Ind. Code § 36-7-4-918.8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-918.8
Board of zoning appeals; metropolitan development commission; exercise of powers; variances, exceptions, or uses
Status: in_force

Sec. 918.8. (a) This section does not apply to a proposed ordinance for the amendment of a zoning ordinance that only affects real property located within the corporate boundaries of an excluded city.

(b) METRO. In connection with its consideration of a proposed ordinance for the amendment of the zoning ordinance proposed under section 607(c)(2) of this chapter, the metropolitan development commission may exercise the powers of the metropolitan board of zoning appeals for the purpose of approving or denying:

(1) a variance from the development standards of the zoning ordinance; or

(2) a special exception, special use, contingent use, or conditional use from the terms of the zoning ordinance.

(c) METRO. The commission may, by rule, establish procedures so that the power of the commission to recommend amendment of zoning ordinances and the power of the commission to approve and deny these variances, exceptions, and uses may be exercised concurrently. These rules may be inconsistent with the 900 series to the extent reasonably necessary to allow the commission to exercise the power to approve or deny these variance, exception, and use petitions.

(d) METRO. When acting under this section, the commission may:

(1) vote on the amendment to the zoning ordinance and the variance, exception, or use petition at the same time; and

(2) condition the approval of variance, exception, or use in such a manner that it takes effect when the recommended ordinance amendment is approved by the legislative body.

(e) METRO. Section 922 of this chapter does not apply to variances, exceptions, and uses approved under this section.

As added by P.L.357-1983, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.161-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-1-9.5-34 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-1-9.5-34
Financial statement; common dated statements from prequalification applicants controlled by same owners or officers; unaudited statements more than six months old
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) A financial statement required under this chapter must do the following:

(1) Include full and complete information for all major items of equipment, including the age, date of purchase, cost when purchased, and the date of any rebuilding of equipment.

(2) List all major items of useful equipment.

(b) Organizations controlled by the same owners or officers who apply for prequalification under this chapter must use statements with a common date.

(c) An entity may not accept an unaudited statement that is more than six (6) months old.

As added by P.L.85-1991, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-9-37-33 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 37 / Section 36-9-37-33
Matured bonds; notice to holder of money available for payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. Upon request of the holder of any bond on which principal or interest has become due, the municipal fiscal officer shall do the following:

(1) Make a record of the following:

(A) The maturity of the principal of the bond or interest on the bond.

(B) The name and address of the holder.

(2) Notify the holder by mail immediately when money is available to pay the principal or interest.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-8-8.5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 36-8-8.5-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 15 of this chapter during the 2020 regular session of the general assembly apply only to a member who:

(1) enters the DROP, before, on, or after June 30, 2020; and

(2) dies after June 30, 2020.

As added by P.L.145-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-8-25-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 36-8-25-13
Telephone caller who declines to receive T-CPR instruction
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If a telephone caller declines to receive T-CPR instruction, the public safety telecommunicator:

(1) has no obligation to provide T-CPR instruction; and

(2) is immune from civil liability for damages for not providing T-CPR instruction.

As added by P.L.54-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 36-7-18-1
Application of chapter; impairment of contract; fulfillment of obligations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to all units except townships.

(b) Only the sections of this chapter that are listed in section 1.5 of this chapter apply to a consolidated city that by ordinance establishes or designates a department, division, or agency of the city to perform the public housing function.

(c) An ordinance establishing or designating a department, division, or agency of a consolidated city to perform the public housing function may not impair the obligations of the housing authority existing under any contract in effect at the time that ordinance is effective. The consolidated city shall fulfill any obligations of the housing authority that are transferred to the consolidated city.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-4 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.339-1985, SEC.1; P.L.59-1986, SEC.17; P.L.344-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-7.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 7.7 / Section 36-7-7.7-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an eligible political subdivision located within the metropolitan planning area of the MPO.

As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-11-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-11-9-5
Publication of proposed rates and charges; adjournment of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. After introduction of the ordinance initially fixing rates and charges but before the ordinance is finally adopted, notice of the hearing setting forth the proposed schedule of the rates and charges must be given by publication one (1) time each week for two (2) weeks:

(1) with each publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; or

(2) with the first publication of notice in a newspaper described in subdivision (1) and the second publication of notice:

(A) in accordance with IC 5-3-5; and

(B) on the official web site of the county.

The second publication must be at least seven (7) days before the date fixed in the notice for the hearing. The hearing may be adjourned as necessary.

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.152-2021, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-7.5-1-9
"Development board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Development board" refers to the governing body appointed under IC 36-7.5-2-3 for a development authority.

As added by P.L.214-2005, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 36-4-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-4-10-4
Clerk; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The clerk shall do the following:

(1) Serve as clerk of the city legislative body under IC 36-4-6-9 and maintain custody of its records.

(2) Maintain all records required by law.

(3) Keep the city seal.

(4) As soon as a successor is elected and qualified, deliver to the successor all the records and property of the clerk's office.

(5) Perform other duties prescribed by law.

(6) Administer oaths when necessary in the discharge of the clerk's duties, without charging a fee.

(7) Take depositions, without charging a fee.

(8) Take acknowledgement of instruments that are required by statute to be acknowledged, without charging a fee.

(9) Serve as clerk of the city court under IC 33-35-3-2, if the judge of the court does not serve as clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court under IC 33-35-3-1.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-3 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.36-1986, SEC.3; P.L.189-1988, SEC.1; P.L.33-1998, SEC.9; P.L.98-2004, SEC.160.
Ind. Code § 36-9-32-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 32 / Section 36-9-32-8
Trust indentures to secure bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The legislative body may secure bonds issued under this chapter by a trust indenture between the municipality and a corporate trustee. The corporate trustee may be any trust company, national bank, or state bank that is in Indiana and has trust powers. A trust indenture entered into under this section may contain any provisions agreed upon by the municipality and the trustee that are not inconsistent with this chapter.

As added by P.L.23-1984, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 36-10-9.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 36-10-9.1-5
"Capital improvement board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "capital improvement board" refers to the capital improvement board of managers created by IC 36-10-9.

As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-7-27-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 36-7-27-15
Tax covenant with bond owners
Status: repealed

Sec. 15. The general assembly covenants that this chapter will not be repealed or amended in a manner that will adversely affect the owners of bonds issued under this chapter by the commission or a lessor corporation providing local public improvements to the commission.

As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 36-9-6.1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 36-9-6.1-7
Notice and hearing on resolution; contents of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. After publication of notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1, the works board shall hold a public hearing on the resolution adopted under section 4 of this chapter. The notice must:

(1) fix the date of the hearing;

(2) state that the resolution will be considered at the hearing; and

(3) state that persons interested in or affected by the proposed project may speak at the hearing.

As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 36-7-32-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 36-7-32-1
Units authorized to establish certified technology parks
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units having a department of redevelopment under IC 36-7-14 or a department of metropolitan development as the redevelopment commission of a consolidated city under IC 36-7-15.1.

As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 36-3-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-3-6-2
Compensation of elected officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The city-county legislative body shall, by ordinance, fix the annual compensation of all elected consolidated city and county officers. Their compensation may not be changed in the year for which it is fixed, nor may it be reduced below the amount fixed for the year 1980.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 17-1-24-18.1 part; 17-1-24-18.3 part; 17-1-24-18.4 part; 18-4-5-2.1 part; 18-4-5-7 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 36-9-11-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-9-11-21
Pledge of revenues; deposits; irrevocability
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. If a pledge of revenues is made under section 20 of this chapter, then the revenues pledged shall be deposited monthly in the fund or account for the payment of the bonds. The pledge is irrevocable as long as any of the bonds for which the pledge is made are outstanding, but the municipality may not make any covenant relative to the number or location of the parking meters to be maintained by it in and along its streets.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-11-10 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 36-6-1.7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 36-6-1.7-9
Identifying townships for merger or reorganization
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The department shall:

(1) assign points under section 8(1) through 8(10) of this chapter for each township government; and

(2) determine the sum of points for each township government. A township assigned at least four (4) points is considered a designated township.

(b) The department shall prepare a list of townships organized:

(1) by county; and

(2) in descending order of the townships in the county having the most points to the townships in the county having the least points.

(c) The list prepared under subsection (b) shall specify which designated township satisfies all of the following criteria:

(1) At least eighty percent (80%) of the township's boundaries coincide with a municipality's boundaries.

(2) At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the township's population resides within the corporate boundaries of a municipality described in subdivision (1).

(d) Not later than December 31, 2026, the department shall:

(1) submit the list to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; and

(2) post the list on the department's website.

As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-10-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-10-3-17
Advisory council and special committees; composition; selection; duties; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The board may create an advisory council and special committees composed of citizens interested in parks and recreation.

(b) In selecting an advisory council or special committees, the board shall give consideration to the groups in the community particularly interested in parks and recreation. In a resolution creating an advisory council or a special committee, the board shall specify the terms of its members and the purposes for which it is created.

(c) The advisory council or a special committee shall:

(1) study the subjects and problems specified by the board and recommend to the board additional problems in need of study;

(2) advise the board concerning these subjects, particularly as they relate to different areas and groups in the community; and

(3) upon the invitation of the board, sit with and participate in the deliberations of the board, but without the right to vote.

(d) The advisory council or a special committee shall report only to the board and shall make inquiries and reports only in those areas specified by the board's resolution creating the council or committee.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 19-7-4-35; subsection (b) formerly 19-7-4-36; subsection (c) formerly 19-7-4-37; subsection (d) formerly 19-7-4-38.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 36-3-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-3-1-2
Transitional provisions; change to first class city
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The following transitional provisions apply whenever a city changes into a first class city under this title:

(1) During the period before July 1 of the year in which the change occurs, the city shall be governed as if it remained a second class city.

(2) During the period after June 30 of the year in which the change occurs, the city shall be governed by an interim government under section 3 of this chapter.

(3) On January 1 following the year in which the change occurs, the city becomes a consolidated city.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-1-3 part; 18-4-15-2 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-4-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-4-2-14
Elected officers; delivery of money, property, and records by officers of merging municipalities to successors
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Officers elected under section 10 of this chapter are the successors in office of the officers of municipalities merging under this chapter. When the officers elected under section 10 of this chapter take office, each officer of the merging municipalities shall deliver to the officer's successor in office all money, property, and records pertaining to the office.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-10-17 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 36-7-18-31 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 36-7-18-31
Bonds, notes, and warrants; approval by unit; procedure for issuance and sale; negotiability
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) Issues of bonds, notes, or warrants of a housing authority must be approved by the fiscal body of the unit after a public hearing, with notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing given by publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1. The bonds, notes, or warrants must then be authorized by resolution of the authority.

(b) After the bonds, notes, or warrants have been approved under subsection (a), they may be issued in one (1) or more series, with the:

(1) dates;

(2) maturities;

(3) denominations;

(4) form, either coupon or registered;

(5) conversion or registration privileges;

(6) rank or priority;

(7) manner of execution;

(8) medium of payment;

(9) places of payment; and

(10) terms of redemption, with or without premium;

provided by the resolution or its trust indenture or mortgage.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (g), the bonds, notes, or warrants shall be sold at a public sale under IC 5-1-11, for not less than par value, after notice published in accordance with IC 5-3-1. However, they may be sold at not less than par value to the federal government:

(1) at private sale without any public advertisement; or

(2) alternatively, at a negotiated sale.

(d) If any of the commissioners or officers of the housing authority whose signatures appear on any bonds, notes, or warrants or coupons cease to be commissioners or officers before the delivery, exchange, or substitution of the bonds, notes, or warrants, their signatures remain valid and sufficient for all purposes, as if they had remained in office until the delivery, exchange, or substitution.

(e) Subject to provision for registration and notwithstanding any other law, any bonds, notes, or warrants issued under this chapter are fully negotiable.

(f) In any proceedings involving the validity or enforceability of any bond, note, or warrant of a housing authority or of its security, if the instrument states that it has been issued by the authority to aid in financing a housing project to provide dwelling accommodations for persons of low income, it shall be conclusively presumed to have been issued for that purpose and the project shall be conclusively presumed to have been planned, located, and constructed in accordance with this chapter.

(g) Notwithstanding subsection (c), the bonds, notes, or warrants of a housing authority may be sold at a negotiated sale and may be sold at less than par value at a negotiated sale.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-11-14 part; 18-7-11-15.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.33; P.L.344-1987, SEC.9; P.L.125-2018, SEC.7; P.L.38-2021, SEC.93; P.L.236-2023, SEC.187; P.L.230-2025, SEC.144; P.L.73-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.202-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-2-9.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-2-9.5-9
Drawing of warrants; necessity of appropriations; violation; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) funds received from the state or the federal government for:

(A) township assistance;

(B) unemployment relief; or

(C) old age pensions; or

(2) other funds available under:

(A) the federal Social Security Act; or

(B) another federal statute providing for civil and public works projects.

(b) Except for money that by statute is due and payable from the county or city treasury to:

(1) the state; or

(2) a township or municipality in the county;

money may be paid from the county or city treasury only upon a warrant drawn by the county auditor.

(c) A warrant may be drawn on the county or city treasury only if:

(1) the legislative body of the consolidated city made an appropriation of the money for the calendar year in which the warrant is drawn; and

(2) the appropriation is not exhausted.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), an appropriation by the legislative body is not necessary to authorize the drawing of a warrant on and payment from the county or city treasury for:

(1) money that:

(A) belongs to the state; and

(B) is required by statute to be paid into the state treasury;

(2) money that belongs to a school fund, whether principal or interest;

(3) money that:

(A) belongs to a township or municipality in the county; and

(B) is required by statute to be paid to the township or municipality;

(4) money that:

(A) is due a person;

(B) is paid into the county or city treasury under an assessment on persons or property of the county in territory less than that of the whole county; and

(C) is paid for construction, maintenance, or purchase of a public improvement;

(5) money that is due a person and is paid into the county treasury to redeem property from a tax sale or other forced sale;

(6) money that is due a person and is paid to the county or city under law as a tender or payment to the person;

(7) taxes erroneously paid;

(8) money paid to a cemetery board under IC 23-14-65-22;

(9) money distributed under IC 23-14-70-3; or

(10) payments under a statute that expressly provides for payments from the county or city treasury without appropriation by the legislative body.

(e) A county auditor who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.6-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.6 / Section 36-8-16.6-21
Collection of fees directly from purchaser or consumer
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The following are not required to take legal action to enforce the collection of a 911 service prepaid wireless charge that is imposed on a consumer:

(1) A provider.

(2) A seller.

However, the department or the board may initiate a collection action. A court finding for the department or the board, as applicable, in an action may award reasonable costs and attorney's fees associated with the collection action.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.151. Amended by P.L.119-2024, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2.8 / Section 36-2-2.8-4
Contract requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A contract entered into by a county, including a contract executed by a county officer, must meet the following requirements:

(1) The contract must be executed in the name of the county.

(2) Any property purchases for public use shall be:

(A) titled to; or

(B) documented as owned by;

the county.

As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-8-17.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 36-8-17.5-1
"Fire department" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-17-2.

As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30.5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 36-7-30.5-21
Acquisition of property by eminent domain
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) If the development authority considers it necessary to acquire real property in or serving a development area by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the development authority shall adopt a resolution setting out its determination to exercise that power and directing its attorney to file a petition on behalf of the development authority in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the property is situated. The resolution must be approved by the legislative body of the affected unit before the petition is filed.

(b) Eminent domain proceedings under this section are governed by IC 32-24 and other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Property already devoted to a public use may be acquired under this section. However, property belonging to the state or a political subdivision may not be acquired without the consent of the state or the political subdivision.

(c) The court having jurisdiction shall direct the clerk of the circuit court to execute a deed conveying the title of real property acquired under this section to the development authority for the use and benefit of the development authority.

As added by P.L.203-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-10-3-35 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-10-3-35
Extension of service to unincorporated area; approval of petition and adoption of ordinance; election; notice; ballot; cost and expense of election
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) If the fiscal body approves the petition and adopts the ordinance presented under section 34 of this chapter, the ordinance takes effect.

(b) After the adoption of the ordinance, the fiscal body shall certify the question under IC 3-10-9-3 to the county election board of the county containing the greatest percentage of population of the municipality and fix a date for a special election to be held not later than ninety (90) days after adoption. However, if a primary, general, or municipal election will be conducted in each precinct in the affected area not later than six (6) months after the ordinance is adopted, the special election shall be conducted on the same day as the primary, general, or special election. The election shall be held by the county election board in the area described in the petition. IC 3-10-8-6 applies to the special election. Any voter residing in the affected area may vote in the election.

(c) The county election board shall give public notice of the special election in accordance with IC 3-10-2-2.

(d) The ballot must be in the form prescribed by IC 3-10-9-4 and must state "Shall park and recreation services be extended?".

(e) If the special election is not conducted at a general election, municipal election, or primary election, the fiscal body shall appropriate a sum sufficient to defray the cost of the ballots and to pay the expense of the election as prescribed by IC 3. The appropriation may be from the general fund or by transfer from the operating budget of the department.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 19-7-4-55; subsection (b) formerly 19-7-4-56; 19-7-5-58; subsection (c) formerly 19-7-4-57; subsection (d) formerly 19-7-4-59; subsection (e) formerly 19-7-4-60; subsection (f) formerly 19-7-4-61.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.96; P.L.3-1987, SEC.568; P.L.3-1993, SEC.280; P.L.3-1997, SEC.471.
Ind. Code § 36-8-19-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 36-8-19-16.5
Requirement for provider units for certain territories to submit documents and information to the department of local government finance
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. (a) This section applies to a territory:

(1) established under this chapter by adoption of an ordinance or resolution by the legislative body of a participating unit that is effective before July 1, 2022; or

(2) established or expanded under this chapter by adoption of an ordinance or resolution by the legislative body of a participating unit that is effective after June 30, 2022.

This section does not apply to a territory that was dissolved under section 15 of this chapter before June 30, 2023.

(b) The provider unit shall submit to the department of local government finance the following:

(1) The ordinance establishing a territory (in the case of a county or municipality).

(2) The resolution establishing a territory (in the case of a township or fire protection district).

(3) Documents outlining the contents of an agreement to establish or extend a territory, including an operating agreement.

(4) Documents outlining the description of planned services for a territory that were prepared when a territory was established.

(5) If the participating units agreed to change the provider unit under section 6.5 of this chapter, each:

(A) ordinance (in the case of a county or municipality); and

(B) resolution (in the case of a township or fire protection district);

as applicable, that agrees to and specifies the new provider unit.

(c) If there is a change in the operations or structure of a territory, the provider unit shall submit a report to the department of local government finance within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the change.

(d) The information submitted under subsections (b) and (c) shall be submitted in a manner prescribed by the department of local government finance.

(e) The provider unit shall maintain copies of the information identified under subsection (b) throughout the existence of the territory.

As added by P.L.236-2023, SEC.210.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-7-11-8
Additional surveys and maps
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission may conduct additional surveys, and draw and submit additional maps for approval of the legislative body, as it considers appropriate.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-5.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.227-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-6-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-6-5-3
Statutory duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the assessor shall perform the duties prescribed by statute, including assessment duties prescribed by IC 6-1.1.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the duties of the township assessor have been transferred to the county assessor as described in IC 6-1.1-1-24 or IC 36-2-15.

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.162-2006, SEC.48; P.L.219-2007, SEC.119; P.L.146-2008, SEC.711.
Ind. Code § 36-9-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-9-4-12
Public transportation corporation; name
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A public transportation corporation is a separate municipal corporation, which shall be known as "__________________ Public Transportation Corporation" (designating the name of the municipality).

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-2-10 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.202-2013, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-3-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-3-7-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each consolidated city and its county. In addition, IC 36-4-8 applies to the consolidated city, and IC 36-2-6 applies to the county.

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.1-43 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 36-7-15.1-43
Additional powers of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. A commission has the powers and must follow the procedures set forth in section 14 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.102-1999, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1105 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1105
Miscellaneous provisions; setting aside memorials or monuments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1105. ADVISORY. The advisory planning law does not restrict or prohibit the state of any of its political subdivisions from setting aside, by law, sites, memorials, edifices, and monuments in commemoration of persons or objects of historical or architectural interest or value as a part of our citizens' heritage.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-1105; 18-7-5-99.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-905 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-905
Board of zoning appeals; membership; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 905. (a) None of the members of a board of zoning appeals may hold:

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

(2) any other appointed office, except as permitted by section 902 of this chapter, in municipal, county, or state government.

(b) A member of the board of zoning appeals must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

(1) The member must be a resident of the jurisdictional area of the board.

(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 board.

However, at least a majority of the total number of citizen members appointed to the board of zoning appeals must be residents of the jurisdictional area of the board of zoning appeals. The board shall determine whether a member meets all applicable residency requirements for appointment in accordance with uniform rules prescribed by the board.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-60 part; 18-7-2-61 part; 18-7-4-905; 18-7-4-68; 18-7-5-70 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.41; P.L.126-2011, SEC.27; P.L.186-2025, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 36-2-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-2-9-10
Suits against principals or sureties on obligations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The auditor, in the name of the state and on behalf of a county fund, may sue principals or sureties on any obligation, whether the obligation is in the name of the state or another person.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-21-12.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-31.3-9.7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 31.3 / Section 36-7-31.3-9.7
Modification of an area
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, after a tax area is initially established, a tax area may not be changed and the terms governing the tax area may not be revised.

(b) Before May 15, 2005, a tax area established before January 1, 2005, may be changed or the terms governing the tax area revised in the same manner as the establishment of the initial tax area.

(c) This subsection applies only to a tax area located in Allen County. After April 30, 2014, and before January 1, 2015, a tax area located in Allen County may be changed or the terms governing the tax area revised in the same manner as the establishment of the initial tax area.

As added by P.L.100-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-9-43-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 43 / Section 36-9-43-7
Financing, funding, and planning for regional transportation infrastructure projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) In coordination with the Indiana department of transportation, a regional development authority may finance and plan regional transportation infrastructure projects or provide funding for these regional transportation infrastructure projects.

(b) To the extent required by federal law, a regional development authority that undertakes a highway project under this section shall comply with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable for the expenditure of federal money received from:

(1) the Highway Trust Fund (23 U.S.C.); or

(2) any other federal fund or program;

for projects within Indiana and within the boundaries of the regional development authority.

(c) If the proposed location of a regional transportation infrastructure project funded with a federal grant described in section 6 of this chapter is within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning commission, the regional development authority must first consult with the metropolitan planning commission before applying for the federal grant.

As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 36-8-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-8-2-15
Repeal of extraterritorial authority; ordinances and resolutions adopted before July 1, 2019
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The repeal of section 13 of this chapter operates to void an ordinance or resolution adopted by a municipality before July 1, 2019, that exercises a power:

(1) under the sole authority of:

(A) section 5(a)(2) of this chapter;

(B) section 6(a)(1) of this chapter; or

(C) both section 5(a)(2) of this chapter and section 6(a)(1) 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).

As added by P.L.277-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-7-36-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-7-36-4
"Owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person that holds a substantial interest in property in the form of a known or recorded fee interest, life estate, or equitable interest as a contract purchaser.

As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 36-7-26-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-7-26-6
"Commission" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to a redevelopment commission established under IC 36-7-14.

As added by P.L.35-1990, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 36-8-25-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 36-8-25-7
Minimum training program standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department shall set the minimum standards for a T-CPR training program including:

(1) course approval;

(2) instruction; and

(3) examination;

which may include online training based on the nationally recognized guidelines adopted by the department. The department shall provide a person with a certificate for successfully completing T-CPR training.

As added by P.L.54-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-8.6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-8.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.379-1987(ss), SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.3-1989, SEC.228.
Ind. Code § 36-4-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-4-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-2-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.111-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 36-7-15.5-5
Common theme or purpose of project; activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An improvement and maintenance project must have a common theme or purpose that is generally described in the resolution that establishes the improvement and maintenance district.

(b) The project may include, within the improvement and maintenance district, one (1) or more of the following activities:

(1) Construction, remodeling, extension, repair, equipping, operation, and maintenance of the following:

(A) Canal facilities.

(B) Structures and facilities described in IC 36-9-1-2.

(C) Park and recreational facilities described in IC 36-10-1-2.

(D) Storm sewers, bridges, and drains.

(E) Pedestrian skyways.

(2) Acquisition of real property necessary to accomplish the activities described in subdivision (1).

(3) Provision of services necessary to operate the structures and facilities described in subdivision (1).

(4) Purchase or lease of equipment used for police protection, fire protection, or public transportation, and provision of those same services.

(5) Administration or management of the activities listed in subdivisions (1) through (4).

(c) The project may include, outside the improvement and maintenance district, the construction, remodeling, repair, equipping, operation, and maintenance of a below ground drainage pipe that will allow water from the Indiana Central Canal to enter White River. The pipe must be located within an area that is bounded by West Street on the east, Washington Street, Blackford Street, and Maryland Street on the south, White River and Blake Street on the west, and the southern boundary of Military Park (projected west from West Street to Blake Street) on the north.

(d) An improvement and maintenance project may include capital improvement activities, maintenance activities, or both.

As added by P.L.194-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1989, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 36-7-14.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 36-7-14.5-14
Lease of local public improvements to commission; lease provisions; fiscal body approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Before a lease may be entered into, the commission must:

(1) find that the lease rental provided for is fair and reasonable; and

(2) obtain the prior approval of the fiscal body of the unit under IC 36-7-14-25.2.

(b) A lease of local public improvements from the authority to the commission:

(1) must comply with IC 36-7-14-25.2 or IC 36-7-30-20;

(2) may not require payment of lease rental for a newly constructed local public improvement or for improvements to an existing local public improvement except to the extent that the local public improvement or improvements thereto have been completed and are ready for occupancy or use;

(3) may contain provisions:

(A) allowing the commission to continue to operate an existing local public improvement until completion of the improvements, reconstruction, or renovation; and

(B) requiring payment of lease rentals for an existing local public improvement being used, reconstructed, or renovated;

(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 commission to purchase the local public improvement 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 local public improvement, including indebtedness incurred for the refunding of that indebtedness;

(6) may be entered into before acquisition or construction of a local public improvement;

(7) may provide that the commission shall agree to:

(A) pay all taxes and assessments thereon;

(B) maintain insurance thereon for the benefit of the authority; and

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

(8) may provide that the lease rental payments by the commission shall be made from any one (1) or more of the sources set forth in IC 36-7-14-25.2 or IC 36-7-30-20.

As added by P.L.380-1987(ss), SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1990, SEC.60; P.L.26-1995, SEC.6; P.L.149-2014, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 36-8-22.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 22.5 / Section 36-8-22.5-2
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.

As added by P.L.126-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 36-6-4.5-3
Township legislative body; initiating removal of township executive; resolution; public hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The township legislative body may initiate the removal of a township executive from office by adopting a resolution. At least one (1) public hearing must be held by the township legislative body on the resolution at least ten (10) business days before the resolution is adopted. The resolution must contain a concise statement of the underlying basic facts that support the township legislative body's finding that the township executive committed a violation.

As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-8-12.2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 12.2 / Section 36-8-12.2-11
Penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A responsible party is subject to a penalty for failure to pay the full amount of a charge made under this chapter within sixty (60) days after the issuance of the bill for payment by the fire department. The amount of the penalty is ten percent (10%) of the amount of the charge that remains unpaid on the due date.

As added by P.L.33-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-2-2-6
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The executive shall hold a regular meeting at least once each month and at other times as needed to conduct all necessary business. Dates of regular meetings shall be established by resolution at or before the first meeting in February of each year.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-24-49 part; 17-1-28-4 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.138; Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.8; P.L.341-1983, SEC.1; P.L.25-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-1-9.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-1-9.5-11
"Entity" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "entity" means the following:

(1) A local board of aviation commissioners operating under IC 8-22-2.

(2) A local airport authority operating under IC 8-22-3.

As added by P.L.85-1991, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4.1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 36-1.5-4.1-13
Adoption of resolution to reorganize
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The legislative body of a designated township:

(1) at least eighty percent (80%) of the township's boundaries coincide with a municipality's boundaries; and

(2) at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the township's population resides within the corporate boundaries of a municipality described in subdivision (1);

shall adopt a resolution not later than October 1, 2027, that proposes a reorganization with the municipality described in this subsection.

(b) The township trustee of the designated township shall certify the resolution to:

(1) the county clerk; and

(2) if the recipient municipality is a municipality, the clerk of the municipality.

(c) The recipient municipality and the designated township shall appoint a joint board under section 15 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27 / Section 36-9-27-8
Power to sue
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board may bring civil actions in its own name to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-4-6-12.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 36-9-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-9-3-21
Collective bargaining agreements; authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The authority shall deal with and enter into written contracts with its employees through accredited representatives of those employees or representatives of any labor organization authorized to act for those employees concerning wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and pension or retirement provisions.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-2.5-18 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 36-1-2-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-1-2-1.7
"Assessed value"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. "Assessed value" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-1.1-1-3.

As added by P.L.6-1997, SEC.202.
Ind. Code § 36-11-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-11-9-3
Amount of rates and charges
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Just and equitable rates and charges are those that produce sufficient revenue to pay all expenses incidental to the operation of the district.

(b) Rates and charges too low to meet the financial requirements described in subsection (a) are unlawful.

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27.8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27.8 / Section 36-9-27.8-15
Duties of fiscal officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The fiscal officer shall:

(1) establish a subdivision drain repair fund; and

(2) create a separate account within the fund for each subdivision with which the executive enters into a contract under this chapter.

(b) The fund established under subsection (a) shall be administered by the fiscal officer. Money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund may be invested in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the unit's general fund.

(c) The fiscal officer shall deposit assessments imposed on owners of property in a subdivision into the account created under subsection (a)(2) for that subdivision unless the assessments are immediately needed to pay the cost of repairing subdivision drains in that subdivision.

(d) The fiscal officer may withdraw money from the account of a subdivision as needed to pay the cost of repairing subdivision drains in that subdivision.

As added by P.L.139-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-6-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-6-1-13
Territory of county included in more than one township
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If any territory in a county is included in more than one (1) of the townships established under this chapter, the territory is included in the township that:

(1) is one (1) of the townships in which the territory is described under this chapter;

(2) is contiguous to that territory; and

(3) contains the least population of all townships contiguous to that territory.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 36-7-15.5-20
Notice of collected assessments; credit of amounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The county treasurer shall, between the first and tenth days of each month, notify the commission regarding the amount of the assessment collected during the preceding month. On the date of this notification, the county treasurer shall credit the amounts collected to the improvement and maintenance district fund, as established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.194-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 36-7-2.5-11
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "unit" means a county, city, or town.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-3-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-3-5-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each consolidated city and its county.

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-4-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-4-2-16
Effect of merger; rights, powers, and liabilities; pending actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) After a merger under this chapter takes effect, the new municipality:

(1) has all the rights, powers, privileges, immunities, and obligations of the merging municipalities;

(2) is liable for all the debts, contracts, and liabilities of the merging municipalities;

(3) is entitled to all the rights, credits, monies, and properties of the merging municipalities; and

(4) may, in the name adopted in the merger, sue and be sued in relation to the debts, contracts, liabilities, rights, credits, monies, and properties of the merging municipality.

(b) After a merger under this chapter takes effect, pending actions that involve municipalities taking part in the merger shall be prosecuted to final judgment and execution, and judgments rendered in those actions may be executed and enforced against the new municipality without any change of the name of the plaintiff or defendant.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-5-10-8 part; 18-5-10-17 part; 18-5-10-18.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2-9.1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-7-2-9.1-b
Plan reviews and inspections
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. 9.1. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a manufactured housing community; or

(2) a mobile home community;

that is licensed, permitted, and inspected by the Indiana department of health or a local board of health.

(b) This section applies only to a city, town, or county that requires a building permit, plan review, or inspection for the construction of a Class 2 structure.

(c) As used in this section, "Class 2 structure" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-12-1-5.

(d) A city, town, or county shall allow the plan review or inspection to be conducted by the following:

(1) An individual who is employed by the city, town, or county as a building inspector.

(2) An individual who is employed by another city, town, or county as a building inspector.

(3) A private provider who 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 (as defined in IC 36-7-2.5-4).

(e) An applicant for a building permit may choose to have a private provider under subsection (d)(3) conduct the plan review or inspection as provided in IC 36-7-2.5.

As added by P.L.157-2024, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.146-2025, SEC.3; P.L.23-2026, SEC.288; P.L.152-2026, SEC.496.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 36-7.5-4.5-3
"Corridor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "corridor" means the geographic area established as a rail transit development corridor by this chapter.

As added by P.L.248-2017, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-7-36-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 36-7-36-6
"Vacant structure"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "vacant structure" means a structure or building that is not being occupied by an owner, tenant, or others authorized by the owner.

As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 36-1-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 20 / Section 36-1-20-1
Applicable definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.212-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-2.5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 36-7-2.5-24
Sufficiency of plan review of private provider
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. A private provider must conduct a plan review or an inspection that is at least as extensive as a plan review or inspection conducted by the unit.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-7.5-1-14
"Regional bus authority"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Regional bus authority" means a regional transportation authority operating as a regional bus authority under IC 36-9-3-2(c).

As added by P.L.214-2005, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-3
Annexation of contiguous territory; authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The legislative body of a municipality may, by an ordinance defining the corporate boundaries of the municipality, annex territory that is contiguous to the municipality, subject to subsection (b).

(b) If territory that was not contiguous (under section 1.5 of this chapter) was annexed in proceedings begun before May 1, 1981, an ordinance adopted after April 30, 1981, may not annex additional territory that is contiguous when the contiguity is based on the additional territory's boundaries with the previously annexed territory.

(c) Subsection (b) does not apply when the previously annexed territory has been used as a part of the contiguous boundary of separate parcels of land successfully annexed to the municipality before May 1, 1981.

(d) This subsection does not apply to a town that has abolished town legislative body districts under IC 36-5-2-4.1. An ordinance described by subsection (a) must assign the territory annexed by the ordinance to at least one (1) municipal legislative body district.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-10-19 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.308, SEC.2; P.L.333-1985, SEC.2; P.L.5-1989, SEC.91; P.L.3-1993, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1510 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1510
Written text, plan, or other drawing allowed
Status: in_force

Sec. 1510. A PUD district ordinance may employ:

(1) written text;

(2) a plan or other drawing; or

(3) any combination of the items listed in this section;

in specifying the permitted uses and development requirements that apply to a planned unit development district.

As added by P.L.320-1995, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 36-1-8.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 36-1-8.5-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.106-2013, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.180-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-8-3.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 36-8-3.5-0.5
"Governing board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "governing board" refers to the following:

(1) In the case of a fire protection district, the board of fire trustees appointed under IC 36-8-11-12.

(2) In the case of a fire protection territory, the body or board delegated the responsibilities for overseeing the hiring, promotion, conduct, and discipline of the members of the department by the terms of the interlocal agreement entered into by the participating units of the fire protection territory.

As added by P.L.207-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-7-40-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 36-7-40-5
Appointment of board members; staff support
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An ordinance adopted under section 4 of this chapter must establish an economic enhancement board consisting of nine (9) members to be appointed as follows:

(1) Two (2) members appointed by the legislative body of the city.

(2) One (1) member appointed by the mayor of the city.

(3) Four (4) members appointed by the governor. One (1) of the members appointed under this subdivision must represent the business community and own real property located within the economic enhancement district.

(4) One (1) member of the state senate appointed by the president pro tempore.

(5) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker.

A majority of the board members must own real property within the economic enhancement district. Each board member shall serve a term of one (1) year from the first day of January after the board member's appointment and until the board member's successor is appointed and qualified.

(b) A proposal before the board must receive at least six (6) votes to authorize action by the board.

(c) Downtown Indy, Inc., or its successor organization, shall provide staff support to the economic enhancement board.

(d) The members appointed under subsection (a)(4) and (a)(5) may not receive compensation for service on the board.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.279. Amended by P.L.169-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-8-2.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 36-8-2.1-8
No prohibition on political activity; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Except when on duty or acting in an official capacity and except where otherwise provided by state or federal law, a public safety officer may not be:

(1) discouraged from engaging in political activity; or

(2) denied the right to choose to refrain from engaging in political activity;

provided such activities do not impede or impair the efficient operation of the public safety officer's department.

As added by P.L.271-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-2020, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-7-41-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 41 / Section 36-7-41-11
Studies and advertisement
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. When necessary to accomplish the purposes of the commission, the commission may do the following:

(1) Conduct studies necessary for the performance of the commission's duties.

(2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, and findings.

(3) Provide recommendations in matters related to the commission's functions and objectives to the following:

(A) The governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly.

(B) Political subdivisions that have territory within northwest Indiana.

(C) Other public and private agencies.

(4) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to the commission's objectives.

(5) Receive grants and appropriations from the following:

(A) Federal, state, and local governments.

(B) Individuals.

(C) Foundations.

(D) Other organizations.

(6) Enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of these grants and appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.

(7) Acquire and dispose of real or personal property by grant, gift, purchase, lease, devise, or otherwise.

(8) Hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease as lessor or lessee:

(A) real or personal property; or

(B) any interest in real or personal property.

(9) Contract for staff services with qualified agencies or individuals.

As added by P.L.119-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-7-17-8
Conveyances; effect of purchaser's failure to fulfill agreement; subordination of agency's interest to financial institutions or persons lending money
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Before the vesting of a fee simple title in the purchaser, any material failure by the purchaser to carry out the agreement entered into under section 6 of this chapter nullifies the agreement and all right, title, and interest in the property immediately reverts to the agency, except that the agency may grant the purchaser a specified period, not to exceed two (2) years, to come into compliance with the terms of the agreement. The agency may subordinate its interest under the terms of the agreement to financial institutions or persons lending money to the purchaser for the purpose of allowing the purchaser to fulfill the terms of the conveyance.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-7.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 36-9-11.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 11.1 / Section 36-9-11.1-9
Options or contracts for land; previously acquired property
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The board may obtain at any time from the owner or owners of the land required for the project or projects an option for its purchase, or may enter into a contract for its purchase upon such terms and conditions as the board considers best. However, the options or contracts are subject to the final action of the board on the declaratory resolution, and subject to the condition that the property shall be paid for only out of funds made available to the board for that purpose.

(b) Subject to approval of the executive of the consolidated city, the board may use and improve for parking facilities any property previously acquired by the city and not needed for other purposes.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-7-32-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 36-7-32-6.5
"Gross retail incremental amount"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. As used in this chapter, "gross retail incremental amount" means the remainder of:

(1) the aggregate amount of state gross retail and use taxes that are remitted under IC 6-2.5 by businesses operating in the territory comprising a certified technology park during a state fiscal year; minus

(2) the gross retail base period amount;

as determined by the department of state revenue.

As added by P.L.199-2005, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 36-12-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-12-4-4
Filing resolution; interim board; combination of budgets; new budget and tax levy
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A copy of the resolution adopting the merger described in section 3(e) of this chapter must be filed with:

(1) the county recorder in each county in which merging library districts are located; and

(2) the Indiana state library.

(b) After the resolution adopting the merger is filed, each library board that is not the board of the primary library shall appoint four (4) members to serve with the primary library board on an interim board.

(c) The interim board has the same duties and powers of a public library board under IC 36-12-3.

(d) After the resolution adopting the merger is filed, the budgets of the merging libraries shall be:

(1) combined for the remainder of the current year; and

(2) administered by the interim board.

(e) The interim board described in subsection (b) is dissolved on December 31 of the year in which the merger takes place.

(f) The members of a merged library board shall be appointed under IC 36-12-2, and the terms of office for the members of the merged library board begin January 1 following the dissolution of the interim board.

(g) If a merger takes place after December 31 but before July 1 of the ensuing year, the interim library board described in subsection (b) shall present a new budget and tax rate to the department of local government finance to receive a new tax levy for the merged library district.

(h) If a merger takes place after June 30 but before January 1 of the ensuing year, the merged library board described in subsection (f) shall present a new budget and tax rate to the department of local government finance to receive a new tax levy for the merged library district.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-4-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 36-8-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-8-6-13
Disability retirees; orders, discipline, and duties; examination by police surgeon; transcripts, reports, records, and other material
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A member of the police department placed on the retired list, except those that have served on the department for twenty (20) years or more and have been retired for that reason, shall report for duty to the chief of police as is provided in the bylaws of the local board. A member is then subject to the orders and discipline of the chief and shall perform the duties that are required of the member and for which, in the opinion of the police surgeon, the member is fit, considering reasonable accommodation to the extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The member shall be paid full salary for these duties.

(b) If a retired member refuses to obey orders or breaches discipline, the chief shall report the member at once to the safety board for action that is considered proper for the good of the service. A member is subject to punishment and dismissal in the same manner as officers in active service. The pension to which the retired member is entitled ceases upon the member's expulsion, and the pension is subject to the action considered proper by the safety board.

(c) The police surgeon of the municipality shall examine members of the police department when:

(1) the local board requests it;

(2) a member requests it for the purpose of certifying the member's physical or mental condition to the local board; or

(3) the police surgeon considers it proper.

The police surgeon shall then certify to the local board the true physical or mental condition of the person.

(d) To the extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the transcripts, reports, records, and other material compiled to determine the existence of a disability shall be:

(1) kept in separate medical files for each member; and

(2) treated as confidential medical records.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-1-24-4 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.4-1992, SEC.35; P.L.127-2017, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 36-9-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-9-1-2
"Improvement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Improvement" includes the construction, equipment, remodeling, extension, repair, and betterment of structures, including:

(1) sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer tap-ins;

(2) sidewalks;

(3) curbs;

(4) streets;

(5) alleys;

(6) pedestrian-ways or malls set aside entirely or partly, or during restricted hours, for pedestrian rather than vehicular traffic;

(7) other paved public places;

(8) parking facilities;

(9) lighting;

(10) electric signals;

(11) landscaping, including trees, shrubbery, flowers, grass, fountains, benches, statues, floodlighting, gaslighting, and structures of a decorative, educational, or historical nature;

(12) for units that own and operate a water utility, water main extensions from the water utility; and

(13) for units that establish and operate a department of public sanitation under IC 36-9-25, sewage works that are:

(A) overhead plumbing or backflow prevention devices;

(B) installed in private dwellings; and

(C) financed in whole or in part through assistance provided under IC 36-9-25-42.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-89-1 part; 18-7-13.1-2 part; 19-5-11-3 part; 19-5-13-4 part; 19-8-16-3 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.152-1992, SEC.1; P.L.168-2009, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-10-9.1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 36-10-9.1-20
Trust indenture as security for bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The authority may secure bonds issued under this chapter by a trust indenture between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or national or state bank within Indiana that has trust powers.

(b) The trust indenture may:

(1) pledge or assign lease rentals, receipts, and income from leased capital improvements, but may not mortgage land or capital improvements;

(2) contain reasonable and proper provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority and board;

(3) set forth the rights and remedies of bondholders and trustee; and

(4) restrict the individual right of action of bondholders.

(c) Any pledge or assignment made by the authority under this section is valid and binding from the time that the pledge or assignment is made, against all persons whether they have notice of the lien or not. Any trust indenture by which a pledge is created or an assignment made need not be filed or recorded. The lien is perfected against third parties by filing the trust indenture in the records of the board.

As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-43 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-43
Termination of reorganization; restoration of reorganizing political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. The legislative body or voters of a reorganized political subdivision may terminate a reorganization or restore one (1) or more of the reorganizing political subdivisions participating in a reorganization in the same manner that a reorganization may be initiated under this chapter. If the voters in the reorganized political subdivision approve a public question approving termination of the reorganization or restoration of a reorganizing political subdivision, the reorganized political subdivision shall terminate the reorganization and restore the reorganizing political subdivisions in the same manner as a reorganization is completed under this chapter.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-14-49 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-7-14-49
Program for age-restricted housing
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. (a) A commission may adopt a resolution to establish a program for age-restricted housing. The program:

(1) must be limited to age-restricted housing that satisfies the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 3607 (the federal Housing for Older Persons Act);

(2) may include any relevant elements the commission considers appropriate;

(3) may be adopted as part of a redevelopment plan or an amendment to a redevelopment plan; and

(4) may establish an allocation area for purposes of sections 39 and 50 of this chapter for the accomplishment of the program.

The program must be approved by the municipal legislative body or county executive as specified in section 17 of this chapter.

(b) The notice and hearing provisions of sections 17 and 17.5 of this chapter, including notice under section 17(c) of this chapter to a taxing unit that is wholly or partly located within an allocation area, apply to the resolution adopted under subsection (a). Judicial review of the resolution may be made under section 18 of this chapter.

(c) Before formal submission of any age-restricted housing program to the commission, the department of redevelopment:

(1) shall consult with persons interested in or affected by the proposed program; and

(2) shall hold public meetings in the areas to be affected by the proposed program to obtain the views of affected persons.

As added by P.L.7-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-8-10.7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 10.7 / Section 36-8-10.7-2
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or another legal entity.

As added by P.L.22-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-8-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-8-10-3
Sheriff's merit board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The fiscal body of each county shall, by ordinance, establish a sheriff's merit board to be known as the _________________________ county sheriff's merit board (inserting the name of the county).

(b) The board consists of five (5) members. Three (3) members shall be appointed by the sheriff, and two (2) members shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the county police force under procedures established by the sheriff's merit board. However:

(1) an active county police officer;

(2) a relative (as defined in IC 36-1-20.2-8) of an active county police officer; or

(3) a relative (as defined in IC 36-1-20.2-8) of the sheriff;

may not serve on the board, either as a member appointed by the sheriff or elected by the county police force. Appointments are for terms of four (4) years or for the remainder of an unexpired term. Not more than two (2) of the members appointed by the sheriff nor more than one (1) of the members elected by the officers may belong to the same political party. All members must reside in the county. All members serve during their respective terms and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. A member may be removed for cause duly adjudicated by declaratory judgment of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county.

(c) As compensation for service, each member of the board is entitled to receive from the county a minimum of fifteen dollars ($15) per day for each day, or fraction of a day, that the member is engaged in transacting the business of the board.

(d) As soon as practicable after the members of the board have been appointed, they shall meet upon the call of the sheriff and organize by electing a president and a secretary from among their membership. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall hold regular monthly meetings throughout the year as is necessary to transact the business of the sheriff's department.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 17-3-14-1 part; subsections (b), (c) formerly 17-3-14-2.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.61. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.315, SEC.7; P.L.310-1989, SEC.2; P.L.184-2015, SEC.18; P.L.84-2016, SEC.182.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-2-2-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-47-8.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 36-1-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 36-1-3.5-4
Transfer to legislative bodies of cities in counties other than Marion County, Lake County, or St. Joseph County
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to cities in counties other than the following counties:

(1) A county having a consolidated city.

(2) Lake County.

(3) St. Joseph County.

(b) Jurisdiction over the following local matters, which before the 1981 regular session of the general assembly have been subjects of statutory concern, is transferred to the legislative body of each city having a population of more than fifty thousand (50,000):

(1) Regulation of sewers and drains (formerly governed by IC 19-2-11).

(2) Benefits for certain municipal utility employees (formerly governed by IC 19-3-29).

(c) Jurisdiction over the following local matter, which before the 1981 regular session of the general assembly has been the subject of statutory concern, is transferred to the legislative body of each city having a population of more than thirty-five thousand (35,000) and less than fifty thousand (50,000):

Regulation of sewers and drains (formerly governed by IC 19-2-11).

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.12-1992, SEC.143; P.L.119-2012, SEC.170; P.L.11-2023, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 36-10-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-10-3-18
Gifts, donations, and subsidies; approval; disposition
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The board may accept gifts, donations, and subsidies for park and recreational purposes. However, a gift or transfer of property to the board may not be made without its approval.

(b) A gift or grant of money shall be deposited in a special nonreverting fund to be available for expenditure by the board for purposes specified by the grantor. The disbursing officer of the unit may draw warrants against the fund only upon vouchers signed by the president and secretary of the board.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-7-4-22.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.320, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-9-25-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 25 / Section 36-9-25-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter:

"Board" refers to a board of sanitary commissioners, or board of public works of a consolidated city.

"Department" refers to a department of public sanitation, or department of public works of a consolidated city.

"District" means the area within the jurisdiction of a department.

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 36-2-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-2-8-6
Division of compensation prohibited; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A:

(1) deputy or employee of a county officer who knowingly divides the deputy's or employee's compensation with the officer or another person in consideration of employment; or

(2) county officer or other person who knowingly accepts such a division of compensation;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-71-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 36-1-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1-4-11
Ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A unit may adopt, codify, and enforce ordinances.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-2(9); 18-3-1-48 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.1-58 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 36-7-15.1-58
Commission powers in economic development area
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. (a) All of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities that may be exercised by a commission in a redevelopment project area may be exercised by a commission in an economic development area, subject to the following:

(1) The content and manner of exercise of these rights, powers, privileges, and immunities shall be determined by the purposes and nature of an economic development area.

(2) Real property (or interests in real property) relative to which action is taken under this section or section 28 or 57 of this chapter in an economic development area is not required to meet the conditions described in IC 36-7-1-3.

(3) Bonds may be issued in accordance with section 45 of this chapter to defray expenses of carrying out activities under this chapter in economic development areas if no other revenue sources are available for this purpose.

(4) The tax exemptions set forth in section 52 of this chapter are applicable in economic development areas.

(5) An economic development area may be an allocation area for the purposes of distribution and allocation of property taxes. However, a declaratory resolution or an amendment that establishes an allocation area must be approved by resolution of the legislative body of the excluded city.

(6) The excluded city legislative body may not use its power of eminent domain under section 39 of this chapter to carry out activities under this chapter in economic development areas.

(b) The content and manner of discharge of duties set forth in section 39(a) of this chapter shall be determined by the purposes and nature of an economic development area.

As added by P.L.102-1999, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.185-2005, SEC.47; P.L.146-2008, SEC.767.
Ind. Code § 36-7-7.7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 7.7 / Section 36-7-7.7-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Eligible political subdivision" means any of the following:

(A) A county.

(B) A municipality.

(C) An urban mass transportation system (as described in IC 36-9-4).

(2) "Metropolitan planning area" of the MPO means the aggregate geographic territory of the following political subdivisions:

(A) A county having a consolidated city.

(B) All eligible political subdivisions in a county having a consolidated city.

(C) All counties immediately adjacent to a county having a consolidated city.

(D) All eligible political subdivisions in a county immediately adjacent to a county having a consolidated city.

(3) "MPO" means the Indianapolis metropolitan planning organization established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.104-2022, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.6 / Section 36-8-16.6-2
"Consumer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "consumer" means a person that purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller. The term includes a prepaid user.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 36-7-31.6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 31.6 / Section 36-7-31.6-14
Warrants
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. All distributions from the professional sports development area fund for the board shall be made by warrants issued by the state comptroller to the treasurer of state ordering those payments to the board.

As added by P.L.44-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 36-9-42.2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 36-9-42.2-6
Local share; calculation; allocation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Not later than fifteen (15) days after receiving information from the federal government regarding the state's distribution of federal funds, the department shall calculate the local share for that year and notify the budget agency of the amount.

(b) After approval by the budget director, the department may exchange up to one hundred percent (100%) of the local share for state dollars.

(c) The department shall allocate the exchanged funds for the following purposes:

(1) To be distributed to eligible entities for projects under the program in accordance with federal law regarding distributions between areas within a metropolitan planning organization and areas not within a metropolitan planning organization.

(2) To be available for direct distribution to eligible entities for projects or annual services including, but not limited to, federally required bridge inspections.

(d) The department may allocate additional state funds to the program at any time. In making its determination the department shall consider whether additional state funds are available for the program without putting at risk other transportation activities or projects needing state funds.

As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 36-9-39-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 39 / Section 36-9-39-13
Payment of costs; appropriations; assessments; contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The municipal legislative body may by ordinance appropriate money from the general fund or from the sanitary district funds of the municipality to pay all or part of the cost of constructing sewage works under this chapter.

(b) Any costs not paid by appropriation shall be paid by at least one (1) of the following:

(1) By assessment under sections 15 through 27 of this chapter.

(2) By contract under IC 36-9-22.

(c) A second class city may not make an appropriation under this section unless the following conditions exist:

(1) The city works board makes a request for the appropriation to the city fiscal officer.

(2) The city fiscal officer prepares and submits to the city legislative body an ordinance for the appropriation.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 36-9-28.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 28.5 / Section 36-9-28.5-4
Provisions for actual management of stormwater runoff
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The policy may, but is not required to, provide for the actual management of stormwater runoff from developed real property.

As added by P.L.168-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-7-31.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 31.3 / Section 36-7-31.3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 8(b) of this chapter, this chapter applies only to a city or a county without a consolidated city that has a professional sports franchise playing the majority of its home games in a facility owned by the city, the county, a school corporation, or a board under IC 36-9-13, IC 36-10-8, IC 36-10-10, or IC 36-10-11.

As added by P.L.255-1997(ss), SEC.20. Amended by P.L.178-2002, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 36-1-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-1-3-10
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.202-2015, SEC.8. Expired 7-1-2016 by P.L.202-2015, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-7-32.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 32.5 / Section 36-7-32.5-5
"Gross retail incremental amount"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "gross retail incremental amount" means the remainder of:

(1) the aggregate amount of state gross retail and use taxes that are remitted under IC 6-2.5:

(A) by businesses operating in the territory comprising an innovation development district; and

(B) that is, in the case of the:

(i) state gross retail tax, collected by a business for sales occurring at a physical location of the business in the innovation development district;

(ii) state use tax, incurred with regard to property used in the innovation development district; and

(iii) state gross retail and use tax incurred and paid by a contractor with regard to tangible personal property incorporated into real property that is located in the innovation development district, if the contractor can determine the amount of state gross retail or use tax incurred and paid based on records maintained under section 16.5 of this chapter, the state gross retail and use tax is not otherwise collected in an allocation area listed in section 10(b) of this chapter, and the state gross retail and use tax is not otherwise included in any innovation development district or section 4 of this chapter;

during a state fiscal year; minus

(2) the gross retail base period amount;

as determined by the department of state revenue.

As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.123; P.L.201-2023, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 36-8-23-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 23 / Section 36-8-23-6
Tort claims act applies to counties adopting an ordinance concerning fast responders
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A county that adopts an ordinance under section 5(a)(1) of this chapter is immune from civil liability in accordance with IC 34-13-3-3.

As added by P.L.70-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-9-25-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 25 / Section 36-9-25-13
Authorized actions; regulation of kinds or amounts of chemicals and strengths of waste and other substances detrimental to sewage works
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The board, in the name of the municipality, may bring an action to recover damages for:

(1) the breach of an agreement, express or implied, relating to the construction, management, or repair of sewage works under its control, including real property; or

(2) injury to the personal or real property used in the sanitary disposal of sewage in a municipality located within the district.

(b) The board may recover possession of property, may bring an action for the specific performance of an agreement, and may use, in the name of the municipality, any legal or equitable remedy necessary to protect and enforce the rights and perform the duties of the department.

(c) The board may establish limits on the kinds or amounts of chemicals and the strength of the waste or other substances the board considers detrimental to the sewage works. If a person discharges sewage into the sewage works that exceeds limits set by the board, the board may order the person to cease using the sewage works upon a hearing with notice. However, if evidence indicates a public health hazard is being created, the board may summarily order the person to cease without notice or hearing. Orders of the board may be enforced by bringing an action to enjoin discharges into the sewer works in any court in the county having jurisdiction to hear equity actions. A person aggrieved by an order of the board is entitled to appeal the order to the circuit or superior court of the county in which the city is located. If an order is given without notice, an appeal must be perfected within ten (10) days after receipt of the order or the right to appeal is considered waived.

(d) The board of a department in a district described in section 3(b)(2) of this chapter may bring an action in the name of:

(1) a municipality in the district with the approval of the executive of the municipality; or

(2) the district, with the approval of the board.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsections (a), (b) formerly 19-2-14-6; subsection (c) formerly 19-2-20-12.5.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.98. Amended by P.L.175-2006, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 36-4-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-4-5-2
Mayor; election; eligibility; term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A mayor, who is the city executive, shall be elected under IC 3-10-6 by the voters of each city.

(b) A person is eligible to be a city executive only if the person meets the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-26.

(c) Residency in territory that is annexed by the city before the election is considered residency for the purposes of subsection (b), even if the annexation takes effect less than one (1) year before the election.

(d) The city executive must reside within the city as provided in Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. The executive forfeits office if the executive ceases to be a resident of the city.

(e) The term of office of a city executive is four (4) years, beginning at noon on January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-2-1 part; 18-1-2-1.5 part; 18-2-1-4.2 part; 18-2-1-4.4 part; 18-2-1-5 part; 18-2-1-6 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-1986, SEC.48; P.L.3-1987, SEC.556.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27-113 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27 / Section 36-9-27-113
Investment of funds; consolidation; credit of interest earned
Status: in_force

Sec. 113. (a) For the purpose of investment, the county treasurer may consolidate part or all of the money in any fund established under this chapter with the money in any other fund established under this chapter or other money held by the county treasurer.

(b) Unless the invested money is from a maintenance fund established under section 44 of this chapter, the county treasurer shall credit interest from an investment of a fund created under this chapter to that fund.

(c) The county treasurer may credit interest earned from an investment of a maintenance fund established under section 44 of this chapter into the general drainage improvement fund established under section 73 of this chapter.

(d) Within an account, the county treasurer may credit interest to particular drainage accounts in any fair and rational manner.

As added by P.L.206-1984, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-2-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 36-2-6-8
Prohibited allowances; exception; allowances to certain officers; violation; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as permitted by IC 36-2-5-3.7, the county executive or a court may not make an allowance to a county officer for:

(1) services rendered in a criminal action;

(2) services rendered in a civil action; or

(3) extra services rendered in the county officer's capacity as a county officer.

(b) The county executive may make an allowance to the clerk of the circuit court, county auditor, county treasurer, county sheriff, township assessor (if any), or county assessor, or to any of those officers' employees, only if:

(1) the allowance is specifically required by law; or

(2) the county executive finds, on the record, that the allowance is necessary in the public interest.

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

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-7-9-7; 17-2-44-8 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.222-1997, SEC.2; P.L.146-2008, SEC.689; P.L.257-2019, SEC.102; P.L.209-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-1-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-1-10-3
Persons entitled to lease property to political subdivision or agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any of the following persons may lease property to a political subdivision or agency under this chapter:

(1) A profit or not-for-profit corporation organized under Indiana law or admitted to do business in Indiana.

(2) A partnership, association, limited liability company, or firm.

(3) An individual.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-3.3-2 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.517.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-7-11-11
Applications for certificates of appropriateness
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Application for a certificate of appropriateness may be made in the office of the commission on forms provided by that office. Detailed drawings, plans, or specifications are not required. However, to the extent reasonably required for the commission to make a decision, each application must be accompanied by sketches, drawings, photographs, descriptions, or other information showing the proposed exterior alterations, additions, changes, or new construction.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-8.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.227-1997, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 36-8-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-8-17-3-b
"Fire safety law"
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. As used in this chapter, "fire safety law" means any law, including rules and orders of the department, safeguarding life or property from the hazards of fire or explosion.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.502.
Ind. Code § 36-7-12-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-7-12-27.5
Legal representation of commission; conflict of interest; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. (a) If an attorney represents an economic development commission, neither the attorney nor a member of the attorney's firm or professional corporation may also represent an applicant for a bond issue from the commission.

(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.74. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-23
Holding over membership upon expiration of member's term
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. Each member of the commission, upon the expiration of the member's term, holds over as a member with all rights of membership until a successor is appointed and qualified.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 36-11-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-11-9-7
Change in rates and charges
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A change of the rates and charges may be made in the same manner as the rates and charges were originally established.

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 36-2-9.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-2-9.5-5
Standard forms for use in transaction of business
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The county auditor shall furnish standard forms for use in the transaction of business under this article and for use in the performance of services for which the auditor receives a specific fee.

As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-9-38-32 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 38 / Section 36-9-38-32
Fees for use of improvement; excess revenues; payment of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. If the fees established under section 31 of this chapter produce net revenue in excess of reasonable costs of operation and maintenance, the excess revenue shall be used to pay part of the principal and interest on the bonds issued as the bonds mature. To the extent that principal and interest is paid from the excess revenue, the assessments shall be reduced and canceled on a pro rata basis.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-12-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-12-2-5
Establishment of library; authorization; petition or remonstrance; procedure; affidavit; duties of clerk of circuit court
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The legislative body of a municipality, township, county, or part of a county, any of which is not already taxed for public library purposes, that has:

(1) a population of at least ten thousand (10,000); or

(2) an assessed valuation that is at least as high as the median of the most recent certified assessed valuation of the ten (10) library taxing districts closest in population to ten thousand (10,000);

may establish a public library for the residents of the municipality, township, county, or part of the county.

(b) The establishment of a public library may occur either by:

(1) the legislative body passing a written resolution; or

(2) the petition and remonstrance process;

as provided in this chapter. A petition filed with the legislative body must be signed by at least twenty percent (20%) of the registered voters of the municipality, township, county, or part of a county, as determined by the last preceding general election.

(c) Not later than ten (10) days after a petition is filed under subsection (b), the legislative body shall:

(1) give notice of the filing of the petition in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the county, one (1) of which is published in the municipality where the library is to be located, if a newspaper is published in the municipality; and

(2) file the original petition with the circuit court clerk.

(d) Not later than ten (10) days after the publication of the petition under subsection (c), a registered voter in the municipality, township, county, or part of a county where the public library is proposed to be established may file with the respective municipality, township, or county a remonstrance that:

(1) is signed by registered voters in the municipality, township, county, or part of the county where the public library is proposed to be established; and

(2) states that the registered voters who have signed the remonstrance are opposed to the establishment of the public library.

(e) The following apply to a petition that is filed under subsection (b) or a remonstrance that is filed under subsection (d):

(1) The petition or remonstrance must show the following:

(A) The date on which each individual signed the petition or remonstrance.

(B) The residence of each individual on the date the individual signed the petition or remonstrance.

(C) On each page of a petition on which signatures are affixed, language substantially similar to the following: "PETITION IN SUPPORT OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN (insert municipality, township, county, or part of a county where the public library is proposed to be established).".

(D) On each page of a remonstrance on which signatures are affixed, language substantially similar to the following: "REMONSTRANCE AGAINST A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN (insert municipality, township, county, or part of a county where the public library is proposed to be established).".

(2) The petition or remonstrance must include an affidavit of the individual circulating the petition or remonstrance stating that each signature on the petition or remonstrance:

(A) was affixed in the individual's presence; and

(B) is the true signature of the individual who signed the petition or remonstrance.

(3) Several copies of the petition or remonstrance may be executed. The total of the copies constitute a petition or remonstrance. A copy must include an affidavit as described in subdivision (2). A signer may file a petition or remonstrance, or a copy of a petition or remonstrance. All copies constituting a petition or remonstrance must be filed on the same day.

(4) Not later than fifteen (15) days after a petition or remonstrance is filed, the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the municipality, township, county, or part of a county where the public library that is proposed to be established is located shall do the following:

(A) If a name appears more than one (1) time on a petition or on a remonstrance, the clerk shall strike any duplicates of the name until the name appears only one (1) time on a petition or a remonstrance, or both, if the individual signed both a petition and a remonstrance.

(B) Strike the name from either the petition or the remonstrance of an individual who:

(i) signed both the petition and the remonstrance; and

(ii) personally, in the clerk's office, submits a voluntary written and signed request for the clerk to strike the individual's name from the petition or the remonstrance.

(C) Certify the number of signatures on the petition or remonstrance that:

(i) are not duplicates; and

(ii) represent individuals who are registered voters in the municipality, township, county, or part of a county where the public library is proposed to be established, on the day the individuals signed the petition or remonstrance.

(D) Establish a record of the clerk's certification in the clerk's office and file:

(i) the original petition;

(ii) the original remonstrance, if any; and

(iii) a copy of the clerk's certification;

with the legislative body of the municipality, township, or county.

The clerk of the circuit court may only strike an individual's name from a petition or remonstrance as set forth in clauses (A) and (B).

(f) Not later than forty (40) days after a petition or remonstrance is certified by the clerk of the circuit court under subsection (e), the legislative body shall compare the petition and remonstrance, if any. If:

(1) a remonstrance has not been filed; or

(2) a greater number of voters have signed the petition than have signed the remonstrance against the establishment of the public library;

the legislative body shall establish the public library by written resolution. The library district boundaries must be coextensive with the boundaries of the unit or part of a county, whichever is applicable.

(g) The establishment of the public library is effective as of the date the written resolution is passed. The legislative body shall file a copy of the resolution not later than five (5) days after the resolution is passed:

(1) with the county recorder in the county where the administrative office of the public library is located; and

(2) with the Indiana state library.

(h) The legislative body shall give notice to the officials who have the power to appoint members of the library board for the new public library under section 9 of this chapter. The officials shall appoint the library board for the new public library under section 9 of this chapter as soon as possible after the officials are notified.

(i) When the number of registered voters who have signed a remonstrance against the establishment of the public library is equal to or greater than the number who have signed the petition in favor of the establishment of the public library, the legislative body shall dismiss the petition. Another petition to establish a public library may not be initiated until one (1) year after the date the legislative body dismissed the latest unsuccessful petition.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-2-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.42-2018, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 36-7-7.6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 7.6 / Section 36-7-7.6-18
Annual appropriation budget; tax levy; use of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The commission shall prepare and adopt an annual appropriation budget for its operation. The appropriation budget shall be apportioned to each participating county on a pro rata per capita basis. After adoption of the appropriation budget, any amount that does not exceed an amount for each participating county equal to the following amounts per capita for each participating county shall be certified to the respective county auditor:

(1) Seventy cents ($0.70) for calendar years ending before January 1, 2025.

(2) Eighty-six cents ($0.86) for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2024, and ending before January 1, 2026.

(3) One dollar and two cents ($1.02) for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2025, and ending before January 1, 2027.

(4) One dollar and eighteen cents ($1.18) for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2026, and ending before January 1, 2028.

(5) One dollar and thirty-four cents ($1.34) for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2027, and ending before January 1, 2029.

(6) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2028, and ending before January 1, 2030.

(b) For calendar years beginning after December 31, 2029, and ending before January 1, 2031, and for each ensuing calendar year thereafter, the commission shall, based on a participating county's amount in calendar year 2029, or a participating county's amount in the calendar year preceding an ensuing calendar year, as applicable, adjust a participating county's portion of the commission's appropriation budget for the ensuing year by the greater of the following:

(1) The annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics for the year preceding the ensuing year.

(2) The participating county's maximum levy growth quotient for the ensuing year as determined under IC 6-1.1-18.5-2.

Not later than August 1 of each year, the department of local government finance shall provide to the commission the value of each participating county's maximum levy growth quotient under IC 6-1.1-18.5-2 for the ensuing year.

(c) Any adjustment under subsection (b) that will result in an appropriation in excess of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per capita in a participating county requires prior approval from the fiscal body of the participating county.

(d) A county's portion of the commission's appropriation budget may be paid from any of the following, as determined by the county fiscal body:

(1) Property tax revenue as provided in subsections (e) and (f).

(2) Any other local revenue, other than property tax revenue, received by the county, including local income tax revenue under IC 6-3.6, excise tax revenue, riverboat admissions tax revenue, riverboat wagering tax revenue, riverboat incentive payments, and any funds received from the state that may be used for this purpose.

(3) Any combination of the sources set forth in subdivisions (1) and (2).

(e) The county auditor shall:

(1) advertise the amount of property taxes that the county fiscal body determines will be levied to pay the county's portion of the commission's appropriation budget, after the county fiscal body determines the amount of other local revenue that will be paid under subsection (d)(2); and

(2) establish the rate necessary to collect that property tax revenue;

in the same manner as for other county budgets.

(f) The tax levied under this section and certified shall be estimated and entered upon the tax duplicates by the county auditor and shall be collected and enforced by the county treasurer in the same manner as other county taxes are estimated, entered, collected, and enforced. The tax collected by the county treasurer shall be transferred to the commission.

(g) In fixing and determining the amount of the necessary levy for the purpose provided in this section, the commission shall take into consideration the amount of revenue, if any, to be derived from federal grants, contractual services, and miscellaneous revenues above the amount of those revenues considered necessary to be applied upon or reserved upon the operation, maintenance, and administrative expenses for working capital throughout the year.

(h) After the budget is approved, amounts may not be expended except as budgeted unless the commission authorizes their expenditure. Before the expenditure of sums appropriated as provided in this section, a claim must be filed and processed as other claims for allowance or disallowance for payment as provided by law.

(i) Any two (2) of the following officers may allow claims:

(1) Chairperson.

(2) Vice chairperson.

(3) Secretary.

(4) Treasurer.

(j) The treasurer of the commission may receive, disburse, and otherwise handle funds of the commission, subject to applicable statutes and to procedures established by the commission.

(k) The commission shall act as a board of finance under the statutes relating to the deposit of public funds by political subdivisions.

(l) Any appropriated money remaining unexpended or unencumbered at the end of a year becomes part of a nonreverting cumulative fund to be held in the name of the commission. Unbudgeted expenditures from this fund may be authorized by vote of the commission and upon other approval as required by statute. The commission is responsible for the safekeeping and deposit of the amounts in the nonreverting cumulative fund, and the state board of accounts shall prescribe the methods and forms for keeping the accounts, records, and books to be used by the commission. The books, records, and accounts of the commission shall be audited periodically by the state board of accounts, and those audits shall be paid for as provided by statute.

As added by P.L.165-2003, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.39-2007, SEC.5; P.L.197-2016, SEC.124; P.L.136-2024, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 36-11-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-11-3-10
Action by ordinance of the governing body after the hearing; notice to objectors
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Following a hearing under this chapter, if the governing body determines that the findings of the hearing officer show that:

(1) the proposed district appears capable of accomplishing the purpose or purposes of the district in an economically feasible manner, a district may be established; or

(2) there is no need for the district, the district may be dissolved;

by adoption of an ordinance by the governing body. The governing body shall give notice by mail of the adoption of an ordinance to establish a district to each person who filed a written objection under section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.3 / Section 36-7-15.3-7
Additional purposes; prohibitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) In addition to its purposes specified in IC 36-10-9.1-10, the authority is also organized for the following purposes:

(1) Financing, constructing, and leasing local public improvements to the commission.

(2) Financing and constructing additional improvements to local public improvements owned by the authority and leasing them to the commission.

(3) Acquiring all or a portion of one (1) or more local public improvements from the commission by purchase or lease and leasing these local public improvements back to the commission, with any additional improvements that may be made to them.

(4) Acquiring all or a portion of one (1) or more local public improvements from the commission by purchase or lease to fund or refund indebtedness incurred on account of those local public improvements to enable the commission to make a savings in debt service obligations or lease rental obligations or to obtain relief from covenants that the commission considers to be unduly burdensome.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, after June 30, 2014:

(1) an authority; or

(2) any other entity:

(A) established by the authority; or

(B) controlled by the authority;

may not own, lease, or otherwise hold a single family dwelling or condominium unit for purposes of leasing for the use by individuals as a dwelling. In addition, an arrangement or agreement that is contrary to this section may not be extended beyond the term of the arrangement or agreement as in effect on June 30, 2014. However, an authority or entity covered by this section may own property in the capacity of a land bank for a unit.

As added by P.L.84-1987, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.149-2014, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 36-9-29-35 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 29 / Section 36-9-29-35
Pending actions for filing further petitions and for making further orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. After the docketing of the petition for the establishment of the flood control district, and until the flood control works have been completed and accepted, the cause remains on the docket of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court as a pending action for the filing of the further petitions and the making of the further orders that are authorized by this chapter or found necessary to facilitate the completion of the works.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-4-18-10 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.105. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 36-7-31.3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 31.3 / Section 36-7-31.3-20
Repayments to fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The designating body shall repay to the professional sports development area fund any amount that is distributed to the designating body and used for:

(1) a purpose that is not described in this chapter; or

(2) a facility or facility site other than the facility and facility site to which covered taxes are designated under the resolution described in section 10 of this chapter.

The department shall distribute the covered taxes repaid to the professional sports development area fund under this section proportionately to the funds and the political subdivisions that would have received the covered taxes if the covered taxes had not been allocated to the tax area under this chapter.

As added by P.L.255-1997(ss), SEC.20. Amended by P.L.178-2002, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-4.5-21.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 36-7.5-4.5-21.5
Limitation on renewal or extension of existing allocation area; required conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.5. Notwithstanding any other law, if the Indiana economic development corporation subsequently designates territory that is located in an existing allocation area under this chapter as an innovation development district under IC 36-7-32.5, the allocation area may not be renewed or extended under this chapter until the term of the innovation development district expires.

As added by P.L.123-2024, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 36-8-10-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-8-10-10.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-3-6-2.5; 17-3-15-1.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.168. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.315, SEC.8; Acts 1982, P.L.216, SEC.1; P.L.131-1983, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.311-1983, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.8 / Section 36-8-16.8-1
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" means the statewide 911 board established by IC 36-8-16.7-24.

As added by P.L.13-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-15.5
Appeals after final publication of annexation ordinance; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b):

(1) an owner of land within one-half (1/2) mile of territory proposed to be annexed under this chapter; or

(2) a municipality located in the same county as the territory proposed to be annexed;

may, not later than sixty (60) days after the publication of the annexation ordinance, appeal that annexation to a circuit court or superior court of a county in which the annexed territory is located. The complaint must state that the reason the annexation should not take place is that the territory sought to be annexed is not contiguous to the annexing municipality.

(b) This subsection applies to an annexation initiated by property owners under section 5.1 of this chapter in which all property owners within the area to be annexed petition the municipality to be annexed. Either of the following may appeal that annexation to a circuit court or superior court of a county in which the annexed territory is located:

(1) An owner of land within one-half (1/2) mile of the territory proposed to be annexed under this chapter.

(2) A municipality located in the same county as the territory proposed to be annexed.

An appeal under this subsection must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the publication of the annexation ordinance. The complaint must state that the reason the annexation should not take place is that the territory sought to be annexed is not contiguous to the annexing municipality.

(c) Upon the determination of the court that the complaint is sufficient, the judge shall fix a time for a hearing to be held not later than sixty (60) days after the determination. Notice of the proceedings shall be served by summons upon the proper officers of the annexing municipality. The municipality shall become a defendant in the cause and be required to appear and answer. The judge of the circuit or superior court shall, upon the date fixed, proceed to hear and determine the appeal without a jury, and shall, without delay, give judgment upon the question of the annexation according to the evidence introduced by the parties. If the evidence establishes that the territory sought to be annexed is contiguous to the annexing municipality, the court shall deny the appeal and dismiss the proceeding. If the evidence does not establish the foregoing factor, the court shall issue an order to prevent the proposed annexation from taking effect. The laws providing for change of venue from the county do not apply, but changes of venue from the judge may be had. Costs follow judgment. Pending the appeal, and during the time within which the appeal may be taken, the territory sought to be annexed is not a part of the annexing municipality.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.308, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.98; P.L.224-2001, SEC.12; P.L.113-2010, SEC.118; P.L.207-2014, SEC.2; P.L.104-2022, SEC.159.
Ind. Code § 36-7.7-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-7.7-5-3
Agreement with another development authority or entity
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A development authority may enter into an agreement with another development authority or any other entity to:

(1) jointly equip, own, lease, and finance projects and facilities; or

(2) otherwise carry out the purposes of the development authority;

in any location.

As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-4-34 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-1.5-4-34
Reorganization according to reorganization plan if public question approved
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) This section applies if:

(1) in the case of a reorganization that is not described in section 1(a)(7) or 1(a)(9) of this chapter, the majority of the voters of each of the reorganizing political subdivisions voting on the public question approve the public question concerning the reorganization; or

(2) in the case of a reorganization described in section 1(a)(7) or 1(a)(9) of this chapter, the reorganization is approved as set forth in section 32(b) or 32(c) of this chapter.

(b) The political subdivisions are reorganized in the form and under the conditions specified by the legislative bodies of the reorganizing political subdivisions in the plan of reorganization filed with the county recorder under this chapter.

As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 36-2-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-2-8-2
Salary and wage periods; manner of payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The county auditor and county treasurer may pay salaries and wages to county officers and employees monthly, twice each month, every two (2) weeks, or weekly.

(b) The manner of payment of salaries and wages under this section must be authorized by the legislative body of a county having a consolidated city or by the executive of any other county.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-3-71-1 part; 17-3-72-3 part; 17-3-73-1; 17-3-73-5.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1985, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 36-7-29-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 29 / Section 36-7-29-2
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the local environmental response financing board established by section 10 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-2-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-2-2-24
County courthouse, jail, and public offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The executive shall establish and maintain a county courthouse, county jail, and public offices for the county clerk, the county auditor, the county recorder, the county treasurer, the county sheriff, and the county surveyor.

(b) Offices for the surveyor must be in the courthouse or at the county seat.

(c) Offices for the sheriff may be located:

(1) in the courthouse;

(2) inside the corporate limits of the county seat; or

(3) outside the corporate limits of the county seat but within the limits of the county.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-14-14; 17-2-37-1.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.65-1994, SEC.2; P.L.233-2015, SEC.336.
Ind. Code § 36-9-27-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 27 / Section 36-9-27-16
Private and mutual drains exempt from chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Private and mutual drains are not subject to this chapter.

(b) Land drained by a private or mutual drain is subject to assessment for the construction, or reconstruction, or maintenance of a regulated drain if the land is also drained by the regulated drain.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-4-5-3 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.101. Amended by P.L.166-1983, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-7-11-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except:

(1) counties having a consolidated city;

(2) municipalities in counties having a consolidated city; and

(3) townships.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-2 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 36-7-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-7-10-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-51.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.29. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.70; P.L.84-1989, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.89-1991, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-2-9.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-2-9.5-7
Appropriation by county legislative body; accounting; warrants; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The county auditor shall:

(1) keep a separate account for each item of appropriation made by the legislative body of the consolidated city; and

(2) in each warrant the county auditor draws on the county or city treasury, specifically indicate the item of appropriation the warrant is drawn against.

(b) The county auditor may not permit an item of appropriation to be:

(1) overdrawn; or

(2) drawn on for a purpose other than the specific purpose for which the appropriation was made.

(c) A county auditor who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1100 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1100
1100 Series—Miscellaneous provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1100. This series (sections 1100 through 1199 of this chapter) may be cited as follows: 1100 SERIES─MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 36-7-14-36 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-7-14-36
Neighborhood development programs; authorization; procedure; federal aid
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) In addition to all of the other powers, authority, and jurisdiction of a redevelopment commission operating under this chapter, a commission may undertake a neighborhood development program. A neighborhood development program may include one (1) or more contiguous or noncontiguous areas needing redevelopment. These areas may include redevelopment project areas or urban renewal project areas.

(b) Whenever the redevelopment commission finds that any area in the territory under their jurisdiction is an area needing redevelopment to an extent that cannot be corrected by regulatory processes or by the ordinary operations of private enterprise without resort to the provisions of this chapter, and that the public health and welfare would be benefited by the redevelopment or urban renewal of that area under this chapter, the commission shall prepare a description and map showing the boundaries of the area to be included in the neighborhood development program.

(c) After preparation of the description and map under subsection (b), the redevelopment commission shall adopt a resolution declaring, confirming, and delineating the general boundaries of the area and of the parts of that area that are to be designated as redevelopment project areas or urban renewal areas. However, an area may not be designated as a redevelopment project area or urban renewal area unless the required appraisals, maps, plats and plans have been prepared and all other requirements of this chapter are met.

(d) Areas designated as redevelopment project areas or urban renewal areas under this section are considered to be redevelopment project areas or urban renewal areas for all purposes of this chapter. Areas within the neighborhood development program area that are not so designated are not considered to be redevelopment project areas or urban renewal areas until designated as such by an amendment to the neighborhood development plan, adopted in the same manner and with the same procedure as a declaratory and confirmatory resolution declaring an area a redevelopment project area or urban renewal area.

(e) The redevelopment commission may make studies, appraisals, maps, plats, and plans of areas within the neighborhood development program area that have not been designated as redevelopment project areas or urban renewal project areas. However, the commission may not acquire any land in those areas until the neighborhood development plan has been amended to designate that land as a part of an urban renewal or redevelopment project area.

(f) The redevelopment commission may amend the neighborhood development plan, in the manner prescribed by subsection (d), to include additional areas in the neighborhood development program areas, either generally or as urban renewal or redevelopment project areas.

(g) The redevelopment commission may apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other forms of financial assistance from the federal government, may contract with the federal government for any costs arising from a neighborhood development program, or may otherwise contract with the federal government concerning a neighborhood development program, to the same extent as they may for urban renewal project areas.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-34.5; 18-7-7.1-35.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.185-2005, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 36-9-4-25 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-9-4-25
Adoption of ordinances; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) At a meeting for which notice has been given under section 24 of this chapter, the board of directors of a public transportation corporation may take final action on the proposed ordinance or may postpone final consideration of it to a designated meeting in the future without giving additional notice. Before adopting an ordinance, the board must give an opportunity to any person present at the meeting to give testimony or evidence for or against the proposed ordinance, under the rules as to the number of persons who may be heard and the time limits adopted by the board.

(b) Whenever the board adopts an ordinance, it shall designate the effective date of the ordinance at the same meeting. If the board fails to designate the effective date of the ordinance in the record of the proceedings of the board, the ordinance takes effect fourteen (14) days after its passage.

(c) Whenever the board adopts an ordinance, it shall cause copies of the ordinance to be made available to the public.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-5-2-15 part; 19-5-2-16; 19-5-2-17; 19-5-2-18 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 36-8-4.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 36-8-4.5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.122-2023, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 36-9-28.7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 28.7 / Section 36-9-28.7-8
Request to investigate storm water nuisance
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If:

(1) a person who owns a tract of land seeks the removal of a storm water nuisance; and

(2) the owner of the land on which the storm water nuisance is located does not remove the storm water nuisance upon request;

the person seeking the removal may file a request under this chapter asking the unit of government to investigate the storm water nuisance.

(b) The request must be filed on a form published by the unit of government that includes:

(1) a general description of the tract of land owned by the person making the request;

(2) a general description of the site of the nuisance; and

(3) a general explanation of the need for the removal of the nuisance.

As added by P.L.125-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 36-1-12-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-1-12-19
Dividing cost of a single public work project into two or more projects; prohibition; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) For purposes of this section, the cost of a public work project includes the cost of materials, labor, equipment rental, and all other expenses incidental to the performance of the project.

(b) The cost of a single public work project may not be divided into two (2) or more projects for the purpose of avoiding the requirement to solicit bids.

(c) A bidder or quoter or a person who is a party to a public work contract who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A infraction and may not be a party to or benefit from any contract under this chapter for two (2) years from the date of the conviction.

(d) Any board member or officer of a political subdivision or agency who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.216-1986, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.1-41 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 36-7-15.1-41
Assistance from public entities with redevelopment or economic development projects; agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. (a) A political subdivision, another governmental entity, a public instrumentality created by state law, or a public body created by state law may, in the area in which it is authorized to act, do all things necessary to aid and cooperate in the planning and undertaking of a redevelopment or economic development project, including furnishing the financial and other assistance that it is authorized by this chapter to furnish for or in connection with a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project.

(b) A unit, another governmental entity, a public instrumentality created by state law, or a public body created by state law may enter into agreements with the commission or any other entity respecting action to be taken under this chapter, including the furnishing of funds or other assistance in connection with a redevelopment or economic development plan or project. These agreements may extend over any period, notwithstanding any other law.

As added by P.L.102-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.221-2007, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 36-9-29-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 29 / Section 36-9-29-2
Construction or installation of flood control works; construction or elevation of highways and bridges
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A city acting under this chapter may:

(1) construct or install the flood control works necessary to exclude, divert, remove, reduce, or prevent flood waters caused by the overflowing of watercourses or by storm or surface waters in or about a flood control district established under this chapter; and

(2) construct or elevate highways and bridges necessary to provide reasonable traffic facilities through or over any structures constructed as part of the flood control works.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-4-18-19 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 36-8-16.6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 16.6 / Section 36-8-16.6-19
Limitation on liability of seller
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service is not liable for damages to a person resulting from or incurred in connection with the following:

(1) Providing or failing to provide 911 or wireless 911 services.

(2) Identifying or failing to identify the telephone number, address, location, or name associated with a person or device that accesses or attempts to access 911 or wireless 911 service.

(3) Providing lawful assistance to an investigative or law enforcement officer of the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state in connection with a lawful investigation or other law enforcement activity by the law enforcement officer.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 36-10-11-19 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-10-11-19
Sale or lease of land by governmental entity to authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A governmental entity or entities desiring to have buildings erected on land owned or to be acquired by it may sell or lease the land to the authority. The land may be leased at a nominal lease rental, but the term of the lease may not be less than the term of the lease of the building to the governmental entity.

(b) The governmental entity may also grant an option to the authority to purchase the land within six (6) months after the expiration of the lease on the building if the governmental entity or entities has not exercised an option to purchase the building within the terms of the contract of lease. If the option price on the land is not fixed in the original contract of lease, then the price to be paid for the land under that option shall be determined by appraisal to be made by three (3) appraisers residing in the county appointed by the judge of the circuit court of the county. A sale or lease of land by a governmental entity to the authority shall be authorized by the fiscal body of the entity by ordinance or resolution, which shall be entered in the official records of the fiscal body. The authorization shall be given concurrently with the authorization by the governmental entity of a lease by it of the particular building, or part of it, to be constructed wholly or in part on the land. The deed or lease shall be executed on behalf of the entity by the officer or officers authorized by law to enter into contracts on behalf of the entity and on behalf of the authority by the president or vice president and secretary of the board of directors.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.3 / Section 36-7-15.3-10
Requirements for lease of local improvements to commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Before a lease may be entered into, the commission must find that the lease rental provided for is fair and reasonable.

(b) A lease of local public improvements from the authority to the commission:

(1) must comply with IC 36-7-15.1-17.1, IC 36-7-15.1-46, or IC 36-7-30-20;

(2) may not require payment of lease rental for a newly constructed local public improvement or for improvements to an existing local public improvement except to the extent that the local public improvement or improvements thereto have been completed and are ready for occupancy;

(3) may contain provisions:

(A) allowing the commission to continue to operate an existing local public improvement until completion of the improvements, reconstruction, or renovation; and

(B) requiring payment of lease rentals for an existing local public improvement being used, reconstructed, or renovated;

(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 commission to purchase the local public improvement 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 local public improvement, including indebtedness incurred for the refunding of that indebtedness;

(6) may be entered into before acquisition or construction of a local public improvement;

(7) may provide that the commission shall agree to:

(A) pay all taxes and assessments thereon;

(B) maintain insurance thereon for the benefit of the authority; and

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

(8) may provide that the lease rental payments by the commission shall be made from any one (1) or more of the sources set forth in IC 36-7-14-25.2, IC 36-7-15.1-17.1, IC 36-7-15.1-46, or IC 36-7-30-20.

As added by P.L.84-1987, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-1995, SEC.11; P.L.102-1999, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-610 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-610
Zoning ordinance; notice of adoption; printing; presumption; effective date; copies
Status: in_force

Sec. 610. (a) After adoption of a zoning ordinance under section 606 or 606.5 of this chapter, the plan commission shall publish a notice of adoption in accordance with IC 5-3-1. The notice of adoption (which the plan commission shall have prepared) must:

(1) summarize the subject matter of the ordinance;

(2) give the date of adoption;

(3) specify the places or areas that would be directly affected by the ordinance (this subdivision does not require the identification of any real property by metes and bounds);

(4) specify the penalty or forfeiture prescribed for a violation of the ordinance; and

(5) give two (2) locations open to the public where the entire text of the ordinance is available for inspection.

(b) After adoption of a zoning ordinance under section 606, 606.5, 607, or 607.5 of this chapter, the plan commission shall print the text of the ordinance in book or pamphlet form (or arrange for the inclusion of the zoning ordinance in the code of ordinances printed by the unit under IC 36-1-5), and no other printing or publication of any zoning ordinance is required. Printing of the text of a zoning ordinance in compliance with this subsection constitutes presumptive evidence:

(1) of the text of the ordinance that is contained in the code of ordinances, book, or pamphlet (and supplement, if any);

(2) of the date of adoption of the ordinance, and of any amendment to the ordinance that is contained in the code of ordinances, book, or pamphlet (and supplement, if any); and

(3) that the ordinance, along with any amendment to the ordinance that is contained in the code of ordinances, book, or pamphlet (and supplement, if any), has been properly signed, attested, and recorded.

(c) Zone maps incorporated by reference into the zoning ordinance are not required to be printed in the code of ordinances, book, or pamphlet printed under this section, but the plan commission shall keep them available at its office for public inspection.

(d) Unless a zoning ordinance provides for a later effective date, the ordinance takes effect when it is adopted under section 606, 606.5, 607, 607.5, or 608 of this chapter, subject to subsection (e).

(e) When a provision prescribing a penalty or forfeiture for a violation is printed under this section, it may not take effect until fourteen (14) days after the later of the following:

(1) The final day on which notice of its adoption is published under subsection (a).

(2) The day on which it is filed in the clerk's office under subsection (f).

(f) If the zoning ordinance is not included in the code of ordinances printed by a unit under IC 36-1-5:

(1) the book or pamphlet (and supplement, if any) that comprises the zoning ordinance shall be incorporated by reference into the code of ordinances;

(2) two (2) copies of the book or pamphlet (and supplement, if any) as printed under this section shall be filed in the office of the clerk of each participating legislative body, and these copies shall be kept on file in that office for public inspection as required by IC 36-1-5-4; and

(3) the clerk shall keep additional copies of the book or pamphlet (and supplement, if any) in the clerk's office for the purpose of sale or distribution.

(g) If a unit includes the zoning ordinance in the unit's code of ordinances printed under IC 36-1-5, the plan commission shall also make copies of the zoning ordinance available to the public in accordance with IC 5-14-3.

(h) This chapter does not prohibit a unit from adopting:

(1) a unified development ordinance that combines the unit's zoning and subdivision control ordinances into a single book, pamphlet, or code title, article, or chapter; or

(2) form based codes or ordinances that employ combinations of maps, plats, charts, diagrams, tables, text, and images.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-39 part; 18-7-4-610; 18-7-2-47 part; 18-7-5-60 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.24; P.L.220-1986, SEC.21; P.L.126-2011, SEC.16; P.L.223-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-7-15.1-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 36-7-15.1-17.5
Pledge of revenues
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. (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) combination of revenues under subdivisions (1) through (2);

in any amount to pay amounts payable under section 17 or 17.1 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 17 or 17.1 of this chapter.

(c) The commission may pledge revenues received or to be received from any source legally available to it for the purposes of this chapter in any amount to pay amounts payable under section 17 or 17.1 of this chapter.

(d) The pledge or the covenant under this section may be for the life of the bonds issued under section 17 of this chapter, the term of a lease entered into under section 17.1 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 commission under sections 17 through 17.1 of this chapter.

(e) The general assembly covenants not to impair this pledge or covenant so long as any bonds issued under section 17 of this chapter are outstanding or as long as any lease entered into under section 17.1 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.84-1987, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.2-1989, SEC.34; P.L.172-2011, SEC.152; P.L.197-2016, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.1 / Section 36-7-11.1-6
Proposed historic preservation plans; recommendations; approval proceedings; official markers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall have its staff prepare proposed historic preservation plans for all appropriate areas of the county. Upon the commission's declaratory resolution of the historic or architectural significance of any area, structure, or site designated in it, the proposed historic preservation plan shall be presented to the metropolitan development commission for public hearing and adoption as a part of the comprehensive plan of the county.

(b) The proposed historic preservation plan must officially designate and delineate historic areas and identify any individual structures or sites in it of particular historic or architectural significance, which structures and sites must be listed on the county register of historic places.

(c) With the designation of a historic structure, the plan may additionally expressly identify and designate the interior, or any interior architectural or structural feature of it, having exceptional historic or architectural significance.

(d) The historic preservation plan may include any of the material listed in IC 36-7-4-503 as it relates to historic preservation. Any plan designating one (1) or more historic areas, and any historic structures and sites located in it, must include a historic and architectural or design analysis supporting the significance of the historic area, general or specific criteria for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, or development, including architectural and design standards, and a statement of preservation objectives.

(e) In preparing a proposed historic preservation plan, the staff of the commission shall inform, consult, and cooperate with the staff of the department of metropolitan development. In carrying out its planning and redevelopment responsibilities in an area for which a historic preservation plan is being prepared or is in effect, the staff of the department of metropolitan development shall inform, consult, and cooperate with the staff of the commission. To the extent possible, commission staff and department staff shall carry out a joint planning effort relative to proposed historic areas with the resulting information and conclusions relating to historic preservation being placed in the proposed historic preservation plan.

(f) Concurrently or subsequently, the commission may prepare and recommend to the metropolitan development commission, for its initiation, approval, and recommendation to the legislative body for adoption, a historic district zoning ordinance or ordinances to implement the historic preservation plan.

(g) Each historic area or historic zoning district must be of such territorial extent and configuration as will best serve the purposes of this chapter, there being no maximum or minimum size limitations thereon whether applied to single or multiple historic properties or sites, and may include any adjacent area necessarily a part thereof because of its effect upon and relationship to the historic values and character of the area.

(h) The proposed historic preservation plan, if approved and adopted by the metropolitan development commission, constitutes part of the comprehensive plan of the county.

(i) The proceeding for approval of this plan, including notice and hearing requirements, is governed by the same rules and requirements applicable to petitions to the metropolitan development commission for amendment of zoning ordinances and for creation of new district classifications, and by all statutory requirements relative to the metropolitan development commission; however, individual notice of the hearing shall be given each owner of property in any proposed historic area, according to the metropolitan development commission's rules and requirements or, alternatively, the owner's consent to the proposed historical area designation may be obtained and filed with the metropolitan development commission.

(j) Amendments to any historic preservation plan, or any segment of it, shall be made in the same manner as the original plan.

(k) The commission shall receive and consider any pertinent information or exhibits such as historical data, architectural plans, drawings and photographs, regarding any proposed or designated historic area, structure, or site, and any request for historic designation or for the exclusion of any property or structure from any proposed or designated historic area.

(l) The commission may adopt any operating guidelines for the evaluation and designation of historic areas, structures, and sites, so long as they are in conformity with the objectives of this chapter.

(m) Upon the adoption of the historic preservation plan, the commission may at any time identify by appropriate markers any historic areas, structures, and sites designated by the plan, or any historic area properties in the process of restoration under the plan. These markers may be erected on public right-of-ways or, with the consent of the owner, on any subject historic property. These official informational or identification markers, whether permanent or temporary, constitute an exception to any codes and ordinances establishing sign regulations, standards, and permit requirements applicable to the area.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-7.5-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-7.5-1-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.214-2005, SEC.73. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 36-8-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-8-11-9
Petition against establishment of district
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A petition against the establishment of the fire protection district may be presented to the county legislative body at or after a hearing on the petition to establish a district and before the adoption of an ordinance or resolution establishing the district.

(b) If the legislative body finds that it contains the signatures of fifty-one percent (51%) of the freeholders within the proposed district or of the freeholders who own two-thirds (2/3) of the real property within the proposed district, determined by assessed valuation, the legislative body shall dismiss the petition for the establishment of the district.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-1-45-12 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 36-10-7.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-10-7.5-16
Gifts, grants, and transfers
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The park governor may accept gifts, donations, and subsidies for park and recreational purposes. However, a gift or transfer of property to the park governor may not be made without the approval of the park governor.

(b) A gift or grant of money shall be deposited in a special nonreverting fund to be available for expenditure by the park governor for purposes specified by the grantor. The fiscal officer of the township may draw warrants against the fund only upon vouchers signed by the executive.

As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 36-4-3-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-4-3-2.5
"Public highway" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "public highway" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-25-2-4.

(b) An annexation of territory under this chapter after June 30, 1996, that includes land contiguous to a public highway must also include contiguous areas of:

(1) the public highway; and

(2) rights-of-way of the public highway.

As added by P.L.232-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-2-13-17.4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-2-13-17.4
Incarceration fees prohibited unless the payor has been convicted of a crime for which the payor was incarcerated or held in jail
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.4. A sheriff or an employee of a jail may not charge an individual a fee for the individual to be incarcerated or held in a jail unless the individual has been convicted of a crime for which the individual was incarcerated or held in the jail.

As added by P.L.83-2008, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 36-8-25.5-5
Presiding officer; power of executive board
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The chairperson is the presiding officer at the meetings of the executive board. The chairperson, together with the executive director, shall prepare, certify, and authenticate all proceedings, minutes, records, rules, and regulations of the executive board.

(b) The executive board has the general power to organize its work and to enforce and administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 36-12-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 36-12-5-3
Expansion proposal; intent to file petition for acceptance; notice; petition or remonstrance; procedure; affidavit; duties of clerk of circuit court; comparison; acceptance or rejection of expansion
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The library board of a public library may file with the township trustee and legislative body an expansion proposal and a notice of intent to file a petition for acceptance of the expansion proposal. The expansion proposal must include the information described in section 2 of this chapter. Not later than ten (10) days after the filing, the township trustee shall publish notice of the expansion proposal in the manner provided in IC 5-3-1.

(b) Beginning the first day after the notice is published, and during the period that ends sixty (60) days after the date of the publication of the notice, an individual who is a registered voter of the township or part of the township into which the public library seeks to expand may sign one (1) or both of the following:

(1) A petition in support of the expansion proposal.

(2) A remonstrance in opposition to the expansion proposal.

(c) A petition or remonstrance under subsection (b) must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the township is located. A petition for acceptance of the expansion proposal must be signed by at least twenty percent (20%) of the registered voters of the township or part of the township into which the public library seeks to expand, as determined by the most recent general election.

(d) The following apply to a petition or remonstrance that is filed under this section:

(1) The petition or remonstrance must show the following:

(A) The date on which each individual signed the petition or remonstrance.

(B) The residence of each individual on the date the individual signed the petition or remonstrance.

(C) On each page of a petition on which signatures are affixed, language substantially similar to the following: "PETITION IN SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF THE (insert name of library district), WHICH SEEKS TO INCLUDE (insert name of the township or part of the township into which the library seeks to expand) IN ITS SERVICE DISTRICT.".

(D) On each page of a remonstrance on which signatures are affixed, language substantially similar to the following: "REMONSTRANCE AGAINST THE (insert name of library district) EXPANSION, WHICH SEEKS TO INCLUDE (insert name of the township or part of the township into which the library seeks to expand) IN ITS SERVICE DISTRICT.".

(2) The petition or remonstrance must include an affidavit of the individual circulating the petition or remonstrance, stating that each signature on the petition or remonstrance:

(A) was affixed in the individual's presence; and

(B) is the true signature of the individual who signed the petition or remonstrance.

(3) Several copies of the petition or remonstrance may be executed. The total of the copies constitute a petition or remonstrance. A copy must include an affidavit described in subdivision (2). A signer may file the petition or remonstrance, or a copy of the petition or remonstrance. All copies constituting a petition or remonstrance must be filed on the same day.

(4) Not later than fifteen (15) days after a petition or remonstrance is filed, the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the township is located shall do the following:

(A) If a name appears more than one (1) time on a petition or on a remonstrance, the clerk must strike any duplicates of the name until the name appears only one (1) time on a petition or a remonstrance, or both, if the individual signed both a petition and a remonstrance.

(B) Strike the name from either the petition or the remonstrance of an individual who:

(i) signed both the petition and the remonstrance; and

(ii) personally, in the clerk's office, submits a voluntary written and signed request for the clerk to strike the individual's name from the petition or the remonstrance.

(C) Certify the number of signatures on the petition and on any remonstrance that:

(i) are not duplicates; and

(ii) represent individuals who are registered voters in the township or the part of the township on the day the individuals signed the petition or remonstrance.

(D) Establish a record of the certification in the clerk's office and file the original petition, the original remonstrance, if any, and a copy of the clerk's certification with the township legislative body.

The clerk of the circuit court may only strike an individual's name from a petition or a remonstrance as set forth in clauses (A) and (B).

(e) Not later than forty (40) days after the certification of a petition or remonstrance under subsection (d)(4), the township legislative body shall compare the petition and remonstrance, if any. If a remonstrance has not been filed or a greater number of voters have signed the petition than have signed the remonstrance, the township legislative body shall agree to the expansion by written resolution.

(f) Not later than ten (10) days after the written resolution establishing an expanded library district is adopted, the township legislative body shall submit a copy of the resolution for filing:

(1) in the office of the county recorder in the county where the administrative office of the public library is located; and

(2) with the Indiana state library.

The expansion is effective as of the date the written resolution is filed.

(g) If the number of registered voters who have signed a remonstrance against the establishment of an expanded library district is equal to or greater than the number who have signed the petition in support of the expansion, the township legislative body shall dismiss the petition. Another petition to establish the expanded library district may not be initiated until one (1) year after the date the legislative body dismissed the latest unsuccessful petition.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.28; P.L.13-2013, SEC.156; P.L.147-2016, SEC.9; P.L.42-2018, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1505 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1505
Real property zoned by PUD district ordinance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1505. (a) A planned unit development is allowed only for real property zoned to be a planned unit development district.

(b) A planned unit development district is established by the adoption of a PUD district ordinance.

(c) Except as provided in section 1511 of this chapter, the legislative body shall adopt and amend a PUD district ordinance in the same manner as a zone map change that is initiated under section 602(c)(1)(B) of this chapter is adopted or amended. The legislative body may not adopt or amend a PUD district ordinance unless a zoning ordinance that meets the requirements of section 1506 of this chapter is in effect.

As added by P.L.320-1995, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-2-11-7
Return of instrument to presenter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. When the recorder has received an instrument for record, the recorder may return it to the person who presented it only after the fee for recording the instrument has been paid.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 5-7-9-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 36-9-30-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 30 / Section 36-9-30-18
Revenue bonds; ordinance authorizing bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The ordinance authorizing the revenue bonds must also:

(1) establish a sinking fund for the payment of the bonds, the interest on the bonds, and the charges of banks or trust companies for making payment of the bonds or interest; and

(2) pledge the revenues of the facilities, after the payment of the reasonable expense of operation, repair, and maintenance, into the sinking fund at intervals to be determined by the ordinance, for:

(A) the payment of interest on the bonds as it falls due;

(B) the payment of the bonds as they fall due; and

(C) the accumulation of reasonable reserves in the sinking fund as a margin for safety and a protection against default, and for the payment of premiums upon bonds retired by call or purchase.

The required payments constitute a first charge upon the revenues of the facilities, after the payment of the reasonable expense of operation, repair, and maintenance.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-2-1-15.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 36-9-42.2-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 36-9-42.2-2.5
"Exchanged funds"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "exchanged funds" means the part of the local share exchanged for state dollars in accordance with section 6(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 36-7.6-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 36-7.6-2-1
Establishment of development authorities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The provisions of section 3 of this chapter govern the establishment of a development authority.

As added by P.L.232-2007, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.178-2015, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-10-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 36-10-7-3
Townships; programs, facilities, or services; tax levy; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to all townships.

(b) The township executive may:

(1) levy a tax; and

(2) use appropriated township funds;

to pay for recreation programs, facilities (including a community center used for recreational purposes), or services.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) New; subsection (b) formerly 17-4-21-1.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.114. Amended by P.L.354-1985, SEC.4; P.L.157-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-6-1.7-20 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 36-6-1.7-20
Responsibility for merger costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The new township government shall pay all costs associated with the merger.

As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-2-6.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 36-2-6.5-2
Transfer of gifts or unencumbered funds to a school corporation; establishment of local board
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other state law or rule, if a county transfers or gifts any unencumbered funds to a school corporation located in the county, the county executive may establish a local board to exercise oversight and manage the use of the funds.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 36-8-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-8-3-13
Adoption of rules regulating performance bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The safety board may, subject to city ordinances, adopt rules regulating the giving of bond by an appointee or class of appointees in the department for faithful performance of official duty.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-11-10.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 36-7-18-12 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 36-7-18-12
Chair; vice chair
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The executive or fiscal body appointing the first commissioners of a housing authority shall select one (1) of those commissioners to be the first chair of the authority. When the office of the chair becomes vacant, the commissioners shall elect a chair, who must be a commissioner.

(b) The commissioners of a housing authority shall elect a vice chair for the authority, who must be a commissioner.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-5 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.229-2001, SEC.3; P.L.127-2017, SEC.215.
Ind. Code § 36-10-7.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-10-7.5-13
Assistants to superintendent
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If the park governor determines that the size of the department's operation requires assistants for the superintendent, the park governor may appoint, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, at least one (1) assistant. The park governor shall determine the assistant's qualifications on a basis similar to that prescribed for the superintendent.

(b) Each assistant is directly responsible to the superintendent and shall perform the duties specified by the superintendent.

As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-7-22-13 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 22 / Section 36-7-22-13
Ordinance or assessment schedule; action contesting validity
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Any owner of real property in an economic improvement district may file an action contesting the validity of:

(1) the ordinance adopted under section 7 of this chapter; or

(2) the assessment schedule adopted under section 12 of this chapter.

(b) An action under this section must be filed:

(1) in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the economic improvement district is located; and

(2) within thirty (30) days after adoption of the ordinance or assessment schedule.

As added by P.L.195-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11-21 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-7-11-21
"Interested party" defined; private rights of action; allegations; bond; liability; attorney's fees and costs; revenue; other remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "interested party" means one (1) of the following:

(1) The executive of the unit.

(2) The legislative body of the unit.

(3) The agency having land use planning jurisdiction over a historic district designated by the ordinance adopted under this chapter.

(4) A neighborhood association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, a majority of whose members are residents of a historic district designated by an ordinance adopted under this chapter.

(5) An owner or occupant owning or occupying property located in a historic district established by an ordinance adopted under this chapter.

(6) Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc., or any of its successors.

(7) The state historic preservation officer designated under IC 14-21-1-19.

(b) Every interested party has a private right of action to enforce and prevent violation of a provision of this chapter or an ordinance adopted by a unit under this chapter, and with respect to any building, structure, or site within a historic district, has the right to restrain, enjoin, or enforce by restraining order or injunction, temporarily or permanently, any person from violating a provision of this chapter or an ordinance adopted by a unit under this chapter.

(c) The interested party does not have to allege or prove irreparable harm or injury to any person or property to obtain relief under this section.

(d) The interested party bringing an action under this section does not have to post a bond unless the court, after a hearing, determines that a bond should be required in the interest of justice.

(e) The interested party that brings an action under this section is not liable to any person for damages resulting from bringing or prosecuting the action unless the action was brought without good faith or without a reasonable belief that a provision of this chapter, or an ordinance adopted by a unit under this chapter, had been, or was about to be violated or breached.

(f) An interested party who obtains a favorable judgment in an action under this section may recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the person against whom judgment was rendered.

(g) An action arising under this section must be brought in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the historic district lies and no change of venue from the county shall be allowed in the action.

(h) The remedy provided in this section is in addition to other remedies that may be available at law or in equity.

As added by P.L.146-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1995, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 36-8-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-8-8-11
Computation of retirement benefits; actuarially reduced benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Benefits paid under this section are subject to section 2.5 of this chapter.

(b) This subsection applies to a fund member who retires before July 1, 2019. Each fund member who qualifies for a retirement benefit payment under section 10(b) of this chapter is entitled to receive a monthly benefit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the monthly salary of a first class patrolman or firefighter in the year the member ended the member's active service plus:

(1) for a member who retires before January 1, 1986, two percent (2%) of that salary for each full year of active service; or

(2) for a member who retires after December 31, 1985, one percent (1%) of that salary for each six (6) months of active service;

over twenty (20) years, to a maximum of twelve (12) years.

(c) This subsection applies to a fund member who retires after June 30, 2019. Each fund member who qualifies for a retirement benefit payment under section 10(b) of this chapter is entitled to receive a monthly benefit equal to fifty-two percent (52%) of the monthly salary of a first class patrolman or firefighter in the year the member ended the member's active service plus one percent (1%) of that salary for each six (6) months of active service over twenty (20) years, to a maximum of twelve (12) years.

(d) This subsection applies to a fund member who retires before July 1, 2019. Each fund member who qualifies for a retirement benefit payment under section 10(c) of this chapter is entitled to receive a monthly benefit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the monthly salary of a first class patrolman or firefighter in the year the member ended the member's active service plus one percent (1%) of that salary for each six (6) months of active service over twenty (20) years, to a maximum of twelve (12) years, all actuarially reduced for each month (if any) of benefit payments prior to fifty-two (52) years of age, by a factor established by the fund's actuary from time to time.

(e) This subsection applies to a fund member who retires after June 30, 2019. Each fund member who qualifies for a retirement benefit payment under section 10(c) of this chapter is entitled to receive a monthly benefit equal to fifty-two percent (52%) of the monthly salary of a first class patrolman or firefighter in the year the member ended the member's active service plus one percent (1%) of that salary for each six (6) months of active service over twenty (20) years, to a maximum of twelve (12) years, all actuarially reduced for each month (if any) of benefit payments prior to fifty-two (52) years of age, by a factor established by the fund's actuary from time to time.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-1-17.8-9; 19-1-36.5-9.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.342-1985, SEC.6; P.L.55-1989, SEC.62; P.L.22-1998, SEC.20; P.L.99-2010, SEC.12; P.L.42-2011, SEC.84; P.L.146-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 36-5-3-4
Report of budget estimates; ordinances fixing tax rate and appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The town fiscal officer shall present the report of budget estimates to the town legislative body under IC 6-1.1-17. After reviewing the report, the legislative body shall prepare an ordinance fixing the rate of taxation for the ensuing budget year and an ordinance making appropriations for the estimated department budgets and other town purposes during the ensuing budget year. The legislative body, in the appropriation ordinance, may change any estimated item from the figure submitted in the report of the fiscal officer. The legislative body shall promptly act on the appropriation ordinance.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-35.5 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-9-37-18 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 37 / Section 36-9-37-18
Notice; payments to bond owner; proceeds collectable by fiscal officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. If a bond owner receives a payment of interest or principal, or both, that was to have been collected by the fiscal officer of a municipality under this chapter (or under IC 36-9-19 before its repeal in 1993), the bond owner shall notify the fiscal officer of the payment.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 36-7-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 36-7-16-4
"Concentrated code delinquency area"; loans; authorization; prerequisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "concentrated code delinquency area" means an area of at least one-half (1/2) square block in which:

(1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the lots are occupied by improvements;

(2) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the improvements are homes; and

(3) an investigation by the agency shows that at least one-half (1/2) of the homes are not in compliance with applicable building code standards.

The agency may conduct an investigation on its own initiative, and shall conduct an investigation on receipt of a petition signed by the occupants of at least one-half (1/2) of the family dwelling units within the proposed area. In conducting the investigation, the agency may use its own staff or hire independent appraisers and inspectors.

(b) Rehabilitation loans may be made to enable the borrower to make repairs that will bring the borrower's home into compliance with applicable building code standards, if all of the following conditions are present:

(1) The borrower holds marketable title to the property, subject only to mortgage indebtedness or contract for the purchase of the property, the lien of taxes that are not yet due and payable, and any assessment for public improvements that is not yet due and payable.

(2) The property is located within the area of a community development target area designated by an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the 1974 Community Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. sections 5301-5318), an urban renewal project, a concentrated code delinquency neighborhood, or an area needing redevelopment.

(3) The agency has determined that the borrower is an acceptable credit risk. In making this determination, the agency shall be guided by the fact that a principal purpose of this chapter is to make rehabilitation available to those who would be unable to obtain such loans through normal commercial channels.

(4) The borrower has in full force and effect a policy of insurance protecting the property in an amount and with an insurer satisfactory to the agency.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), the agency shall use the procedures prescribed by IC 36-7-14-15 through IC 36-7-14-18 to make a finding that an area is an area needing redevelopment.

(d) The agency in a consolidated city shall use the procedures prescribed by law to make a finding that an area is an area needing redevelopment.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Acts 1975, P.L.195, SECTION 2 part; 18-7-7.5-1 part; 18-7-7.5-3; 18-7-7.5-8; 18-7-7.5-9.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.92; P.L.185-2005, SEC.49; P.L.127-2017, SEC.208.
Ind. Code § 36-10-4-32 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-10-4-32
Remonstrance against award or assessment; hearing; decision; appeal; procedure; costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) A person notified or considered to be notified under the preceding sections of this chapter may remonstrate in writing against an award or assessment and appear before the board on the day fixed for hearing remonstrances. Every person appearing before the board having an interest in the proceedings shall be given a hearing. After the remonstrances have been received and the hearings held, the board shall either sustain, increase, or decrease the awards or assessments.

(b) A person remonstrating in writing who is aggrieved by the decision of the board may take an appeal to the circuit or superior court in the county in which the city is located. The appeal affects only the amount of the assessment or award of the person appealing.

(c) The appeal may be taken by filing an original complaint in court against the board within ten (10) days after the board's decision. The complaint must set forth the action of the board regarding the assessment or award and the facts relied upon as showing an error of the board. The court, or if requested by a property owner or the board, a jury, shall rehear the matter of the assessment or award de novo and either confirm, decrease, or increase the amount. The cause shall be tried as a civil case. All remonstrances upon which an appeal is taken may be consolidated and heard as one (1) cause of action and shall be heard and determined as soon as practical.

(d) If the amount of benefits assessed against the property is decreased by ten percent (10%) or more, or if the amount of damages is increased by ten percent (10%) or more, the plaintiff is entitled to recover costs.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-7-30-26; 19-7-30-27.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.111.
Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-2-11-7.5
Personal liability for dishonored checks
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. A county recorder is not personally liable for the amount of a dishonored check, for penalties assessed against a dishonored check, or for financial institution charges relating to a dishonored check, if:

(1) the check was tendered to the county recorder for the payment of a fee; and

(2) the acceptance of the check was not an act or omission constituting gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the responsibilities of the office of county recorder.

As added by P.L.98-2000, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 36-7-30-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 30 / Section 36-7-30-4
Appointment of members to reuse authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The five (5) members of a municipal military base reuse authority shall be appointed as follows:

(1) Three (3) members shall be appointed by the municipal executive.

(2) Two (2) members shall be appointed by the municipal legislative body.

(b) The five (5) members of a county military base reuse authority shall be appointed by the county executive.

As added by P.L.26-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.79; P.L.257-2019, SEC.133.
Ind. Code § 36-7-32.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 32.5 / Section 36-7-32.5-15
Agreement with taxpayer; exemption of property from taxation
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) An executive or the corporation may enter into a written agreement with a taxpayer who owns, or is otherwise obligated to pay property taxes on, tangible property that is or will be located in an allocation area established under this chapter in which the taxpayer waives review of any assessment of the taxpayer's tangible property that is located in the allocation area for an assessment date that occurs during the term of any specified bond or lease obligations that are payable, in whole or in part, from property taxes in accordance with an allocation provision for the allocation area and any applicable statute, ordinance, or resolution.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), but notwithstanding any other law, an executive or the corporation may exempt from taxation any tangible real property improvements or personal property, or a part of real property improvements or personal property, that:

(1) in the case of real property improvements, is assessed as commercial or industrial property under the rules of the department of local government finance;

(2) is located within the innovation development district; and

(3) was:

(A) in the case of real property improvements, constructed; and

(B) in the case of personal property, first entered into service;

after the date that the innovation development district was designated under section 9 of this chapter.

The executive, or the corporation, as applicable, shall notify the county assessor and county auditor of the county in which the real property improvement or personal property is located of an exemption provided under this subsection. An executive who provided an exemption, or the corporation, if the corporation provided the exemption, may terminate the exemption by providing notice to the county assessor and county auditor of the county in which the real property improvement or personal property is located. An exemption, or the termination of an exemption, is effective beginning with the assessment date that immediately follows the date that the notice required under this subsection is provided by the executive or the corporation.

(c) An executive and the corporation may not exempt from taxation any real property improvements or personal property described in subsection (b) after any bonds have been issued by the Indiana finance authority under IC 5-1.2-4-4(a)(2) that are payable from revenues deposited in a local innovation development district fund established under section 19 of this chapter as long as the bonds remain outstanding.

As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-7
"Interested party" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "interested party" means the following:

(1) The governor.

(2) The Indiana department of transportation.

(3) The department of natural resources.

(4) The executive of Indianapolis.

(5) The department of metropolitan development.

(6) The society.

(7) Each neighborhood association.

(8) Each owner or occupant owning or occupying Meridian Street or bordering property to a depth of two (2) ownerships of the perimeter of the property.

(9) An owner, occupant, or other person having a legal or equitable interest in the subject property.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 36-7-7.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 36-7-7.5-6
Prohibition of prior property use
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A commission may not prohibit a property use that is in existence before the establishment of the commission.

As added by P.L.168-1990, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 36-2-14-6.7 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 36-2-14-6.7
Autopsies of children who may have died of sudden infant death syndrome; autopsy reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.7. (a) This section applies to a child who:

(1) died suddenly and unexpectedly;

(2) was less than three (3) years of age at the time of death; and

(3) was in apparent good health before dying.

(b) A child death pathologist or a pathology resident acting under the direct supervision of a child death pathologist shall conduct an autopsy of a child described in subsection (a).

(c) A county coroner may not certify the cause of death of a child described in subsection (a) until an autopsy is performed at county expense.

(d) The county coroner shall contact the parent or guardian of a child described in subsection (a) and notify the parent or guardian that an autopsy will be conducted at county expense.

(e) A county coroner may not certify the cause of death for an infant described in subsection (a) as a sudden unexplained infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome, until a comprehensive death investigation is performed at the county's expense that includes the following:

(1) Comprehensive autopsy including the following:

(A) Imaging.

(B) Pathology.

(C) Toxicology.

(2) Death scene investigation to include death scene photos.

(3) Submission of the sudden unexplained infant death report form to a child death pathologist.

(f) The child death pathologist shall:

(1) ensure that a tangible summary of the autopsy results is provided;

(2) provide informational material concerning sudden infant death syndrome; and

(3) unless the release of autopsy results would jeopardize a law enforcement investigation, provide notice that a parent or guardian has the right to receive the preliminary autopsy results;

to the parents or guardian of the child within one (1) week after the autopsy.

(g) If a parent or guardian of a child described in subsection (a) requests the autopsy report of the child, the coroner shall provide the autopsy report to the parent or guardian within thirty (30) days after the:

(1) request; or

(2) completion of the autopsy report;

whichever is later, at no cost.

(h) A coroner shall notify:

(1) a local child fatality review team; or

(2) if the county does not have a local child fatality review team, the statewide child fatality review committee;

of the death of a child described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.225-2007, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 36-9-38-20 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 9 / Chapter 38 / Section 36-9-38-20
Letting of construction contracts; actions to enjoin performance; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) All contracts for construction of an improvement under this chapter shall be let by the municipal works board after advertisement as required for other contracts.

(b) All statutes applicable to the letting and performance of other contracts apply to contracts under this chapter.

(c) The validity of a contract entered into under this chapter may not be questioned, except in an action to enjoin performance. The action must be brought not later than fifteen (15) days from the execution of the contract. If the action is not brought within the fifteen (15) day period, the contract is valid, conclusive, and binding upon all persons.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 36-7-4-1405 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-7-4-1405
Powers and duties of plan commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 1405. (a) The plan commission shall review a development plan to determine if the development plan:

(1) is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and

(2) satisfies the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance under sections 1402 and 1403 of this chapter.

(b) The plan commission may do the following:

(1) Impose conditions on the approval of a development plan if the conditions are reasonably necessary to satisfy the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance for approval of the development plan.

(2) Provide that approval of a development plan is conditioned on the furnishing to the plan commission of a bond or written assurance that:

(A) guarantees the timely completion of a proposed public improvement in the proposed development; and

(B) is satisfactory to the plan commission.

(3) Permit or require the owner of real property to make a written commitment under section 1015 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.320-1995, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.126-2011, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 36-7-29-23 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 29 / Section 36-7-29-23
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. This chapter is supplemental to all other statutes covering the funding of substance removal or remedial action.

As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-56 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-56
Requirements of petition for zoning variance or for subject property
Status: in_force

Sec. 56. (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 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.83.
Ind. Code § 36-6-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 6 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-6-9-4
"Plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to a township capital improvement plan adopted or amended under this chapter.

As added by P.L.129-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 36-2-13-15.3 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 36-2-13-15.3
Prisoners reimbursing counties for costs of incarceration; Ohio County
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.3. (a) As used in this section, "lawful detention" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-186.

(b) This section applies only:

(1) to a county having a population of less than seven thousand (7,000); and

(2) if the legislative body for the county elects by ordinance to implement this section.

(c) A person who is:

(1) sentenced under this article for a felony or a misdemeanor;

(2) subject to lawful detention in a county jail for a period of more than six (6) hours;

(3) not a member of a family that makes less than one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the federal income poverty level; and

(4) not detained as a child subject to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court;

shall reimburse the county for the costs described in subsection (d).

(d) A person described in subsection (c) shall reimburse the county for the sum of the following amounts:

(1) The lesser of:

(A) the per diem amount specified under subsection (e); or

(B) fifty dollars ($50);

multiplied by each day or part of a day that the person is lawfully detained in a county jail or lawfully detained under IC 35-33-11-3 for more than six (6) hours.

(2) The direct cost of investigating whether the person is indigent.

(3) The cost of collecting the amount for which the person is liable under this section.

(e) The county fiscal body shall fix the per diem described in subsection (d)(1)(A) in an amount that is reasonably related to the average daily cost of housing a person in the county jail. If the county transfers the person to another county or the department of correction under IC 35-33-11-3, the per diem is equal to the per diem charged to the county under IC 35-33-11-1.

(f) The county sheriff shall collect the amounts due from a person under this section in conformity with the procedures specified in the ordinance adopted under subsection (b). If the county sheriff does not collect the amount due to the county, the county attorney may collect the amount due.

As added by P.L.170-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.148; P.L.110-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 36-10-9.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 10 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 36-10-9.5-14
Tax covenant with bond purchasers
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana general assembly covenants with the purchasers of any bonds or notes issued under this chapter that:

(1) the excise taxes pledged to the payment of those bonds and notes will not be repealed, amended, or altered in any manner that would reduce or adversely affect the levy and collection of those taxes; and

(2) it will not reduce the rates or amounts of those taxes; as long as the principal of, or interest on, any bonds or notes is unpaid.

(b) The board may make a similar pledge or covenant in any agreement with the purchasers of any bonds or notes issued under this chapter.

(c) For purposes of this section, the principal of or interest on bonds or notes is considered paid if provision has been made for their payment in such a manner that the bonds or notes are not considered to be outstanding under the resolution, ordinance, or trust agreement under which the bonds or notes are issued.

As added by P.L.44-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 36-7-5.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 36-7-5.1-2
"Joint district" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "joint district" means an area of real property (whether or not the property is located within the boundaries of one (1) or more municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions) that is established as a joint district under this chapter.

As added by P.L.300-1989, SEC.2.