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Monroe staff proposes interim R7 zoning change to allow townhomes and a density bonus for Monroe 30 annexation
Summary
Planning staff presented an interim ordinance to permit townhomes in the R-7 district and a density bonus to support the Monroe 30 annexation; council asked clarifying questions and staff said it would proceed to bring the interim ordinance forward for adoption and later draft a permanent code amendment.
Planning staff on March 11 presented an interim ordinance to permit townhomes in Monroe's R-7 residential zoning district and to offer a density bonus that, staff said, would facilitate the Monroe 30 annexation and accompanying development agreement.
Anita Marrero, the city planner presenting the item, told council the interim ordinance modifies Monroe Municipal Code Chapter 22.16 to make townhomes a permitted use in R-7, adds a bulk-regulations column for attached dwelling units, and establishes design standards in Chapter 22.42. "The purpose of this ordinance is to…
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