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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Zoning Map Amendments: Baucom Deese Road and Charles Street
A request to allow higher-density residential development at 610 Charles Street by moving the parcel from medium- to high-density zoning.
Mixed-use district zoning text amendment
The city is considering rewriting parts of its mixed-use zoning rules covering four corridor and medical districts. Those standards shape what future development along Monroe's corridors can look like.
Proposed rezoning at 2691 W. Roosevelt Boulevard
RH Properties of Monroe, LLC wants to change the zoning on its property at 2691 West Roosevelt Boulevard from a conditional district to General Business, which would broaden what can be built there. The Planning Board's recommendation feeds into the City Council's final decision.
Proposed Rezonings at 713 Fowler Road and 202 Walnut Street
Rezoning this parcel from high-density to medium-density residential would cut back on how many housing units could be built there — a live issue for anyone watching Monroe's housing supply.
600 Honeysuckle Lane Rezoning Request
Union County wants to keep running a group home serving six or more people at this address, but the site sits within a half mile of another group home and current zoning only allows smaller operations by right. The rezoning would let the facility continue after losing its grandfathered status during renovations.
Goldmine Road heavy industrial rezoning
About 50 acres along Goldmine Road could be annexed into the city and rezoned, opening the door for development in that corridor. Nearby residents may want to weigh in on how the land is used.