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Council approves variance for 6-foot fence at 506 North Charter

5919464 · August 26, 2025
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Summary

The Monticello City Council approved a variance allowing a six-foot fence to be built in the front-yard setback at 506 North Charter after a unanimous recommendation from the planning and zoning board.

The Monticello City Council approved an ordinance granting a variance to allow a six-foot fence in the front-yard setback at 506 North Charter.

City staff reported that the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on Aug. 18 and unanimously recommended approval. The city code provision cited by staff was City of Monticello Code section 153.077(a), which allows a resident to request a variance for a fence in the front-yard setback.

Council members moved and seconded the ordinance and approved it by roll call. The council’s packet included the PZB motion, a vicinity map and project exhibits. Staff said granting the variance would not be detrimental to public health, safety or the orderly development of surrounding properties.

No conditions or amendments to the variance were recorded in the council proceeding. The motion passed on the council’s roll call.