# Ind. Code § 36-7-14-1: Application of chapter; jurisdiction in excluded cities that elect to be governed by this chapter

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-7-14-1
- **Heading:** Application of chapter; jurisdiction in excluded cities that elect to be governed by this 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 14 / Section 36-7-14-1

## Text

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to all units except:

(1) counties having a consolidated city, and units in those counties, except those units described in subsection (b); and

(2) townships.

(b) This chapter applies to an excluded city (as defined in IC 36-3-1-7) that adopts an ordinance electing to be governed by this chapter and establishes a redevelopment commission under section 3 of this chapter. Upon the adoption of an ordinance under this subsection:

(1) an area needing redevelopment;

(2) an economic development area; or

(3) an allocation area previously established under IC 36-7-15.1-37 through IC 36-7-15.1-58;

continues in full force and effect as if the area had been created under this chapter.

(c) An:

(1) area needing redevelopment;

(2) economic development area; or

(3) allocation area previously established under IC 36-7-15.1-37 through IC 36-7-15.1-58;

described in subsection (b) is subject to the jurisdiction of the redevelopment commission established under section 3 of this chapter and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the commission (as defined in IC 36-7-15.1-37).

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-4 part; 18-7-7-38 part; 18-7-7.1-3 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.33. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.82; P.L.190-2005, SEC.5; P.L.1-2006, SEC.564.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-0.5 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-0.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-1 Application of chapter; jurisdiction in excluded cities that elect to be governed by this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-1.3 Effect of change of reference from "blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating area" to "area needing redevelopment"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-1.3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-1.5 Applicability of chapter to fire protection districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-1.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-1.7 Applicability of chapter to fire protection territories](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-1.7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-2 Declaration of public purpose; opportunities for redevelopment by private enterprise](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-2.5 Economic development areas; public functions, uses, and purposes; approvals; liberal construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-2.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-3 Redevelopment departments and commissions; creation; taxing districts; oversight](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-3.1 Electronic meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-3.1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-3.5 Annexation of area in county; redevelopment districts; property tax proceeds; outstanding obligations; special tax](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-3.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-3.7 Transfer of control and jurisdiction over certain development areas; requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-3.7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-4 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-5 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-14-6 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-6.md)

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