Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-04 (Land Use_Zoning Ord Amdts)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-04
RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO MONTICELLO CITY CODE, TITLE XV: LAND USAGE,
CHAPTER 153: ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance serves as the primary implementation tool of the City's
Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, various portions of the Zoning Ordinance have been identified as benefitting
from amendment to increase clarity and usefulness; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 6, 2026 on the
application and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff
report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has identified ordinance amendments to clarify
various chapters and sections with changes to the following:
§ 153.012 Definitions
§ 153.043 Residential Base Zoning Districts
§ 153.070 Building Materials
§ 153.090 Use Table
§ 153.091 Use Specific Standards
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings
of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed amendments address needs arising from a changing condition, trend,
or fact, or correct specific language within the ordinance.
2. The proposed amendments improve the ability of the Planning Commission and City
Council to direct land use and land use policy in the City.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the language and intent of the
Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan (Comprehensive Plan).
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-04
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Commission recommends that the City Council adopts the proposed
amendments as presented and approved.
ADOPTED this 6th day of January, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: Ozd
Andrew T pper, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SchunfaVr/, Cgmmunity Development Director
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