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IN Code § 14-28-1-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-38. Duties of Departments in Establishing Process

Sec. 38. (a) As used in this section, "permit" means any of the following:(1) A water quality certification from the department of environmental management under IC 13-13-5-1(1) and Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1341).(2) A permit from the department of environmental management for wetland activity in a state regulated wetland under IC 13-18-22.(3) A permit from the director for a structure, obstruction, deposit, or excavation in a floodway under IC 14-28-1.(b) In establishing the process required under section 37 of this chapter, the department and the department of environmental management shall do the following:(1) Determine:(A) how to inform a person who proposes to perform work for which a permit is required of the need to seek a permit for the work; and(B) how to ensure that a person proposing to perform work for which a permit is required is informed of every state permit the person needs in order to do the work.(2) Change the:(A) application forms;(B) application processes; or(C) application forms and application processes;used by the department and the department of environmental management for purposes of permits as necessary to ensure that a person proposing to perform work for which a permit is required is not required to provide the same information separately to the department and the department of environmental management.(3) Determine how either the department or the department of environmental management may serve as the single point of contact, for purposes of:(A) distributing and receiving permit applications;(B) obtaining information needed to complete the processing of permit applications; and(C) issuing permits;for an applicant who does not need to have independent contact with the department that is not serving as the single point of contact.(4) Create an internal process to ensure that the appropriate office within the department and the department of environmental management receives and timely reviews each permit application.(5) Ensure that the processing of each permit application is monitored.As added by P.L.214-2014, SEC.3.
IN Code § 14-28-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 3. Flood Plain Management|14-28-3-1. Legislative Finding

Sec. 1. The general assembly finds the following:(1) That the loss of lives and property, the disruption of commerce and government services, and the unsanitary conditions caused by floods, all of which are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana, are a matter of deep concern.(2) That structural measures alone do not provide an adequate solution to flood problems.(3) That it is necessary to enact and implement a state flood plain management program to decrease existing flood damages, mitigate future flood damages, and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Indiana.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-1.5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 3. Flood Plain Management|14-28-3-2. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 2. The commission shall develop and adopt appropriate rules under IC 4-22-2, including consideration of nonconforming uses, as minimum standards for the delineation and regulation of all flood hazard areas within Indiana. The commission and all counties and municipalities shall consider the production of crops, pasture, forests, and park and recreational uses to be conforming uses. These specific conforming uses shall be included as minimum standards in adoption of the rules.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 3. Flood Plain Management|14-28-3-3. Designation and Regulation of Flood Hazard Areas by Subdivisions

Sec. 3. (a) All counties and municipalities are encouraged and authorized to delineate and regulate all flood hazard areas within their respective jurisdictions by adopting and implementing all necessary ordinances, rules, and regulations under procedures established by law. For ordinances, rules, and regulations adopted after June 30, 1974, the ordinances, rules, and regulations:(1) may not be less restrictive than the minimum rules of the commission adopted under section 2 of this chapter; and(2) must be approved by the commission before the effective date.(b) This chapter does not prevent a county or municipality from adopting ordinances, rules, and regulations that are more restrictive than the minimum rules adopted by the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 3. Flood Plain Management|14-28-3-4. Assistance and Cooperation From Commission

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may provide technical data and information and otherwise assist a county or municipality in the following:(1) The identification and delineation of all flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction of the county or municipality.(2) The preparation of all necessary ordinances, rules, and regulations.(b) The commission may cooperate with a state, regional, local, or federal board, commission, or agency in the preparation of necessary information or data.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 3. Flood Plain Management|14-28-3-5. Commission Approval Required for Certain Permits Within Flood Hazard Areas

Sec. 5. A county or municipality may not issue a permit for a structure, an obstruction, a deposit, or an excavation within a flood hazard area or part of a flood hazard area that lies within a floodway without the prior written approval of the commission as provided in IC 14-28-1.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 3. Flood Plain Management|14-28-3-6. Cooperation of Public Agencies and Personnel

Sec. 6. City, county, and state employees, agencies, boards, districts, and commissions may cooperate with and furnish information to the commission or a county or municipality for the purpose of implementing this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-1. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to a flood plain commission established under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-2. "Improvement Location Permit" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "improvement location permit" means a permit to alter, expand, or enlarge any use of land or structure. The term includes the erection of a structure.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-3. Establishment of Flood Plain Commissions

Sec. 3. A county or municipality may establish a flood plain commission by ordinance of the unit's legislative body. The commission may regulate land uses within identified flood hazard areas under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-4. Members

Sec. 4. The commission, to be known as the "___________ Flood Plain Commission", consists of three (3) members as follows:(1) One (1) member of the legislative body of the county or municipality to be appointed by the legislative body.(2) Two (2) citizens who reside within the jurisdiction of the legislative body and who do not hold an elective public office to be appointed as follows:(A) The board of commissioners, for a county.(B) The city executive, for a city.(C) The town executive, for a town.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-3(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-5. Term of Members; Filling of Vacancies

Sec. 5. (a) Commission members serve terms of one (1) year, beginning with the first Monday of January of each year. The initial members serve from the date of establishment of the commission until the first Monday of January of the following year.(b) If a vacancy occurs, the appointing authority shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-3(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-6. Officers

Sec. 6. (a) At the first regular meeting of each year the commission shall elect from the members of the commission the following officers:(1) A president.(2) A vice president.(3) A secretary.(b) The vice president may act as president of the commission during the absence or disability of the president.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-4 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-7. Regular Meetings

Sec. 7. The commission shall fix the time for holding regular meetings, but the commission shall meet at least one (1) time in January, April, July, and October.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-4 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-8. Special Meetings

Sec. 8. (a) A special meeting of the commission may be called by any member upon written request to the secretary.(b) The secretary shall send to all the members, at least two (2) days in advance of a special meeting, a written notice fixing the time and place of the meeting.(c) Written notice of a special meeting is not required if:(1) the time of the special meeting has been fixed in a regular meeting; or(2) all members are present at the special meeting.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-5(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-9. Quorum

Sec. 9. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum. To be official, an action of the commission must be authorized by a majority of the commission at a regular or special meeting.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-5(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-10. Disqualification of Interested Members

Sec. 10. A member of the commission or legislative body of the county or municipality may not participate in a hearing or decision upon a zoning matter, other than the preparation and adoption of an initial flood plain zoning ordinance, in which the member is directly or indirectly interested in a financial sense. If a disqualification under this section occurs:(1) this fact shall be entered on the records of the commission or legislative body; and(2) the remaining members shall act upon the matter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-11. General Powers of Commissions

Sec. 11. The commission may do the following:(1) Exercise general supervision of and make rules for the administration of the affairs of the commission.(2) Prescribe uniform rules pertaining to investigations and hearings.(3) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the commission.(4) Keep an accurate and a complete record of all commission proceedings and assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the commission.(5) Make recommendations and an annual report to the legislative body of the county or municipality concerning the operation of the commission.(6) Make recommendations to the legislative body on the adoption of the initial flood plain zoning ordinance and amendments and any other matter within the commission's jurisdiction under this chapter.(7) Prepare, publish, and distribute reports, ordinances, and other material relating to the activities authorized under this chapter.(8) Sue and be sued collectively by the commission's legal name, service of process being had on the president of the commission or any of the members in an action.(9) Invoke any legal, equitable, or special remedy for the enforcement of this chapter or the commission's action taken under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-12. Annual Budgets

Sec. 12. The commission shall prepare and submit an annual budget. After the legislative body of the county or municipality has passed an ordinance creating a commission:(1) money may be appropriated to carry out the duties of the commission; and(2) the commission may expend, under procedure provided by law, money appropriated to the commission for purposes and activities authorized by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-13. Special Nonreverting Commission Funds

Sec. 13. (a) The commission, county, or municipality may accept gifts, donations, and grants from private and governmental sources for commission purposes. Money accepted shall be deposited in a special nonreverting commission fund available for expenditure by the commission for the purpose designated by the donor.(b) The disbursing officer of the county or municipality shall draw warrants against regular funds or the special nonreverting fund only upon claims signed by the president and secretary of the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-14. Per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 14. (a) The county or municipality may compensate the members of the commission for service on the commission.(b) When the commission determines that it is necessary for members to attend in another city or county a state, regional, or national conference or interview dealing with planning or related problems, the commission may pay the actual expenses of the attending member if the amount has been made available in the commission's appropriation.(c) The commission may approve a per diem allowance to a member for the purpose of attending a regular or special meeting held by the commission if the amount has been made available in the commission's appropriation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-15. Proposed Initial Flood Plain Zoning Ordinances

Sec. 15. (a) To assure the promotion of public health, safety, convenience, and the general welfare within the commission's jurisdiction, the commission shall prepare a proposed initial flood plain zoning ordinance. The ordinance must provide for the following:(1) The classification of all land within the jurisdiction of the county or municipality into flood plain or nonflooding areas.(2) The regulation of land use and the location or construction of buildings and other structures within the areas designated as flood plain areas.(b) In establishing flood plain districts and regulations, the commission may use the special flood hazard area maps supplied by the Federal Insurance Administration or any other criteria approved by the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-16. Land Classified as Flood Plain Area; Effectiveness of Mappings or Identification

Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "flood protection grade" means the elevation of the lowest point around the perimeter of a building at which flood water may enter the interior of the building.(b) The land classified as flood plain areas may be:(1) defined and subclassified in the ordinance as floodway or floodway fringe; and(2) further identified as to flood protection grade.(c) The mappings or other identification of the areas become effective only at the time that accurate information is made available to the commission and authenticated by the department or the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-12(a), (b)(2).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-17. Ordinance May Require Buildings or Land to Conform; Improvement Location Permit Fees

Sec. 17. (a) A flood plain zoning ordinance may require that:(1) a structure may not be located;(2) a use may not be changed; and(3) an improvement location permit may not be issued for a structure or change of use;on land either platted or unplatted within the jurisdiction of the commission unless the structure or use and location conform to the requirements of the flood plain zoning ordinance.(b) The:(1) commission may set; and(2) zoning administrator may collect;reasonable fees for the issuance of improvement location permits.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-13.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-18. Zoning Administrators; Judicial Review of Administrator's Final Decision

Sec. 18. (a) A flood plain zoning ordinance must designate:(1) the county auditor;(2) the county surveyor; or(3) the municipal clerk or clerk-treasurer;as applicable, as the zoning administrator who issues improvement location permits within the jurisdiction of the commission and in conformance with the flood plain ordinance.(b) A final decision of the zoning administrator may be judicially reviewed in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as a final decision of a board of zoning appeals under IC 36-7-4.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-14.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.126-2011, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-28-4-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-19. Presentation of Proposed Ordinance to Legislative Body

Sec. 19. (a) The commission shall prepare and present the proposed initial zoning ordinance, with explanatory maps, to the legislative body of the county or municipality.(b) The legislative body shall do the following:(1) Consider the proposed initial zoning ordinance.(2) Return the ordinance within forty-five (45) days with any suggestions and recommendations to the commission for the commission's final report.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-15.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-20. Final Report of Commission on Proposed Ordinance

Sec. 20. A county or municipality may not pass an ordinance under this chapter until:(1) the legislative body of the county or municipality receives; and(2) the natural resources commission approves;the final report of the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-16.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-4-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-21. Legislative Action on Proposed Ordinance; Hearing; Notice of Hearing

Sec. 21. (a) After the commission submits the final report, the legislative body of the county or municipality shall give all interested persons an opportunity to be heard with reference to the final report at a public hearing convenient for all persons affected. The legislative body shall publish notice of the hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality.(b) The notice must state the following:(1) The time and place of the hearing.(2) That the report contains a flood plain zoning ordinance for the county or municipality.(3) That written objections to the proposed zoning ordinance filed with the clerk of the legislative body at or before the hearings will be heard.(4) That the hearing will be continued as is necessary.(c) The notice shall be published at least two (2) times within the ten (10) days before the time set for the hearing:(1) with each publication in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality; 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 or municipality.During the ten (10) day period, the proposed zoning ordinance shall be kept on file in the office of the commission or other designated place for public examination.(d) Upon completion of the public hearing, the legislative body shall proceed to consider the ordinance.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-17.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.152-2021, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-28-4-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 4. Flood Plain Commissions|14-28-4-22. Legislative Body May Amend or Supplement Regulations or Boundaries in Ordinance

Sec. 22. The legislative body of the county or municipality may amend or supplement the regulations and district boundaries fixed by ordinance under this chapter or IC 13-2-22.6 (before its repeal). However, the area designated as flood plain may not be changed unless the change is based upon data:(1) supplied by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or(2) supplied or approved by the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-18.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.