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Monticello Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Monticello, MN. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Live records updated through July 13, 2026

Key facts: Monticello land-use record

  • Monticello approved 100% of 30 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
  • Monticello has 31 rezoning-related records across 4 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
  • The most recent tracked meeting in Monticello was on July 13, 2026.

Updated with meetings through July 13, 2026.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Monticello

Meetings
4
Rezoning Mentions
31
Last Detected
Jul 7, 2026

Zoning Districts in Monticello

Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.

R-AResidential Amenities District

Provides low-density single-family detached homes in areas of high natural amenity (woodlands, wetlands, views), with a base density of up to 2 units per gross acre and a 14,000+ sq ft minimum lot.

R-1Single-Family Residential District

Provides for low-density, single-family detached residential dwellings and directly related complementary uses.

R-2Single and Two-Family Residential District

Provides for single-family and two-family (duplex) dwellings.

R-3Medium Density Residential District

Provides for medium-density residential development.

B-3Highway Business District

Provides for highway-oriented commercial and service businesses.

B-4Regional Business District

Provides for commercial and service uses that draw customers from the wider region.

CCDCentral Community District

Regulates the mixed commercial and residential uses of the downtown/central community area.

PCDThe Pointes at Cedar District

A place-specific mixed-use district implementing the Pointes at Cedar Small Area Plan across defined subdistricts.

IBCIndustrial and Business Campus District

Provides for limited light-industrial offices, light manufacturing, and wholesale showrooms in a high-amenity, landscaped environment, with an 8,000 sq ft minimum lot.

I-1Light Industrial District

Provides for warehousing and light industrial development, with a 20,000 sq ft minimum lot.

I-2Heavy Industrial District

Provides for heavy industrial and manufacturing uses requiring isolation from residential or commercial use, with a 30,000 sq ft minimum lot.

Recent rezoning decisions in Monticello

These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Monticello in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.

Monticello · Jul 7, 2026

Approved

2040 Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments - Residential Land Uses

2040 Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments - Residential Land Uses, approved on Jul 7, 2026 in Monticello.

AnnexationDensity +

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Monticello · Jul 7, 2026

Approved

Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Residential Districts

Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Residential Districts, approved on Jul 7, 2026 in Monticello.

Density +

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Monticello · Jul 7, 2026

Approved

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

Zoning Text Amendment - Clinic/Medical Services in B-3 and Bulk Fuel Sales & Storage in I-1, approved on Jul 7, 2026 in Monticello.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Monticello · Jul 7, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

Preliminary Plat for Redford Crossing

Preliminary Plat for Redford Crossing, approved unanimously on Jul 7, 2026 in Monticello.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Monticello · Jul 7, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Redford Crossing parcels

Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Redford Crossing parcels, approved unanimously on Jul 7, 2026 in Monticello.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Monticello · Jul 7, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

Rezoning to PUD - Redford Crossing public works facility

Rezoning to PUD - Redford Crossing public works facility, approved unanimously on Jul 7, 2026 in Monticello.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

What gets approved in Monticello

In Monticello, 100% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Industrial / warehouse clear 100%, Subdivision / plat 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 30 land-use board decisions in Monticello over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.

Project typeDecisionsApproval rate
Industrial / warehouse10100%
Subdivision / plat6100%
Land use / comp-plan amendment5100%

Frequently Asked Questions

The official Monticello zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.monticellomn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7575/ZoningMap_2024. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Zoning districts in Monticello include R-A (Residential Amenities District), R-1 (Single-Family Residential District), R-2 (Single and Two-Family Residential District), R-3 (Medium Density Residential District), B-3 (Highway Business District), B-4 (Regional Business District), CCD (Central Community District), PCD (The Pointes at Cedar District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.

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