Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 36-1.5-4-45 - Actions prohibited while reorganization pending(a) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (e), a political subdivision may not take an action described in subsection (b) within a reorganizing political subdivision after the date on which a plan of reorganization is finally adopted by all reorganizing political subdivisions.(b) A political subdivision may not take any of the following actions partially or wholly within a reorganizing political subdivision after the date on which a plan of reorganization is finally adopted by all reorganizing political subdivisions unless all reorganizing political subdivisions agree by adopting identical resolutions:(1) Initiate an annexation of territory.(2) Establish a fire protection territory or fire protection district.(3) Extend water, sewer, or any other infrastructure to the political subdivision.(4) Expand zoning jurisdiction under IC 36-7-4-205.(c) This chapter does not prohibit:(1) a political subdivision subject to the reorganization from taking an action under subsection (b) within the political subdivision's own boundaries; and(2) any of the reorganizing political subdivisions from taking an action under subsection (b) for the purpose of implementing the plan of reorganization.(d) A political subdivision may take an action described in subsection (b) after the date on which the reorganization is rejected by the voters under section 33 of this chapter.(e) If a reorganization is approved by the voters under section 34 of this chapter, a political subdivision may not take an action under subsection (b) until the earlier of the following: (1) The plan of reorganization has been implemented.(2) One (1) year after the date on which the reorganization is approved under section 34 of this chapter.Added by P.L. 202-2013, SEC. 26, eff. 7/1/2013.