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IN Code § 36-7-11.2-44 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-44. Filing of Agreement

Sec. 44. A petitioner shall do the following:(1) File an agreement signed under section 42 of this chapter, including a request for a public hearing, at least fourteen (14) days before the regular meeting of the commission at which the petitioner requests the hearing.(2) On or before the date of the filing, serve in the manner notices must be served under this chapter a copy of the request and the agreement upon the following:(A) Each neighborhood association.(B) Each interested party who, not later than five (5) days after the hearing for which the commission entered a temporary order concerning the zoning variance or the certificate of appropriateness sought by the petitioner, filed with the commission a request that the agreement or request be served upon the interested party.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-45 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-45. Voting on Agreement

Sec. 45. (a) If after a public hearing the commission approves in form and substance, by the vote of:(1) at least six (6) members; or(2) for a certificate of appropriateness, a majority of the members present;the agreement as filed, the commission shall enter a final order expressing the commission's approval of the zoning variance or issuance of the certificate of appropriateness as sought by the petitioner.(b) The commission shall, at the petitioner's expense, immediately file the agreement with the Marion County recorder.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-46 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-46. Amended Agreement

Sec. 46. (a) If after a public hearing the commission disapproves the agreement in form or substance, the petitioner shall, under a temporary order of the commission, make and cause to be executed an amended agreement meeting the commission's requirements as to form and substance.(b) If the petitioner fails or refuses, for longer than sixty (60) days after entry of a temporary order requiring the petitioner to do so, to file an amended agreement meeting with commission requirements for form and substance, the commission may require the petitioner to appear at a meeting of the commission and show cause why the petition of the petitioner should not be dismissed.(c) If the petitioner fails:(1) to appear at the meeting; or(2) to show good and sufficient cause why the petition should not be dismissed;the commission shall, upon the vote of a majority of the members, dismiss the petition.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-47 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-47. Abrogation of Agreement

Sec. 47. (a) A covenant or an agreement made under this chapter may be abrogated by six (6) affirmative votes of the commission upon petition and after notice to all interested parties and a public hearing if the commission determines that the covenant or agreement no longer accomplishes in a substantial manner any of the purposes of this chapter.(b) A covenant or agreement is considered abrogated upon dissolution of the commission under section 66 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-48 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-48. Minutes of Meetings

Sec. 48. (a) The commission shall keep complete minutes of meetings. The minutes must reflect the following:(1) Action taken by the commission.(2) The reasons for the action.(3) The factors considered by the commission in taking the action.(b) Copies of the minutes of a meeting shall be provided to a person requesting a copy.(c) An interested party who desires a transcript of a matter heard by the commission may, at the interested party's expense, have a transcript prepared.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-49 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-49. Fees

Sec. 49. (a) The commission shall, by rule adopted under section 27 of this chapter, set fees to be paid by a person filing a petition with the commission. If the commission has not set a fee by rule for a type of petition, the fee is twenty-five dollars ($25).(b) A person filing a petition with the commission shall pay the fee required for the filing to the department of metropolitan development. The department shall pay the fee to the treasurer of the commission.(c) The department of metropolitan development has no duty regarding the fees collected under this section except those imposed under subsection (b). Fees collected under this section:(1) do not belong to the consolidated city created under IC 36-3; and(2) are not subject to any of the following:(A) IC 5-11-10.(B) IC 36-2-6.(C) IC 36-3.(D) IC 36-4-8.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-12.1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-50 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-50. Acceptance of Money for Administration

Sec. 50. The commission may accept money from any source for use in administering this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-12.2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-51 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-51. Approval for Zoning Variance

Sec. 51. An administrative, a legislative, or other governmental body may not grant a zoning variance relating to the use of Meridian Street or bordering property without the prior approval of the commission upon the affirmative vote of at least six (6) members. The commission may approve the variance only if:(1) the petition establishes by substantial evidence of probative value the correctness of the conclusions stated in section 53 of this chapter; and(2) notices of the hearing have been given to all interested parties in the manner required by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-13(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-52 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-52. Conditions to Be Met Before Petition Approval

Sec. 52. (a) The development commission may not:(1) approve a petition for the amendment or adoption of a zoning ordinance pertaining or applying to Meridian Street or bordering property; or(2) adopt or amend an ordinance to the extent the ordinance pertains or applies to Meridian Street or bordering property;until the conditions required by section 51 of this chapter have been met.(b) The following must occur before the development commission may take action under subsection (a):(1) Notice of the filing of the petition before the development commission has been given by the petitioner to all interested parties not later than ten (10) days after the filing.(2) The matter has been referred to the commission, which has:(A) considered the matter applying the standards stated in section 53 of this chapter and made a recommendation to the development commission; or(B) failed to make a recommendation for one hundred twenty (120) days following the referral of the matter to the commission for the commission's recommendations, unless the time has been extended by the development commission for good cause shown.(3) A duly advertised public hearing on the matter has been held by the development commission.(4) The conclusions stated in section 53 of this chapter have been established by substantial evidence of probative value.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-13(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-53 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-53. Prohibited Results of Variance or Ordinance

Sec. 53. The conclusions required by sections 51 and 52 of this chapter are that the requested variance, the proposed new zoning ordinance, or the amendment to an existing zoning ordinance will not do any of the following:(1) Tend to undermine or detract from the general residential character of the following:(A) Meridian Street.(B) Meridian Street property.(C) Bordering property lying between Meridian Street property and the property for which the new zoning ordinance, zoning ordinance amendment, or zoning variance is sought.(2) Affect in an adverse manner the value for single family residential usage of the following:(A) Meridian Street property.(B) Bordering property lying between Meridian Street property and the property for which the new zoning ordinance, zoning ordinance amendment, or zoning variance is sought.(3) Alter or adversely affect, either in inherent nature or method of implementation, the historic or architectural character or style of the area comprised of:(A) Meridian Street and bordering property; or(B) the part of the area comprised of the property lying within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property.(4) If the request is a zoning variance, violate a rule or regulation that the commission has adopted to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-13(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-54 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-54. Notice of Filing of Petition; Referral to Commission; Reconsideration

Sec. 54. (a) Notice of:(1) the filing of a petition with the commission for approval of a proposed use variance; and(2) the filing of a petition with the development commission for approval of an amendment or the adoption of a zoning ordinance pertaining or applying to Meridian Street or bordering property;is jurisdictional.(b) Before referral of a matter to the commission, the development commission or other referring body must be satisfied of the following:(1) That proper notice of the filing of the petition as required by this chapter has been given.(2) That copies of:(A) all petitions, exhibits, drawings, pictures, and other documents intended to be offered in support of the proposed new zoning ordinance or amendment to an existing zoning ordinance; and(B) the contract described by section 56 or 57 of this chapter;have been made available to the commission without expense to the commission.(c) If the development commission discovers, upon hearing, substantial departure from, addition to, or modification of materials presented to the commission, the matter shall be remanded to the commission for an additional sixty (60) day period for reconsideration and further recommendation, if any. The commission may, however, take additional evidence that the commission considers necessary for the purpose of making recommendations on the proposed new zoning ordinance or amendment to an existing zoning ordinance.(d) The development commission or other referring body:(1) shall thoughtfully consider the recommendations of the commission; and(2) may overrule or ignore the recommendations only if the recommendations are:(A) unsupported by substantial evidence; or(B) contradicted by a clear preponderance of the evidence;presented before the development commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-13(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-55 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-55. Provisions Inapplicable to Considerations of Rezoning Matters; Procedures

Sec. 55. (a) The provisions of this chapter concerning:(1) meetings and hearings of the commission; and(2) the manner in which matters will be taken up and considered by the commission;do not apply in the commission's consideration of rezoning matters referred to the commission by the development commission.(b) With respect to the matters described in subsection (a), the commission may by rule determine procedures to dispose of the matters within the mandatory one hundred twenty (120) day period.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-13(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-56 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-56. Requirements of Petition for Zoning Variance or for Subject Property

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.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-57 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-57. Additional Requirements for Petition for Amended Zoning Ordinance for Meridian Street or Bordering Property

Sec. 57. (a) A petition that is filed by a person requesting the adoption of a new zoning ordinance or the amendment of an existing zoning ordinance directly pertaining to or affecting Meridian Street or bordering property must, in addition to all other applicable requirements concerning the petitions generally:(1) be under oath; and(2) state the following:(A) The street address of the Meridian Street or bordering property to which the new zoning ordinance or amendment to an existing zoning ordinance would directly pertain or affect.(B) The name of each owner of the property.(C) The name and address of each person, including principals, if any, who at the time of filing is a party to a contract of sale, lease, option to purchase or lease, agreement to build or develop, or other written agreement, excluding insurance policies, mortgage deeds, fuel service contracts, and similar documents, concerning the subject property or the present or future ownership, use, occupancy, possession, or development of the subject property. The petition must also describe all businesses in which the persons, jointly or severally, are engaged.(D) A detailed description of the proposed use for which the new zoning ordinance or amendment of an existing zoning ordinance is sought.(E) Other information that the development commission requires by rule or regulation.(b) The petition must be accompanied by the following:(1) A complete copy of each contract described by subsection (a)(2)(C) or a description of the contract sufficient to disclose the full nature of the interest of the party and principals, if any, in the subject property or in the present or future ownership, use, occupancy, possession, or development of the subject property.(2) Other documents that the development commission requires by rule or regulation.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-14(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-58 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-58. Notice of Petition for New or Amended Zoning Ordinance

Sec. 58. (a) A person who has filed a petition under section 56 or 57 of this chapter shall, not later than ten (10) days after the filing, serve notice upon all interested parties. The notice must state the following:(1) The full name and address of the following:(A) The petitioner.(B) Each attorney acting for and on behalf of the petitioner.(2) The street address of the Meridian Street and bordering property for which the petition was filed.(3) The name of the owner of the property.(4) The full name and address of, and the type of business, if any, conducted by:(A) each person who at the time of the filing is a party to; and(B) each 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.(5) 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.(6) A description of the proposed use for which the rezoning or zoning variance is sought, sufficiently detailed to appraise the notice recipient of the true character, nature, extent, and physical properties of the proposed use.(7) The date of the filing of the petition.(8) The date, time, and place of the next regular meeting of the commission if a petition is for approval of a zoning variance. If a petition is filed with the development commission, the notice does not have to specify the date of a hearing before the commission or the development commission. However, the person filing the petition shall give ten (10) days notice of the date, time, and place of a hearing before the commission on the petition after the referral of the petition to the commission by the development commission.(b) For purposes of giving notice to the interested parties who are owners, the records in the bound volumes of the recent real estate tax assessment records as the records appear in:(1) the offices of the township assessors (if any); or(2) the office of the county assessor;as of the date of filing are considered determinative of the persons who are owners.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-15.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.219-2007, SEC.122; P.L.146-2008, SEC.719.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-59 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-59. Prohibited New or Altered Structures on Meridian Street

Sec. 59. A new structure may not be erected upon a parcel of Meridian Street property or an existing structure upon the property may not be altered if the structure would do any of the following:(1) Permit a residential usage that, in relation to the parcel upon which situated, would be of a substantially greater density than the average residential density of Meridian Street property lying within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property in question, excluding for purposes of determining the average Meridian Street property used for multiple family residential or commercial purposes.(2) Appear substantially smaller or larger in size and scale than the average size and scale of the single and double family residential dwellings situated upon Meridian Street property lying within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property in question.(3) Have a set-back from Meridian Street significantly less than the average set-back of structures facing upon Meridian Street that are situated upon Meridian Street property lying within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property in question.(4) Have side lots measuring less than fifteen (15) feet from the property line of the subject property to the wall of the structure erected or altered.(5) If primarily a residential dwelling, have a ground floor area of less than two thousand (2,000) square feet or forty percent (40%) of the total area of the parcel of land upon which the dwelling lies, whichever is less.(6) Including all other structures upon the parcel, have a total ground floor area greater than fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the parcel of land upon which the structure lies.(7) Substantially encroach upon the view and exposure of a residential structure on a neighboring property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-16.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-60 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-60. Subdivision of Meridian Street Property

Sec. 60. A parcel of Meridian Street property may not be subdivided into lots having:(1) an area of less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet; or(2) frontage of less than one hundred (100) feet upon Meridian Street or upon an east-west street intersecting with Meridian Street.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-17(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.