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March 27, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilFriday, March 28, 2025
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Sign Code One-Year Lookback Ordinance

Co-Living Standards Ordinance Amendments

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Close the public hearing for Sign Code Amendment

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Recommend City Council adopt ordinance amending Sign Code

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Mcgovern · Seconded by Not Specified

Notable Quotes (2)

There's no right to do it right now. So I don't think there would be a legally nonconforming right to keep it there since there being no clearly established allowance for it in code right now.

— Nick Johnson
Sign Code AmendmentResponding to questions about grandfathering signs on residential fences.

There is some legislation this year that is attempting to get their hands around the problem of sober homes because cities don't really know when they come into existence or when they're operating in the city.

— Kevin Tusk
Residential Care FacilitiesDiscussing the difficulty of regulating sober homes without state licensing requirements.

People (7)

AlbrechtChair

Facilitated the meeting, led discussions on sign and co-living ordinances.

Nick JohnsonPlanning Manager

Presented the sign code lookback report and explained policy changes.

1 quote

“There's no right to do it [signs on residential fences] right now. So I don't think there would be a legally nonconforming right to keep it there since there being no clearly established allowance for it in code right now.”

Regarding existing signs on residential fences.

Commissioner LisaCommissioner

Asked clarifying questions regarding sign prohibitions on residential fences.

Kevin TuskCity Attorney

Provided legal interpretation on residential fence signage and sober homes legislation.

Planner AspectPlanner

Presented the co-living standards ordinance and timeline.

Commissioner WhiteCommissioner

Inquired about bathroom requirements in co-living facilities.

Commissioner IssaCommissioner

Asked about incentive structures and red tape in city ordinances.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City ChambersMall of America (Regional Tourism/Entertainment District)McDonald's (Sign example)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • March 27, 2025 - Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
  • January 30, 2025 - Planning Commission Study Session
  • April 28, 2025 - Upcoming City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Sign Code Amendment (1-Year Lookback)

Updates to sign code including definitions, roof sign height, residential fence signage, and directional sign sizes.

Co-Living Standards Ordinance

Establishes definitions and standards for co-living, increases occupancy for non-related persons, and modifies residential care facilities.

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