April 10, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Missing Middle Housing Phase One Ordinance
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) standard amendments
Two-family dwelling zoning and site size requirements
Townhouse design and architectural standards
Removal of owner-occupancy requirements for rental units
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Notable Quotes (4)
So with respect to the first one... the first one is a simple clean up... related to ADU setbacks. The first is a reduction in the rear yard setback.
This ordinance would remove that instead of just favoring a more simplistic approach of establishing a minimum and a maximum.
This ordinance would propose to reduce the minimum site size down to 11,700ft and 14,625ft for corner lots.
We would propose to change that so that the garage can be no further forward than the building than four feet as opposed to must be recessed by four feet.
People (4)
Mr. JohnsonStaffLead staff member presenting the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance and answering commission questions.
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Lead staff member presenting the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance and answering commission questions.
“The Phase One Ordinance... is focused on uses that already exist in the Bloomington zoning code.”
Explaining the scope of the ordinance.
“The market typically takes care of it by itself. Residents want to have landscaping on their properties.”
Justifying the removal of mandatory landscaping requirements for two-family dwellings.
Commissioner LisaPlanning CommissionerQuestioned staff regarding rental license implications and the removal of the 33% proportional size rule for ADUs.
Questioned staff regarding rental license implications and the removal of the 33% proportional size rule for ADUs.
Mr. JonesPlanning CommissionerInquired about the impact of recessed garage requirements on developer project viability.
Inquired about the impact of recessed garage requirements on developer project viability.
Commissioner CurryPlanning CommissionerAsked about previous ordinance history and requested clarification on site size reductions.
Asked about previous ordinance history and requested clarification on site size reductions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- April 10th Planning Commission Meeting
- November Planning Commission/HRA study session
- December 2024 City Council study session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Proposed updates to Bloomington zoning code covering ADUs, two-family dwellings, and townhouse design standards to reduce barriers to housing.