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The City of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances contains local laws which, along with state and federal laws and regulations, shape our city and its services to keep residents safe, maintain property values, and govern private activities within the city's boundaries in a manner that balances the protection of individual rights with the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare.

The process of reviewing and incorporated changes to the City Code is called "codification." Because this process must be undertaken for each change, recent changes to the code are not immediately incorporated. Codification may take several weeks.

After Council-approved changes are incorporated into the official code document at the City Clerk's office, the online representation of the Code is updated. Because of this time lag, the City Clerk's Office provides a list of recently approved, but not yet codified, changes below.

City staff will make every effort to post such changes below within three business days of Council action. You may contact the City Clerk's Office with any questions.

New versions of the City Code will be posted as the code is updated. Use the City's E-Subscribe service to receive notifications when updates are made.

Recent changes

Ordinance 2026-12
Publication Date: May 14, 2026

The ordinance is allowing existing towers at former place of assembly sites in residential zoning districts. 

Staff contact
Liz O'Day
Planning
eoday@bloomingtonmn.gov
952-563-8919

Ordinance 2026-11
Publication Date: May 7, 2026

An ordinance amending Appendix A of the city code relating to license, permit, and development application fees.

Staff contact
Matt Brillhart
Licensing
mbrillhart@bloomingtonmn.gov
952-563-4923

Ordinance 2026-10
Publication Date: May 7, 2026

An ordinance adding three-family dwellings, fourplex dwellings, detached townhouse dwellings, cottage court dwellings, and multiplex dwellings to the opportunity housing ordinance and rental licensing standards, thereby amending Chapter 9, Chapter 14, and Appendix A of the City Code.

Staff contact
Dakota Kastenday
Planning
dkastenday@bloomingtonmn.gov
952-563-8926

Ordinance 2026-09
Publication Date: May 7, 2026

OnApril 27, 2026,atitsregularmeeting,theBloomingtonCityCouncilenactedan ordinance (No. 2026-9) amending Chapter 23 of the City Code relating to sick and safe time specifically rescinding the entire Article of regulations. The specific title of the ordinance enacted was: “ORDINANCE NO. 2026-9,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 23 RELATING TO EARNED SICK AND SAFE TIME.”  

Staff contact
Amir Malik
Compliance Manager
amalik@bloomingtonmn.gov
952-563-4891

Ordinance 2026-08
Publication Date: April 2, 2026

An ordinance clarifying fence height standards and exemptions, removing fence opacity standards, and adding fence covering material standards. Contact for questions and copy of ordinance.

Staff contact
Dylan Palmer  
Planning
dpalmer@bloomingtonmn.gov
952-563-8918

Ordinance 2026-07
Publication Date: April 2, 2026

An ordinance modifying use allowances and performance standards for existing remote airport parking facilities.  Contact for questions and copy of ordinance.

Staff contact
Mike Centinario 
Planning
mcentinario@bloomingtonmn.gov
952-563-8921

Ordinance 2026-06
Publication Date: April 2, 2026

This ordinance amends Chapter 21 of the City Code to establish a temporary, citywide moratorium on certain government facilities, specifically secured detention facilities housing 25 or more individuals under government custody. It purpose is to allow the City of Bloomington to study the compatibility, infrastructure impacts, public safety considerations, and regulatory needs associated with these facilities. The moratorium lasts up to one year from April 2, 2026, during which the City will not accept or process applications or approvals for new such facilities, though existing facilities may continue maintenance and repair. Violations are classified as misdemeanors, enforceable through legal action, and the ordinance may be repealed early if the study is completed and appropriate regulations are adopted.

Staff contact
Kevin Toskey 
Legal
ktoskey@BloomingtonMN.gov
952-563-4889

Ordinance 2026-05
Publication Date: April 2, 2026

An ordinance that establishes five new housing types in the City’s Zoning Code. This includes establishes definitions, use allowances, and zoning performance standards for five new housing types.

Staff contact
Dakota Kastenday
Planning
dkastenday@BloomingtonMN.gov
952-563-8926

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