Rules of Procedure
The Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) has been conferred as the planning authority over the Indianapolis-Marion County jurisdiction by I.C. 36-7-4. As such, the MDC has adopted Rules of Procedure as prescribed by the State Statute to implement its charge and conduct its business. The last amendment to the MDC's Rules of Procedure was on June 16, 2010 which changed the Improvement Location Permit Fees, effective January 1, 2011. The MDC has established a Plat Committee and also adopted Rules of Procedure regarding its operation. The last amendment to the Rules of Procedure for the Plat Committee of the Metropolitan Development Commission was on December 2, 2009 with an effective date of January 1, 2010 except the Filing Fee Schedule becomes effective February 1, 2010.
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) has been created and authorized under 36-7-4 for the jurisdiction throughout Marion County, Indiana -- except within the territorial limits of any excluded city (Speedway, Beech Grove, and Lawrence). The BZA has three Divisions, I, II, and III, as well as a Hearing Officer. The last amendment to the BZA's Rules of Procedure became effective on January 1, 2010 except the Filing Fee Schedule becomes effective February 1, 2010.
While the filing fees to file a land use petition are included as a part of each of the Rules of Procedure, a seperate Filing Fee schedule is available here.
Click on each of the Rules of Procedure below and a copy will open in a new window:
MDC Rules of Procedure
BZA Rules of Procedure
Plat Committee Rules of Procedure
Hearing Officer (HOV) Rules of Procedure
Appendices to the MDC Rules of Procedure
Exhibit A - Statement of Covenants made in association with a Rezoning
Exhibit B - Statement of Commitment associated with a Rezoning or Approval
Exhibit C - Statement of Modification or Termination of Covenants or Commitments
Exhibit D - Statement of Commitments associated with a Variance or Special Exception
Exhibit E - Open Occupancy & Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Addressing Guidelines, adopted by the MDC
User Manual for the Supplemental Review Process