Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-35 (Zoning Ord Amdts for Housing)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-35
RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO MONTICELLO CITY CODE, TITLE XV: LAND USAGE,
CHAPTER 153: ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTIONS § 153.028 SPECIFIC REVIEW PROCEDURES
AND REQUIREMENTS, § 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 address needs arising from a changing condition, trend, or fact
affecting the subject property and surrounding area, and for achieving the goals and
objectives outlined in the comprehensive plan.
WHEREAS, the City utilizes a process for considering amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
from time to time, as various conditions or needs may warrant such considerations; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the best interests of the City's land use goals and objectives,
would be best served by amending the Monticello Zoning Ordinance in support of achieving
the goals and objectives established in the Monticello 2040 Vison + Plan for community
character and sustainable, incremental residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 7, 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 for residential land use and development with changes to the
following:
§ 153.028 Specific Review Procedures and Requirements
§ 153.043 Residential Base Zoning Districts
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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-35
2. The proposed amendments improve the ability of the Planning Commission and City
Council to direct land use and land use policy for residential development in the City
and planning area.
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 71" day of July, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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Andrew Tapp r air
ATTEST:
Ange6xju gNcommunity Development Director
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