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Council adopts phase‑1 'missing middle' ordinance loosening ADU, two‑family and townhouse rules
Summary
The Bloomington City Council voted 6–0 on May 19, 2025, to adopt the first phase of a 'missing middle' ordinance revising performance standards for accessory dwelling units, two‑family dwellings and townhouses to encourage more low‑ and medium‑density housing options.
The Bloomington City Council on May 19 adopted the first phase of a "missing middle" housing ordinance that revises performance standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), two‑family dwellings and townhouses, saying the changes are intended to reduce barriers to infill housing.
Planning staff member Nick Johnson told the council the ordinance is the first of two phases. "One of the reasons we broke it into two pieces...is that we wanted to try and get some of these changes deployed into the 2025 construction season," Johnson said during the presentation. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its April 10 meeting. After a public…
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