City Council Resolution 2022-84CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHTCOUNTY)MINNNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-84
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE ADDING DEFINITIONS
RELATED TO RETAIL BUSINESS
WHEREAS, the City regulates land uses in its various zoning districts, including an
allowance for various types of retail uses in specific zones; and
WHEREAS, the definitions of retail business currently rely on common
understanding, but have limited specific definitions in the code; and
WHEREAS, the clarity of the code will advance by the addition of said definitions;
and
WHEREAS, the zoning district amendments herein will accomplish the objectives of
the City's land use plans and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 5, 2022 on the
application and the applicant 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 recommended approval of the ordinance
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report,
which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The usefulness of the zoning regulations require clarity and definition to avoid
misinterpretation, and promote the effectuation of the City's land use objectives.
2. The proposed amendments add definition to terms used in the zoning ordinance,
but which rely only on common usage and understanding.
3. The proposed amendments refine the understanding of the terms used, and
therefore advance the City land use regulations and objectives.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-84
4. The proposed amendments will improve the communication of the intent of the
zoning regulations to property owners, businesses, and city officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the City Council approves the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as
specified in Ordinance No. 780:
ADOPTED this 25th day of July 2022, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
ATTEST:
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
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Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor