# November 12, 2026 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

The November 12, 2026, Bloomington Planning Commission meeting included a public hearing on proposed multifamily zoning ordinance amendments. The changes would reduce street-side setbacks while accommodating easements, eliminate required external storage units, set usable open space at 200 square feet per dwelling unit, remove the bonus credit for private balconies and porches, and allow a discretionary open-space reduction of up to 50% for developments near an accessible public park. Commissioners discussed how park access and quality would be assessed and called for consistent guidance on the discretionary reduction. The ordinance was continued to a December 3 public hearing; the commission voted 7–0 to close the hearing, but no vote approving the amendments is reflected in the transcript.

The commission also reviewed a draft 2027 work plan, discussing possible studies on infill-development education, urban agriculture, parking, and housing affordability; staff will return with a revised plan in December. The October 29 meeting synopsis was approved 4–0, with three abstentions. No contract awards, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [November 12, 2026 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDcpiyYChNQ) - City of Bloomington, Minnesota