RULES OF THE BROWNSBURG, INDIANA ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION

EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 AMENDED SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 AMENDED APRIL 24, 2006 AMENDED MAY 22, 2006 AMENDED JULY 24, 2006 AMENDED MARCH 26, 2007 AMENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

WHEREAS, the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission is required by I.C. 36-7-4-401 to supervise and make rules for the administration of the affairs of the Commission; prescribe uniform rules pertaining to investigations and hearings; keep a complete record of all the Commission’s proceedings; record and file all bonds and contracts and assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the Commission; prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances, and other material relating to its activities; adopt a seal; and certify to all official acts; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is required by l.C. 36-7-3-11 and I.C. 36-7-4-604 to adopt rules to determine who are interested parties for purposes of conducting a public hearing on the certification of a zoning ordinance under I.C. 36-7-4-605, how notice is to be given to these persons, who is required to give that notice, and to govern the conduct of the public hearing; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is required by I.C. 36-7-4-705 and l.C. 36-7-4-706 to adopt rules prescribing the procedures for setting hearing dates for the primary approval of subdivision plats and for the conduct of those hearings; to determine who are interested parties, how notice is to be given to them and who is required to give that notice; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is required by l.C. 36-7-4-709 to adopt rules prescribing the procedure for determining whether all improvements and installations in a subdivision plat eligible for secondary approval under I.C. 36-7-4-710 have been constructed and competed as required by the Subdivision Control ordinance and who is responsible for making that determination; and

WHEREAS, the Commission determines that its rules should be organized and stated in a coherent fashion and be made readily available to those persons appearing before it.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION OF BROWNSBURG, HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT THE FOLLOWING RULES ARE ADOPTED:

RULE 1 DEFINITIONS AND CITATION FORM

  1. DEFINITIONS:

  2. ADMINISTRATOR – DEFINED:

These definitions apply to each provision of the rules.

Administrator means the Administrator for the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission who is one

and the same person as the Town Manager for the Town of Brownsburg.

1.3 COMMISSION – DEFINED:

Commission means the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission.

1.4 PRESIDENT – DEFINED:

President means the President of the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission.

1.5 SECRETARY – DEFINED:

Secretary means the Secretary of the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission.

1.6 VICE-PRESIDENT – DEFINED:

Vice-President means the Vice-President of the Advisory Plan Commission.

1.7 CITATION:

These rules shall be cited as “Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission Rule(s) 0.0”.

RULE 2 OFFICERS AND STAFF

2.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

(a.) The officers of the Commission are the President and Vice-President.

(b.) The officers of the Commission shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the commission in January of each year.

(c.) The person serving as presiding officer of the Commission at the last meeting of the preceding year shall entertain nominations for each office chosen under these rules.

(d.) Whenever a candidate receives a majority vote of the entire membership of the Commission, that person shall be declared elected.

(e.) Each officer elected under these rules shall enter into office immediately upon being declared elected and shall serve until his successor is declared elected at the first meeting of the following year, or until the officer is no longer a member of the Commission.

(f.) Whenever any office becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a successor at its next regular meeting to complete the remainder of the unexpired term.

2.2 PRESIDENT:

(a.) The president shall preside over all regular and special meetings of the Commission. The president shall perform the duties normally performed by a presiding officer, including the appointment of committees and ruling on all points of procedure.

(b.) The President may participate in the discussion of all matters before the Commission and vote on any question before the Commission.

(c.) The President shall sign all official documents on behalf of the Commission.

2.3 VICE-PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE:

(a.) The Vice-President shall act as President during the absence or disability of that officer.

(b.) The Commission shall elect a President pro tempore from among its members if both the President and Vice-President are absent, disabled, or otherwise disqualified.

2.4 SECRETARY.

(a.) The Commission shall appoint a secretary who shall serve at its pleasure.

(b.) The Commission shall fix the compensation of the secretary, subject to Town budgetary requirements.

(c.) The secretary shall perform the following tasks:

(1)
keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings and votes of the Commission.

(2)
perform all other duties normally carried out by a secretary or as specifically assigned by the Commission.

2.5 ADMINISTRATOR:

(a.) The Administrator shall supervise the Commission staff, administer the daily affairs of the Commission and conduct all investigations required to administer the zoning and subdivision control ordinances.

(b.) The Administrator shall establish personnel policies and office procedures including the following tasks:

(1)
prepare the agenda of all regular and special meetings.

(2)
provide notice of meeting(s) to Commission members.

(3)
arrange for all required legal notices(s) for public hearing(s) of the Commission.

(4)
Date stamp and attend to all correspondence directed to the Commission.

(5)
record and file all bonds and contracts and assume all responsibility for custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the Commission by filing the same with the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Brownsburg.

(c.) The Commission shall, through the Administrator, under l.C. 36-7-4-405, assign the street numbers to lots and structures and renumbers lots and structures.

(d.) The Commission shall utilize the Town’s administrative staff to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the Commission.

2.6 COMMITTEES:

(a.) In conjunction with the zoning ordinance, the President may appoint additional members, subject to the approval of the Commission, to the Tech Review Committee.

(b.) Each standing committee shall consist of at least three (3) members. The term of each member shall expire not later than December 31 of the year of appointment. The President shall fill any vacancy immediately and announce the appointment at the following meeting of the Commission.

(c.) The President may also appoint special committees for any purpose and for any term subject to the approval of the Commission.

RULE 3 MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.1. APPLICATION:

These rules apply to all public hearings required by State law or by the Town of Brownsburg Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances and to all regular and special meetings of the Commission.

3.2. GENERAL RULES:

(a.) No action taken by the Commission is official unless authorized by a majority of the membership of the Commission at a regular or properly called special meeting.

(b.) All meetings at which official action is taken shall be open to the general public.

(c.) The agenda shall list all items to be considered by the Commission at the regular or special meeting. The items shall be listed on the agenda in the order in which the petition or other document was filed with the Administrator’s office. No item shall be considered by the Commission unless it appears on the agenda. Any petitioner may withdraw any petition prior to the meeting at which it was to be considered.

(d.) The agenda will be placed in each Commissioner’s designated mail box located in the Town Hall and shall be available for public inspection at the Town Hall no later than two business days before any regular meeting.

3.3. QUORUM AND VOTING:

(a.) A majority of the entire membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum.

(b.) Voting shall be verbal with a roll call vote taken if requested.

(c.) A record of the roll call vote shall be kept in the minutes.

3.4. REGULAR MEETINGS:

(a.) The Commission shall conduct its regular meetings on the fourth (4th) Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 North Green Street., Brownsburg, Indiana.

(b.) If the date of a regular scheduled meeting falls on a legal holiday recognized by the Town of Brownsburg, the President may set an alternative date, time, and place for the rescheduled regular meeting, so long as the President complies with the requirements of the State Open Door Law per I.C. 5-14-1.5.

(c.) If it is impossible to conduct a regular or special meeting of the Commission at the time and place selected, the President may set an alternative date, time, and place for the rescheduled meeting, or may cancel the meeting with the consent of a majority of the entire membership of the Commission, so long as the President complies with the requirements of the State Open Door Law per I.C. 5-14-1.5.

(d.) The order of business at any regular meeting shall be:

(1)
Call to order;

(2)
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag’

(3)
Roll Call;

(4)
Determination of Quorum;

(5)
Consideration of minutes;

(6)
Old Business (continued or tabled items);

(7)
New Business;

(8)
Report of Officers and Committees;

(9)
Communications and Bills;

(10)
Adjournment.

3.5. SPECIAL MEETINGS:

(a.) Special meetings may be called by the President or by any two (2) members of the Commission upon request made to the Administrator.

(b.) The notice for the meeting shall specify its purpose. No other business may be considered at that meeting except by unanimous consent of the Commission.

(c.) The Administrator shall notify all members of the Commission not less than two (2) business days in advance of any special meeting and shall arrange for all notice required under the State Open Door Law per I.C.5-14-1.5.

(d.) The order of business for special meetings shall be:

(1)
Call to order;

(2)
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag;

(3)
Roll Call;

(4)
Determination of Quorum;

(5)
The business for which the Special Meeting was called; and

(6)
Adjournment.

(e.) If a special meeting is at the request of the petitioner, the petitioner must bear the cost of holding the special meeting. See the Town of Brownsburg fee schedule.

3.6. PUBLIC MEETINGS:

(a.) The Commission may conduct a public hearing as a part of any regular or special meeting or at any other place of time if the notice required by state law is given.

(b.) In addition to those required by law, the Commission may, at its discretion, hold public hearings when it decides that hearings will be in the public interest.

(c.) Notice of all hearings shall be published in the weekly newspaper(s) employed for legal notices by the petitioner, on behalf of the Town of Brownsburg at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing.

3.7. PROCEDURE FOR DEBATE AND PRESENTATIONS:

(a.) The president may impose reasonable limits upon the time for consideration of any item on the Commission agenda or upon the presentation by any individual so that adequate time is afforded to opponents and proponents of any petition or other item before the Commission.

(b.) The President shall preserve order and may warn any member or person present that particular conduct is a breach of courtesy. If any member persists in this conduct following the warning, the Commission may vote to censure the offending member. If any other person present persists in this conduct following the warning, the President may order that person to be expelled from the meeting.

(c.) The petitioner, the property owner, or agent for petitioner or property owner must appear before the Commission for the case to be considered.

(d.) The Commission staff must be informed prior to the meeting if the petitioner or property owner desires an extension of time. The Commission staff shall determine whether the petitioner’s request for an extension should granted. If a petitioner or property owner fails to appear without sufficient cause, the petition may be dismissed.

(e.) Any person may appear in person or by counsel to participate in a discussion of an item before the Commission or to present a petition or remonstrance to the Commission.

(f.) Any person wishing to speak for or against an application must register with the secretary and state their name and address.

(g.) The President shall determine the admissibility of any evidence before the Commission.

(h.) The hearing on each item shall be conducted in the following order:

(1)
The petitioner presents facts relating to case. The presentation is limited to twenty (20) minutes or at the discretion of the Commission by majority vote.

(2)
The Commission members direct questions to the petitioner. There is no time limit on this phase of the hearing.

(3)
The Administrator presents the staff report.

(4)
The President opens the public hearing and recognizes those who wish to speak on the proposal. These presentations are limited to a total of three (3) minutes per person or at the discretion of the Commission by majority vote.

(5)
The petitioner may rebut the testimony of those against the proposal. The rebuttal is limited to five

(5) minutes.

(6)
The public may be allowed to speak toward the rebuttal points of the petitioner. Limited to one (1) minute per person.

(7)
The President shall ask the Commission if they have any additional questions on the petitioners’ presentation, remonstrators’ comments, or the rebuttals.

(8)
The President shall conclude the public hearing and call for a motion on the item before the Commission.

(i.) A copy of all presentation material must be provided to the Commission seven (7) days prior to the project hearing in either in a digital form (Acceptable file formats: MS PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, or image files with the file extensions .jpg, or .tif,) or individual sheets of paper with a maximum paper size of 8.5” x 11”.

3.8. CONTINUANCES:

(a.) The Commission may continue any item from one meeting to another. No notice shall be required for the continued consideration of any docketed item except that which is required by State Law.

(b.) Continuances that are requested by a petitioner, property owner, or agent for the petitioner or property owner must be received in writing prior to the scheduled meeting. After two (2) consecutive requested continuances on a specific docketed item, the item will need to be resubmitted and readvertised (per the requirements of the Open Door Law l.C. 5-14-1.5) as New Business.

3.9. PROCEDURAL RULES:

The most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of all meetings and public hearings except to the extent that it conflicts with State Law, Town of Brownsburg ordinances or these rules.

3.10. REPLACEMENT ORDINANCE NOTICE:

(a.) For purposes of a replacement zoning or subdivision control ordinance under I.C. 36-7-4-604, all citizens of the Town are interested parties.

(b.) The Administrator is required to give due notice under I.C. 36-7-4-6-4 by procuring the publication of the notices required by I.C. 36-7-4-604 and by posting copies of the notice in the public places deemed necessary by the Administrator at least ten (10) days before the hearing is conducted on the replacement ordinance.

RULE 4 REZONING PETITIONS – NOTICE AND PROCEDURE

4.1. APPLICATIONS:

(a.) Every petitioner for rezoning shall complete an application supplied by the Administrator. The applications shall be in the form set forth in Rule 8.

(b.) The Administrator may require the petitioner to submit any additional information the Administrator deems relevant for consideration by the Commission, including written proof that the petitioner is the agent of the owner or owners of the property if the petitioner is not himself the sole property owner.

4.2. FILING REQUIREMENTS:

Every petition to rezone property must be filed with the Administrator no later than the 15th day of the month prior to the month in which the petition shall be heard.

4.3. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:

(a.) All persons with a legal interest in the property to be rezoned and all persons with real property abutting the property subject to a rezoning petition, and all owners of real property to a depth of two (2) ownership’s or six hundred feet (600’), whichever is greater, are interested parties.

(b.) If the subject matter of the proposal abuts or includes a county line (or a county line street or road, or a county line body of water), then all owners of real property to a depth of two (2) ownership’s or six hundred feet (600’), whichever is greater, are interested parties.

(c.) Adequate notice is provided under these rules if:

(1)
The Petitioner obtains the signatures of all interested parties on a form provided by the Commission as set forth in Rule 8.

i. The form must inform the interested party that a petition for a rezoning amendment has been filed with the Commission and state the time, date and place of the public hearing.

ii. The signature of any person on the form is not to be construed as a waiver or consent to the petition, but simply evidence that the interested party has been informed of the hearing.

iii. If the signature of an interested party cannot be obtained because the party is not a resident of the county or because the interested party is unwilling or otherwise unable to sign the form required under this Rule, the petitioner must notify the Administrator of the failure or refusal to sign at least ten (10) days before the hearing and execute an affidavit under penalty of perjury stating that the interested party could not be located, was unable to sign the form or refused to sign the form and specifying the reasons for the failure to obtain the signature.

iv. The petitioner shall, at least ten (10) days before the hearing, send a notice by Certified U.S. Mail to all interested parties whose signatures the petitioner has not been able to obtain.

(2)
The form must be filed with the Commission before it may consider the petition; or

(d.) The petitioner, on behalf of the Commission, publishes a notice of the public hearing as required by l.C. 5-3-1-2. This notice must state the date, time and place of the hearing, the name of the petitioner and a brief description of the property to be rezoned stating its mailing address and a general description of its location deemed adequate by the Administrator.

4.4. CERTIFICATION:

The Commission, following the conclusion of the public hearing required by State Law, shall state its recommendation concerning the proposed rezoning ordinance by adopting a report (Certification) indicating either that it favors the proposal or is adverse to it. (See l.C. 36-7-4-609). Any report adverse to a proposed rezoning ordinance shall contain a concise statement indicating the reasons for the determination of the Commission.

4.5. RECONSIDERATION:

The Commission may not further consider any rezoning petition described in l.C. 36-7-4-608 for one

(1) year after it is defeated unless there is a majority vote by the Commission to reconsider the rezoning petition.

4.6. COMMITMENTS:

(a.) Whenever a development plan is required by the Zoning Ordinance as a condition of development, the Commission may require the owner of the parcel of property to make a written commitment concerning the use or development of the parcel.

(b.) The commitment may be modified or terminated by the Commission following a public hearing, after the petitioner for modification or termination complies with the notice requirements applicable to rezoning amendments.

(c.) The Administrator is the only specially affected person entitled to enforce a commitment.

RULE 5 PLAT APPROVAL AND VACATIONS NOTICE AND PROCEDURE

5.1. APPLICATIONS:

(a.) Every petitioner for a subdivision primary plat approval or for a vacation of property shall complete an application supplied by the Administrator. The application shall be in form set forth in Rule 8.

(b.) The Administrator may require the petitioner to submit any additional information the Administrator deems relevant for consideration by the Commission, including written proof that the petitioner is the agent of the owner or owners of the property if the petitioner is not himself the sole property owner.

5.2. FILING REQUIREMENTS:

(a.) Every petition for primary plat approval or vacation shall be filed with the Administrator no later than the 15th day of the month prior to the month in which the petition shall be considered.

(b.) The Administrator shall set a hearing date for the primary plat approval or vacation. The hearing date shall be the date of the first Commission meeting at which the primary plat approval could be considered under Rule 5.2(a).

5.3. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:

(a.) Interested parties defined.

(1)
For the purpose of platting real property, all persons with a legal interest in the property to be platted and all persons with real property abutting the property to be platted, and all owners of real property to a depth of two (2) ownership’s or six hundred feet (600’), whichever is greater, are interested parties.

(2)
For the purpose of vacating real property, all persons required to be notified of the vacation hearing under IC. 36-7-3-11 and all persons with a legal interest in property abutting the property to be vacated are interested parties.

(3)
If the subject matter of the proposal abuts or includes a county line (or a county line street or road, or a county line body of water), then all owners of real property to a depth of two (2) ownerships or six hundred feet (600’), whichever is greater, are interested parties.

(b.) Adequate notice is provided under these rules if:

(1)
The petitioner obtains the signatures of all interested parties on a form provided by the Commission as set forth in Rules 8.

(2)
The Petitioner, on behalf of the Commission, publishes a notice of the public hearing as required by

l.C. 5-3-1-2. This notice must state the date, time and place of the hearing, the name of the petitioner and a brief description of the property to be platted or vacated stating its mailing address and a general description of its location deemed adequate by the Administrator.

(3)
The description of the property must be a description set forth in the deed which transferred the property to the current owner or a legal description prepared by a registered surveyor and shall include the mailing or “commonly known as” address.

i. The form must inform the interested party that a petition for a rezoning amendment has been
filed with the Commission and state the time, date and place of the public hearing.
ii. The signature of any person on the form is not to be construed as a waiver or consent to the
petition, but simply evidence that the interested party has been informed of the hearing.
iii. If the signature of an interested party cannot be obtained because the party is not a resident
of the county or because the interested party is unwilling or otherwise unable to sign the form
required under this rule, the petitioner must notify the Administrator of the failure or refusal to
sign at least ten (10) days before the hearing and execute an affidavit under penalty of
perjury stating that the interested party could not be located, was unable to sign the form or
refused to sign the form and specifying the reasons for the failure to obtain the signature.
iv. The petitioner shall, at least ten (10) days before the hearing, send a notice by Certified U.S
mail to all interested parties whose signatures the petitioner has not been able to obtain.
v. The form must be filed with the Commission before it may consider the petitioner; or

(c.) If a petition is filed to vacate any portion of a plat, or the covenants or commitments for a plat, then the petitioner must notify each owner of land in that plat of the vacation hearing. The notice must be written and sent by certified mail at the expense of the petitioner. If a landowner does not accept the certified letter prior to the hearing, the petitioner is not required to give additional notice to that person under this subsection.

5.4. REPORT OF DETERMINATION:

(a.) The Commission, following the conclusion of the public hearing required by state law, shall state its recommendation concerning the primary plat approval by adopting a report indicating either that it grants approval or not. Any denial of primary plat approval shall contain a concise statement indicating the reason(s) for the determination of the Commission.

(b.) The Commission, following the conclusion of the public hearing required by l.C. 36-7-3-11, shall state its recommendation concerning the proposed vacation by adopting a report indicating either that it recommends that the Town Council vacate the property or not. The report shall contain a concise statement indicating the reasons for the determination of the Commission.

5.5. SECONDARY PLAT APPROVAL:

The Administrator shall determine under I.C. 36-7-4-709 if all improvements and installations have been constructed and completed as required by the subdivision control ordinance and shall report that determination to the Commission before it grants secondary approval to any plat. This rule merely requires a report by the Administrator and does not require that the entirety of the improvements be completed before secondary approval is granted.

RULE 6 ALL OTHER PETITIONS

6.1. ALL OTHER PETITIONS:

Annexations, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plans, and any other petition or application requiring Plan Commission approval.

(a.) The petitioner shall complete an application or petition as supplied by the Administrator. The application or petition shall be in the form set forth in Rule 8.

(b.) The Administrator may require the petitioner to submit any additional information deemed relevant for consideration by the Commission, including written proof that the petitioner is the agent of the owner or owners of the property if the petitioner is not himself the sole property owner.

6.2. FILING REQUIREMENTS:

(a.) Each petition shall be filed with the Administrator no later than the 15th day of the month prior to the month in which the petition shall be considered.

(b.) The Administrator shall set a hearing date for the petition. The hearing date shall be the date of the first Commission meeting at which the petition approval could be considered under Rule 6.2(a).

6.3. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:

(a.) Notice shall be given when required by the Zoning or Subdivision Control Ordinances as stipulated below.

(b.) Interested parties defined.

(1)
For the purposes of the Advisory Plan Commission, all persons with a legal interest in the affected property and all persons with real property abutting the affected property, and all owners of real property to a depth of two (2) ownership’s or six hundred feet (600’), whichever is greater, are interested parties.

(2)
For the purpose of vacating real property, all persons required to be notified of the vacation hearing under IC. 36-7-3-11 and all persons with a legal interest in property abutting the property to be vacated are interested parties.

(3)
If the subject matter of the proposal abuts or includes a county line (or a county line street or road, or a county line body of water), then all owners of real property to a depth of two (2) ownership’s or six hundred feet (600’), whichever is greater, are interested parties.

(c.) Adequate notice is provided under these rules if:

(1)
The Petitioner obtains the signatures of all interested parties on a form provided by the Commission as set forth in Rule 8.

i. The form must inform the interested party of the reason for the petition and that the petition has been filed with the Commission stating the time, date and place of the public hearing.

ii. The signature of any person on the form is not to be construed as a waiver or consent to the petition, but simply evidence that the interested party has been informed of the hearing.

iii. If the signature of an interested party cannot be obtained because the party is not a resident of the county or because the interested party is unwilling or otherwise unable to sign the form required under this rule, the petitioner must notify the Administrator of the failure or refusal to sign at least ten (10) days before the hearing and execute an affidavit under penalty of perjury stating that the interested party could not be located, was unable to sign the form or refused to sign the form and specifying the reasons for the failure to obtain the signature.

iv.
The petitioner shall, at least ten (10) days before the hearing, send a notice by Certified U.S. mail to all interested parties whose signatures the petitioner has not been able to obtain.

v.
The form must be filed with the Commission before it may consider the petitioner; or

(2)
The Petitioner, on behalf of the Commission, publishes a notice of the public hearing as required by

I.C. 5-3-1-2. This notice must state the date, time and place of the hearing, the name of the petitioner and a brief description of the action sought, also stating its mailing address and a general description of its location deemed adequate by the Administrator.

(3)
The description of the property must be a description set forth in the deed which transferred the property to the current owner or a legal description prepared by a registered surveyor and shall include the mailing or “commonly known as” address.

6.4. REPORT OF DETERMINATION:

The Commission, following the conclusion of the public hearing required by State law, shall state its recommendation concerning the petition by adopting a report indicating either that it grants the approval or not. Any denial of a petition shall contain a concise statement indicating the reason(s) for the determination of the Commission.

6.5. RECONSIDERATION:

The Commission may not further consider any petition for one (1) year after it is defeated unless there is a majority vote by the Commission to reconsider the petition.

RULE 7 AMENDMENTS AND SUSPENSION

7.1. AMENDMENTS:

These rules may be amended by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the Commission.

7.2. SUSPENSION:

These rules or any portion of them may be suspended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership of the Commission. No suspension shall be continued beyond the adjournment of the meeting at which the motion to suspend was passed.

7.3. EFFECTIVE DATE:

These rules shall enter into effect immediately upon the adoption of their Resolution.

RULE 8 FORMS

8.1. FORMS:

All petitions presented to the Commission and other documents required for hearings before the Commission must be submitted on the application kit adopted by the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission which is incorporated herein by reference and is made a part hereof. All petitions must include a digital copy of the entire packet in .pdf format and all drawings must be in both .pdf and .dwg format. These plans and digital copies must be submitted prior to the project proceeding to the review and approval process.

RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION

These Rules of Procedure of the Town of Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission are hereby approved and adopted by the affirmative vote of seven (7) members of the Advisory Plan Commission at the regular meeting of the Commission held on the 26th day of February 2001 and shall become effective the 1st day of June, 2001 and further amended by Resolution # 2005-01 APC adopted on September 26, 2005 and further amended by Resolution #2006-01 APC and adopted on April 24, 2006 and further amended by Resolution #2006-02 APC and adopted on May 22, 2006 and further amended by Resolution #2006-03 APC and adopted on July 24, 2006 and further amended by Resolution #2007-01 APC and adopted on March 27, 2007 and further amended by Resolution #2007-03 APC and adopted on September 24, 2007.

President ATTEST:

Secretary