subdivisions Sec. 3. (a) All counties and municipalities are encouraged and authorized to delineate and regulate all flood hazard areas within their respective jurisdictions by adopting and implementing all necessary ordinances, rules, and regulations under procedures established by law. For ordinances, rules, and regulations adopted after June 30, 1974, the ordinances, rules, and regulations: (1) may not be less restrictive than the minimum rules of the commission adopted under section 2 of this chapter; and (2) must be approved by the commission before the effective date. (b) This chapter does not prevent a county or municipality from adopting ordinances, rules, and regulations that are more restrictive than the minimum rules adopted by the commission. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IC 14-28-3-4 Assistance and cooperation from commission Sec. 4. (a) The commission may provide technical data and information and otherwise assist a county or municipality in the following: (1) The identification and delineation of all flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction of the county or municipality. (2) The preparation of all necessary ordinances, rules, and regulations. (b) The commission may cooperate with a state, regional, local, or federal board, commission, or agency in the preparation of necessary information or data. (c) In furtherance of the objectives of subsections (a) and (b), the commission shall hold a meeting at least once every five (5) years with officials of counties and municipalities to do the following: (1) Promote cooperation among the counties and municipalities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Provide technical and data assistance to officials of counties and municipalities. (3) Conduct training for and provide communication and outreach to officials of counties and municipalities. (d) In addition to attending meetings held under subsection (c), officials of a county or municipality may voluntarily request to meet with the commission on a periodic basis that the officials consider appropriate to further the objectives of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-4.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.191-2023, SEC.11.