Title 36, LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sec. 32. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, until the final plan of reorganization is approved by the legislative body of the recipient municipality, the recipient municipality or designated township may not promote a position on the reorganization by doing any of …

Sec. 33. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed: (1) to constitute an annexation of a designated township by a municipality under the provisions of this chapter; or (2) as changing the corporate boundaries of a municipality that is the recipient municipality of the dissolved …

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "designated township" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-6-1.7-3. As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "plan" or "plan of reorganization" means a plan of reorganization approved by the legislative body of a recipient municipality under this chapter. As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "recipient municipality" means a municipality that is named by a designated township in a resolution under section 13 of this chapter. As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "reorganization" means the dissolution of a designated township and the transfer of township property, functions, powers, and services to a municipality that is the recipient municipality. As added by P.L.134-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "township office" refers to any of the following: (1) The office of township trustee elected as provided in IC 36-6-4-2. (2) The office of township assessor elected as provided in IC 36-6-5-1 (if the office exists). (3) The office of a member of t…

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "township services" means the following: (1) Township assistance under IC 12-20 and IC 12-30-4. (2) Provision of insulin to the poor under IC 12-20-16. (3) Fire protection services under IC 36-8. (4) Fence viewing under IC 32-26. (5) Provision and…

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 36-1-2 and IC 36-7-1 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.117-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 10. (a) If a property is zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural use, an indoor shooting range is permitted on any lot or parcel if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The walls, ceilings, floors, and backstops must be constructed with materials capable of …

Sec. 11. A zoning ordinance adopted before July 1, 2026, is void to the extent the ordinance conflicts with this chapter. However, this chapter does not apply to or affect any application for a permit under IC 36-7-4 submitted to a unit before July 1, 2026. As added by P.L.117-20…

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter does not apply to property within: (1) a historic area or historic zoning district created under: (A) IC 36-7-11; (B) IC 36-7-11.1; (C) IC 36-7-11.2; or (D) IC 36-7-11.3; (2) a flood plain (as defined in IC 14-8-2-99); or (3) subject to subsection (b), an…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "indoor shooting range" means a fully enclosed facility designed and operated for the discharge of firearms, equipped with a bullet resistant backstop, ventilation system, and sound attenuation measures to prevent the escape of projectiles, excess…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "mixed use residential" means a development project that provides within a shared building or development area: (1) residential uses, including multiple dwelling units; and (2) nonresidential uses that: (A) comprise less than fifty percent (50%) o…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "permitted use" means a use that is approved by a unit in a zoning district without the requirement of: (1) a public hearing; (2) a variance, special exception, contingent use, or conditional use; or (3) other discretionary zoning action, other th…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "retail sporting goods store" means a commercial retail store that is primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods classified under the North American Industry Classification Code 451110 (sporting goods stores), including items such as: (1) b…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "will-serve letter" means a written document: (1) issued by a water and sewer service provider to an owner or developer of a project or dwelling; and (2) that states the provider is able and willing to provide water and sewer service to the projec…

Sec. 8. (a) Notwithstanding IC 36-7-4 or any other law, the following are permitted uses: (1) A retail sporting goods store within an area zoned for commercial use under section 9 of this chapter. (2) An indoor shooting range within an area zoned for commercial, industrial, or ag…

Sec. 9. (a) If a property is zoned for commercial use, a retail sporting goods store is a permitted use on each lot or parcel. (b) A unit may require: (1) a will-serve letter for a retail sporting goods store under subsection (a); and (2) an application fee. As added by P.L.117-2…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cost of relocation" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-9-2(b). As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "facility" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-26-7. As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "improvement project" means a project undertaken by a unit that involves: (1) a highway, street, or road that is under the jurisdiction of the unit; and (2) the relocation of a facility. As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "major project" means an improvement project designated by a unit as a major project under section 6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "utility" means the owner of a facility. As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. (a) A unit may designate an improvement project as a major project. The unit shall consider the scope, complexity, and duration of the project in making the designation. (b) Before undertaking a major project, a unit shall make a reasonable effort to do the following: (1)…

Sec. 7. A unit may enter into an agreement with a utility described in section 6(b)(2) of this chapter concerning the relocation of the facility. The agreement must include the following: (1) A date certain by which the utility agrees to relocate the facility. (2) Conditions unde…

Sec. 8. If, as part of an improvement project, a unit is responsible for relocation costs, the unit shall pay the relocation costs in arrears in accordance with accounting procedures established by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. This chapter does not limit or alter the authority of the Indiana utility regulatory commission under IC 8-1-2-101 to review a unit's determination, or the rights and duties of affected parties, with respect to use of a public right of way as set forth in IC 8-1-2-101. As…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "unit" means a county, city, or town. As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.25.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "UDO" means a unified development ordinance. As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.25.

Sec. 3. Not later than January 1, 2027, a unit shall conduct a public hearing to review the UDO and any zoning regulations and land development rules, with the goal of increasing housing development by using the following factors: (1) Providing for higher density development of d…

Sec. 4. Not later than January 1, 2027, the unit shall submit a report to the executive director of legislative services agency by electronic means under IC 5-14-6 that contains the following: (1) If the unit: (A) invested in a housing study in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025; or…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a police or fire special service district created by IC 36-3-1-6. As added by P.L.150-2002, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Firefighter" means a current or former full-time, paid firefighter. (2) "Police officer" means a current or former full-time, paid police officer. (b) A special service district shall pay for the care of: (…

Sec. 3. A police officer or firefighter who is a member of the police or fire department of a special service district is not subject to residency requirements but must: (1) have adequate means of transportation into the jurisdiction served by the member's department; and (2) mai…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "development board" means the following: (1) In the case of a regional development authority established under IC 36-7.5, the governing body of the regional development authority appointed under IC 36-7.5-2-3. (2) In the case of a regional develop…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "regional development authority" includes both: (1) the northwest Indiana regional development authority established by IC 36-7.5-2-1; and (2) a regional development authority established under IC 36-7.6-2-3. As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "regional transportation infrastructure project" means a project for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, extension, or completion of: (1) highways (including a state highway or bypass or an interstate highway or bypass), roads, stree…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "supplemental funding agreement" refers to a supplemental funding agreement entered into under section 8 of this chapter between: (1) a regional development authority; and (2) the Indiana department of transportation or a political subdivision. As…

Sec. 5. The powers granted to a regional development authority under this chapter are in addition to any powers granted to the regional development authority under IC 36-7.5 or IC 36-7.6. As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.

Sec. 6. (a) A regional development authority may do the following: (1) Apply for federal funds from any of the following: (A) A federal grant award under 23 U.S.C. 117 for nationally significant freight and highway projects (commonly known as "FASTLANE" grants). (B) A federal gra…

Sec. 7. (a) In coordination with the Indiana department of transportation, a regional development authority may finance and plan regional transportation infrastructure projects or provide funding for these regional transportation infrastructure projects. (b) To the extent require…

Sec. 8. (a) The development board of a regional development authority may negotiate and enter into a supplemental funding agreement with the Indiana department of transportation or a political subdivision to contribute local matching funds to the Indiana department of transportat…

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to a regional development authority created or established after June 30, 2017. (b) The Indiana finance authority shall create the regional development authority infrastructure fund for the purpose of allowing a regional development authority…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "violation" means a violation set forth in, or a violation of any duty set forth under: (1) IC 5-8-1-35(a)(1) or IC 5-8-1-35(a)(2); (2) IC 5-11-13-3; (3) IC 36-6-4-3(12), IC 36-6-4-3(13), or IC 36-6-4-3(14); (4) IC 36-6-4-5; or (5) IC 36-6-4-17(b)…

Sec. 2. An action to remove a township executive from office under IC 5-8-1-35 for committing a violation may be initiated as set forth in this chapter. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.