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IN Code § 36-7-11.2-61 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-61. Conditions for Constructing, Reconstructing, Altering, or Demolishing Meridian Street Property

Sec. 61. (a) A person may not construct on Meridian Street property a structure or feature or reconstruct, alter, or demolish Meridian Street property unless the following conditions have been met:(1) The person has previously filed with the commission an application for a certificate of appropriateness in the form and with the plans, specifications, and other materials that the commission prescribes.(2) A certificate of appropriateness has been issued by the commission as provided in this section.(b) After the filing of an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the commission shall determine whether the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration of the structure in question:(1) will be appropriate to the preservation of the area comprised of Meridian Street and bordering property; and(2) complies with the architectural and construction standards then existing in the area.(c) In determining appropriateness, the commission shall consider, in addition to other factors that the commission considers pertinent, the historical and architectural style, general design, arrangement, size, texture, and materials of the proposed work and the relation of the proposed work to the architectural factor of other structures in the area. The department of metropolitan development may not issue a permit for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of a structure in the area unless the application for the permit is accompanied by a certificate of appropriateness.(d) The issuance of or refusal to issue a permit is a final determination appealable under section 64 of this chapter. With respect to a certificate of appropriateness, the commission may, by rule or regulation, provide for:(1) the public hearings;(2) notice of the hearings; or(3) the filing of the application for the certificate;that the commission considers necessary.(e) Notwithstanding this section, the commission may, by rule or regulation:(1) define; and(2) exempt from the application of this section;specific types and categories of construction, reconstruction, alterations, and demolition for which the commission determines commission action and review are not necessary or desirable to effect the purposes of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-17(a) part, (b), (c), (d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-62 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-62. Restrictions on Owners and Occupants of Meridian Street or Bordering Property

Sec. 62. (a) As used in this section, "bedroom" means a room that:(1) consists of not less than eighty (80) usable square feet and one (1) built-in closet; and(2) is located on or above the first floor of a structure.(b) Each owner and occupant of Meridian Street or bordering property shall do the following:(1) Permit not more than one (1) family to inhabit a single family dwelling.(2) Permit not more than two (2) families to inhabit a double family dwelling.(3) Permit to inhabit a dwelling unit not more than the number of individuals derived by multiplying the total number of bedrooms in the unit by three (3).(4) Maintain and prevent cleared areas from becoming overgrown.(5) Permit no trash, scrap, refuse, dead matter, or other debris of any kind to accumulate on the property so as to make:(A) the property unhealthful, unsightly, or dangerous; or(B) a residential structure or other structure appurtenant to a residential structure unsuitable for the residential or appurtenant purposes.(6) Maintain in good repair and appearance all exterior surfaces.(7) Maintain in good and safe repair all walls, roofs, foundations, ceilings, floors, stairways, or other structures upon the property.(8) Repair promptly broken windows or panes of glass in a structure upon the property.(9) Secure from unauthorized access an unused or unoccupied structure upon the property.(10) Maintain in a safe, habitable condition each residential structure upon the property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.2-18 part; 14-3-3.2-19.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-64 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-64. Judicial Review

Sec. 64. A final determination by the commission is subject to judicial review in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as a final decision of a board of zoning appeals under IC 36-7-4. However, notwithstanding IC 36-7-4-1609, upon notice of the filing of the petition for judicial review, all proceedings and work on the subject premises are automatically stayed.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-21(a), (b), (c), (d), (f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.126-2011, SEC.66.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-65 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-65. Appeals

Sec. 65. An appeal may be taken to the court of appeals from the final judgment of the court under section 64 of this chapter reversing, affirming, or modifying the determination of the commission in the same manner and upon the same terms, conditions, and limitations as appeals in other civil actions.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-21(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.2-67 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.2. Meridian Street Preservation|36-7-11.2-67. Cumulative Nature of Chapter

Sec. 67. This chapter is cumulative to and does not supersede, preempt, or invalidate a zoning, building, health, or other law, ordinance, or code in effect as of April 16, 1971, except to the extent the law, ordinance, or code is in irreconcilable conflict with this chapter. If an irreconcilable conflict exists, only those parts of the law, ordinance, or code that conflict with this chapter are inapplicable as the parts pertain to the subject matter of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-24.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-1. Purpose of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to preserve:(1) from deterioration;(2) from improperly conceived or implemented change; and(3) for the continued health, safety, enjoyment, and general welfare of the citizens of Indiana;a historic, scenic, aesthetically pleasing, and unique part of a street lying within a city or town constituting the backbone of a unique residential area.(b) The general assembly intends, by passage of this chapter, to:(1) encourage private efforts to maintain and preserve that part of the street and other similar streets and areas in Indiana;(2) promote orderly and proper land usage; and(3) preserve significant tourist attractions of historical and economic value in Indiana;by limiting and restricting unhealthful, unsafe, unaesthetic, or other use of unique areas that would be inconsistent with their character as tourist attractions and with the general welfare of the public.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-2. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to a preservation commission created under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-3. "Development Commission" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "development commission" means the governmental authority having primary jurisdiction over:(1) recommending; and(2) recommending alterations or changes in;the comprehensive plan for land use applicable to the municipality in which the preservation area created under this chapter lies.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(i).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-4. "Family" Defined

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "family" means any number of individuals who:(1) are all related to each other by marriage, consanguinity, or legal adoption; and(2) live together as a single household with a single head of the household.(b) The term includes the following:(1) Live-in paid domestic employees.(2) Not more than two (2) nontransient guests of the household.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-18 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-5. "Interested Party" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "interested party" means the following:(1) The governor.(2) The Indiana department of transportation.(3) The department of natural resources.(4) The executive of the city or town.(5) The municipal plan commission.(6) The society.(7) Each owner or occupant owning or occupying primary or secondary property to a depth of two (2) ownerships of the perimeter of the property.(8) An owner, occupant, or other person having a legal or equitable interest in the subject property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.2-2 part; 14-3-3.2-23(f)(4).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-6. "Notice" Defined

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "notice" means written notice:(1) served personally upon the person, official, or office entitled to the notice; or(2) served upon the person, official, or office by placing the notice in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, properly addressed to the person, official, or office. Notice is considered served if mailed in the manner prescribed by this subdivision properly addressed to the following:(A) The governor, both to the address of the governor's official residence and to the governor's executive office in Indianapolis.(B) The Indiana department of transportation, to the commissioner.(C) The department of natural resources, both to the director of the department and to the director of the department's division of historic preservation and archeology.(D) The municipal plan commission.(E) An occupant, to:(i) the person by name; or(ii) if the name is unknown, the "Occupant" at the address of the primary or secondary property occupied by the person.(F) An owner, to the person by the name shown to be the name of the owner, and at the person's address, as appears in the records in the bound volumes of the most recent real estate tax assessment records as the records appear in:(i) the offices of the township assessors (if any); or(ii) the office of the county assessor.(G) The society, to the organization at the latest address as shown in the records of the commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84. Amended by P.L.219-2007, SEC.123; P.L.146-2008, SEC.720.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-7. "Occupant" Defined

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "occupant" means a person:(1) occupying:(A) under a written lease; or(B) as an owner; and(2) using for residential purposes;a single family or double family residential dwelling located upon primary or secondary property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-8. "Owner" Defined

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person who owns a legal or an equitable interest in primary or secondary property.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-9. "Person" Defined

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a trust, a governmental body or an agency, or other entity, public or private, capable of entering into an enforceable contract.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-10. "Primary Property" Defined

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "primary property" means property within an area designated as a primary area by the legislative body.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-11. "Secondary Property" Defined

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "secondary property" means property within an area designated as a secondary area by the legislative body.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-12. "Single Family or Double Family Residential Dwellings" Defined

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "single family or double family residential dwellings" means residential structures that:(1) do not share a common wall with any other residential structures;(2) were designed and built for occupancy by not more than two (2) separate families; and(3) contain not more than two (2) separate living quarters.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-13. "Society" Defined

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "society" refers to the Indiana historical society or the successor to the society.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-14. "Subject Property" Defined

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "subject property" means primary or secondary property or existing or proposed construction on the property:(1) that is the subject of:(A) a filing made with;(B) a hearing or meeting of; or(C) an appeal from;the commission; or(2) with respect of which there is claimed to be a violation of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-15. Designation of Preservation Area

Sec. 15. The legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance or a resolution to designate an area in the municipality that is subject to a comprehensive plan for land use, whether adopted by the municipality or the county in which the municipality is located, as a preservation area. This chapter applies to the area.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-16. Primary and Secondary Areas

Sec. 16. (a) A preservation area consists of:(1) a primary area; and(2) a secondary area;designated by the legislative body.(b) The primary area is a primarily residential area that the legislative body finds after a public hearing to be a clearly definable area that:(1) should be preserved from deterioration or destruction in furtherance of the purpose of this chapter because the area:(A) is; or(B) contains structures that are;historically, architecturally, or ecologically significant; and(2) if not subject to this chapter, is in danger of deterioration or destruction.(c) The secondary area is an area surrounding the primary area that the legislative body finds after a public hearing to be an area the control of the development or change of which is necessary or desirable to the preservation of the primary area. The legislative body may decide to not designate a secondary area if the legislative body determines that a secondary area is not needed or required to preserve the primary area from deterioration or destruction.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-17. Size of Preservation Area

Sec. 17. A preservation area may not be larger than the legislative body considers required to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-18. Creation of Preservation Commission

Sec. 18. (a) Upon designating a preservation area and the primary and secondary areas of the preservation area, the legislative body of the municipality shall create a commission to be known as the "______________ Preservation Commission". The legislative body shall give:(1) the name of the city or town in which the area to be preserved is located;(2) the name of the area to be preserved; or(3) both;to the preservation commission.(b) The commission has the powers and shall exercise the duties prescribed by this chapter for the area.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-19. Members of Commission

Sec. 19. A preservation commission created under this chapter is composed of nine (9) members as follows:(1) The executive of the city or town:(A) shall serve as a member of the commission; or(B) may appoint an individual residing in the city or town to serve in place of the executive.(2) The executive of the city or the legislative body of the town shall appoint the following:(A) An architect registered under IC 25-4-1 who is practicing in Indiana.(B) A professional city planner employed by a planning authority:(i) of the city;(ii) if a city planning authority does not exist, of the county; or(iii) if a county planning authority does not exist, in Indiana.(C) A landscape architect practicing in Indiana.(D) A civil engineer certified under Indiana law who is practicing:(i) in the county in which the area is located; or(ii) if a civil engineer is not practicing in the county, in Indiana.(E) Two (2) owners and occupants of residential dwellings in the primary area.(F) Two (2) individuals from a list of at least four (4) nominees submitted by the society.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-20. Term of Office

Sec. 20. An appointed member of the commission holds office for the term that the legislative body of the municipality sets forth in the ordinance or resolution creating the commission.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-23(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-21. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 21. The commission shall prepare, adopt, and promulgate the rules and regulations that are necessary, desirable, or convenient to the orderly administration of commission affairs and to the implementation of this chapter in accordance with the intent and purpose. The rules and regulations shall be made available in writing to any person requesting a copy.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-22. Material Filed With Commission

Sec. 22. Notices, petitions, requests, or other written materials to be filed with the commission shall be filed with the clerk or clerk-treasurer and directed to the attention of the commission. The clerk or clerk-treasurer shall:(1) maintain; and(2) make available for public inspection;all records of the commission at the offices of the clerk or clerk-treasurer.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.2-5; 14-3-3.2-23(f)(1).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-23. Notice

Sec. 23. (a) Whenever notice is required to be given under this chapter with respect to a matter coming or pending before a commission created under this chapter, the notice shall be sent to the persons designated as interested parties under this chapter.(b) A public officer or office entitled to receive notice may designate in writing filed with the commission alternate or additional persons to whom notice required to be served upon the officer or office shall also be served. The commission shall maintain a complete list of the persons and their addresses.(c) A person, an official, or an office who or that is not served notice in the manner prescribed by this chapter is not considered properly notified unless the person has waived notice in writing.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.2-2 part; 14-3-3.2-23(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.
IN Code § 36-7-11.3-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 11.3. Municipal Preservation|36-7-11.3-24. Attorney

Sec. 24. The attorney general or a deputy attorney general selected by the attorney general is the attorney for the commission. The commission may employ other legal counsel that the commission considers necessary, convenient, or desirable.[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.84.