Ind. Code ch. 8-23-28

Ind. Code ch. 8-23-28
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Ind. Code § 8-23-28-1 Findings

Sec. 1. The general assembly finds the following: (1) That the River Ridge Commerce Corridor is vitally important to the well-being and advancement of Indiana. (2) That the following are adjacent to or located within the corridor: (A) Charlestown State Park. (B) The River Ridge Commerce Center, which is one of the largest commercial developments located east of the Mississippi River. (C) The site of the East End Ohio River Bridge, which will link Charlestown to the eastern suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky, when completed. (3) That the area within the River Ridge Commerce Corridor will continue to experience significant growth. (4) That the development of the River Ridge Commerce Corridor should balance public safety, economic development, the environment, quality of life concerns, the enhancement of rail transportation within the corridor, and interstate travel needs. (5) That the development of the corridor will enhance the operations of the Port of Indiana at Jeffersonville. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-28-2 "Corporation"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "corporation" refers to the Indiana economic development corporation established by IC 5-28-3-1. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-28-3 River Ridge Commerce Corridor established

Sec. 3. (a) The River Ridge Commerce Corridor is established for the area adjacent to either of the following: (1) The segment of State Road 62 between: (A) the point where State Road 62 meets Interstate Highway 265; and (B) the point where State Road 62 meets State Road 3. (2) The rail line that is parallel to the segment of State Road 62 described in subdivision (1). (b) The department may place signs designating State Road 62 as the River Ridge Commerce Corridor at appropriate locations within the corridor, as determined by the department. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-28-4 Local planning and zoning

Sec. 4. This chapter does not affect local planning and zoning actions taken within the River Ridge Commerce Corridor under IC 36-7. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-28-5 Assistance from the Indiana department of transportation

Sec. 5. The department may annually provide the local officials having jurisdiction over the territory within the River Ridge Commerce Corridor with traffic studies and any other information relevant to: (1) developing and promoting the economic development of the corridor; and (2) maintaining an efficient system of local highways leading to the corridor. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-28-6 Economic development initiatives

Sec. 6. The corporation shall coordinate state and local economic development initiatives within the River Ridge Commerce Corridor. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-28-7 Assistance from the office of community and rural affairs

Sec. 7. The office of community and rural affairs established by IC 4-4-9.7-4, with the assistance of the corporation and the department, shall assist the local governments having jurisdiction over the territory within the River Ridge Commerce Corridor in developing local zoning and planning standards for the corridor that balance public safety, economic development, the environment, quality of life concerns, the enhancement of rail transportation within the corridor, and interstate travel needs. As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.
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