Ordinance 19-25

This ordinance amends the List of Designated Historic Districts located in the City of Bloomington and set forth in Chapter 8.20 of the Municipal Code, by establishing the Near West Side 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 describes the boundaries of the district, classifies the total number of properties within the district, and is approved by the ordinance. 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.