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36-1-29-13. Contiguous Seawalls

Sec. 13. A seawall may be contiguous to another seawall if making one (1) or more seawalls contiguous does not interfere, obstruct, or otherwise inhibit the public’s ability to use a public access point or easement that provides access to the shore of Lake Michigan and all parts of the seawall are on private property. […]

36-1-29-14. Permits; Application and Approval

Sec. 14. Not later than ten (10) business days after a person submits a completed application for an emergency seawall or revetment permit and meets all required conditions, a local governmental agency shall: (1) approve; or (2) deny; the person’s application for the emergency permit. If a local governmental agency does not approve or deny […]

36-1-29-15. Denial of Permit by Local Governmental Agency; Reapplication

Sec. 15. If a local governmental agency denies the emergency seawall or revetment permit, the local governmental agency shall provide the reasons for the denial in a single response to the person. A person may submit not more than one (1) completed reapplication for an emergency seawall or revetment permit that lists reasons why the […]

36-1-29-2. Application of Chapter; Not Affected

Sec. 2. This chapter does not: (1) affect the determination of the location of the ordinary high water mark; or (2) interfere with or supersede state law, state administrative rules, or local ordinances concerning the issuance of permits for seawalls or revetments. As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.

36-1-29-3. “Emergency”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “emergency” means a situation that: (1) requires immediate action; (2) is induced by weather or high lake levels; and (3) either: (A) creates the potential for imminent structural damage to private property in an area adjacent to Lake Michigan; or (B) threatens or creates an imminent risk to […]