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IN Code § 36-7-11.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-8. Permits for Work; Application; Certificate of Appropriateness

Sec. 8. (a) After adoption of the historic preservation plan for any historic area, permits may be issued by the department of metropolitan development for the construction of any structure in the area or the reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of any structure in the area only if the application for the permit is accompanied by a certificate of appropriateness issued under section 10 of this chapter.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the historic preservation plan for the historic area specifically exempts certain categories of work involving the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of structures in that area from the requirement that a certificate of appropriateness be issued, then a permit for the work may be obtained from the department of metropolitan development without the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness.(c) After the adoption of the historic preservation plan for any area, all governmental agencies shall be guided by and give due consideration to the plan in any official acts affecting the area.(d) On application by any governmental agency or interested party in accordance with section 9 of this chapter, the commission shall make a determination of the appropriateness of any proposed governmental action affecting a historic area. Any official action in conflict with the plan or determined by the commission to be inappropriate is presumed to be not in the public interest and is subject to the enforcement provisions of section 12 of this chapter.(e) The commission's determination of appropriateness is a prerequisite to any governmental order or action to alter or demolish any designated historic site or any structure in a historic area. No rezoning or variance applicable to a historic area, or any part of it, may be approved by the metropolitan development commission or granted by a board of zoning appeals, except on the commission's prior issuance of a certificate of appropriateness.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-7-11.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-10. Certificate of Appropriateness; Determination of Commission

Sec. 10. (a) If the commission determines that the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition will be appropriate, the secretary of the commission shall forthwith issue to the applicant a certificate of appropriateness.(b) The commission may impose any reasonable conditions, consistent with the historic preservation plan, upon the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, including the requirement of executing and recording covenants or filing a maintenance or performance bond. If the commission determines that a certificate of appropriateness should not be issued, the commission shall forthwith place upon its records the reasons for the determination and may include recommendations respecting the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition. The secretary of the commission shall forthwith notify the applicant of the determination transmitting to the applicant an attested copy of the reasons and recommendations, if any, of the commission.(c) A final determination of the commission upon an application for certificate of appropriateness is subject to judicial review 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. However, notwithstanding IC 36-7-4-1609, upon notice of the filing of the petition for judicial review, all proceedings and work on the subject premises are automatically stayed.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.126-2011, SEC.65.
IN Code § 36-7-11.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-11. Hearing Officer; Powers and Duties

Sec. 11. (a) A hearing officer designated by the commission may conduct the public hearing provided for in this chapter on applications for a certificate of appropriateness. The commission may limit by rule or resolution the applications that a hearing officer may hear and determine.(b) The hearing officer shall hold a public hearing under the same notice and procedural requirements as are applicable to a hearing before the commission. After the hearing on an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the hearing officer shall make a determination.(c) The hearing officer may not issue a certificate of authorization.(d) The hearing officer shall set forth the reasons for the determination and may impose conditions in accordance with section 10 of this chapter.(e) The commission shall provide reasonable opportunity by rules for the applicant, any commission member, the administrator, or any interested person to file exceptions to the determination of the hearing officer. If an exception is properly filed, the commission shall hold a de novo hearing and make a determination. If such an exception is not filed, the determination of the hearing officer constitutes the final decision of the commission.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-7-11.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-12. Enforcement of Chapter, Ordinance, and Covenants; Notice to Correct Failures or Violations

Sec. 12. (a) Whenever the commission finds that the owner of property in any historic area has neglected to keep the property and premises in a clean, sanitary, and tidy condition or has failed to maintain any structure in a good state of repair and in a safe condition, the commission may give the owner written notice to correct the failures or violations within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice, and if the owner fails to comply, then the commission may bring appropriate enforcement actions as provided by subsection (b).(b) The commission, or any enforcement official of the consolidated city designated by the commission, may enforce this chapter, any ordinance adopted under it, and any covenants or conditions required or imposed by the commission by civil action in the circuit or superior court. Any legal, equitable, or special remedy may be invoked, including mandatory or prohibitory injunction or a civil fine. These enforcement actions (except those seeking a civil fine) may also be brought by any interested person or affected owner.(c) Ordinances adopted under this chapter may provide for penalties for violations, subject to IC 36-1-3-8.(d) No costs may be taxed against the commission or any of its members in any action.(e) In actions brought under subsection (b), there may not be changes of venue from the county.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.16-1995, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-7-11.1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-13. Nonconforming Uses

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in section 13.1 of this chapter, any building, structure, or land use in existence at the time of the adoption of the historic preservation plan that is not in conformity to or within the zoning classification or restrictions or requirements or architectural standards of this plan, shall be considered to be a nonconforming use and may continue, but only so long as the owner or owners continuously maintain this use.(b) Except as provided in section 13.1 of this chapter, in addition to the requirements pertaining to certificates of appropriateness, the ownership of a nonconforming use is subject to the additional restriction that a nonconforming use may not be reconstructed or structurally altered to an extent exceeding in aggregate cost fifty percent (50%) of the market value thereof unless the structure is changed to a conforming use.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.113-1998, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-11.1-13.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-13.1. Agricultural Nonconforming Use

Sec. 13.1. (a) The definitions used in this section apply only to this section.(b) As used in this section, "agricultural use" refers to land that is used for:(1) the production of livestock or livestock products, commercial aquaculture, equine or equine products, poultry or poultry products, horticultural or nursery stock, fruit, vegetables, forage, grains, timber, trees, bees and apiary products, tobacco, or other agricultural crops, in the case of land that was not subject to a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance before the most recent plan or zoning ordinance, including any amendments, was adopted; or(2) agricultural purposes as defined in or consistent with a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance that:(A) the land was subject to; and(B) was repealed before the adoption of the most recent comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance, including any amendments.(c) As used in this section, "agricultural nonconforming use" means the agricultural use of the land is not permitted under the most recent comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance, including any amendments, for the area where the land is located.(d) An agricultural use of land that constitutes an agricultural nonconforming use may be changed to another agricultural use of land without losing agricultural nonconforming use status.(e) A county or municipality may not, through the county or municipality's zoning authority, do any of the following:(1) Terminate an agricultural nonconforming use if the agricultural nonconforming use is maintained for at least any three (3) year period in a five (5) year period.(2) Restrict an agricultural nonconforming use.(3) Require any of the following for the agricultural nonconforming use of the land:(A) A variance for the land.(B) A special exception for the land.(C) A special use for the land.(D) A contingent use for the land.(E) A conditional use for the land.(F) A permit for work under section 8 of this chapter.(G) A certificate of appropriateness.(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e), this section does not prohibit a county, a municipality, or the state from requiring an agricultural nonconforming use to be maintained and operated in compliance with all:(1) state environmental and state health laws and rules; and(2) requirements to which conforming agricultural use land is subject under the county's comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance.As added by P.L.113-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.106-1999, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-7-11.1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.1. Historic Preservation in Marion County|36-7-11.1-14. Effect of Chapter on Existing Laws

Sec. 14. This chapter does not supersede IC 36-7-11.2 or IC 36-7-11.3 and is intended to supplement the following:(1) IC 36-7-4.(2) IC 36-7-11.2.(3) IC 36-7-11.3.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-1995, SEC.82.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-1. Purpose of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to preserve:(1) from deterioration;(2) from improperly conceived or implemented change; and(3) for the continued health, safety, enjoyment, and general welfare of the citizens of Indiana;a historic, scenic, esthetically pleasing, and unique part of a street lying within Indianapolis constituting the backbone of a unique residential area.(b) The general assembly intends, by passage of this chapter, to:(1) encourage private efforts to maintain and preserve that part of the street and other similar streets and areas in Indiana;(2) promote orderly and proper land usage; and(3) preserve significant tourist attractions of historical and economic value in Indiana;by limiting and restricting unhealthful, unsafe, unaesthetic, or other use of unique areas that would be inconsistent with their character as tourist attractions and with the general welfare of the public.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-2. "Bordering Property" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "bordering property" means a parcel of land:(1) of which any part lies within one thousand (1,000) feet from any part of the right-of-way of Meridian Street; and(2) that:(A) is within a radius of seven hundred fifty (750) feet from; and(B) lies north or south of;the north or south terminus of Meridian Street.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-3. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Meridian Street preservation commission established by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-4. "Department of Metropolitan Development" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "department of metropolitan development" refers to the department of metropolitan development established by IC 36-3-5-4, subject to IC 36-3-4-23.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-5. "Development Commission" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "development commission" refers to the metropolitan development commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-13(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-6. "Family" Defined

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "family" means any number of individuals who:(1) are all related to each other by marriage, consanguinity, or legal adoption; and(2) live together as a single household with a single head of the household.(b) The term includes the following:(1) Live-in paid domestic employees.(2) Not more than two (2) nontransient guests of the household.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-18 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-7. "Interested Party" Defined

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.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-8. "Meridian Street" Defined

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "Meridian Street" means that part of a north-south meridian street in the city of Indianapolis, Marion County, known as Meridian Street, that lies:(1) north of 40th Street; and(2) south of Westfield Boulevard;at the points where the latter two (2) streets intersect with Meridian Street.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-9. "Meridian Street Property" Defined

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "Meridian Street property" means a parcel of land of which any part lies within one hundred (100) feet due west or east of any part of the right-of-way for Meridian Street.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-10. "Neighborhood Association" Defined

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "neighborhood association" means each of the following, including any successors whether an incorporated or unincorporated association:(1) The Butler-Tarkington neighborhood association.(2) The Meridian Street foundation.(3) The Meridian-Kessler neighborhood association.(4) The Riverview-Kessler neighborhood association.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-11. "Notice" Defined

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "notice" means written notice:(1) served personally upon the person, official, or office entitled to the notice; or(2) served upon the person, official, or office by placing the notice in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, properly addressed to the person, official, or office. Notice is considered served if mailed in the manner prescribed by this subdivision properly addressed to the following:(A) The governor, both to the address of the governor's official residence and to the governor's executive office in Indianapolis.(B) The Indiana department of transportation, to the commissioner.(C) The department of natural resources, both to the director of the department and to the director of the department's division of historic preservation and archeology.(D) The department of metropolitan development.(E) An occupant, to:(i) the person by name; or(ii) if the name is unknown, the "Occupant" at the address of the Meridian Street or bordering property occupied by the person.(F) An owner, to the person by the name shown to be the name of the owner, and at the person's address, as the address appears in the records in the bound volumes of the most recent real estate tax assessment records as the records appear in:(i) the offices of the township assessors; or(ii) the office of the county assessor;in Marion County.(G) A neighborhood association or the society, to the organization at the latest address as shown in the records of the commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.219-2007, SEC.121.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-12. "Occupant" Defined

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "occupant" means a person:(1) occupying:(A) under a written lease; or(B) as an owner; and(2) using for residential purposes;a single family or double family residential dwelling located on Meridian Street or bordering property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-13. "Owner" Defined

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person who owns a legal or an equitable interest in Meridian Street or bordering property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-14. "Person" Defined

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a trust, a governmental body or agency, or other entity, public or private, capable of entering into an enforceable contract.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-15. "Single Family or Double Family Residential Dwellings" Defined

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "single family or double family residential dwellings" means residential structures that:(1) do not share a common wall with any other residential structures;(2) were designed and built for occupancy by not more than two (2) separate families; and(3) contain not more than two (2) separate living quarters.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-16. "Society" Defined

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "society" refers to the Indiana historical society or the successor to the society.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-17. "Subject Property" Defined

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "subject property" means Meridian Street or bordering property or existing or proposed construction on the property:(1) that is the subject of:(A) a filing made with;(B) a hearing or meeting of; or(C) an appeal from;the commission; or(2) with respect to which there is claimed to be a violation of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-18. Establishment of Commission

Sec. 18. The Meridian Street preservation commission is established.[1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-19. Number of Members of Commission

Sec. 19. The commission consists of nine (9) members as follows:(1) Five (5) members are Class 1 members whose terms of office expire June 30 of each even-numbered year.(2) Four (4) members are Class 2 members whose terms of office expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-3(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.