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City of Bloomington, Indiana

open #213862

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Other: Request for Zoning and Code Compliance Review – @tinygaragebloom Pop-Up : I am writing to request that the city monitor and review the operations of a recurring pop-up music venue publicized via Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tinygaragebloom/.The venue operates out of a residential neighborhood, hosts public live music events, and charges an entry fee. This raises several municipal and state compliance concerns that I would like the city to address proactively with the operators: Zoning Use: The operation of a commercial, ticketed entertainment venue appears to conflict with residential zoning designations and the strict limitations placed on Home Occupations under the Bloomington UDO. State Fire Safety: Under Indiana Code § 22-14-3, public entertainment events that charge admission require a state Amusement and Entertainment Permit, which generally cannot be issued for Class 2 residential structures due to life-safety codes. Neighborhood Impacts: Recurring assemblies of this scale present consistent risks regarding the 24/7 noise ordinance (BMC Chapter 14.09) and residential occupancy limits. Please consider investigating this location and working constructively with the venue operators to guide them toward compliant business practices, or to help them transition their events to properly zoned commercial spaces.

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Joy Brown

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10/6/2026 08:46:56 Jennifer Burrell assigned this case to Joy Brown

Sent notification to Joy Brown, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Jennifer Burrell assigned this case to Joy Brown You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

9/29/2026 16:22:25 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell

Jennifer, Second pop-up venue complaint. Thank you!

Sent notification to Jennifer Burrell, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Jennifer, Second pop-up venue complaint. Thank you!

9/17/2026 10:57:44 Jeff Yutmeyer assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith

Both of these locations are single family residences that do not fall under Indiana State Fire code as far as any enforcement is concerned. I have reached out to both of the owners of the properties and made them aware of the issues and complaints.

Sent notification to Jane Kupersmith, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Jeff Yutmeyer assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Both of these locations are single family residences that do not fall under Indiana State Fire code as far as any enforcement is concerned. I have reached out to both of the owners of the properties and made them aware of the issues and complaints.

9/17/2026 10:56:59 Jeff Yutmeyer assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith

Both of these locations are single family residences that do not fall under Indiana State Fire code as far as any enforcement is concerned. I have reached out to both of the owners of the properties and made them aware of the issues and complaints.

Sent notification to Jane Kupersmith, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Jeff Yutmeyer assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Both of these locations are single family residences that do not fall under Indiana State Fire code as far as any enforcement is concerned. I have reached out to both of the owners of the properties and made them aware of the issues and complaints.

9/10/2026 07:09:25 Roger Kerr assigned this case to Jeff Yutmeyer

caN YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THIS IS ALSO MAIGHT BE A hand ISSUE AS WELL

Sent notification to Jeff Yutmeyer, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Roger Kerr assigned this case to Jeff Yutmeyer You can use the link to follow progress on this case. caN YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THIS IS ALSO MAIGHT BE A hand ISSUE AS WELL

9/9/2026 12:58:45 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Roger Kerr

Hi Chief, 2 of 2. Please let us know if you can check for related fire code. Thank you!

Sent notification to Roger Kerr, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Roger Kerr You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Hi Chief, 2 of 2. Please let us know if you can check for related fire code. Thank you!

9/7/2026 09:05:57 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith

Sent notification to Jane Kupersmith, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=213862 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

9/7/2026 09:05:57 Opened by Anonymous

208 S Hillsdale Ct

CityBloomington
StateIN
Latitude39.165328979492
Longitude-86.503463745117

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