CHAPTER 5. CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES

IC 36-1-5
    Chapter 5. Codification of Ordinances

IC 36-1-5-1
Application of chapter
    Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except townships.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.

IC 36-1-5-2
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.213-1986, SEC.12.)

IC 36-1-5-3
Compilation of code
    Sec. 3. The legislative body of a unit shall codify, revise,rearrange, or compile the ordinances of the unit into a complete,simplified code excluding formal parts of the ordinances.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981,P.L.17, SEC.5.

IC 36-1-5-4
Incorporation of material into ordinance or code by reference;procedure
    Sec. 4. The legislative body of a unit may incorporate byreference into an ordinance or code any material. The ordinance orcode must state that two (2) copies of the material are on file in theoffice of the clerk for the legislative body for public inspection, andthe copies must be on file as stated for public inspection.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.

IC 36-1-5-5
Printed code constitutes presumptive evidence
    Sec. 5. A printed code that has taken effect constitutespresumptive evidence in any legal proceeding:
        (1) of the provisions of the code;
        (2) of the date of adoption of the code;
        (3) that the code has been properly signed, attested, recorded,and approved; and
        (4) that any public hearings required have been held, with anynotices required given.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.

IC 36-1-5-6
Restated or reenacted provision of original ordinance
    Sec. 6. If the legislative body determines, and declares in aprovision of a code, that the provision is a restatement orreenactment of an original ordinance or amendment thereof, then thelegal conditions for the effectiveness of an original ordinance neednot be met. Such a restated or reenacted provision shall beconsidered reordained by the adoption of the code.As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.