Monticello Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Monticello held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 145% compared to June (182 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Resolution 2026-69 - amendment to Monticello 2040 Vision Plan (residential land use)

Approved.

Council adopted Resolution 2026-69 amending the Monticello 2040 Vision comprehensive plan, Chapter 3 (land use, growth and orderly annexation) and Chapter 9 (implementation) related to single family/residential land uses, and amending the future land use map re-guiding parcels to estate residential, low density residential, or other residential designations. Set estate residential density at two units/acre or less and changed low density residential to two to four units/acre. Re-guided the East Bertram Study Area (along/south of 90th Street) pulling out commercial pockets and applying estate/low density residential. Planning Commission recommended adoption unanimously.

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Ordinance 873 / Resolution 2026-70 - residential zoning amendments (R1, RA)

Approved.

Council adopted Ordinance 873 and Resolution 2026-70 amending Monticello City Code Title 15, Land Usage Chapter 153, Zoning Ordinance sections 153.028, 153.041, 153.043, and 153.091, revising R1 and RA (residential amenities) district standards to sync density with the comprehensive plan and add design/neighborhood-compatibility standards (e.g., garage no more than 6 feet forward of livable space, up to 10 feet with added amenities). Adopted with a request to clarify the garage-forward setback alternative language.

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Preliminary Plat for Redford Crossing

Approved.

Recommended approval of a preliminary plat for Redford Crossing creating two lots and outlots to accommodate the city's public works facility along School Boulevard where Redford Lane crosses. Applicant is the City of Monticello. Passed unanimously.

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Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Redford Crossing parcels

Approved.

Recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment re-guiding proposed Lot 2, Block 1, Outlot A and Outlot B of Redford Crossing to public/institutional and proposed Lot 1, Block 2 to traditional residential. Applicant City of Monticello. Passed unanimously.

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Development Stage PUD - Public Works Facility

Approved.

Recommended approval of a development stage planned unit development for use of proposed Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlots A and B Redford Crossing as a public works facility. Includes single-story building layout, salt shed (fabric), material storage bins, staff parking, stormwater facility, and vegetative buffer berm along the south boundary. Applicant City of Monticello. Passed unanimously.

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2040 Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments - Residential Land Uses

Approved.

Recommended approval of amendments to the Monticello 2040 Vision and Plan Chapter 3 (Land Use Growth and Orderly Annexation) and Chapter 9 (Implementation) related to single-family and residential land uses, and future land use map re-guiding certain parcels to estate residential, low density residential, or other residential designations. Includes new goal for complete neighborhoods, gross density clarifications, and East Bertram study area concept re-guiding to lower densities. Passed.

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Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Residential Districts

Approved.

Recommended approval of amendments to Monticello City Code Title 15, Chapter 153 Zoning Ordinance sections 153.028 (Specific Review Procedures) and 153.043 (Residential-Based Zoning Districts). Adds gross density calculations (up to 2 units/acre RA, 2-4 units/acre R1), facade-forward design requirements (40% front facade livable, garage no more than 6 ft forward), neighborhood amenity and anti-monotony submittal requirements for PUD. Passed.

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Zoning Text Amendment - Clinic/Medical Services in B-3 and Bulk Fuel Sales & Storage in I-1

Approved.

Recommended approval of amendments to City Code Title 15, Chapter 153, sections 153.90 (Use Table) and 153.91 (Use Specific Standards). Adds clinic and medical services as a permitted use in the B-3 district and adds bulk fuel sales and storage as a conditional use in the I-1 district (previously principal use only allowed in I-2). Establishes storage conditions including noble/neutral gas allowances, 500,000 cubic foot storage cap for other gases, 100-foot lot line setback, 30-foot exterior storage setbacks, containment structures and bollards. Passed over public opposition and requests to postpone. Public raised concerns about proximity to residential and potential data center use.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Monticello meetings →

Zoning Changes

• B-3 at B3 district, Monticello
• PUD at Proposed Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlots A and B, Redford Crossing, School Boulevard at Redford Lane, Monticello (City of Monticello)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 102 instances
• land use: 58 instances
• zoning: 56 instances
• density: 48 instances
• comprehensive plan: 31 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 325% from June.
• Land use came up 867% more often than June.
• Zoning saw 115% more mentions month-over-month.
• Density increased 586% compared to June.
• Comprehensive plan mentions were up 182% from June.

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