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IN Code § 36-7-11.2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-20. Appointment of Architect and Professional City Planner

Sec. 20. The executive of Indianapolis shall appoint the following members of the commission not later than thirty (30) days after the term of the prior member appointed under this section expires:(1) As a Class 1 member, an architect registered under IC 25-4-1 who at the time of appointment is a practicing architect residing in Marion County.(2) As a Class 2 member, an employee of the department of metropolitan development who is employed by the department at the time as a professional city planner. If the individual ceases to be an employee of the department, the individual is considered to have resigned as a member of the commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-21. Appointment of Member With Knowledge of Historic Preservation and Owner of Dwelling on Meridian Street Property

Sec. 21. The governor shall appoint the following members of the commission not later than thirty (30) days after the term of the prior member appointed under this section expires:(1) As a Class 1 member, an individual with a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of historic preservation.(2) As a Class 1 member, an owner and occupant of a single or double family residential dwelling situated on Meridian Street property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-22. Appointment of Additional Members From Lists Submitted by Neighborhood Associations and Society

Sec. 22. (a) The governor shall appoint five (5) additional members of the commission by selecting one (1) name from each of five (5) separate lists submitted by four (4) neighborhood associations and the society. Each list must contain the names of at least two (2) nominees. The members appointed under this section are classified as follows:(1) As Class 1 members, the members submitted by the following:(A) Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association.(B) The Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association.(2) As Class 2 members, the members submitted by the following:(A) The Meridian Street Foundation.(B) The Riverview-Kessler Neighborhood Association.(C) The Indiana historical society.(b) The successor to a member selected from a list shall be selected from a list of at least two (2) nominees submitted by the same organization.(c) If:(1) the term of a member of the commission appointed from a list of nominees submitted by an organization has expired or a member has died or resigned during a term; and(2) the organization has not submitted a list of nominees for a successor not later than thirty (30) days after the expiration, death, or resignation;the governor shall immediately appoint an interim member of the commission to serve until the organization submits a list of nominees and an appointment is made.(d) The governor shall, not later than thirty (30) days after the receipt of a list from an organization, appoint as a member of the commission one (1) of the nominees set forth in the list.(e) If an organization ceases to exist and is without a successor, the governor shall appoint to the commission in place of the member who would otherwise have been nominated by the organization a person who is an owner and occupant of any Meridian Street or bordering property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(d), (f), (g), (h).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-23. Holding Over Membership Upon Expiration of Member's Term

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.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-24. Death or Resignation of Member

Sec. 24. (a) If a member of the commission dies or resigns during a term, a successor with the same qualifications shall be appointed to complete the term not later than thirty (30) days after the death or resignation. The appointment shall be made in the same manner as the original appointment.(b) For purposes of this section, failure to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the commission is considered a resignation.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-25. Service Without Compensation

Sec. 25. Members of the commission serve without compensation.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-26. Chair

Sec. 26. The commission member who is an employee of the department of metropolitan development serves as chair of the commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.185.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-27. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 27. The commission shall prepare, adopt, and promulgate the rules and regulations that are necessary, desirable, or convenient to the orderly administration of commission affairs and to the implementation of this chapter in accordance with the intent and purpose. The rules and regulations shall be made available in writing to any person requesting a copy.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-28. Filing and Records

Sec. 28. Notices, petitions, requests, or other written materials to be filed with the commission shall be filed with the department of metropolitan development and directed to the attention of the commission. The department of metropolitan development shall:(1) maintain; and(2) make available for public inspection;all records of the commission at the offices of the department of metropolitan development.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-29. Alternate Persons on Whom Notice May Be Served

Sec. 29. (a) A public officer or office entitled to receive notice may designate in writing filed with the commission alternate or additional persons to whom notice required to be served upon the officer or office shall also be served. The commission shall maintain a complete list of the persons and their addresses.(b) A person, an official, or an office who or that is not served notice in the manner prescribed by this chapter is not considered properly notified unless the person has waived notice in writing.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-30. Attorney for Commission

Sec. 30. The attorney general, or a deputy attorney general selected by the attorney general, is the attorney for the commission. The commission may employ other legal counsel that the commission considers necessary, convenient, or desirable.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-31. Regular Meetings

Sec. 31. (a) The rules and regulations of the commission must specify a particular time on a particular day of the week in a particular week of the month for holding regular meetings to consider any matters properly coming before the commission. Except as provided in subsection (b), the commission shall regularly meet at the designated time, if there is any matter requiring consideration or determination as specified in this chapter.(b) The commission may designate in the rules and regulations July or August as a vacation month during which the commission will not hold a regular meeting despite the existence of matters requiring consideration or determination. A person desiring the commission to consider or determine any matter that is within the commission's jurisdiction under this chapter must, at least thirty (30) days before a regular meeting date of the commission upon which the person desires the commission to determine or consider the matter, file with the commission a petition that does the following:(1) Specifies in detail the matter the petitioner desires the commission to consider or determine.(2) Requests that the matter be placed upon the commission's docket for matters to be considered and determined at the meeting.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-7 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-32. Special Meetings

Sec. 32. (a) The chair of the commission:(1) may, in the chair's discretion; or(2) shall, at the written request of at least two (2) members of the commission;call a special meeting of the commission to consider or determine a matter for which a petition has been filed.(b) The meeting shall be scheduled for a date:(1) not less than thirty (30); and(2) not more than forty-five (45);days after the filing of the petition.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-7 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.186.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-33. Continuance of Matters on Docket

Sec. 33. For good cause shown the chair of the commission may, at or before a regular or special meeting, continue any matter docketed for consideration or determination at the meeting until:(1) the next regular meeting of the commission; or(2) a special meeting set for a date not more than thirty (30) days following the date of the meeting for which the matter was previously docketed.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-7 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.187.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-34. Evidence Required

Sec. 34. The commission may, before a hearing on a petition filed with the commission, require the person filing the petition or a person whose interests appear adverse to those of the petitioner to file with the commission before the hearing the following:(1) Maps, plot plans, structural drawings and specifications, landscaping plans, floor plans, elevations, cross-sectional plans, architectural renderings, diagrams, or any other technical or graphic materials.(2) Additional information concerning the petitioner's or the adverse person's intentions or interest with respect to Meridian Street or bordering property.(3) Any other additional information that the commission considers relevant to the matters concerning the petition.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-35. Quorum

Sec. 35. (a) A quorum of the commission consists of six (6) members. A quorum must be present for a public hearing on and the determination of a matter coming before the commission for which a public hearing is required under this chapter.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a majority vote of the members of the commission present and voting is required for the commission to take action.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-9(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-36. Reasons for Disqualification of Members From Voting on Matters; Abstention of Member

Sec. 36. (a) A member of the commission is not disqualified from hearing and voting upon a matter coming before the commission because the member:(1) owns or occupies a Meridian Street or bordering property; or(2) belongs to a neighborhood association.(b) A member of the commission may abstain from voting on a matter if the member states the reasons in the record.(c) A member of the commission is disqualified from voting if:(1) the member is an owner or occupant of:(A) the subject property; or(B) Meridian Street or bordering property of which a part lies within one hundred (100) feet of the subject property; or(2) the member is a person described by section 56(a)(2)(D) of this chapter.(d) If by virtue of the abstention of a member of the commission there is not present at a hearing upon a matter at least six (6) members of the commission able to vote on the matter, the chair shall redocket the matter for a hearing or rehearing at:(1) the next regular meeting of the commission; or(2) a special meeting set for a date not more than thirty (30) days following the date of the meeting at which the matter was or was to be heard.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-9(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.188.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-37. Private Deliberations

Sec. 37. (a) Upon the conclusion of the hearing on a matter and before the voting, the commission members shall, if requested by:(1) the petitioner;(2) an interested party; or(3) a commission member;deliberate in private before voting.(b) The commission shall, before voting, consider conditions proposed to the commission at the hearing by a person, including a commission member, concerning the restrictions, limitations, commitments, or undertakings that might be required by the commission as the condition of a vote favorable to the petitioner.(c) The commission may:(1) on the commission's own motion; or(2) at the request of a person;before voting on a matter, continue the matter to a future meeting so that the petitioner and a person appearing adverse to the petitioner might privately agree upon the restrictions, limitations, commitments, or undertakings to be proposed to the commission as a condition to a vote by the commission favorable to the petitioner.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-9(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-38. Written Final Orders

Sec. 38. (a) Not later than thirty (30) days after a vote by the commission finally determining a matter, the commission shall enter a written final order stating the following:(1) The names of the members present and voting.(2) Whether the vote cast by each member was negative or affirmative.(3) The basic facts found by the members whose vote for or against the petitioner determined the matter.(b) If a tie vote occurs, the petition is considered to be determined adversely to the petitioner, with the members casting a vote adverse to the petitioner considered to be the majority.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-9(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-39. Temporary Orders

Sec. 39. (a) If the commission determines affirmatively a matter conditioned upon:(1) the observance by a person of a restriction or limitation; or(2) the commitment made by or the undertaking of a person;the commission shall, not later than ten (10) days after the vote determining the matter conditionally, enter a temporary order setting forth the restriction, limitation, commitment, or undertaking.(b) The commission shall enter a final order approving the petition upon and after a hearing at which the petitioner must satisfy the commission that the restriction, limitation, commitment, or undertaking has been formalized so that an interested party may enforce the restriction, limitation, commitment, or undertaking in a private action.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-9(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-40 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-40. Proposed Temporary or Final Orders

Sec. 40. (a) Not later than five (5) days after the commission has determined a matter by vote, other than a rezoning matter referred to the commission by the development commission, a party who appeared at the hearing shall, upon request of the commission, file with the commission a proposed temporary or final order.(b) A proposed final order must state in detail the basic facts that could have been found by the commission based upon substantial evidence of probative value actually introduced into evidence before the commission at a hearing on the matter.(c) A proposed temporary order must state the basic facts:(1) that could have been found by the commission based upon substantial evidence of probative value actually introduced into evidence before the commission at a hearing on the matter; and(2) upon which the commission could properly have required a restriction, a limitation, a commitment, or an undertaking as a condition to a final affirmative determination of the matter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-9(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-41 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-41. Action Based on Verbal Assurances or Unwritten Agreements

Sec. 41. The commission may not take action on a petition, approve a proposed rezoning or zoning variance, or issue a certificate of appropriateness based upon verbal assurances or unwritten agreements or commitments made by a person concerning any of the following:(1) A future use or development of the subject property.(2) A restriction or limitation in the character, nature, or style of a contingent, possible, or proposed use or construction:(A) for which the person seeks; or(B) that would be permitted by;the rezoning, zoning variance, or certificate of appropriateness.(3) An undertaking concerning the planning, design, or implementation of a contingent or possible use or proposed construction.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-42 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-42. Written Agreement Required

Sec. 42. (a) The commission may, by the vote of at least six (6) of the members, or for a certificate of appropriateness by a majority of the members, as a condition of approval of a zoning variance or of issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, require:(1) the petitioner;(2) a person described by section 56(a)(2)(D) of this chapter; and(3) the owner of the land for which the zoning variance or certificate of appropriateness is sought;to prepare and execute in a form acceptable by the commission and to file with the commission a written agreement notarized by each signatory party.(b) By the agreement signed under subsection (a) each party agrees for the party and for the party's heirs, successors, and assigns, and for a party with a legal or equitable interest in the subject property, covenants for the party and for a successor to the legal or equitable interest in the property, to be bound by the following:(1) The restrictions or limitations that the commission has, in furtherance of the intent and purpose of this chapter, specified concerning the future use or development of or construction upon the subject property.(2) The restrictions or limitations that the commission has, in furtherance of the intent and purpose of this chapter, specified concerning the character, nature, or style of a proposed, contingent, or possible use or construction:(A) for which the zoning variance or certificate of appropriateness is sought; or(B) that would be permitted by the zoning variance or certificate of appropriateness.(3) Undertakings that the commission has, in the furtherance of the intent and purpose of this chapter, required concerning the planning, design, or implementation of a proposed, contingent, or possible use or construction.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-43 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-43. Requirements of Written Agreement

Sec. 43. An agreement signed under section 42 of this chapter must do the following:(1) Refer to the proceeding before the commission.(2) Contain a full legal description of the subject property.(3) Specifically provide for the following:(A) That the agreement is contingent upon the grant of a variance for or issuance of a certificate of appropriateness concerning the subject property.(B) That the agreement will be construed strictly against those parties from whom the agreement is required by the commission.(C) That the agreement, if executed by a party with a legal or equitable interest in the subject property, is intended to create a covenant that:(i) runs with the subject property; and(ii) is binding upon the successors to the fee or to an interest in the fee.(D) That the agreement is intended to benefit and to be enforced by a person who, under this chapter, would be considered an interested party concerning the subject property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-10(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.