As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Applicant' means a person that submits a request for permit or a person designated to act on the applicant's behalf in submitting a request for permit;(2) 'Local governing body' means a group of persons elected or appointed to make decisions for or recommendations to one (1) or more local governments;(3) 'Local government' means a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state;(4) 'Local government official' means an employee of a local government who is lawfully authorized to issue a permit;(5) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust, or other entity or organization that can sue or be sued; and(6) 'Request for permit' means a request for a local government official's approval of a permit related to the development of a residential, multifamily, commercial, or industrial improvement within the jurisdiction of a local government.Added by Act 2023, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
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