In a county that has a county plan commission or a metropolitan plan commission, after the county has adopted:(1) a zoning ordinance that establishes reasonable districts for:(A) agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial land uses;(B) adequate setback lines; and(C) area, bulk, and height restrictions; and(2) a subdivision control ordinance that imposes restrictions at least equal to those established in the zoning ordinance;a township may not join with a municipality for planning and zoning purposes. This subsection does not affect a joinder agreement implemented before the county adopts ordinances of the character set forth in this subsection. Such a joinder agreement continues in effect until the township withdraws from the joinder under section 1212 of this chapter.(b) ADVISORY. If a county has not established a county plan commission or a metropolitan plan commission or adopted ordinances of the character set forth in subsection (a), a township may join with a municipality for planning and zoning purposes.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-1202; 18-7-6-3.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. subsection (a), a township may join with a municipality for planning and zoning purposes.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-4-1202; 18-7-6-3.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.306-1989, SEC.1.
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