Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-7-4-1014

Sec. 1014. (a) The plan commission, board of zoning appeals, or any enforcement official designated in the zoning ordinance may bring an action under IC 36-1-6 to enforce any ordinance adopted or action taken under this chapter.

(b) The plan commission, board of zoning appeals, or any enforcement official designated in the zoning ordinance may also bring an action to enforce:

(c) ADVISORY. In addition, in each county having a metropolitan plan commission, if the county or second class city adopts a zoning ordinance under this chapter, then that unit may also invoke any remedy under this section. However, the county may do so only outside the corporate boundaries of the city, and the city may do so only within its corporate boundaries.

(d) The plan commission, board of zoning appeals, or designated enforcement official may invoke any legal, equitable, or special remedy in an action described in subsection (a) or (b).

(e) An action for the levy of a fine or penalty for enforcement of a zoning ordinance may be brought in any court located within the jurisdiction of the plan commission or board of zoning appeals.

(f) If the plan commission, board of zoning appeals, or designated enforcement official is successful in an action brought under this section, the respondent shall bear the costs of the action. A change of venue from the county may not be granted in such an action.