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IN Code § 36-7-1-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:(1) The amendments made to section 5 of this chapter by P.L.335-1985 do not affect a proposal initiated before September 1, 1986, to amend, repeal, or otherwise change a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance under IC 36-7-4. Such a proposal may be considered, adopted, and approved under the statutes in effect before September 1, 1986, as if P.L.335-1985 had not been enacted.(2) The addition of section 22 of this chapter by P.L.335-1985 does not affect a proposal initiated before September 1, 1986, to amend, repeal, or otherwise change a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance under IC 36-7-4. Such a proposal may be considered, adopted, and approved under the statutes in effect before September 1, 1986, as if P.L.335-1985 had not been enacted.(3) The amendments made to sections 20 and 22 of this chapter by P.L.220-1986 do not affect a proposal initiated before September 1, 1986, to amend, repeal, or otherwise change a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance under IC 36-7-4. Such a proposal may be considered, adopted, and approved under the statutes in effect before September 1, 1986, as if P.L.220-1986 had not been enacted.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.656.
IN Code § 36-7-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 36-1-2 and in this chapter apply throughout this article.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-2. "Advisory Plan Commission"

Sec. 2. "Advisory plan commission" means a municipal plan commission, a county plan commission, or a metropolitan plan commission.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-3-8 part; 18-7-4-111 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-3. "Area Needing Redevelopment"

Sec. 3. "Area needing redevelopment" means an area in which normal development and occupancy are undesirable or impossible because of any of the following:(1) Lack of development.(2) Cessation of growth.(3) Deteriorated or deteriorating improvements.(4) Environmental contamination.(5) Character of occupancy.(6) Age.(7) Obsolescence.(8) Substandard buildings.(9) Other factors that impair values or prevent a normal use or development of property.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-3(a); 18-7-7.1-2(a); 18-7-7.5-1(h).]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.185-2005, SEC.4; P.L.221-2007, SEC.27.
IN Code § 36-7-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-4. "Board of Zoning Appeals"

Sec. 4. "Board of zoning appeals", unless preceded by a qualifying adjective, refers to a board of zoning appeals under either the advisory planning law, the area planning law, or the metropolitan development law.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-104; 18-7-4-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-7-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-5. "Comprehensive Plan"

Sec. 5. "Comprehensive plan" means a composite of all materials prepared and approved under the 500 series of IC 36-7-4 or under prior law. It includes a master plan adopted under any prior law. The comprehensive plan is separate from any zoning ordinance as defined in section 22 of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-106; 18-7-4-2 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.1; P.L.192-1984, SEC.2; P.L.335-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-6. "Development Plan"

Sec. 6. "Development plan" means a specific plan for the development of real property that:(1) requires approval by a plan commission under the 1400 series of IC 36-7-4;(2) includes a site plan;(3) satisfies the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance regulating the development; and(4) contains the plan documentation and supporting information required by the zoning ordinance.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-120; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.2; P.L.320-1995, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-1-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-6.5. "Excluded City"

Sec. 6.5. "Excluded city" means a city or town that is located within a county having a consolidated city as described in IC 36-3-1-7.As added by P.L.161-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-7. "Housing Authority"

Sec. 7. "Housing authority" refers to a housing authority established under IC 36-7-18.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-12-3(a).]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-8. "Housing Project"

Sec. 8. "Housing project" means any work or undertaking of a housing authority in planning improvements, acquiring property, demolishing structures, constructing, altering, and repairing improvements, and performing other acts necessary to:(1) demolish, clear, or remove buildings from any area in which the majority of dwellings is detrimental to the public safety, health, and morals because of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty design, lack of ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities, or a combination of these factors;(2) provide decent, safe, and sanitary living accommodations; or(3) accomplish a combination of these purposes.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-11-3(j); 18-7-12-3(b).]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-7-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-10. "Metropolitan Development Commission"

Sec. 10. "Metropolitan development commission" means the plan commission established by IC 36-7-4-202(c) for a county having a consolidated city. The term does not include a metropolitan plan commission established under IC 36-7-4-202(a).As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-7-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-11. "Metropolitan Plan Commission"

Sec. 11. "Metropolitan plan commission" means an advisory plan commission cooperatively established by a county and a second class city under IC 36-7-4-202(a). The term does not include the metropolitan development commission established by IC 36-7-4-202(c).[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-111 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-12. "Municipal Plan Commission"

Sec. 12. "Municipal plan commission" means a city plan commission or a town plan commission.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-103; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-7-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-13. "Park Board"

Sec. 13. "Park board" means board of parks and recreation or board of park commissioners.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-111 part; 18-7-4-2 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-7-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-14. "Plan Commission"

Sec. 14. "Plan commission", unless preceded by a qualifying adjective, means an advisory plan commission, an area plan commission, or a metropolitan development commission. The term does not include a regional planning commission established under IC 36-7-7.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-112; 18-7-4-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-7-1-14.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-14.5. "Planned Unit Development"

Sec. 14.5. "Planned unit development" means development of real property:(1) in the manner set forth by the legislative body in the zoning ordinance; and(2) that meets the requirements of the 1500 series of IC 36-7-4.As added by P.L.320-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-15. "Planning Department"

Sec. 15. "Planning department" refers to an area planning department under the area planning law.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-113; 18-7-4-2 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-16. "Public Place"

Sec. 16. "Public place" includes any tract owned by the state or a political subdivision.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-115; 18-7-4-2 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-17. "Public Way"

Sec. 17. "Public way" includes highway, street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, or alley.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-3(b); 18-7-7.1-2(b).]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.17.
IN Code § 36-7-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-18. "Redevelopment"

Sec. 18. "Redevelopment" includes the following activities:(1) Acquiring real property in areas needing redevelopment.(2) Replatting and determining the proper use of real property acquired.(3) Opening, closing, relocating, widening, and improving public ways.(4) Relocating, constructing, and improving sewers, utility services, offstreet parking facilities, and levees.(5) Laying out and constructing necessary public improvements, including parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities.(6) Restricting the use of real property acquired according to law.(7) Repairing and maintaining buildings acquired, if demolition of those buildings is not considered necessary to carry out the redevelopment plan.(8) Rehabilitating real or personal property to carry out the redevelopment or urban renewal plan, regardless of whether the real or personal property is acquired by the unit.(9) Investigating and remediating environmental contamination on real property to carry out the redevelopment or urban renewal plan, regardless of whether the real property is acquired by the unit.(10) Disposing of property acquired on the terms and conditions and for the uses and purposes that best serve the interests of the units served by the redevelopment commission.(11) Making payments required or authorized by IC 8-23-17.(12) Performing all acts incident to the statutory powers and duties of a redevelopment commission.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-119; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.18. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.7; P.L.18-1990, SEC.291; P.L.185-2005, SEC.5; P.L.221-2007, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-1-18.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-18.5. "Remediation"

Sec. 18.5. "Remediation" has the meaning set forth in IC 13-11-2-186.As added by P.L.221-2007, SEC.29.
IN Code § 36-7-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-19. "Subdivision"

Sec. 19. "Subdivision" means the division of a parcel of land into lots, parcels, tracts, units, or interests in the manner defined and prescribed by a subdivision control ordinance adopted by the legislative body under IC 36-7-4.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-4-20-7.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.19. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.3; Acts 1982, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-20. "Thoroughfare"

Sec. 20. "Thoroughfare" means a public way or public place that is included in the thoroughfare plan of a unit. The term includes the entire right-of-way for public use of the thoroughfare and all surface and subsurface improvements on it such as sidewalks, curbs, shoulders, and utility lines and mains.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-117; 18-7-4-2 part; 18-7-5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.20. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.4; P.L.220-1986, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-1-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-7-1-22. "Zoning Ordinance"

Sec. 22. "Zoning ordinance" refers to an ordinance adopted under the 600 series of IC 36-7-4 or under prior law. The term includes:(1) PUD district ordinances (as defined in IC 36-7-4-1503); and(2) all zone maps incorporated by reference into the ordinance as provided in the 600 series of IC 36-7-4.As added by P.L.335-1985, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.220-1986, SEC.2; P.L.320-1995, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-7-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-1. Planning and Zoning Powers of Reorganized Units

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all units except townships.(b) A unit consisting of:(1) two (2) or more townships; and(2) at least one (1) municipality;that has reorganized under IC 36-1.5 may exercise planning and zoning power under IC 36-7-4 if the unit's plan of reorganization under IC 36-1.5 authorizes the unit to exercise planning and zoning powers.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 18-1-1.5-1 part; 18-1-1.5-1.5 part; 18-1-1.5-30 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.32.
IN Code § 36-7-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-2. Planning and Regulation of Real Property; Access to Solar Energy

Sec. 2. A unit may plan for and regulate the use, improvement, and maintenance of real property and the location, condition, and maintenance of structures and other improvements. A unit may also regulate the platting and subdividing of real property and number the structures abutting public ways. In planning for and regulating the use of land or in regulating the platting or subdividing of real property, a unit may also regulate access to incident solar energy for all categories of land use.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-6(d); 18-1-1.5-10 (Intro.); 18-1-1.5-10(b); 18-1-1.5-10(c); 18-1-1.5-10(d); 18-1-1.5-10(e); 18-1-1.5-10(f); 18-1-1.5-10(i); 18-1-1.5-11 part; 18-3-1-51 part; 18-4-2-18 part; 18-4-2-25 part; 18-5-10-7 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.311, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-3. Inspection of Structures or Improvements

Sec. 3. A unit may inspect any structure or other improvement at any reasonable time.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-10(a); 18-4-2-18 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-4. Regulation of Alteration and Construction of Structures and Improvements; Bonds

Sec. 4. A unit may regulate methods of, and use of materials in repair, alteration, and construction of structures and other improvements. The unit also may require the execution of a bond by any person repairing, altering, or constructing structures or other improvements.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-10(g); 18-1-1.5-10(h); 18-1-1.5-10(k); 18-3-1-38 part; 18-4-2-18 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-5. Repair, Alteration, or Destruction of Structures and Improvements

Sec. 5. A unit may repair, alter, or destroy structures and other improvements if necessary.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-10(j); 18-4-2-18 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-2-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-5.5. Removal or Alteration of a Sign as a Condition of Issuing a Permit, License, or Variance

Sec. 5.5. A unit may not require that a lawfully erected sign be removed or altered as a condition of issuing:(1) a permit;(2) a license;(3) a variance; or(4) any other order concerning land use or development;unless the owner of the sign is compensated in accordance with IC 32-24 or has waived the right to and receipt of damages in writing.As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.19.
IN Code § 36-7-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-6. Regulation of Movement or Removal of Earth Below Ground Level

Sec. 6. A unit may regulate excavation, mining, drilling, and other movement or removal of earth below ground level.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-1.5-11(a).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-7. Promotion of Economic Development and Tourism

Sec. 7. A unit may promote economic development and tourism.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-6-12-1; 18-6-22-1.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-8. Solar Energy Systems; Ordinances; Reasonable Restrictions

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "solar energy system" means either of the following:(1) any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating or cooling, or for water heating; or(2) any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of energy for space heating or cooling, or for water heating.(b) A unit may not adopt any ordinance which has the effect of prohibiting or of unreasonably restricting the use of solar energy systems other than for the preservation or protection of the public health and safety.(c) This section does not apply to ordinances which impose reasonable restrictions on solar energy systems. However, it is the policy of this state to promote and encourage the use of solar energy systems and to remove obstacles to their use. Reasonable restrictions on solar energy systems are those restrictions which:(1) do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency; or(2) allow for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.311, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-9. Compliance With Code of Building Laws and Orders

Sec. 9. Each unit shall require compliance with:(1) the code of building laws and fire safety laws that is adopted in the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission under IC 22-13;(2) orders issued under IC 22-13-2-11 that grant a variance to the code of building laws and fire safety laws described in subdivision (1);(3) orders issued under IC 22-12-7 that apply the code of building laws described in subdivision (1);(4) IC 22-15-3-7; and(5) a written interpretation of a building law and fire safety law binding on the unit under IC 22-13-5-3 or IC 22-13-5-4.As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.71-1999, SEC.3; P.L.22-2005, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-2-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-9.5. Building Code Violation; Identification of Violation; Citation to Law, Order, or Interpretation Violated

Sec. 9.5. This section applies to any inspection of a building, structure, improvement, or other project that is required as part of the issuance of a building permit or improvement location permit. If a building code official or inspector finds that a building, structure, improvement, or other project violates an applicable law, order, or interpretation under section 9 of this chapter, the official or inspector shall:(1) identify the specific:(A) feature of the building, structure, improvement, or project that is noncompliant; and(B) law, order, or interpretation upon which the finding ofnoncompliance is based, specifying the edition, chapter, and section of any applicable building or fire code; and(2) provide the information to the permit applicant.As added by P.L.253-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Planning and Development|36-7-2-10. Ordinance Making Forestry Operation a Nuisance or Abating Operation Void; Exceptions to Valid Ordinance

Sec. 10. (a) An ordinance adopted after March 31, 2005, by a unit of local government that:(1) makes a forestry operation (as defined in IC 32-30-6-1.5) a nuisance; or(2) provides for an abatement of a forestry operation as a:(A) nuisance;(B) trespass; or(C) zoning violation;under this chapter is void.(b) If the owner of a property owned the property before the enactment of an ordinance that restricts forestry operations but that is not invalidated by subsection (a), the property is exempt from the ordinance if the forestry operations (as defined by IC 32-30-6-1.5) on the property:(1) comply with generally accepted best management practices;(2) comply with the practices established in the Indiana Logging and Forestry Best Management Practices BMP Field Guide, as published in September 1999, by the division of forestry of the department of natural resources; and(3) have been in continuous operation on the property.As added by P.L.82-2005, SEC.6.