Rules for ZIP Code 61701
Bloomington, IL Β· McLean County
137 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 61701 is governed by the city of Bloomington, IL, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Bloomington's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 61701 based on Bloomington ordinances.
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rules- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Boat Dock PermitsSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesAnimal Ordinances
9 rules- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Bird ProtectionSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
Fire Regulations
5 rules- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Propane StorageSome
- FireworksHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Public Conduct
7 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseHeavy
- JaywalkingSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Invasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Tree-of-Heaven RemovalHeavy
- Prohibited SpeciesHeavy
Trash & Recycling
10 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesHeavy
- Encampment SanitationHeavy
Water Use Rules
1 ruleNoise from Specific Sources
3 rulesBuilding Safety
8 rulesSign Regulations
4 rulesParking Rules
10 rules- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Snow Removal Parking RulesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Overnight ParkingSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesLight
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- TNC Pickup ZonesSome
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleRight to Farm
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
- Buffer ZonesSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesRental Property Rules
2 rules- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Code Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesHome Business
3 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleAccessory Structures
3 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSignificant
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant