The Project Review Group is a committee of specialized City staff that meets weekly to review and discuss complex development projects as they are happening. Developers are encouraged to meet with the Project Review Group early and often. The Group consists of representatives from the following divisions:

• Building Safety
• Economic Development
• Department of Engineering Services
• Fire
• Parks and Recreation
• Planning 
• Public Works
• Water

To set up a meeting time please submit a PRG Meeting Request Form 

Regular meeting time and location:

Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Government Center (2nd Floor) Room 208 
115 E Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

The Planning & Zoning Division of the Community Development Department accepts and processes land use petitions. 
For you convenience, we have linked all applicable Land Use Petitions/Applications below. Click on the appropriate link to begin the process! 

• Accessory Uses Permitting & Registration (including Chicken-Keeping)
• Annexation
• Final Plat
• Historic Preservation Forms & Applications
• Planned Unit Development
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan
• Site Plan Review
• Special Use Permit
• Street Name Change
• Vacation Petition for Streets & Alleys
• Variation to the Zoning Code (Variance)
• Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
• Zoning Verification Letter Request

Meeting Dates and Deadlines - A list of meeting schedules and submission deadlines for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. 

Subdivision Ordinance

The subdivision ordinance was adopted in 1998 and can be found in Chapter 24 of the City Code. The purpose of the subdivision ordinance is to promote the orderly, planned, efficient, and economical development of the City. Land to be subdivided or developed as a planned unit development shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without posing danger to public health, and land should not be subdivided or developed as a planned unit development until available public facilities and improvements exist and proper provision has been made for drainage, water, sewerage, and capital improvements such as schools, parks, recreation facilities, transportation facilities and improvements..

Annexation Ordinance

The annexation ordinance can be found in Chapter 8.5 of the City Code.  

Zoning Verification Requests

If you would like to receive basic zoning information about a property in the City of Bloomington, you may submit a zoning verification request over the phone with the Economic & Community Development department.  Zoning Verifications can take up to 7-10 business days depending on the complexity of the request.

Building Permits and Plan Reviews

For information about building permits, plan reviews, building codes and contractor registration please visit our Building Safety Page. All commercial projects must have a review completed prior to a building permit being issued. Commercial Construction shall include all multifamily structures of three or more units and all business, commercial, or industrial type buildings. It shall not include one or two family dwellings.

Erosion Control / Curb Cut / Excavation Permits

Click here to access applications for erosion control permits, curb cut permits, and erosion control permits. 

Liquor Licenses

Individuals who wish to sell alcohol at their establishment must obtain approval for a liquor license from the Liquor Commission. Liquor license applications are processed through the City Clerk’s office. Please allow for two months minimum from the time you submit your application until the time your application is through the process and approved.  

Freedom of Information Act Requests

Requests for existing documents of record may be obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA).