City of Bloomington, Illinois

Properties must be maintained to the standards adopted within City Ordinance and the adopted International Property Code, Common violations include but are not limited to:

• Peeling/Flaking Paint
• Damaged Roofing & Siding
• Damaged Windows & Doors
• Deteriorated Decks & Fences

Lawns (grass/weeds) must be maintained so as not not to exceed 8 inches in height. If vegetation (trees, shrubs, etc.) are dead, dying, or diseased, it must be removed. If landscape areas have become overgrown with weeds and grasses, the overgrowth must be corrected or removed. f branches have become damaged they must be removed and disposed of properly. 

All exterior property and premises and the interior of every structure shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish.  Rubbish is defined as combustible materials. Examples of rubbish include but are not limited to:

• Paper
• Boxes
• Wood
• Rubber
• Glass
• Metals
• Yard Trimmings

Every owner or occupant of any dwelling, house, or other building: or proprietor or lessee of any enclosed lot premises: and every person having the charge or control of any church, hall, or public building within the city shall be responsible for removing snow and ice from the public sidewalks in front of and adjoining their property by 10:00 AM on the morning after the snow event. This includes handicap curb ramps. 

Collection in general - Containers to be placed not earlier than 2:00 PM on the day prior to the scheduled collection say and ending at 6:00 AM on the day of collection. All refuse to be collected shall be placed so as not to present a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 

• Bulk Waste is collected as part of the City of Bloomington’s Solid Waste Program. Free Bulk Waste collection occurs each Spring and Fall season.If possible, bulk waste items should be broken down and placed in a garbage collection cart.

• Only bulk waste generated by the resident or homeowner will be collected by City crews. Commercial bulk waste is not acceptable.

• If bulk items are placed in the parkway, they will be collected by the City and charged based on the material and size of the job plus the cost of any fines.

•  Any bulk items placed in the street will be collected. The Solid Waste program user will be billed for the entire cost of the pickup plus the cost of any fines.

• Sod, dirt, concrete, rock, and shingles can be collected curbside, but Solid Waste Program users must make arrangements with Public Works prior to pickup.

 

NOTE: The Citizen Convenience Center enables people who participate in the Solid Waste Program to bring their items to a central location for processing, rather than waiting for collection. This service is provided at no additional charge to program participants. Users should bring proof of city residency. Users are responsible for the unloading of their own materials into the appropriate locations as directed by the City employee on-site. This facility is located at 402 S. East St. (on the corner of East and Jackson, south of the Bloomington Public Library).

 

Any owner of camping and/or recreational equipment and/or domestic utility trailer may park or store such equipment in a residential district subject to certain conditions. Below are a few highlights of the code. Other regulations may be required:

•  At no time shall such parked or stored camping and recreational equipment be occupied or used for dining, sleeping or housekeeping purposes while parked or stored in a residential district.

•  During the  period from September 15 thru April 15, if outside of a garage, it shall be parked or stored to the rear of the front building line of the principal structure. Also must be a minimum of 3 feet from a side or rear lot line; and must be on a hard compacted surface.

 

Every exterior and interior flight of stairs  having more than 4 risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair. Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches and not more than 42 inches in height.

 

All vehicles parked outside of a garage shall be completely operable. This shall include but not limited to: proper condition and adjustment necessary for its mechanical operation; can be driven forward and backward and stop immediately upon applying the brakes; have proper lamps, mirrors, windshields; and required tags and license must be current.