# Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-1: Purpose of chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C11.2_S36-7-11.2-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-7-11.2-1
- **Heading:** Purpose of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 11.2 / Section 36-7-11.2-1

## Text

Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to preserve:

(1) from deterioration;

(2) from improperly conceived or implemented change; and

(3) for the continued health, safety, enjoyment, and general welfare of the citizens of Indiana;

a historic, scenic, esthetically pleasing, and unique part of a street lying within Indianapolis constituting the backbone of a unique residential area.

(b) The general assembly intends, by passage of this chapter, to:

(1) encourage private efforts to maintain and preserve that part of the street and other similar streets and areas in Indiana;

(2) promote orderly and proper land usage; and

(3) preserve significant tourist attractions of historical and economic value in Indiana;

by limiting and restricting unhealthful, unsafe, unaesthetic, or other use of unique areas that would be inconsistent with their character as tourist attractions and with the general welfare of the public.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.2-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.83.

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