City Council Resolution 2026-70 (Residential Base Districts)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-70
RESOLUTION APPROVING 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 has recommended approval of the proposed
zoning amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments of the Planning
Commission, the public, and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the
resolution; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-70
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the
approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendments:
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 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 CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA:
that the City Council hereby adopts the proposed amendments, as provided in this
resolution be approved, based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2026 by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
Je nifer t
ei e , City Clerk
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Lloyd Hilgar , Mayo4
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and
adopted by the Municipality of Monticello, County of Wright, State of Minnesota, at a duly
authorized Municipal Council Meeting held in the Municipality of Monticello, Minnesota on the
27th day of July, 2026, as disclosed by the records of said Municipality on file and of record in
the office.
Municipality of Monticello
Jennifer Sc4e)b4r, �ity Clerk