Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally
36-7-11-22. Removal of Classifications in Certain Counties

Sec. 22. (a) This section applies only to a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000).
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision, in the case of a building or structure owned by a political subdivision that is classified by a commission as historic and for which the classification is approved by the legislative body of the unit that established the commission, the commission may remove the historic classification of the building or structure without the adoption of an ordinance by the legislative body of the unit if the commission determines that removal of the classification is in the best interest of the unit and the political subdivision.
As added by P.L.158-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.202; P.L.104-2022, SEC.183.

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Indiana Code

Title 36. Local Government

Article 7. Planning and Development

Chapter 11. Historic Preservation Generally

36-7-11-1. Application of Chapter

36-7-11-1.5. "Commission" Defined

36-7-11-2. Continuation of Existing Historical Preservation Commissions; New Commissions; Commissions for the Preservation of Historic Street Area

36-7-11-3. Legislative Intent; Conflicts Between Zoning Districts and Historic Districts

36-7-11-4. Commission; Establishment

36-7-11-4.3. Commission; Authority to Grant or Deny Certificate of Appropriateness

36-7-11-4.6. Commission; Acquisition and Disposition of Property

36-7-11-5. Concern for Visual Quality in Historic District

36-7-11-6. Maps of Historic Districts; Classification of Historic Buildings and Structures

36-7-11-7. Approval of Maps of Historic Districts

36-7-11-8. Additional Surveys and Maps

36-7-11-8.5. Interim Protection

36-7-11-9. Assistance From Unit Officials; Legal Counsel

36-7-11-10. Construction Projects Within Historic Districts; Certificates of Appropriateness Required; Exception

36-7-11-11. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness

36-7-11-12. Approval or Denial of Application for Certificates of Appropriateness

36-7-11-13. Reconstruction, Alteration, Maintenance, and Removal of Historic Buildings and Structures; Preservation of Historic Character

36-7-11-14. Demolition of Buildings Following Failure to Secure Certificates of Appropriateness; Notice

36-7-11-15. Conformance to Statutory Requirements for Buildings

36-7-11-16. New Buildings and Nonhistoric Buildings Within Historic Districts; Compatibility Required; Exception

36-7-11-17. Compatibility Factors; Exception

36-7-11-18. Ordinances; Penalties for Violations

36-7-11-19. Phases; Certificate of Appropriateness; Objections

36-7-11-20. Changes in Paint Colors; Exclusion From Activities Requiring Certificate of Appropriateness

36-7-11-21. "Interested Party" Defined; Private Rights of Action; Allegations; Bond; Liability; Attorney's Fees and Costs; Revenue; Other Remedies

36-7-11-22. Removal of Classifications in Certain Counties

36-7-11-23. Removal of Historic District Designation