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Monroe County commissioners rezone most of Sunset Hill neighborhood, exempt one multifamily parcel
Summary
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on April 17 to rezone about 100 parcels in the Sunset Hill neighborhood from HD (High Development) to RES (Residential 1), while exempting one parcel that contains multifamily units.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on April 17 to rezone roughly 100 parcels in the Sunset Hill neighborhood from HD (High Development) to RES (Residential 1), excluding a single parcel that contains multifamily units.
County planning staff told commissioners the change — ordinance 2025-11, also filed as REZ-25-1 — responds to neighborhood conditions including sinkholes, older homes on septic systems and a recent adoption of a historic-preservation overlay on 25 parcels.
Planning Director Christopher Myers told the board the rezone narrows permitted uses, increases minimum lot width and lot-size standards, and raises side and rear yard setbacks; most…
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