Indiana Supreme Court Considering BZA Appeal Procedures

Indiana Supreme Court Considering BZA Appeal Procedures

The Indiana Supreme Court is currently considering when an appeal of a BZA decision must be filed in order to be timely. The outcome of this decision will impact so many agricultural land use projects around the state.

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Tacos are Sandwiches under Indiana Zoning Law

Tacos are Sandwiches under Indiana Zoning Law

In a recent zoning dispute, an Indiana judge ruled that tacos are legally sandwiches.

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The Big Stories from 2022

The Big Stories from 2022

Brianna counts down the top stories of 2022 and looks ahead to 2023.

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Zoning: The "You Can't Do That" Edition

Zoning: The "You Can't Do That" Edition

Recently we've seen a few counties consider blocking livestock development. But barring the construction of of livestock farms in rural areas often is legally suspect.

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Legal Nonconforming Use, or Being "Grandfathered In"

Legal Nonconforming Use, or Being "Grandfathered In"

Livestock facilities in rural areas may be considered "legal nonconforming uses" and therefore be exempt from new zoning ordinances. Indiana law, in particular, gives special protection to agricultural land uses.

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