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IN Code § 36-7-9-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-22. Emergencies; Court Order Authorizing Action to Make Premises Safe; Judgment for Costs

Sec. 22. (a) A court acting under section 17 of this chapter may set a hearing to be held within ten (10) days after the filing of a complaint alleging the existence of unsafe premises presenting an immediate danger to the health and safety of the surrounding community sufficient to warrant emergency action. Upon a finding at the hearing in favor of the department, the court may:(1) permit the enforcement authority to cause the action necessary to make the premises safe to be immediately performed by a contractor licensed and qualified under law;(2) permit the enforcement authority to cause the action necessary to make the premises safe to be immediately performed by a contractor licensed and qualified under law after the defendants have had a reasonable time, as established by the court, to make the unsafe premises safe and have failed to complete the necessary action; or(3) grant a mandatory injunction relative to the unsafe premises that would require a defendant who has an interest in the premises that allows the defendant to take corrective action to immediately make the premises safe.In granting relief under subdivision (2) or (3) the court shall set a date certain for the completion of the necessary action and shall hold a hearing within ten (10) days after that date to determine whether the necessary action has been completed.(b) The issuance of an order concerning the unsafe premises is not a prerequisite to permission by the court to cause action to be performed on the unsafe premises. If an order has been issued concerning the unsafe premises, it does not prevent the permission by the court to cause action to be performed on the unsafe premises.(c) If the enforcement authority requests authority to cause action on the unsafe premises to be performed by a contractor, all persons having a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises shall be made party defendants.(d) The cost of accomplishing the work may, after a hearing, be entered by the court as a judgment against persons having a fee interest, life estate interest, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-19 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.59-1986, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-7-9-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-23. Change of Venue and Judge

Sec. 23. A change of venue may not be allowed in an action filed under section 8, 13, or 17 of this chapter, but a change of judge shall be allowed in the same manner as is provided for other civil matters.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-19 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-9-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-24. Priority of Actions

Sec. 24. An action filed under section 8 or 17 of this chapter takes precedence over other pending litigation, and shall be tried and determined by the court at as early a date as possible.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-21.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-9-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-26. Recording of Orders, Statements of Rescission, Statements of Public Bids, and Records of Actions Taken by Hearing Authority

Sec. 26. (a) The enforcement authority shall record in the office of the county recorder orders issued under section 5(a)(6), 5(a)(7), 6(a), or 7.5 of this chapter. If the enforcement authority records an order issued under section 5(a)(6), 5(a)(7), 6(a), or 7.5 of this chapter, statements of rescission issued under section 6(b) of this chapter, statements that public bids are to be let under section 11 of this chapter, and records of action in which the order is affirmed, modified, or rescinded taken by the hearing authority under section 7 of this chapter shall be recorded. The recorder shall charge the fee required under IC 36-2-7-10 for recording these items.(b) A person who takes an interest in unsafe premises that are the subject of a recorded order takes that interest, whether or not a hearing has been held, subject to the terms of the order and other documents recorded under subsection (a) and in such a manner that all of the requirements of sections 10, 11, and 17 through 22 of this chapter relating to the issuance of orders, service of orders and affirmation of orders are considered satisfied. If a hearing has been held, the interest is taken subject to the terms of the order as modified at the hearing, in other documents recorded under subsection (a), and in such a manner that all of the requirements of sections 10, 11, and 17 through 22 of this chapter relating to the issuance of orders, service of orders, and modification of orders at hearing are considered satisfied.(c) A person who takes an interest in unsafe premises that are the subject of a recorded statement that public bids are to be let takes the interest subject to the terms of the statement and in such a manner that the notice of the statement required by section 11 of this chapter is considered given to the person.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-5-5.5-5; 18-5-5.5-8.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.290-1985, SEC.9; P.L.59-1986, SEC.16; P.L.177-2003, SEC.9; P.L.247-2015, SEC.49.
IN Code § 36-7-9-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-27. Transfers of Property by Persons Not Complying With Orders

Sec. 27. (a) A person who has been issued and has received notice of an order relative to unsafe premises and has not complied with that order:(1) must supply full information regarding the order to a person who takes or agrees to take a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises before transferring or agreeing to transfer that interest; and(2) must, within five (5) days after transferring or agreeing to transfer a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises, supply the enforcement authority with written copies of:(A) the full name, address, and telephone number of the person taking a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and(B) the legal instrument under which the transfer or agreement to transfer the substantial property interest is accomplished.(b) If a judgment is obtained against the department, enforcement authority, or other governmental entity for the failure of that entity to provide notice to persons holding an interest in unsafe premises in an action taken by the entity under this chapter, a person who failed to comply with this section is liable to the entity for the amount of the judgment if it can be shown that the entity's failure to give notice was a result of that person's failure.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-11.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-9-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-28. Violations; Penalties

Sec. 28. A person who:(1) remains in, uses, or enters a building in violation of an order made under this chapter;(2) knowingly interferes with or delays the carrying out of an order made under this chapter;(3) knowingly obstructs, damages, or interferes with persons engaged or property used in performing any work or duty under this chapter; or(4) fails to comply with section 27 of this chapter;commits a Class C infraction. Each day that the violation continues constitutes a separate offense.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-12.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-9-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 9. Unsafe Building Law|36-7-9-29. Order of Action Related to Unsafe Premise; Written Information Required

Sec. 29. (a) This section applies to a person if:(1) an order is issued to the person under this chapter requiring action related to an unsafe premises:(A) owned by the person and leased to another person; or(B) being purchased by the person under a contract and leased to another person;(2) a hearing on the order was not requested under section 5(b)(6) of this chapter, or, if a hearing was requested, the order was affirmed at the hearing; and(3) either:(A) the order is not being reviewed under section 8 of this chapter; or(B) after review by the circuit or superior court, the court entered a judgment against the person.(b) A person described in subsection (a) must provide to the department (or, in the case of a consolidated city, the enforcement authority) in writing the person's name, street address (excluding a post office box address), and phone number.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-20.]As added by P.L.194-2007, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-7-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10. Miscellaneous Property Restrictions|36-7-10-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the units indicated in each section.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.29. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.68.
IN Code § 36-7-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10. Miscellaneous Property Restrictions|36-7-10-2. Restricted Fire Limits

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to the following units:(1) Municipalities.(2) Counties.(b) A unit may adopt ordinances that define as restricted fire limits those areas in which congestion of buildings would be conducive to the spread of fire and that prevent the spread of fires within those limits by:(1) specifying the types of buildings that may not be constructed;(2) requiring a license for construction of buildings;(3) limiting the height to which buildings may be constructed;(4) regulating the type of foundations, walls, roofs, doors, windows, and floors used in buildings that are constructed;(5) requiring the inspection of buildings and structures that have been, are being, or are to be constructed;(6) authorizing the revocation of the license for the construction of a building; and(7) authorizing the condemnation of a completed or partially completed building, either by:(A) ordinance providing the method of condemnation; or(B) appropriate action in the name of the municipality, brought when the works board, safety board, or other proper authority finds that the building is dangerous, insecure, or constructed in violation of an ordinance.(c) A municipality may enforce ordinances adopted under this section within its corporate boundaries and in the contiguous unincorporated area, to the same extent as and in the same area that is under the jurisdiction of the municipal plan commission. However, the municipal ordinance may not be enforced in an unincorporated area if that area is subject to a county ordinance adopted under this section.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-19-1.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.29. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.69.
IN Code § 36-7-10.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10.1. Removal of Weeds and Rank Vegetation|36-7-10.1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each municipality or county.As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-7-10.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10.1. Removal of Weeds and Rank Vegetation|36-7-10.1-2. Exclusions From Application

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:(1) An ordinance adopted before May 15, 1991.(2) An action taken by a municipal corporation under IC 36-1-6-2.As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-7-10.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10.1. Removal of Weeds and Rank Vegetation|36-7-10.1-3. Ordinance; Notice Requirement

Sec. 3. (a) The legislative body of a municipality or county may by ordinance require the owners of real property located within the municipality or the unincorporated area of the county to cut and remove weeds and other rank vegetation growing on the property. As used in this chapter, "weeds and other rank vegetation" does not include agricultural crops, such as hay and pasture.(b) An ordinance adopted under subsection (a) must specify the following:(1) The department of the municipality or county responsible for the administration of the ordinance.(2) The definitions of weeds and rank vegetation.(3) The height at which weeds or rank vegetation becomes a violation of the ordinance, specifying the appropriate heights for various types of weeds and rank vegetation.(4) The procedure for issuing notice to the owner of real property of a violation of the ordinance, including any procedures for issuing a continuous abatement notice under subsection (d).(5) The procedure under which the municipality or county, or its contractors, may enter real property to abate a violation of the ordinance if the owner fails to abate the violation.(6) The procedure for issuing a bill to the owner of real property for the costs incurred by the municipality or county in abating the violation, including administrative costs and removal costs. The cost of sending notice under subsection (c) is an administrative cost that may be billed to the owner under this subdivision.(7) The procedure for appealing a notice of violation or a bill issued under the ordinance.(c) An ordinance adopted under subsection (a) must provide that a notice sent to the property owner must be sent by first class mail or an equivalent service permitted under IC 1-1-7-1, to:(1) the owner of record of real property with a single owner; or(2) at least one (1) of the owners of real property with multiple owners;at the last address of the owner for the property as indicated in the records of the county auditor on the date of the notice.(d) If an initial notice of the violation of an ordinance adopted under this section was provided by certified mail, first class mail, or equivalent service under subsection (c), a continuous abatement notice may be posted at the property at the time of abatement instead of by certified mail, first class mail, or equivalent service as required under subsection (c). A continuous abatement notice serves as notice to the real property owner that each subsequent violation during the same year for which the initial notice of the violation was provided may be abated by the municipality or county, or its contractors.As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.130; P.L.137-2012, SEC.119; P.L.203-2013, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-10.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10.1. Removal of Weeds and Rank Vegetation|36-7-10.1-4. Failure of Real Property Owner to Pay Bill; Methods of Collection

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if the owner of real property fails to pay a bill issued under section 3 of this chapter within the time specified in the ordinance, the department specified in the ordinance shall certify to the county auditor the amount of the bill, plus any additional administrative costs incurred in the certification. The auditor shall place the total amount certified on the tax duplicate for the property affected, and the total amount, including any accrued interest, shall be collected as delinquent taxes are collected and shall be disbursed to the general fund of the municipality or county.(b) If the owner of real property fails to pay a bill issued under section 3 of this chapter within the time specified in the ordinance, the municipality or county may bring an action in an appropriate court to collect the amount of the bill, plus any additional costs incurred in the collection, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. If the municipality or county obtains a judgment under this subsection, the municipality or county may obtain a lien in the amount of the judgment on any real or personal property of the owner.As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.203-2013, SEC.29.
IN Code § 36-7-10.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 10.1. Removal of Weeds and Rank Vegetation|36-7-10.1-5. Disbursement of Bill Collections to General Fund of Department Enforcing Ordinance

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding section 4 of this chapter, the municipality or county may provide that the amounts collected shall be disbursed to the general fund of the department specified to enforce the ordinance.As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-7-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except:(1) counties having a consolidated city;(2) municipalities in counties having a consolidated city; and(3) townships.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-7-11-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-1.5. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to a historic preservation commission established through the adoption of an ordinance under section 4 of this chapter.As added by P.L.227-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-11-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-2. Continuation of Existing Historical Preservation Commissions; New Commissions; Commissions for the Preservation of Historic Street Area

Sec. 2. (a) If before July 1, 1977, a unit established by ordinance a commission for the purpose of historic preservation, that commission may continue to operate, regardless of whether that ordinance is subsequently amended or is consistent with this chapter. If the unit wants to operate a historic preservation commission under this chapter, it must adopt an ordinance under section 4 of this chapter, and this chapter then provides the exclusive method for operation of a historic preservation agency in the unit.(b) If a unit did not establish a commission for the purpose of historic preservation before July 1, 1977, this chapter provides the exclusive method for operation of a historic preservation agency in the unit.(c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not limit the power of a municipality to establish a commission for the preservation of a historic street area under IC 36-7-11.3.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-1.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.3; P.L.1-1995, SEC.80; P.L.227-1997, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-3. Legislative Intent; Conflicts Between Zoning Districts and Historic Districts

Sec. 3. The historic district regulation provided in this chapter is intended to preserve and protect the historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares, and neighborhoods of the historic districts. Zoning districts lying within the boundaries of the historic district are subject to the regulations for both the zoning district and the historic district. If there is conflict between the requirements of the zoning district and the requirements of the historic district, the more restrictive requirements apply.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-22-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-7-11-4.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-4.3. Commission; Authority to Grant or Deny Certificate of Appropriateness

Sec. 4.3. (a) An ordinance that establishes a historic preservation commission under section 4 of this chapter may authorize the staff of the commission, on behalf of the commission, to grant or deny an application for a certificate of appropriateness.(b) An ordinance adopted under this section must specify the types of applications that the staff of the commission is authorized to grant or deny. The staff may not be authorized to grant or deny an application for a certificate of appropriateness for the following:(1) The demolition of a building.(2) The moving of a building.(3) The construction of an addition to a building.(4) The construction of a new building.As added by P.L.227-1997, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-7-11-4.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-4.6. Commission; Acquisition and Disposition of Property

Sec. 4.6. An ordinance that establishes a historic preservation commission under section 4 of this chapter may:(1) authorize the commission to:(A) acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or lease any real or personal property, including easements, that is appropriate for carrying out the purposes of the commission;(B) hold title to real and personal property; and(C) sell, lease, rent, or otherwise dispose of real and personal property at a public or private sale on the terms and conditions that the commission considers best; and(2) establish procedures that the commission must follow in acquiring and disposing of property.As added by P.L.227-1997, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-7-11-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally|36-7-11-5. Concern for Visual Quality in Historic District

Sec. 5. The commission shall be concerned with those elements of development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and preservation that affect visual quality in the historic district. However, the commission may not consider details of design, interior arrangements, or building features if those details, arrangements, or features are not subject to public view, and may not make any requirement except for the purpose of preventing development, alteration, or demolition in the historic district obviously incongruous with the historic district. A commission established by a county may not take any action that affects property located in a municipality.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-22-3 part; 18-7-22-12.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.227-1997, SEC.6.