Council accepts first reading of Monroe 2044 citywide rezone ordinance

Monroe — The Monroe City Council on Tuesday conducted a public hearing and voted 7-0 to accept first reading of Ordinance 006/2025, which would adopt the Monroe 2044 citywide rezone and related amendments to Monroe Municipal Code Title 22.

Planning Manager Kate Turtello told the council the rezone is the first phase of implementing the city’s new comprehensive plan adopted in December and is intended to align zoning with the forecasted 2044 needs for people, housing and jobs. “The recommendation for your consideration this evening is … accept first reading of Ordinance 006/2025 to adopt the Monroe 2044 citywide rezone and associated amendments to the Monroe Municipal Code Title 22 Unified Development Regulations,” Turtello said during her presentation.

The rezone proposal changes multiple zones across the city. Key changes presented include converting much of the former R‑4…