1. (a) In addition to the requirements of section 17 of this chapter, if the resolution or plan for an existing redevelopment project area is proposed to be amended in a way that changes:

   1. (1) parts of the area that are to be devoted to a public way, levee, sewerage, park, playground, or other public purposes;
   2. (2) the proposed use of the land in the area; or

   3. (3) requirements for rehabilitation, building requirements, proposed zoning, maximum densities, or similar requirements;

      the commission must, at least ten (10) days before the public hearing under section 17 of this chapter, send the notice required by section 17 of this chapter by first class mail to affected neighborhood associations.

2. (b) In addition to the requirements of section 17 of this chapter, if the resolution or plan for an existing redevelopment project area is proposed to be amended in a way that:

   1. (1) enlarges the boundaries of the area; or

   2. (2) adds one (1) or more parcels to the list of parcels to be acquired;

      the commission must, at least ten (10) days before the public hearing under section 17 of this chapter, send the notice required by section 17 of this chapter by first class mail to affected neighborhood associations and to persons owning property that is in the proposed enlargement of the area or that is proposed to be added to the acquisition list. If the enlargement of an area is proposed, notice must also be filed in accordance with section 17(b) of this chapter, and agencies and officers may not take actions prohibited by section 17(b) of this chapter in the proposed enlarged area.

3. (c) The commission may require that neighborhood associations register with the commission. The commission may adopt a rule that requires that a neighborhood association encompass a part of the geographic area included in or proposed to be included in a redevelopment project area, urban renewal area, or economic development area to qualify as an affected neighborhood association.

As added by P.L.114-1989, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.185-2005, SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.729.