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IN Code § 36-7-4-506 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-506. Thoroughfare Plans Included in Comprehensive Plans; Location, Change, Vacation, or Improvement of Thoroughfares

Sec. 506. (a) A thoroughfare plan that is included in the comprehensive plan may determine lines for new, extended, widened, or narrowed public ways in any part of the territory in the jurisdiction.(b) The determination of lines for public ways, as provided in subsection (a), does not constitute the opening, establishment, or acceptance of land for public way purposes.(c) After a thoroughfare plan has been included in the comprehensive plan, thoroughfares may be located, changed, widened, straightened, or vacated only in the manner indicated by the comprehensive plan.(d) After a thoroughfare plan has been included in the comprehensive plan, the plan commission may recommend to the agency responsible for constructing thoroughfares in the jurisdiction the order in which thoroughfare improvements should be made.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-32 part; 18-7-4-506; 18-7-4-38; 18-7-5-38.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.30; P.L.335-1985, SEC.8; P.L.220-1986, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-4-507 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-507. Comprehensive Plan; Notice and Hearings Before Adoption

Sec. 507. Before the approval of a comprehensive plan, the plan commission must:(1) give notice and hold one (1) or more public hearings on the plan;(2) publish, in accordance with IC 5-3-1, a schedule stating the times and places of the hearing or hearings. The schedule must state the time and place of each hearing, and state where the entire plan is on file and may be examined in its entirety for at least ten (10) days before the hearing.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-33; 18-7-4-507; 18-7-4-41; 18-7-5-39.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.18; P.L.335-1985, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-7-4-508 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-508. Comprehensive Plan; Adoption; Certification; Plan and Summary Availability for Inspection; Legalization of Certain Comprehensive Plans

Sec. 508. (a) After a public hearing or hearings have been held, the plan commission may approve the comprehensive plan.(b) ADVISORY─AREA. Upon approval, the plan commission shall certify the comprehensive plan to each participating legislative body.(c) The plan commission may approve each segment of the comprehensive plan as it is completed. However, that approval does not preclude future examination and amendment of the comprehensive plan under the 500 series. A comprehensive plan that:(1) was approved before March 14, 1994, under this subsection as in effect before March 14, 1994; and(2) was not filed in the county recorder's office as required by this subsection as in effect before March 14, 1994;is legalized.(d) METRO. As used in this subsection, "comprehensive plan" or "plan" includes any segment of a comprehensive plan. Approval of the comprehensive plan by the metropolitan development commission is final. However, the commission may certify the comprehensive plan to the legislative body of each municipality in the county, to the executive of the consolidated city, and to any other governmental entity that the commission wishes. The commission shall make a complete copy of the plan available for inspection in the office of the plan commission. One (1) summary of the plan shall be recorded in the county recorder's office. The summary of the plan must identify the following:(1) The major components of the plan.(2) The geographic area subject to the plan, including the townships or parts of townships that are subject to the plan.(3) The date the commission adopted the plan.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-34; 18-7-4-508; 18-7-4-42 part; 18-7-5-40; 18-7-5-41.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.10; P.L.31-1994, SEC.11; P.L.220-2011, SEC.661.
IN Code § 36-7-4-509 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-509. Comprehensive Plan; Legislative Approval, Rejection, or Amendment

Sec. 509. (a) ADVISORY─AREA. After certification of the comprehensive plan, the legislative body may adopt a resolution approving, rejecting, or amending the plan. Such a resolution requires only a majority vote of the legislative body, and is not subject to approval or veto by the executive of the adopting unit, and the executive is not required to sign it.(b) ADVISORY─AREA. The comprehensive plan is not effective for a jurisdiction until it has been approved by a resolution of its legislative body. After approval by resolution of the legislative body of the unit, it is official for each unit that approves it. Upon approval of the comprehensive plan by the legislative body, the clerk of the legislative body shall place one (1) copy of the comprehensive plan on file in the office of the county recorder.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-35 part; 18-7-4-509; 18-7-4-42 part; 18-7-4-43 part; 18-7-5-42.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.11; P.L.220-1986, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-7-4-510 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-510. Comprehensive Plan; Procedure Following Legislative Rejection or Amendment

Sec. 510. (a) ADVISORY─AREA. If the legislative body, by resolution, rejects or amends the comprehensive plan, then it shall return the comprehensive plan to the plan commission for its consideration, with a written statement of the reasons for its rejection or amendment.(b) ADVISORY─AREA. The commission has sixty (60) days in which to consider the rejection or amendment and to file its report with the legislative body. However, the legislative body may grant the commission an extension of time, of specified duration, in which to file its report. If the commission approves the amendment, the comprehensive plan stands, as amended by the legislative body, as of the date of the filing of the commission's report with the legislative body. If the commission disapproves the rejection or amendment, the action of the legislative body on the original rejection or amendment stands only if confirmed by another resolution of the legislative body.(c) ADVISORY─AREA. If the commission does not file a report with the legislative body within the time allotted under subsection (b), the action of the legislative body in rejecting or amending the comprehensive plan becomes final.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-510; 18-7-5-43.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.31; P.L.335-1985, SEC.12; P.L.220-1986, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-7-4-511 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-511. Comprehensive Plan; Amendment Approval; Preparation and Submission of Amendments

Sec. 511. (a) Each amendment to the comprehensive plan must be approved according to the procedure set forth in the 500 series.(b) ADVISORY─AREA. If the legislative body wants an amendment, it may direct the plan commission to prepare the amendment and submit it in the same manner as any other amendment to the comprehensive plan. The commission shall prepare and submit the amendment within sixty (60) days after the formal written request by the legislative body. However, the legislative body may grant the commission an extension of time, of specified duration, in which to prepare and submit the amendment.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-35 part; 18-7-4-511; 18-7-4-43 part; 18-7-5-44.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.13; P.L.220-1986, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-7-4-512 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-512. Comprehensive Plan; Capital Improvement Projects

Sec. 512. METRO. This section applies only to capital improvement projects consisting of real or personal property (or improvements) that have a useful life of more than one (1) year and a value of more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). At least thirty (30) days before a governmental entity within the county:(1) undertakes or acquires any such capital improvement project;(2) starts the required proceedings to spend money or let contracts for such a project; or(3) authorizes the issuance of bonds for the purpose of financing such a project;the governmental entity must notify the metropolitan development commission in writing of the location, cost, and nature of the project. The commission may by rule limit the kinds of capital improvement projects that are subject to the notification requirement of this section. The commission may designate an agency responsible for fiscal analyses or control to receive notifications required by this section.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-36; 18-7-3-13 part; 18-7-4-512; 18-7-4-44; 18-7-5-46.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.32; P.L.335-1985, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-7-4-600 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-600. 600 Series—zoning Ordinance

Sec. 600. This series (sections 600 through 699 of this chapter) may be cited as follows: 600 SERIES─ZONING ORDINANCE.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23.
IN Code § 36-7-4-603 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-603. Zoning Ordinance; Preparation and Consideration of Proposals

Sec. 603. In preparing and considering proposals under the 600 series, the plan commission and the legislative body shall pay reasonable regard to:(1) the comprehensive plan;(2) current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district;(3) the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted;(4) the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and(5) responsible development and growth.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-2-39 part; 18-7-4-603; 18-7-4-47 part; 18-7-5-60 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.17; P.L.220-1986, SEC.17.
IN Code § 36-7-4-605 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-605. Certification of Proposed Ordinance or Zone Map Change

Sec. 605. (a) ADVISORY─AREA. A proposed zoning ordinance shall be certified to each participating legislative body by the plan commission as follows:(1) If the proposal is to adopt an initial zoning ordinance (or to adopt a replacement zoning ordinance after repealing the entire zoning ordinance, including amendments and zone maps) under section 606 of this chapter, it may be certified only if it receives a favorable recommendation from the commission.(2) If the proposal is to amend or partially repeal the text (not zone maps) of the ordinance under section 607 of this chapter, it may be certified with a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation from the commission.(3) If the proposal is to change the zone maps incorporated by reference into the ordinance under section 608 of this chapter, it may be certified with a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation from the commission.(b) METRO. Except as provided in subsection (c), a proposal shall be certified to the legislative body by the metropolitan development commission only if it receives a favorable recommendation from the commission.(c) METRO. A proposal to change the zone maps incorporated by reference into the ordinance under section 608 of this chapter shall be certified to the legislative body of the county or if the proposal concerns real property located within the boundaries of an excluded city (as described in IC 36-3-1-7), the legislative body of the excluded city, regardless of whether the proposal receives a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation from the commission.(d) The legislative body shall consider the recommendation (if any) of the commission before acting on the proposal under section 606, 607, or 608 of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-8-3 part; 18-7-2-42; 18-7-4-605; 18-7-4-49; 18-7-5-62 part; 18-7-5-63 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.20; P.L.335-1985, SEC.19; P.L.220-1986, SEC.19; P.L.88-2014, SEC.1; P.L.161-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-7-4-608.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-608.7. Zoning Ordinance; Alternate Procedure for Changing Zone Maps

Sec. 608.7. (a) A unit, including an excluded city, may adopt the alternate procedure set forth in this section to apply to a proposal, as described in section 602(c) of this chapter, to change the zone maps incorporated by reference into the zoning ordinance.(b) The plan commission shall comply with section 608(b) of this chapter and certify a favorable recommendation, unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation to the legislative body under section 605 of this chapter. Except as provided in subsection (c), if the plan commission makes:(1) a favorable recommendation on the proposal, the proposal (as certified) takes effect as other ordinances:(A) thirty (30) days after the date of the certification under section 605 of this chapter; or(B) on a date less than thirty (30) days:(i) after the date of the certification under section 605 of this chapter; and(ii) that is specified in the ordinance adopting the alternate procedure; or(2) an unfavorable recommendation or no recommendation on the proposal, the proposal is defeated:(A) thirty (30) days after the date of the certification under section 605 of this chapter; or(B) on a date less than thirty (30) days:(i) after the date of the certification under section 605 of this chapter; and(ii) that is specified in the ordinance adopting the alternate procedure.The plan commission shall notify the legislative body not later than the next business day after a proposal takes effect under subdivision (1) or is defeated under subdivision (2).(c) If:(1) any aggrieved person files with the plan commission a written request to have the final determination on the proposal made by the appropriate legislative body; or(2) the legislative body files a notice with the plan commission that the legislative body shall make the final determination on the proposal;the legislative body shall make the final determination on the proposal to change the zone map as set forth in section 608 of this chapter. The plan commission shall notify the legislative body in writing of a request under subdivision (1) not later than the next business day after receiving the request.(d) A request or notice under subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) must be filed not later than:(1) twenty-nine (29) days after the date the favorable recommendation, the unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation of the plan commission is certified under section 605 of this chapter; or(2) on a date that is less than twenty-nine (29) days:(A) after the date the favorable recommendation, the unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation of the plan commission is certified under section 605 of this chapter; and(B) that is specified in the ordinance adopting the alternate procedure.As added by P.L.192-2016, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.161-2021, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-7-4-609 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-609. Zoning Ordinances; Vote Required for Action by Legislative Body; Veto of City Ordinances

Sec. 609. (a) ADVISORY. A legislative body may take action under section 606, 607, or 608 of this chapter only by a vote of at least a majority of all the elected members of the body.(b) AREA. A legislative body may take action under section 606, 607, or 608 of this chapter only by a vote of at least a majority of all the elected members of the body.(c) METRO. The legislative body may take action under section 606, 607, or 608 of this chapter only by a vote of at least three-fifths (3/5) of all the elected members of the body.(d) ADVISORY─AREA. Each city shall determine whether its zoning ordinances will be subject to veto by the executive of the city. If the city legislative body, by general ordinance, so provides, then each zoning ordinance adopted by that city under section 606, 607, or 608 of this chapter may be vetoed by the executive of the city. The executive must exercise the veto:(1) in a case in which the legislative body adopts (as certified) the proposal, within ten (10) days after the legislative body acts;(2) in a case in which the legislative body amends the proposal and the plan commission approves the amendment or fails to act, within fifty-five (55) days after the proposal is returned to the plan commission for its consideration;(3) in a case in which the legislative body amends the proposal and confirms its original amendment by another vote, within ten (10) days after the legislative body confirms its original amendment; or(4) in a case in which the proposal is to take effect because of the legislative body's failure to act within a period of days, within ten (10) days after the expiration of that period.(e) If a city zoning ordinance is not vetoed under subsection (d), it takes effect without any action being taken by the executive of the city.(f) ADVISORY─AREA. If a city zoning ordinance is vetoed under subsection (d), it is defeated unless the city legislative body, at its first regular or special meeting after receiving the veto message, passes the ordinance over the veto by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-609; 18-7-4-53 part; 18-7-5-67 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.34; P.L.335-1985, SEC.23.
IN Code § 36-7-4-610.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-610.5. Proposed Changes in Zone Maps

Sec. 610.5. This section applies to a proposal, as described in section 602(c) of this chapter, to change the zone maps incorporated by reference into the zoning ordinance. If, not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after adoption of the proposal, the legislative body finds that the proposal was adopted as a result of a person's intentional misrepresentation or omission of material facts, the legislative body may, by a three-fourths (3/4) vote (as described in IC 36-1-8-14), adopt an ordinance to nullify any change in the zone maps that resulted from the misrepresentation or omission. Such an ordinance may be adopted by the legislative body without being referred to the plan commission for consideration and recommendation under sections 604, 605, and 608 of this chapter.As added by P.L.216-1999, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.125-2001, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-7-4-611 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-611. Zoning Ordinance; Due Deliberation Presumption; Effectiveness Within Jurisdiction of Adopting Legislative Body

Sec. 611. (a) Any ordinance adopted under the 600 series is presumed to have been adopted after due deliberation in regard to the facts upon which the comprehensive plan was formulated.(b) AREA. If a proposed zoning ordinance is adopted under section 606, 607, or 608 of this chapter by one (1) or more, but not all, of the participating legislative bodies, it has effect within the jurisdiction of each legislative body that adopted it. The fact that the ordinance was based on a comprehensive plan developed for a larger territorial area does not affect its validity. The plan commission may print the ordinance under section 610 of this chapter as it applies only to certain territorial areas, whenever that would be useful for its enforcement.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-611; 18-7-4-54; 18-7-5-67 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.25.
IN Code § 36-7-4-612 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 4. Local Planning and Zoning|36-7-4-612. Zoning Ordinance; Effect of Prior Ordinances

Sec. 612. (a) ADVISORY. Each zoning ordinance and each amendment to it adopted under any prior statute are validated and continued in effect until amended or repealed by action of the legislative body taken under authority of the advisory planning law. Each zoning ordinance has the same effect even though previously adopted as a comprehensive plan of land use or as a part of such a comprehensive plan.(b) AREA. Each zoning ordinance that:(1) was adopted by a county or a participating municipality; and(2) is in effect at the time of the establishment of a planning department under section 202 of this chapter;remains in full force and shall be enforced by the planning department under the area planning law until superseded by the zoning ordinance adopted for the jurisdiction under section 606 of the area planning law.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-612; 18-7-4-55 part; 18-7-5-68.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.335-1985, SEC.26; P.L.220-1986, SEC.22.