Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-24 (Land Use_Zoning Ord Amdts)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-24
RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO MONTICELLO CITY CODE, TITLE XV: LAND USAGE,
CHAPTER 153: ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION § 153.012 DEFINITIONS, § 153.027
COMMON REVIEW PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS, § 153.041 DISTRICTS
ESTABLISHED, § 153.043 RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONING DISTRICTS, AND § 153.091 USE -
SPECIFIC STANDARDS
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 benefiting
from amendment to increase clarity and usefulness, and to correct errors in text or
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 2, 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
§ 153.027 Common Review Requirements
§ 153.041 Districts Established
§ 153.043 Residential Base Zoning Districts
§ 153.049 Agriculture Open Space Districts (ADDED)
§ 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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION PC-2026-24
3. The proposed amendments are consistent with the language and intent of the
Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan (Comprehensive Plan).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopts the
proposed amendments, as provided in this resolution be approved, based on the findings
noted herein.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Andrew Tapper, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumaryh,)(56ntim'�,nity Development Director
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