Sec. 5. (a) The benefits accruing to parcels of real property within an economic improvement district may be apportioned among those parcels on any basis reasonably representative of the diffusion of benefits from the economic improvement project, including the following:
(1) Proximity of the parcel to the project.
(2) Accessibility of the parcel to the project.
(3) True cash value of the parcel.
(4) True cash value of any improvement on the parcel.
(5) Age of any improvement on the parcel.
(6) Other similar factors.
The apportionment of benefits under this subsection may be adjusted by zone or land use as provided in subsections (b) and (c).
(b) If the benefit of the economic development project varies from one (1) area to another within the economic improvement district, up to three (3) zones may be established within the district to delineate the approximate difference in beneficial impact, and benefits may be apportioned accordingly.
(c) In order to encourage the retention or development of various land uses within the district, assessments may be adjusted according to the zoning classification of the property.
As added by P.L.195-1988, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 7. Planning and Development
Chapter 22. Economic Improvement Districts
36-7-22-1. Application of Chapter
36-7-22-3. "Economic Improvement Project" Defined
36-7-22-4. Petition; Filing; Contents
36-7-22-5. Apportionment of Benefits
36-7-22-6. Hearing; Notice; Questions Heard
36-7-22-7. Ordinance; Establishing District
36-7-22-9. Ordinance; Repeal or Amendment
36-7-22-10. Ordinance; Exemption From Special Assessments
36-7-22-11. Ordinance; Economic Improvement Board
36-7-22-13. Ordinance or Assessment Schedule; Action Contesting Validity
36-7-22-14. Certification of Final Scheduled Assessments
36-7-22-15. Assessments; Payment to Board
36-7-22-16. Economic Improvement Fund
36-7-22-18. Purchasing Materials or Equipment; Contracting for Public Works
36-7-22-19. Lease or Contractual Agreements
36-7-22-20. Disposal of Assets and Liabilities Upon Repeal of Ordinance
36-7-22-22. Powers of the Board to Finance Economic Improvement Projects