Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in zoning with high priority
Proposed rezoning at 2691 W. Roosevelt Boulevard
A property on West Roosevelt Boulevard was slated for a zoning change from a conditional district to General Business, which typically allows a wider range of commercial uses. Nearby property owners may have opinions about what could go there.
Treeway Drive industrial rezoning
Property at 605 Treeway Drive was proposed to change from Residential Medium Density to General Industrial, opening the door to industrial uses near what was residential-zoned land.
Secrest Shortcut Road residential downzoning
Property at 4920 Secrest Shortcut Road was proposed to change from Regional Corridor Mixed-Use to Residential Low Density, shifting what can be built there toward homes.
Rogers Road Annexation and Rezoning (58.18 Acres)
South Piedmont Community College petitioned to bring 58 acres on Rogers Road into Monroe and rezone them for General Industrial use. Staff and the Planning Board (6-1) backed the request, though the site sits outside the Land Use and Transportation Plan study area — so nearby residents have a real stake in what gets built next door.
Rezoning at 4301 Old Charlotte Highway
The council was asked to schedule a February 24 public hearing on rezoning 4301 Old Charlotte Highway from Neighborhood Business to General Industrial. Nearby property owners may want to weigh in when the hearing comes.
Rogers Road industrial rezoning (parcels 09-369-008, 09-369-008B, 09-366-009)
Three properties along Rogers Road are the subject of a request to move from Union County's R-20 residential zoning to Monroe's General Industrial district. The change could open the door to light industrial and manufacturing uses along the corridor, affecting nearby residents through traffic, noise, and the character of future development. The Planning Board's recommendation would go to City Council for a final decision.