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City of Bloomington, Indiana – Kerry Thomson, Mayor

City Council

2012 Ordinance 12-27

TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE BLOOMINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “HOUSING INSPECTION” (Repealing and Reenacting Title 16 with the New Title Name of “Residential Rental Unit and Lodging Establishment Inspection Program” and a Total of Ten Chapters) AS AMENDED

2012 Amendment 01 (Adopted)

Amendment 01 (with 9 parts)

This Amendment makes nine changes to Ord 12-27 which are briefly described and set forth in a strikeout version in the following paragraphs: Part 1 adds a reasonable person standard to the Director’s ability to call for additional documentation regarding the strength or proper operation of something inside of a residential rental unit or lodging establishment. Part 2 deletes a vague statement in the ordinance, said statement does not provide enough specific information as to when the Director may or may not make certain changes.Part 3 ensures that Section 16.06.020 is consistent with Section 16.03.040(c)(1) and makes it clear that a complaint inspection will only occur if there appears to be a violation of Title 16. Part 4 adds a new definition; it defines the word “accessory structure” as these types of structures are regulated by Title 16. The definition used is the same definition used in Title 20, the Unified Development Ordinance. Part 5 defines the word “equipment”. As equipment is regularly used and regulated in Title 16 a definition is appropriate. The language of this definition was taken from definitions regularly found in grant agreements proffered by the State and the Federal governments.Part 6 makes it clear that the exterior property of a residential rental unit or lodging establishment is only subject to the regulations of Title 16 if property is made available to the relevant occupants. Part 7 deletes any reference to the residential care facility having to be owned and operated by the same person or corporation. As the definition requires the facility to be licensed and inspected by the State of Indiana, ownership is not necessarily germane. Part 8 makes the 4-year and 5-year permit requirements consistent with the 3-year permit in terms of allowing the owner to make the inspections in either the 60-day standard correction period or within the extended period of time granted by the Board of Housing Quality Appeals. Part 9 corrects a typographical error.

Amends CodeNo
Final 11/14/2012 Adopted 8 – 0 (Sandberg out of room)