Alexandria annexation bill signed into law
The legislation allows Alexandria to annex about 460 acres of noncontiguous land in Madison County, paving the way for an industrial park.
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Voters approve merger of Sheridan, Adams Township in rural Hamilton County
Sheridan residents approved the merger 73% to 27%, while people in Adams Township voted 62% to 38% to merge the town and township. The reorganization will go into effect Jan. 1.
Fishers looks to annex 994 acres, add up to 3,000 residents
Fishers is advancing a long-held plan to annex about 1,000 acres along its southeastern boundary, a move that would encompass the largest chunk of unincorporated land along the ever-growing Hamilton County city’s borders.
Lebanon set to annex another 645 acres for LEAP District
Since July 2022, the city of Lebanon has annexed a total of 7,200 acres for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District, a planned technology and advanced manufacturing hub of 9,000 acres or more.
Indiana Supreme Court blocks disputed Brownsburg annexation
Justices ruled the town “did not satisfy its burden of proving it had met the statutory requirements for annexing the disputed territory.”
Planned Home Place ‘improvements’ in eye of beholder
Two square miles of Hamilton County where residents for years resisted becoming part of Carmel, despite being surrounded by it, are soon to become much more Carmel-like.
Home Place agrees to stop legal fight with Carmel over annexation
The long legal battle between the city of Carmel and the residents of the small community in Clay Township known as Home Place appears to be over.
Court rules in favor of Carmel in Home Place annexation case
In his decision, Special Judge Matthew Kincaid wrote that the residents of the 1,017-acre area of unincorporated Clay Township did not prove all of the elements necessary to prevent Carmel’s annexation.
Carmel’s attempted annexation of Home Place back in court
Attorneys on both sides of the lengthy annexation battle that involves a 1,017-acre area of unincorporated Clay Township are now debating whether residents receive all the public services they need without assistance from Carmel.
State high court hears arguments in Zionsville merger case
Most of the discussion at the hearing centered on whether Zionsville is adjacent to Perry Township, which is required under state law when governing bodies merge.
Noblesville seeks to expand planning jurisdiction
The city of Noblesville is proposing expanding its zoning jurisdiction in preparation for future growth and possible annexation of new property.
Feud over unincorporated Perry Township heats up for Zionsville, Whitestown
In the state’s fastest-growing county, Boone, the two fastest-growing towns both hope to stake a claim to unincorporated Perry Township.
Bill would put bigger burden on cities seeking annexations
Supporters say the only way a city should be able to annex property is if the majority of landowners agree. Opponents, though, are worried legislators are gutting a key tool that municipalities use for growth and economic development.
Legislation could change Indiana annexation rules
Cities and towns could no longer annex property owners against their will if Indiana lawmakers follow recommendations of a study committee when they reconvene in January.
Greenwood, Whiteland try to spur, shape growth
Two Johnson County communities are determined to capture—and control—the next wave of suburban growth.
Pence signs measure overhauling Marion County government
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Saturday signed a bill into law that reshapes Marion County government through the elimination of four at-large City-County Council seats and other changes.
Residents decry Fortville’s big annexation plans as land grab
Property owners southeast of Geist Reservoir are vowing to fight involuntary annexation of a 9-square-mile area by the town of Fortville, which would add $53.5 million to its property tax base.
Bill would give neighborhoods more power to resist annexation
Cities and towns would lose the power to annex land against the owners’ will, under a bill that easily cleared the Indiana Senate.
Developers need Greenwood’s OK for disputed land
Now that the Indiana Supreme Court has settled the lengthy Greenwood-Bargersville annexation battle, developer Mike Duke is ready to build on a 60-acre tract in the heart of the disputed territory.
Senator tries to fix Greenwood merger problems
State Sen. Brent Waltz hopes new legislation on local government mergers will mend fences in his home of Johnson County while saving other Indiana communities a series of headaches.