RS-1 Zoning District Study

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The Large Lot Single-Family Residential (RS-1) zoning district is intended to do the following:

  1. Provide locations for large lot single-family development in areas of steep slopes, significant vegetation, wetlands or in areas substantially developed as large lots in order to preserve the character of the area; and

  1. Protect natural resources and ensure compatible redevelopment through appropriate development standards.

There are currently 116 parcels in Bloomington zoned RS-1, the locations of which can be viewed on the City’s Official Zoning Map.

Staff has been directed by the City Council to examine development standards for lots zoned RS-1, as well as the district’s purpose statement, bulk standards, environmental standards, and allowed uses. This project follows up on the work done for recent amendments to the standards of R-1 lots, single-family structures, and two-family structures, adopted by City Council in May 2023. From this study, staff may prepare code amendments to the RS-1 zoning district based on guidance of the Planning Commission and City Council.

If interested, please visit the following city code sections to read the intent and existing standards applicable to the RS-1 District:

Three study sessions examining the RS-1 District have been held so far: the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday February 1, 2024, the City Council meeting on February 12, 2024, and the City Council meeting on August 5, 2024. All of the meeting documents can be downloaded from the portal project page. At these meetings, full consensus was not yet established on all of the potential amendments to the RS-1 District. Staff will conduct a fourth study session with the City Council on October 28, 2024, to determine the final direction for this project. Staff has prepared six ordinance options for the Council to consider, all of which are available for download in the Documents tab on the right side of the page.

The Large Lot Single-Family Residential (RS-1) zoning district is intended to do the following:

  1. Provide locations for large lot single-family development in areas of steep slopes, significant vegetation, wetlands or in areas substantially developed as large lots in order to preserve the character of the area; and

  1. Protect natural resources and ensure compatible redevelopment through appropriate development standards.

There are currently 116 parcels in Bloomington zoned RS-1, the locations of which can be viewed on the City’s Official Zoning Map.

Staff has been directed by the City Council to examine development standards for lots zoned RS-1, as well as the district’s purpose statement, bulk standards, environmental standards, and allowed uses. This project follows up on the work done for recent amendments to the standards of R-1 lots, single-family structures, and two-family structures, adopted by City Council in May 2023. From this study, staff may prepare code amendments to the RS-1 zoning district based on guidance of the Planning Commission and City Council.

If interested, please visit the following city code sections to read the intent and existing standards applicable to the RS-1 District:

Three study sessions examining the RS-1 District have been held so far: the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday February 1, 2024, the City Council meeting on February 12, 2024, and the City Council meeting on August 5, 2024. All of the meeting documents can be downloaded from the portal project page. At these meetings, full consensus was not yet established on all of the potential amendments to the RS-1 District. Staff will conduct a fourth study session with the City Council on October 28, 2024, to determine the final direction for this project. Staff has prepared six ordinance options for the Council to consider, all of which are available for download in the Documents tab on the right side of the page.

Questions & Comments

If you have questions or comments about the RS-1 Zoning District Study, please submit them here and staff will provide a response at our earliest convenience.

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Page last updated: 25 Oct 2024, 10:25 AM