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IC 36-7-2-5.5 Removal or alteration of a sign as a condition of issuing a permit, license, or variance Sec. 5.5. A unit may not require that a lawfully erected sign be removed or altered as a condition of issuing: (1) a permit; (2) a license; (3) a variance; or (4) any other order concerning land use or development; unless the owner of the sign is compensated in accordance with IC 32-24 or has waived the right to and receipt of damages in writing. As added by P. L. 163-2006, SEC. 19. IC 36-7-2-6 Regulation of movement or removal of earth below ground level Sec. 6. A unit may regulate excavation, mining, drilling, and other movement or removal of earth below ground level. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2. IC 36-7-2-7 Promotion of economic development and tourism Sec. 7. A unit may promote economic development and tourism. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.2. IC 36-7-2-8 Solar energy systems; ordinances; reasonable restrictions Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "solar energy system" means either of the following: (1) any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating or cooling, or for water heating; or (2) any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of energy for space heating or cooling, or for water heating. (b) A unit may not adopt any ordinance which has the effect of prohibiting or of unreasonably restricting the use of solar energy systems other than for the preservation or protection of the public health and safety. (c) This section does not apply to ordinances which impose reasonable restrictions on solar energy systems. However, it is the policy of this state to promote and encourage the use of solar energy systems and to remove obstacles to their use. Reasonable restrictions on solar energy systems are those restrictions which: (1) do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency; or (2) allow for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.311, SEC.2.