Land Use & Zoning

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in Indiana allows cities and towns to:

AEnforce laws in other states
BExercise limited planning and zoning authority over adjacent unincorporated territory beyond their corporate boundaries✓ Correct
CTax property outside city limits
DProvide utilities only within city limits

Explanation

ETJ allows municipalities to extend certain planning controls (subdivision regulations, sometimes zoning) into adjacent unincorporated territory to coordinate growth near city borders.

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