policy endorsed to include faithful performance to cover all officers' and employees' faithful performance of duties. The amount of the bond or crime insurance policy shall be fixed by the fiscal body and approved by the park governor.

(c) All official bonds shall be filed and recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the department is located.

(d) The commissioner of insurance shall prescribe the form of the bonds or crime policies required by this section.

As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.17; P.L.49-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-7-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-7-13-14
Tax incremental amount calculations; district business duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Before the first business day in October of each year, the department shall calculate the income tax incremental amount and the gross retail incremental amount for the preceding state fiscal year for each district designated under this chapter.

(b) Businesses operating in the district shall report annually, in the manner and in the form prescribed by the department, information that the department determines necessary to calculate incremental gross retail, use, and income taxes. A taxpayer operating in the district that files a consolidated tax return with the department also shall file annually an informational return with the department for each business location of the taxpayer within the district. If a taxpayer fails to report the information required by this section or file an informational return required by this section, the department shall use the best information available in calculating the incremental gross retail, use, and income taxes.

(c) Not later than sixty (60) days after receiving a certification of a district's modified boundaries under section 12.5(c) of this chapter, the department shall recalculate the income tax incremental amount and the gross retail incremental amount for the preceding state fiscal year for a district modified under section 12.5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.125-1998, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.81-2004, SEC.38 and P.L.90-2004, SEC.11; P.L.199-2005, SEC.35; P.L.113-2010, SEC.132; P.L.172-2011, SEC.145; P.L.261-2013, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 36-7-2.5-9
"Private provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "private provider" means a person who:

(1) is:

(A) an architect registered under IC 25-4-1;

(B) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1; or

(C) a certified building official;

(2) is not:

(A) an employee of;

(B) affiliated with; or

(C) financially interested in;

the person, firm, or corporation engaged in the project to be reviewed or inspected; and

(3) is not an employee of a unit.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-410 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-410
Powers; county-municipal plan commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 410. (a) ADVISORY. The legislative body of any municipality located in a county having an advisory plan commission may, by ordinance, designate that county plan commission as the municipal plan commission. Such an ordinance may also provide that the county board of zoning appeals has jurisdiction within the corporate boundaries of the municipality. A county plan commission so designated has for that municipality all the powers and duties granted, under the advisory planning law, to a municipal plan commission. Any municipality designating a county plan commission as its municipal plan commission may contract annually to pay the county a proportionate part of the expenses that is properly chargeable to the planning service rendered that municipality. The county shall appropriate these payments to the county plan commission in addition to any sums budgeted for planning purposes.

(b) ADVISORY. Whenever a municipality designates a county plan commission as its municipal plan commission under subsection (a), residents of that municipality are eligible to be appointed citizen members of the commission under section 208(a)(5) of this chapter. Whenever a county board of zoning appeals has jurisdiction within the corporate boundaries of a municipality, residents of that municipality are eligible to be appointed citizen members of the board of zoning appeals under section 902 of this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-19; 18-7-4-410; 18-7-4-24; 18-7-5-25; 18-7-5-26; 18-7-5-27.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.192-1984, SEC.10; P.L.126-2011, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 36-8-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-8-7-7
Trustees; officers; local board secretary bond; rules; application for relief or pensions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The fire chief is the president of the local board.

(b) At the first meeting after each election, the local board shall elect a secretary, who may be chosen from among the trustees. However, the local board may consider it proper to have a secretary who is a member of the fire department, to be elected by the companies for a term of four (4) years in the same manner as the election for trustees. The secretary shall keep a full record of all the proceedings of the local board in a book provided for that purpose. The secretary shall, in the manner prescribed by IC 5-4-1, execute a bond conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the secretary's duties.

(c) The local board shall make all rules necessary for the discharge of its duties and shall hear and determine all applications for relief or pensions under this chapter.

(d) This section does not apply to a township if the fire department of the township is consolidated under IC 36-3-1-6.1.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-1-37-10.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.57. Amended by P.L.227-2005, SEC.44; P.L.117-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-8-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-8-7-8
Derivation of money in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The 1937 fund is derived from the following sources:

(1) From all money and other property that is given to the local board or 1937 fund for the uses and purposes for which the fund is created. The local board may take by gift, grant, devise, or bequest any money, personal property, real estate, or an interest in it. The gift, grant, devise, or bequest may be absolute or in fee simple or upon the condition that only the rents, income, or profits arising from it may be applied to the purposes for which the fund is established.

(2) All money, fees, rewards, or emoluments that are paid, given, devised, or bequeathed to the fire department or one (1) of the fire companies.

(3) All money accruing as interest on the securities or investments that are owned by and held in the name of the local board.

(4) All money received by the local board from the sale or by the maturity of securities or investments owned by the local board.

(5) An assessment made during the period of a member's employment or for thirty-two (32) years, whichever is shorter, on the salary of each member equal to six percent (6%) of the salary of a fully paid first class firefighter. However, the employer may pay all or a part of the assessment for the member. The secretary of the fire department, or the person whose duty it is to make out the payrolls, shall place on the payroll opposite the name of every member the amount of assessment on the member's salary. The unit's fiscal officer shall deduct monthly from the salary of every member the sum listed opposite the member's name, other than any amount paid on behalf of the member, and shall credit that amount to the 1937 fund. Except to the extent the assessment is paid on behalf of the member, every person who becomes a member of the fire department is liable for the assessment and is conclusively considered to agree to pay it by having it deducted from the member's salary as required in this section.

(6) Appropriations that are made for the fund by the unit's fiscal body.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-1-37-11 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.57. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.182, SEC.6; P.L.312-1989, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27.8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27.8 / Section 36-9-27.8-10
Authority to enter into contract; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The executive may enter into a contract under this chapter with the homeowners association of a subdivision if the following requirements are satisfied:

(1) The contract must be executed not later than June 30, 2021.

(2) Each member of the homeowners association must be provided with a copy of the proposed contract through one (1) of the following:

(A) Physical delivery of a printed copy.

(B) Delivery by electronic mail of an electronic copy.

(C) Notification by electronic mail or other means that an electronic copy can be viewed on or downloaded from the Internet web site of the homeowners association.

(3) The proposed contract:

(A) must be approved by a majority of the members of the homeowners association in attendance at a meeting called and conducted in accordance with the requirements of the homeowners association's governing documents; or

(B) must be approved by a majority of the members of the homeowners association through alternative means, such as voting by electronic mail, that are allowed under the homeowners association's governing documents.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a)(3)(A), a member of a homeowners association is considered to be in attendance at a meeting if the member attends:

(1) in person;

(2) by proxy; or

(3) by any other means allowed under:

(A) state law; or

(B) the governing documents of the homeowners association.

(c) IC 32-25.5-3-4 does not apply to the approval of a contract under this section.

As added by P.L.139-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-8-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-8-2-14
Repeal of extraterritorial authority; ordinances and resolutions adopted before January 1, 2019
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The repeal of section 13 of this chapter does not operate to void an ordinance or resolution adopted by a municipality before January 1, 2019, that exercises a power:

(1) under the sole authority of section 4 of this chapter; and

(2) within the four (4) mile area outside the municipality's boundaries under the authority of section 13 of this chapter (before its repeal).

(b) The validity of an ordinance or resolution described in subsection (a) may be challenged in a legal proceeding by an aggrieved party.

(c) The repeal of section 13 of this chapter operates to void an ordinance or resolution adopted by a municipality after December 31, 2018, that exercises a power under the sole authority of section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.277-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2-27 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-2-2-27
Appeal of decision of executive; aggrieved party; person not party to proceeding; time limitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) A party to a proceeding before the executive who is aggrieved by a decision of the executive may appeal that decision to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court for the county.

(b) A person who is not a party to a proceeding before the executive may appeal a decision of the executive only if the person files with the county auditor an affidavit:

(1) specifically setting forth the person's interest in the matter decided; and

(2) alleging that the person is aggrieved by the decision of the executive.

(c) An appeal under this section must be taken within thirty (30) days after the executive makes the decision by which the appellant is aggrieved.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-14-24; 17-1-14-25 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.166.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1210.6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1210.6
Plan commission created by joinder agreement; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 1210.6. (a) ADVISORY. This section applies to an advisory plan commission that is:

(1) created through a joinder agreement; and

(2) composed of nine (9) members, some of whom are appointed from a legislative branch of local government.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision, if:

(1) there is a vacancy in the membership of a plan commission that is required by statute to be filled by a member of a legislative body of local government; and

(2) no member of the legislative body of local government will accept an appointment to fill the vacancy;

the appointing authority may appoint a person from the community who is not an elected official to serve on the advisory plan commission for a term of one (1) year.

(c) The person appointed under subsection (b) may be reappointed to successive terms.

As added by P.L.150-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-8-7.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-8-7.5-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.363-1983, SEC.2; P.L.364-1983, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.50-1984, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 36-7-15.5-2
"Commission" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the metropolitan development commission acting as the redevelopment commission of the city, subject to IC 36-3-4-23.

As added by P.L.194-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-4-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-4-10-5
Second class cities; fiscal officer; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to second class cities.

(b) The fiscal officer is the head of the city department of finance. The fiscal officer shall do the following:

(1) Prescribe the form of reports and accounts to be submitted to the department.

(2) Sign and issue all warrants on the city treasury.

(3) Audit and revise all accounts and trusts in which the city is concerned.

(4) Keep separate accounts for each item of appropriation made for each city department, including a statement showing the amount drawn on each appropriation, the unpaid contracts charged against it, and the balance remaining.

(5) At the end of each fiscal year, submit under oath to the city legislative body a report of the accounts of the city published in pamphlet form and showing revenues, receipts, expenditures, and the sources of revenues.

(6) Maintain custody of the records of the department and turn them over to the fiscal officer's successor in office.

(7) Perform duties prescribed by statute concerning the negotiation of city bonds, notes, and warrants.

(8) Keep a register of bonds of the city and of transfers of those bonds.

(9) Manage the finances and accounts of the city and make investments of city money, subject to the ordinances of the legislative body.

(10) Issue city licenses on payment of the license fee.

(11) Collect fees as fixed by ordinance.

(12) Pay into the city treasury, once each week, all fees and other city money collected by the department during the preceding week, specifying the source of each item.

(13) Prescribe payroll and account forms for all city offices.

(14) Prescribe the manner in which salaries shall be drawn.

(15) Prescribe the manner in which creditors, officers, and employees shall be paid.

(16) Provide that all salaries are payable monthly, unless the legislative body establishes more frequent payments.

(17) Notify the city executive of the failure of any city officer to collect money due the city or to pay city money into the city treasury.

(18) Draw warrants on the city treasury for miscellaneous city expenditures not made under the direction of a department and not specifically fixed by statute.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-6-10 part; 18-1-6-11 part; 18-1-6-12 part; 18-2-1-11 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.189-1988, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-8-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-8-11-16
Taxing district; district considered municipal corporation; tax rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) All the real property within a fire protection district constitutes a taxing district for the purpose of levying taxes to pay for the construction, operation, and maintenance of district programs and facilities. A tax levied must be levied at a uniform rate upon all taxable property within the district. A fire protection district is a municipal corporation within the meaning of the Constitution of Indiana and all general statutes.

(b) This subsection applies to a fire protection district established by an ordinance or a resolution adopted under this chapter after December 31, 2025. The district may not impose a tax rate on the taxable property within the district that exceeds forty cents ($0.40) per one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-1-45-18.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.63. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 36-10-9.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 36-10-9.1-8
Organizational meeting; officers; special meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Immediately after January 15 of each year, the board shall hold an organizational meeting. It shall elect one (1) of the members president, another vice president, and another secretary-treasurer to perform the duties of those offices. These officers serve from the date of their election and until their successors are elected and qualified. The board may elect an assistant secretary-treasurer.

(b) Special meetings may be called by the president of the board or any two (2) members of the board.

(c) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the members is necessary to authorize any action.

As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-2-7-10.2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-2-7-10.2
Payment of recorder's office expenses from records perpetuation fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.2. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the county recorder's records perpetuation fund established under section 10(g) of this chapter.

(b) A county recorder may pay all or a portion of the expenses of the county recorder's office for the following calendar year from the fund only if:

(1) the county recorder submits to the county fiscal body a sworn statement that:

(A) the current revenue to the fund is sufficient to fulfill the statutory purpose of the fund;

(B) the technology of the county recorder's office is presently updated and at a level to sufficiently meet the statutory purposes of the fund and the county recorder's office;

(C) the fund has a sufficient reserve, consistent with the recorder's plan, to capitalize the next technology or other records management upgrade necessary to fulfill the statutory purpose of the fund and the county recorder's office; and

(D) the county recorder specifically requests that all or a specific, identifiable portion of the fund be used to pay the expenses of the county recorder's office for the following calendar year; and

(2) the county fiscal body adopts an ordinance approving the recorder's request under subsection (c).

(c) Upon receiving the county recorder's sworn statement, the county fiscal body may adopt an ordinance approving the county recorder's request. If the ordinance is adopted, the county fiscal body shall, if specifically requested by the recorder for the following calendar year, approve sufficient money from the fund. The county fiscal body may not approve any more money from the fund for any purpose in excess of that requested by the county recorder.

(d) A county recorder's request and the county fiscal body's approval are valid for only the following calendar year. The requirements of this section must be met for each calendar year.

As added by P.L.125-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.38; P.L.181-2025, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-7.5-8-5
Use of money in the fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The development authority shall use the money in the fund for planning costs, design costs, engineering costs, and architectural costs, and to provide matching funds needed for federal matching grants for the demolition and reconstruction of the Gary Metro Center station. The development authority shall reconstruct the Gary Metro Center station and coordinate among the several transit authorities, the city of Gary, and the federal government in accomplishing the replacement of the facility.

(b) If the amount of money in the fund is greater than the amount needed for the purposes described in subsection (a), as determined by the development authority, the development authority may use money in the fund:

(1) to provide grants to the city of Gary for paying reasonable and necessary costs associated with demolishing a qualified property (as defined in IC 36-7.5-6-3) located in an area that is contiguous to the territory of a current or future transit development district;

(2) for purposes of revitalizing property contiguous to the territory of a current or future transit development district;

(3) for other costs related to expansion of the Gary Metro Center station; and

(4) for purposes of paying expenses for enhancing public safety in the area immediately surrounding the Gary Metro Center station and within the established transit development district.

As added by P.L.195-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30.3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30.3 / Section 36-7-30.3-4
"Installation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "installation" means the following military installations:

(1) Naval Support Activity Crane.

(2) Lake Glendora Test Facility.

(3) Grissom Air Reserve Base.

As added by P.L.43-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 36-7-26-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-7-26-2
Legislative findings and declarations; construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Present economic conditions in certain areas of certain cities are stagnant or deteriorating.

(b) Present economic conditions in such areas are beyond remedy and control by existing regulatory processes because of the substantial public financial commitments necessary to encourage significant increases in economic activities in such areas.

(c) Encouraging economic development in these areas will:

(1) attract new businesses and encourage existing business to remain or expand;

(2) increase temporary and permanent employment opportunities and private sector investment;

(3) protect and increase state and local tax bases; and

(4) encourage overall economic growth in Indiana.

(d) Redevelopment and stimulation of economic development benefit the health and welfare of the people of Indiana, are public uses and purposes for which the public money may be spent, and are of public utility and benefit.

(e) Economic development in such areas can be accomplished only by a coordinated effort of local and state governments.

(f) This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to provide cities with maximum flexibility to accomplish those purposes.

As added by P.L.35-1990, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 36-9-4-56 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-9-4-56
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-2-34.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.77. Amended by P.L.23-1988, SEC.122. Repealed by P.L.72-1988, SEC.10.