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IN Code § 36-7-7.7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Eligible political subdivision" means any of the following:(A) A county.(B) A municipality.(C) An urban mass transportation system (as described in IC 36-9-4).(2) "Metropolitan planning area" of the MPO means the aggregate geographic territory of the following political subdivisions:(A) A county having a population of more than seven hundred thousand (700,000).(B) All eligible political subdivisions in a county having a population of more than seven hundred thousand (700,000).(C) All counties immediately adjacent to a county having a population of more than seven hundred thousand (700,000).(D) All eligible political subdivisions in a county immediately adjacent to a county having a population of more than seven hundred thousand (700,000).(3) "MPO" means the Indianapolis metropolitan planning organization established by section 3 of this chapter.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-3. Establishment

Sec. 3. The Indianapolis metropolitan planning organization is established.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-4. Members

Sec. 4. (a) An eligible political subdivision that:(1) is not a member of the MPO; and(2) is in a county adjacent to a county that:(A) is a member of the MPO; or(B) contains a member of the MPO;may join the MPO under this chapter.(b) An eligible political subdivision described in subsection (a) may join the MPO under this chapter only if:(1) the governing body of the eligible political subdivision adopts a resolution authorizing the eligible political subdivision to become a member of the MPO; and(2) the MPO adopts a resolution authorizing the eligible political subdivision to become a member of the MPO.(c) An eligible political subdivision becomes a member of the MPO upon the passage of a resolution under subsection (b)(2) authorizing the eligible political subdivision to become a member of the MPO.(d) The MPO shall notify the governor's office promptly in writing when a new member joins the MPO.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-5. Purpose

Sec. 5. The purpose of the MPO is to institute and maintain a comprehensive planning and programming process for transportation policy and to assist the central Indiana regional development authority in carrying out its duties under IC 36-7.7. The MPO shall coordinate its activities with all member units in the counties and the member units of the central Indiana regional development authority and shall coordinate and assist the planning programs of member units, the central Indiana regional development authority, and the state that relate to its purposes.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-6. Withdrawal

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to any eligible political subdivision authorized to join the MPO under section 4 of this chapter.(b) An eligible political subdivision described in subsection (a) may withdraw from the MPO without the approval of the MPO. However, the withdrawal of a county does not affect the membership of eligible political subdivisions within that county that are already members of the MPO. The MPO shall provide a process for withdrawal from the MPO in the MPO's bylaws.(c) The MPO shall notify the governor's office promptly in writing when a member withdraws from the MPO.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-7. Policy Board

Sec. 7. (a) Each eligible political subdivision described in section 2 of this chapter and each eligible political subdivision that joins the MPO under section 4 of this chapter is considered a member of the MPO.(b) The highest ranking elected official, executive director, or board president of each MPO member shall serve on the MPO policy board.(c) A member of the MPO policy board described in subsection (b) may appoint a proxy of record to serve in the member's place as a member of the MPO policy board. The proxy of record has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-8. Bylaws and Rules; Record Keeping

Sec. 8. The MPO may adopt bylaws and rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. The MPO's record is a public record.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-9. Powers and Duties

Sec. 9. The MPO may perform any function or duty necessary to carry out the purposes authorized by 23 CFR 450.300 through 23 CFR 450.340 or in support of the purposes of the central Indiana regional development authority authorized by IC 36-7.7.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-10. Executive Director

Sec. 10. After review and recommendation by the executive board, the MPO may appoint an executive director, who serves at the pleasure of the MPO.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-7.7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 7.7. Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization|36-7-7.7-11. Comprehensive Asset Management Report

Sec. 11. Before October 1, 2021, the MPO shall do the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive asset management report, in collaboration with the Indiana department of transportation centralized electronic statewide asset management data base developed under IC 8-14-3-3, which analyzes and compiles the transportation asset management plans of each eligible political subdivision that is a member of the MPO.(2) Present the comprehensive asset management report described in subdivision (1) to:(A) the city-county council of the consolidated city;(B) the fiscal and legislative bodies of each entity that is a member of the MPO; and(C) the budget committee.As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all counties.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-72-1 part; 17-2-72.5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-2. Establishment of Buildings Department

Sec. 2. The legislative body of a county may, by ordinance, establish a county department of buildings, with an office of building commissioner and inspectors.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-3. Establishment of Building, Heating, Ventilating, Electrical, Plumbing, and Sanitation Standards; Ordinances

Sec. 3. (a) The legislative body of a county having a county department of buildings or joint city-county building department may, by ordinance, adopt building, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and sanitation standards for unincorporated areas of the county. These standards take effect only on the legislative body's receipt of written approval from the fire prevention and building safety commission.(b) An ordinance adopted under this section must be based on occupancy, and it applies to:(1) the construction, alteration, equipment, use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of buildings, structures, and appurtenances that are on land or over water and are:(A) erected after the ordinance takes effect; and(B) if expressly provided by the ordinance, existing when the ordinance takes effect;(2) conversions of buildings and structures, or parts of them, from one occupancy classification to another; and(3) the movement or demolition of buildings, structures, and equipment for the operation of buildings and structures.(c) The rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission are the minimum standards upon which ordinances adopted under this section must be based.(d) An ordinance adopted under this section does not apply to private homes that are built by individuals and used for their own occupancy. However, onsite sewage systems of a private home described in this subsection must comply with state laws and rules.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-72-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.125; P.L.208-2015, SEC.19.
IN Code § 36-7-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-4. Establishment of Minimum Housing Standards; Ordinances

Sec. 4. (a) The legislative body of a county having a county department of buildings or a joint city-county building department may, by ordinance, adopt minimum housing standards for unincorporated areas of the county. These standards must be consistent with the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission.(b) An ordinance adopted under this section applies to:(1) residential buildings;(2) residential parts of mixed occupancy buildings; and(3) conversions of buildings from nonresidential to residential or partly residential.(c) A municipality may elect, by ordinance, to make itself subject to an ordinance adopted under this section.(d) This section does not affect IC 16-41-26.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-72-1 part; 17-2-72-3; 17-2-72-6; 17-2-72-8.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.126; P.L.1-1996, SEC.86.
IN Code § 36-7-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-6. Employment of Inspectors, Agents, and Deputies; Appropriations

Sec. 6. The county executive may employ the inspectors, agents, and deputies it considers necessary to enforce ordinances adopted under this chapter and under applicable statutes and state rules. The county fiscal body shall make appropriations from the county general fund to pay these employees and to pay all other expenses incurred under this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-72-4; 17-2-72-5.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-7. Municipalities and Counties; Designation of Enforcement Agencies

Sec. 7. One (1) or more municipalities and a county may designate, by ordinance or resolution of their legislative bodies, a single agency of a municipality or the county to administer and enforce:(1) the ordinances adopted under section 3 of this chapter; and(2) the standards imposed by section 5 of this chapter;throughout the county on behalf of the municipalities and the county.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-72-7; 17-2-72.5-4.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-8. Enforcement by City Located Within County

Sec. 8. A county that has adopted an ordinance under section 4 of this chapter may contract with any city located in the county to have the city administer and enforce that ordinance. The contract must be for a stated and limited period, and may be renewed. All actions, notices, or other writings under such a contract must be performed as the county building commissioner would perform them, and may not be performed in the name of the city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-72-9 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-9. Appeals

Sec. 9. A person aggrieved by a decision of the county department of buildings or other regulating agency under this chapter may appeal as in other civil actions. The appellant must, by registered mail, give the county executive a fifteen (15) day written notice of the appellant's intention to appeal. The notice must concisely state the appellant's grievance.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-72.5-5.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.183.
IN Code § 36-7-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 8. County Building Department and Building Standards|36-7-8-10. Violations and Penalties; Fees

Sec. 10. An ordinance adopted under section 3 or 4 of this chapter may provide a reasonable penalty for violations. An ordinance adopted under section 3 of this chapter may also include a reasonable fee for permits, registration, renewal, examination, and reexamination.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-72-11; 17-2-72.5-9.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each consolidated city and its county. This chapter also applies to any other municipality or county that adopts an ordinance under section 3 of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.33.
IN Code § 36-7-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-3. Ordinances Adopting This Chapter

Sec. 3. The legislative body of a municipality or county may adopt this chapter by ordinance. The ordinance must specify the executive department of the unit responsible for the administration of this chapter or establish such a department. However, in a municipality in which a commissioner of buildings was appointed to administer IC 18-5-5 (before its repeal on September 1, 1981), the commissioner of buildings is responsible for the administration of this chapter. The ordinance must also incorporate by reference the definition of "substantial property interest" in this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-1(b) part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.34; P.L.3-1990, SEC.126.
IN Code § 36-7-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-4. Unsafe Buildings and Unsafe Premises Described

Sec. 4. (a) For purposes of this chapter, a building or structure, or any part of a building or structure, that is:(1) in an impaired structural condition that makes it unsafe to a person or property;(2) a fire hazard;(3) a hazard to the public health;(4) a public nuisance;(5) dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or ordinance concerning building condition or maintenance; or(6) vacant or blighted and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation, occupancy, or use under the requirements of a statute or an ordinance;is considered an unsafe building.(b) For purposes of this chapter, the following are considered unsafe premises:(1) An unsafe building and the tract of real property on which the unsafe building is located.(2) A tract of real property, not including land used for production agriculture, that does not contain a building or structure or contains a building or structure that is not considered an unsafe building, if the tract of real property is:(A) a fire hazard;(B) a hazard to public health;(C) a public nuisance; or(D) dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or an ordinance.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-1(b) part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.14-1991, SEC.9; P.L.66-2005, SEC.1; P.L.66-2014, SEC.26; P.L.164-2019, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-7-9-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-4.5. Legislative Findings; Vacant or Deteriorated Structures

Sec. 4.5. (a) In Indiana, especially in urban areas, there exist a large number of unoccupied structures that are not maintained and that constitute a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare.(b) Vacant structures often become dilapidated because the structures are not maintained and repaired by the owners or persons in control of the structures.(c) Vacant structures attract children, become harborage for vermin, serve as temporary abodes for vagrants and criminals, and are likely to be damaged by vandals or set ablaze by arsonists.(d) Unkept grounds surrounding vacant structures invite dumping of garbage, trash, and other debris.(e) Many vacant structures are situated on narrow city lots and in close proximity to neighboring structures, thereby increasing the risk of conflagration and spread of insect and rodent infestation.(f) Vacant, deteriorated structures contribute to blight, cause a decrease in property values, and discourage neighbors from making improvements to properties.(g) Structures that remain boarded up for an extended period of time also exert a blighting influence and contribute to the decline of the neighborhood by decreasing property values, discouraging persons from moving into the neighborhood, and encouraging persons to move out of the neighborhood.(h) Vacant structures often continue to deteriorate to the point that demolition of the structure is required, thereby decreasing available housing in a community and further contributing to the decline of the neighborhood.(i) The blighting influence of vacant, deteriorated structures adversely affects the tax revenues of local government.(j) The general assembly finds that vacant, deteriorated structures create a serious and substantial problem in urban areas and are public nuisances.(k) In recognition of the problems created in a community by vacant structures, the general assembly finds that vigorous and disciplined action should be taken to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of vacant structures and encourages local governmental bodies to adopt maintenance and repair standards appropriate for the community in accordance with this chapter and other statutes.As added by P.L.14-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.186.
IN Code § 36-7-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-6. Modification or Rescission of Orders

Sec. 6. (a) The enforcement authority may issue an order that modifies the order previously issued.(b) The enforcement authority may rescind an order previously issued, even if the order has been affirmed by the hearing authority.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-5-5.5-3; 18-5-5.5-4.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.59-1986, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-7-9-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-7.5. Noncompliance With Order to Repair or Rehabilitate Unsafe Building; Civil Penalties

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies to an order issued under section 5(a)(5) of this chapter for which a hearing was not requested as provided in section 7 of this chapter.(b) If the person to whom the order was issued fails or refuses to comply with the order within sixty (60) days or the time specified in the order, the enforcement authority may impose a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). The enforcement authority shall give notice of the civil penalty to all persons with a known or recorded substantial property interest in the unsafe premises.(c) After a civil penalty is imposed under subsection (b), the enforcement authority may impose an additional civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) every ninety (90) days if the person to whom the order was issued continues to fail or refuse to comply with the order.(d) If a civil penalty under this section is unpaid for more than fifteen (15) days after payment of the civil penalty is due, the civil penalty may be collected in the same manner as costs under section 13 or 13.5 of this chapter. The amount of the civil penalty that is collected shall be deposited in the unsafe building fund.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-7-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-8. Appeals

Sec. 8. (a) An action taken by the hearing authority under section 7(d), 7(e), or 9(d) of this chapter or a finding by the hearing authority of abandonment under IC 36-7-37 is subject to review by the circuit or superior court of the county in which the unsafe premises are located, on request of:(1) any person who has a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; or(2) any person to whom that order or finding was issued.(b) A person requesting judicial review under this section must file a verified complaint including the findings of fact and the action taken by the hearing authority. The complaint must be filed within ten (10) days after the date when the action was taken.(c) An appeal under this section is an action de novo. The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the action taken by the hearing authority.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-9.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.169-2006, SEC.61; P.L.247-2015, SEC.44.