Ordinance 19-03

This ordinance amends the List of Designated Historic Districts in Chapter 8.20 of the City of Bloomington Municipal Code by establishing the Maple Heights Conservation District. In recommending this designation, the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission ("Commission"): conducted a survey; held public hearings; and, submitted a map and accompanying report to the Council. The map sets forth the boundaries of the district and the classification of buildings within the district. The report demonstrates how this district meets the necessary criteria. A conservation district is, in general, less restrictive than a full historic district, and requires only the review of proposals to demolish or move buildings, or construct new principal or accessory buildings. At end of three years after adoption of this ordinance, this conservation district will elevate into a full historic district, unless within 180 and 60 days before that date, a majority of the property owners provide the Commission with written objections to the elevation.