Land Use & Zoning
Indiana municipalities may use 'overlay districts' to:
AReplace existing zoning regulations
BAdd additional requirements (such as design standards, flood regulations, or historic preservation rules) on top of the base zoning for a specific geographic area✓ Correct
CReduce zoning requirements in blighted areas
DEliminate the need for variances
Explanation
Overlay districts impose supplemental requirements over and above the base zoning — such as flood plain regulations, airport noise zones, historic preservation standards, or urban design guidelines — in specific geographic areas.
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