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Council approves first reading to allow townhomes in R‑7 zoning as interim measure
Summary
The council accepted first reading of Ordinance 026/2025 to designate townhomes as a permitted use in the R‑7 zoning district and adopt interim development regulations while staff completes a permanent middle‑housing code. The motion passed 7–0.
City planning staff presented an interim ordinance to allow attached dwelling units (townhomes) in the R‑7 single‑family zoning district and to add associated bulk‑regulation columns and design standards to the municipal code. The interim measure is intended to align local code with the Imagine Monroe housing action plan and the 2024 comprehensive plan while staff continues work on a permanent middle‑housing code.
Anita Marrero told the council that the original interim R‑7 ordinance adopted March 25, 2025 had since expired and staff recommended adoption of a new interim ordinance (Ordinance 026/2025) as a bridge while permanent code amendments are drafted. The proposed changes amend MMC sections 22.16.003 and 22.16.004, add development regulations and design standards for townhome development, and include findings and severability provisions.
Council member Beaumont moved to accept first reading and the motion was seconded and approved unanimously (7–0). Staff said a post‑adoption public hearing will be scheduled as required by the interim ordinance process.
