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Schedule for Common Council Consideration of Ordinance 09-12 which
Brings Forward Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance from the
Plan Commission as a Result of Its Periodic Review of Title 20 of the
Bloomington Municipal Code
(Revised July 24, 2009)
SPECIAL SESSION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (ORD 09-12) WHICH WILL BE HELD ON THE
FOLLOWING EVENINGS AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
Motion to Introduce Ordinance 09-12
Motion to Approve Schedule
Motion to Approve Procedure
The Council will Consider One Motion to Approve the Following Text Amendments (Unless
Members of the Council Request Individual Discussion of an Item Before Presentation is Made
by Plan Staff):
UDO-001 Rooming house – adds asterisk.
UDO-002 Establishes parking setback from proposed rather than existing right of way or easement in
IG/QY districts.
UDO-003 Pitched roof exception – extends to Third Street.
UDO-004 Defines “proposal” as it relates to projects within the CD zoning district
UDO-005 Adds one PUD final plan change that may be approved by Planning Director.
UDO-006 Adds missing restrictions on accessory structures in multifamily zoning districts.
UDO-007 Provides for some variation in sidewalk/tree plot designs.
UDO-008 Requires connector paths to link developments to multi-use trails.
UDO-009 Makes reduction of bike parking discretionary rather than automatic in CD zoning district.
UDO-010 Clarifies calculation of amount of bicycle parking.
UDO-011 Clarifies height and accessory status of communication facilities in CD district.
UDO-012 Prohibits driveway design where driveway is parallel to street.
UDO-013 Requires entrance & drive design to be paved (like parking areas).
UDO-014 Requires conservation easements for wetland buffer areas.
UDO-015 Corrects UDO reference.
UDO-016 Clarifies fence height maximum & calculation of decorative features.
UDO-017 Corrects typographic error.
UDO-018 Corrects statutory reference.
UDO-019 Makes landscaping of buffer yards separate from general landscaping requirements.
UDO-020
Planting requirements – increases canopy tree requirements and makes interior
requirements consistent.
UDO-021 Clarifies landscaping requirement.
UDO-022 Clarifies parking lot island and bump-out location and function.
UDO-023
Clarifies outdoor storage and merchandizing requirements.
(Revised on July 8, 2009 to correct error)
UDO-024 Adds omitted requirement for maximum parking lot slope.
UDO-026 Corrects omission regarding parallel parking dimensions.
UDO-028 Allows back-out parking on non-arterial streets in Core Neighborhoods.
UDO-029 Clarifies setback for recreational equipment.
UDO-030 Establishes same setback for detached and attached carports.
UDO-031 Corrects statutory reference.
UDO-032 Adds cross-references for exceptions to off-premises signs.
UDO-033 Clarifies requirements for changeable copy on freestanding signs.
UDO-034
CCL-006
Prohibits external illumination of temporary signs. (On July 8th, the Council postponed
consideration of this item until August 5, 2009 and on July 15th the Council moved consideration
of this item to July 29th.)
UDO-035 Corrects section heading for multifamily signage.
UDO-036 Creates wall signage allowance for multi-tenant non-residential centers.
UDO-037 Clarifies minimum lot frontage requirements for freestanding signs.
UDO-038
CCL-007
Corrects word usage in reference to drive-though bays. (On July 10th, Cm. Satterfield
declared his intent to request reconsideration and revision of this amendment at future
meeting during this Special Session.)
UDO-039 Clarifies exemption regarding temporary containers used for charitable purposes.
UDO-040 Corrects setback error for conservation subdivisions.
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UDO-041 Clarifies permitted activities within conservation/preservation easements.
UDO-042 Requires public street frontage for new residential lots.
UDO-043
Clarifies requirement for installation of no parking signs.
(Revised on July 8, 2009 to correct error.)
UDO-045
Exempts construction of small accessory structures from events that end status as a nonconforming
use in non-residential and multifamily properties.
UDO-046 Requires developer to list bike rack model type.
UDO-047 Requires petitioner to list scientific name of landscape species.
UDO-048 Corrects typographical error under subdivision control.
UDO-049 Defines start and duration of timing of final plat.
UDO-050 Clarifies effect of withdrawal of demolition delay application.
UDO-051 Requires submission of complete application before Demolition Delay waiting period
begins.
UDO-052 Adds basketball courts and batting cages to definition of recreational equipment.
UDO-053 Clarifies change from one residential use to another and adds abandonment as a change in
use.
UDO-054 Adds “florist” to class of use table in definitions.
UDO-055 Establishes depth of projection from wall to definition of wall sign.
UDO-056 Changes definition of impound vehicle storage to include both inside and outside storage.
UDO-057 Conforms erosion and storm water regulations to Title 10 of the BMC.
UDO-058 Corrects references to Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
UDO-059 Resolves conflict between temporary use and structure provisions for temporary signs.
UDO-060 Corrects definition of outpatient care facility.
UDO-061 Clarifies definition of basement to establish when it constitutes a “story”.
The Council Considered Separate Motions Regarding the Following Map Amendments:
UDO-062 Map Amendment - Rezones remaining part of the Highpoint PUD from PUD to CD/DEO.
UDO-063 Map Amendment – Rezones Basswood area property from IN to RM.
The Council Considered Individual Motions Regarding the Following Text Amendments:
UDO-065 Prohibits primary pedestrian entrance in CD district to be off an alley.
UDO-066
CCL-008
Clarifies “masonry” materials to be used in residential projects. (On July 8th, the Council
postponed consideration of this item until August 5th.)
UDO-067 Allows additions to single family attached and detached structures to have flat roofs.
(Note: On July 8th the Council considered and rejected an amendment (CCL-005) to this item.)
UDO-068 Clarifies that LEED-NC guidelines used in the UDO are periodically updated by USGBC.
UDO-069
CCL-009
Revises list of landscaping to add native species and prohibit certain invasive species. (On
July 8th, the Council postponed consideration of this item until August 5th and on July 15th the
Council moved consideration of this item to July 29th.
UDO-070 Allows window signs on upper floors but counts such signs towards sign allotment.
UDO-071 Allows only attached wall signs and sandwich board signs outside of right-of-way along
the B-Line trail
Note: On July 8th, the Common Council considered the foregoing amendments and took
action in some cases to postpone and revise them for consideration at a later meeting (see notes
in italics after the titles above).
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.
- Deadline for Declaring Intent to Revive Amendments Non-Adopted by the Plan
Commission and the Introduction of New Amendments.
- Deadline for Submitting Revived Amendments, Revised Amendments, and New
Amendments for Consideration on the Evening of Wednesday, July 15, 2009
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009
(AFTER REGULAR SESSION WHICH STARTS AT 7:00 P.M.)
The Council was Scheduled to Consider Individual Motions Regarding the Following Text
Amendments:
UDO-075
CCL-010
Converts density from units per acre to bedrooms per acre. (On July 15th, the Council
postponed consideration of this amendment until August 5, 2009 at the request of
Councilmember Volan, who may amend it or prepare a new amendment to address this
issue.
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UDO-077
CCL-011
Reduces void to solid ratio on first floor facades in all Downtown Overlay districts. (On
July 15th, the Council adopted this amendment, but allowed for it to be amended on August 5th.)
UDO-079 Adds architectural design requirement along arterial streets. (On July 15th, the Council
adopted this amendment.)
UDO-080 Adds requirements for some areas now exempt from riparian buffer zones. (On July 15th,
the Council voted to consider this amendment on July 29th.)
CCL-001
UDO-074
Promotes Sustainable Development Practices (This amendment was not adopted by the Plan
Commission. On July 10th, Cm. Piedmont-Smith declared her intent to reintroduce and amend
this amendment. On July 15th, the Council adopted CCL-001 which amended this amendment.)
CCL-002
UDO-076
Restricts use of EIFS and other surface building materials in CD district. (On July 10th,
Cm. Sturbaum declared his intent to reintroduce and revise this amendment. On July 15th, the
Council did not reach consideration of this item which, according to Special Session procedure,
meant this item would be taken up at the July 29th meeting.)
On July 15th, the Common Council considered all but two of the foregoing amendments and
took action in some cases to postpone and revise them for consideration at a later meeting (see
notes in italics after the titles above). In accordance with Special Session procedures, the two
items not considered this evening will be considered at the beginning of the next meeting.
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 – 10.00 a.m.
- Deadline for Submitting Revived Amendments, Revised Amendments, and New
Amendments for Consideration on the Evening of Wednesday, July 29, 2009
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.
The Council will Consider Individual Motions Regarding the Following Text Amendments:
UDO-080 Adds requirements for some areas now exempt from riparian buffer zones. (On July 15th,
the Council voted to consider this amendment on July 29th.)
CCL-002
UDO-076
Restricts use of EIFS and other surface building materials in CD district. (This amendment
was not adopted by the Plan Commission. On July 10th, Cm. Sturbaum declared his intent to
reintroduce and amend this amendment. On July 15th, the Council did not reach consideration
of this item which, according to Special Session procedure, meant this item would be taken up
at the July 29th meeting.)
UDO-081 Reduces buffer yard requirements.
UDO-083
CCL-013
Converts minimum to maximum parking in non-residential, multifamily and affordable
single family developments. (On July 10th, Cm. Volan declared his intent to amend this
amendment or introduce a new amendment on this subject. On July 24th, the schedule was
revised to note that staff will request consideration of an amendment that incorporates UDO-
025, UDO-027, and UDO-044.)
UDO-025 Clarifies calculation of car dealer parking. (On July 15th, the schedule was revised to note
that this amendment may be incorporated into an amended UDO-083.)
UDO-027 Allows stacked parking for MF garages. (On July 15th, the schedule was revised to note that
this amendment may be incorporated into an amended UDO-083.)
UDO-044
Clarifies when parking setback, impervious surface, and entrances/drive requirements are
necessary for non-conforming properties. (On July 15th, the schedule was revised to note that
this amendment may be incorporated into an amended UDO-083.)
UDO-085 Adds or changes parking requirements for preschools, outdoor storage, and brewpubs.
UDO-086 Defines and adds parking requirements for “outdoor retail.”
UDO-088 Relaxes restrictions on size and duration of political signs to conform to case law.
UDO-089 Changes restrictions on “reader board” signs to conform to case law
UDO-082
CCL-003
Requires landscaping be installed when buildings are demolished unless a development
plan is approved. (This amendment was not adopted by the Plan Commission. On July 10th,
Cm. Sturbaum declared his intent to reintroduce and amend this amendment. On July 24th, he
declared is intent to request postponement until August 5th to provide time to draft the
amendment.)
UDO-034
CCL-006
Prohibits external illumination of temporary signs. (On July 8th, the Council postponed this
item to August 5th and on July 15th moved its consideration to July 29th. On July 17th, Plan Staff
submitted CCL-006 which defined “externally” and “internally” illuminated signs.)
UDO-069
CCL-009
Revises list of landscaping to add native species and prohibit certain invasive species. (On
July 8th, the Council postponed consideration of this item to August 5th and on July 15th moved
its consideration to July 29th. On July 17th, Plan Staff submitted an amendment which suitable
and unsuitable cultivars of the “flowering crabapple” tree.
Note: The Common Council will proceed no further this evening than the last amendment in
the foregoing list. In the event it does not finish consideration of these amendments, the
Council will begin the next meeting where it left off this evening.
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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.
- Deadline for Submitting Revived Amendments, Revised Amendments, and New
Amendments for Consideration on the Evening of Wednesday, July 29, 2009
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 (AFTER THE REGULAR SESSION WHICH BEGINS
AT 7:00 P.M.)
The Council will Consider Individual Motions Regarding the Following Text Amendments:
UDO-090 Restricts seasonal sale of fireworks to CA districts and clarifies length seasonal sales are
permitted.
UDO-091 Adds maximum suburban parent tract size for Suburban Subdivision type.
UDO-092 Requires more detail for models accompanying downtown development proposals
UDO-094
CCL-012
Defines “primary” and “secondary” exterior finish materials. (On July 10th, Cm. Sturbaum
declared his intent to amend this amendment.)
UDO-095
Defines certain urban agricultural activities and imposes special conditions on community
gardens in residential zones.
UDO-093
CCL-004
Requires grading permit for single family lots which have not been part of a larger grading
plan. (This amendment was not adopted by the Plan Commission. On July 10th, Cm. Piedmont-
Smith declared her intent to reintroduce and amend this amendment.)
UDO-066
CCL-008
Clarifies “masonry” materials to be used in residential projects. (Postponed on July 8th to
August 5th)
Other Amendments Declared by Council Members by July 10, 2009 and to be filed with the Council
Office by July 31, 2009
UDO-038
CCL-007
Corrects word usage in reference to drive-though bays. (On July 10th, Cm. Satterfield
declared his intent to revise and request reconsideration of this amendment initially
considered on July 8th or introduce a new amendment on this subject.)
UDO-078 Prohibits residential uses on the ground floor along key corridors. (This amendment
was not adopted by the Plan Commission. On July 10th, Cm. Sturbaum declared his intent
to reintroduce this amendment without change.)
UDO-075
CCL-010
Converts density from units per acre to bedrooms per acre. (On July 15th, the Council
postponed consideration of this amendment until August 5, 2009 at the request of
Councilmember Volan, who may amend it or prepare a new amendment to address this
issue.
UDO-077
CCL-011
Reduces void to solid ratio on first floor facades in all Downtown Overlay districts. (On July
15th, the Council adopted this amendment and allowed for it to be amended on August 5th.)
UDO-083
Converts minimum to maximum parking in non-residential, multifamily and affordable
single family developments. (On July 10th, Cm. Volan declared his intent to amend this
amendment or introduce a new amendment on this subject. On July 29th, the Council will consider
CCL-013 which incorporates UDO-025, UDO-027, and UDO-044.)
Once the Council has finished considering all the foregoing amendments, it will consider a
motion to adopt Ordinance 09-12 as Amended by the Council. In the event it has not finished
consideration of amendments on this evening, the Council will continue the Special Session
and hold meetings in the first half of September to conclude action on this ordinance in a
timely manner.
The Council may revise this schedule and continue consideration of the UDO to other dates by
a vote of the Council taken at any time during this Special Session.
Posted and Distributed on: Friday, July 24, 2009