# Ind. Code § 36-7-14-2: Declaration of public purpose; opportunities for redevelopment by private enterprise

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C14_S36-7-14-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-7-14-2
- **Heading:** Declaration of public purpose; opportunities for redevelopment by private enterprise
- **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 36-7-14-2

## Text

Sec. 2. (a) The clearance, replanning, and redevelopment of areas needing redevelopment under this chapter are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property may be acquired.

(b) Each unit shall, to the extent feasible under this chapter and consistent with the needs of the unit as a whole, afford a maximum opportunity for rehabilitation or redevelopment of areas by private enterprise.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-2 part; 18-7-7-28 part; 18-7-7.1-1 part; 18-7-7.1-28 part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.185-2005, SEC.8.

## 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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