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Council approves ordinance allowing exterior refuse enclosures for businesses, 6-1
Summary
After debate about setbacks, delivery access and health standards, Bloomington's City Council adopted an ordinance to allow exterior refuse enclosures as an option for nonresidential uses citywide; vote was 6-1 with Council member Lohmann opposed.
The Bloomington City Council voted Dec. 8 to amend zoning rules and allow exterior refuse (trash and recycling) enclosures as a permitted option for nonresidential uses in all zoning districts, subject to performance standards.
What changed: Planning staff said the ordinance gives businesses an alternative to interior trash rooms by allowing exterior enclosures that meet standards for setbacks, access, screening, lighting and floor…
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