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Council amends RS1/R1A residential code; ordinance adopted 6-1
Summary
The council adopted amendments to RS1 and R1A zoning standards to align large-lot rules with other residential districts, including allowing two-family dwellings in RS1, removing median site-width and prevailing setback requirements, and adding a 35% impervious cap for R1A; the ordinance passed 6-1 with Council Member Nelson opposed.
Bloomington's City Council adopted an ordinance Feb. 24 updating standards for RS1 (large-lot single-family) and R1A (restricted large-lot on septic) residential zoning districts, approving the measure on a 6-1 vote with Council Member Nelson opposed.
Planning staff said the update implements items the planning commission and council studied over multiple sessions, and aims to align RS1 and R1A bulk and performance standards more closely with the R1 district. Planning Manager Nick…
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