§ 14-28-4-15 — Proposed initial flood plain zoning ordinances

Indiana § 14-28-4-15

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 28: FLOOD CONTROL
• Ch. 4: Flood Plain Commissions

Text

(a) To assure the promotion of public health,
safety, convenience, and the general welfare within the commission's
jurisdiction, the commission shall prepare a proposed initial flood plain
zoning ordinance. The ordinance must provide for the following:
(1) The classification of all land within the jurisdiction of the
county or municipality into flood plain or nonflooding areas.
(2) The regulation of land use and the location or construction of
buildings and other structures within the areas designated as flood
plain areas.
(b) In establishing flood plain districts and regulations, the
commission may use the special flood hazard area maps supplied by
the Federal Insurance Administration or any other criteria approved by
the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-11.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.