Introduced Version
SENATE BILL No. 179
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 36-7-4-1103.
Synopsis: Regulating quarry location. Provides that a quarter square
mile area containing at least five (instead of eight) residences
constitutes an "urban area" within which a planning and zoning
authority may prohibit mining and logging. Makes a stylistic change.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Bohacek
January 8, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government.
2025 IN 179—LS 6669/DI 87 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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SENATE BILL No. 179
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local
government.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 36-7-4-1103, AS AMENDED BY P.L.154-2020,
2 SECTION 46 AND P.L.164-2020, SECTION 65, IS AMENDED TO
3 READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 1103. (a)
4 ADVISORY—AREA. For purposes of this section, urban areas
5 include:
6 (1) all lands and lots within the corporate boundaries of a
7 municipality;
8 (2) any other lands or lots used for residential purposes where
9 there are at least eight (8) five (5) residences within any quarter
10 mile square area; and
11 (3) other lands or lots that have been or are planned for residential
12 areas contiguous to the municipality.
13 (b) ADVISORY—AREA. This chapter does not authorize an
14 ordinance or action of a plan commission that would prevent, outside
15 of urban areas, the complete use and alienation of any mineral
16 resources or forests by the owner or alienee of them.
2025 IN 179—LS 6669/DI 87