Indiana § 8-23-7-8 - Variances and building permits; notice to department; hearing
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§ 8-23-7-8. Variances and building permits; notice to department; hearing
Sec. 8. If the property described in section 4 of this chapter lies within a political subdivision that has an ordinance regulating property use or requiring a building permit, the owner of the property shall give written notice to the department of an application or petition for a variance or building permit. The owner shall give notice by sending a copy of the petition or application to the department by certified mail not later than ten (10) days before a hearing is held by local authorities on the petition or application. The department may remonstrate and be heard at a hearing concerning the property by an attorney or representative.
As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.216.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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