The Board of Commissioners has approved the Development Plan guidelines for public works projects that are within 100 feet of a known cemetery or burial ground, as described below.
(A) The Development Plan will consist of the following elements:
(1) Description of the nature of the public works project;
(2) Estimated time frame for construction of project;
(3) Description of the location by section, township, and range;
(4) Construction plans for the proposed area, including:
(a) Depth of construction, excavating, grading, or filling;
(b) Description of soils that are present; and
(c) Description of type of construction to take place.
(5) Location of cemetery or known burial grounds using a USGS seven and one-half-minute quadrangle map;
(6) Name of the cemetery;
(7) Deed reference, if available, for cemetery or burial ground; and
(8) Photos of the current condition of cemetery or burial ground.
(B) If a project discovers or disturbs a cemetery or burial ground, the unit will follow the guidelines set forth in I.C. 14-21-1-29, which is stated in division (C) below.
(C) The person who discovers, uncovers, or moves an artifact or burial object while disturbing the ground for a purpose other than the discovery, uncovering, or moving of artifacts or burial objects shall do the following:
(1) Immediately cease disturbing the ground and the area within 100 feet of the artifact or burial object; and
(2) Notify the State Department of Natural Resources within two business days after the time of the disturbance.
(D) The county will follow I.C. 23-14-57 in regards to the treatment of any discovered, uncovered, or disturbed remains found in the course of a project.
(Ord. 2013-XI, passed 8-6-2013)