5495 N Thomas Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404

Single Family Dwellings District

The primary purpose of the residential districts is to provide a stable environment for family homes on lots with ample open space for the enjoyment of privacy and family recreation. The preservation of single-family housing stock within the core neighborhoods of the town, preservation of property values, and protection from encroachment by non-residential uses are key requirements.; The regulations governing development in residential zoning districts is to protect the livability of existing and future residential neighborhoods, by encouraging primarily residential development with compatible nonresidential development - schools, churches, parks and recreation facilities, day care centers, neighborhood commercial uses and other services at appropriate locations and at an appropriate scale.; In addition, this section is to promote the public health, safety and welfare by requiring a minimum level of maintenance of residential property to protect the livability, appearance and social and economic stability of the town and to protect the public from the health and safety hazards and the impairments of property values that result from the neglect and deterioration of residential property.; Where the requirements under this chapter are in conflict with the requirements of any other statute or law that is in effect within the town’s territorial jurisdiction, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.