October 23, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Miscellaneous Issues Ordinance 2025 (Cleanup items)
Miscellaneous Issues Ordinance 2025 (Policy changes)
Building height map of Bloomington
Proposed amendments to official building height limits
Votes (2)
Recommend adopting ordinances A through O and Q through Z
Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not Specified
Recommend adopting ordinances AA through FF
Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not Specified
Notable Quotes (2)
We are then asking them no you must meet the standards of the 1980s not the 2020s.
If you can build up to a certain amount of feet, that's the that's the main concern. That's ultimately dictating your height. It's not the stories.
People (5)
Presented the 2025 miscellaneous issues ordinance.
Presented the building height map study session.
Discussed commercial architectural standards and shadow casting.
Inquired about planning area decision logic and school coordination.
Provided information on school district notification processes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- October 23rd: Planning Commission Meeting
- September 18th: Miscellaneous issues study session
- September 29th: Miscellaneous issues council meeting
- November 17th: Final public hearing at council
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Grammatical cleanup and addition of 'or' to existing code.
Updates to exterior lighting requirements and maintenance standards.
Allows multifamily residential in four specific zoning districts.
Clarifies appeals process for certificates of appropriateness and sets a $220 fee.
Sets 15ft height limit for accessory structures exceeding principal dwelling height.
Removes architectural unity requirement for commercial buildings to improve design flexibility.
Allows reduction of sidewalk width from 8ft to 6ft on minor collector roads under engineering discretion.