Sec. 5. The department shall give written notice to the owners of property described in section 4 of this chapter that the department intends to acquire the real property or rights for highway purposes. The notice may be served in person or sent by certified mail to the owners of the property at the address shown on the tax records of the county. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.216.
IC 8-23-7-6 Improvement and changes in use of property; restrictions Sec. 6. An owner receiving notice under section 5 of this chapter may not erect improvements on the real property described, subdivide the property, or make any changes in the use of the property that would affect its use for highway purposes, unless the owner first notifies the department in writing of the intended use. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.216.