Indiana Land Resources Council Model Ordinances
On March 23, 2007, the Indiana Land Resources Council made final recommendations on model agricultural zoning concepts. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and ILRC believe these ordinances will be valuable to counties across the state as they make proactive decisions about land use. There are many different strategies to accommodate the land use needs of a community, and the best approach for each county is to tailor solutions to its unique characteristics. These model ordinances are currently being printed and sent to local officials across the state. For more information please contact Tony Hahn.
In the 8 months since the ILRC finalized recommendations for model agricultural zoning ordinances, several local governments have implemented these concepts. As the ILRC had hoped, these tools enable local government leaders to adapt the recommendations to their community needs. Click on the document below to see how ISDA has worked with the counties to advocate use of the model ordinance principles and advise on the legality of proposed regulations.
Links:
- Executive Summary
- Download the complete guide (best for high-speed connections)
- A Guide for Local Land Use Planning for Ag Operations
- Download each section of the guide (best for dial-up connections)
- Introduction and Overview of model ordinances
- Full descriptions of the model ordinances
- Regulatory Guidance Document
- Local Officials and Regulating Livestock Production
Expert Resources:
- The Indiana Land Resources Council has developed a matrix of technical experts in rural and agricultural land-use issues to assist Indiana communities.
Below are links to resources used in developing the ordinances:
- Iowa State Extension Practices to Reduce Odor from Livestock Operations
- University of Nebraska Lincoln National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management
- National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management Model Certification Project
- Purdue Agriculture Air Quality Laboratory
- Iowa DNR Results of Animal Feeding Operations Odor Study
Call for Technical Advisory Team
The Indiana Land Resources Council is seeking qualified experts in rural and agricultural land-use issues to serve on a statewide Technical Advisory Team. Please download the attached application information.
About the Indiana Land Resources Council
The Indiana Land Resources Council, repopulated in September 2006, is created in state law (I.C. 15-7-9) to assist local and state decision-makers with land use tools and policies. The Indiana Land Resources Council is composed of representatives from county and municipal governments, home building and land development, business, environmental interests, soil and water conservation districts, and forestry, as well as a land use expert and a farmer. The Council’s mission is to evaluate all types of land use, not just agricultural land use. Their first agenda item has been developing model ordinances for agricultural zoning and other tools for counties and municipalities. The Indiana Land Resources Council will not consider a farmland preservation program or environmental regulations.
Features
- Disaster Relief Information
- Governor Daniels' Property Tax Plan and Agriculture
- Indiana's Vision for Conservation
- Indiana Land Resources Council Model Ordinances
- We All Live Downstream Event Schedule
- Conservation Photo Contest
