The Planning and Transportation Department is organized into two divisions: Development Services and Planning Services. Development Services provides expertise on zoning and land use questions, reviews development petitions, administers and issues permits, enforces zoning ordinances, and provides policy direction related to environmental protection.
Planning Services provides expertise on long-range planning studies and sub-area planning studies for land use and transportation policy, collects, analyzes and disseminates data, assigns addresses and issues permits.
The Transportation and Traffic Services has been established as the Engineering Department in 2021.Transportation and Traffic Services manages the design, construction, and operation of transportation infrastructure, helps to ensure work is consistent with applicable engineering safety and accessibility standards, and also issues permits. Please click on the Engineering Department link above for more information.
The Department provides support to numerous boards and commissions linked below under the “Related Categories” section. More specific information on Department projects, programs, and services is provided at the links below. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Transportation Department at (812) 349-3423, or send an E-mail to Planning@bloomington.in.gov
Permits and Information
Permits and information from the Planning and Transportation department. Meeting Schedule and Project Deadlines (DRC brochure) for hearing dates and deadlines for the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Hearing Officer, and Plat Committee.
Documents Clearinghouse
A repository of all documents, plans, and studies of the department of Planning and Transportation
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
The UDO governs land use and development throughout the City of Bloomington planning jurisdiction.
Comprehensive Plan
Information on the comprehensive plan for the City of Bloomington.
Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
The BMCMPO is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that serves the City of Bloomington, the Town of Ellettsville, parts of Monroe County and local transit agencies.