Public Conduct in Bloomington, IN (2026)
3 verified public conduct rules for Bloomington, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
In the City of Bloomington, Bloomington Municipal Code Section 15.56.025 treats a skateboard as a coaster, bars riding one on the sidewalks and crosswalks of ten named downtown streets, requires anyone under eighteen to wear a helmet while using one, and makes any violation a Class G Traffic Violation.
Bloomington Skateboard And Coaster Use Rules
Significant RestrictionsBloomington Municipal Code §§ 15.04.053, 15.56.025
"Coaster" means roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters, or other similar devices powered by human power that do not meet the definitions of pedestrian or bicycle. ... Every person who uses a coaster on public property shall comply with the following provisions: ... (7)Operating a coaster on the sidewalks and within the crosswalks along the following streets is hereby declared a pu...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Bloomington Municipal Code § 6.12.030 bans smoking on restaurant and bar patios, in courtyards, at service and ticket lines, near ATMs, and anywhere food or drink is sold, on top of the citywide indoor ban. The mayor's office enforces a $100 fine through the Ordinance Violations Bureau.
Bloomington Outdoor Public Place Smoking Ban
Significant RestrictionsBloomington Municipal Code § 6.12.030
(a)Smoking shall be prohibited in the following public places and other public places similarly situated, including, but not limited to, the following areas: ... (16)The following outdoor areas:(A)Seating provided by eating establishments and bars,(B)Within courtyards and other areas where air circulation may be impeded by architectural, landscaping or other barriers,(C)Any place where people a...
Public Alcohol Use
In the City of Bloomington it is unlawful to drink any alcoholic beverage on a publicly owned place or on any public street, highway or accessway. Bloomington Municipal Code Section 14.36.090 carves out narrow exceptions for licensed festival permits and the Cascades Golf Course clubhouse and grounds.
Bloomington's Open Container and Public Drinking Ban
Some RestrictionsBloomington Municipal Code § 14.36.090
It is unlawful for any person, within the city limits, to consume any alcoholic beverage in or on any publicly owned place or upon any public street, highway or accessway; provided, however, that it is not unlawful to consume beer or wine, regardless of where it was purchased, at an event for which the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has issued a temporary beer permit, as authorized by I...