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Madison Planning Commission recommends Riverfront District rezoning; vote follows hours of public comment
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to recommend Resolution 2025‑PC‑1, which would create a Riverfront District in the City of Madison zoning ordinance; the decision drew hours of public comment split between opponents worried about open space, flooding and process and supporters citing housing and economic benefits.
The Madison Planning Commission voted to recommend Resolution 2025‑PC‑1, an amendment to the City of Madison zoning ordinance, map and schedule of district regulations to establish a Riverfront District, after a public meeting that included more than two hours of testimony from residents and officials.
The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the Madison Common Council for final action. The roll-call vote on the planning commission was: Joel Storm — yes; Jerry Ralston — yes; Rick Ferris — no; Josh Wilbur — yes; Carl Eaglin — yes; Mike Armstrong — no; Zach Laughlin — yes; Patrick (last name transcribed variably) — no; Van Crafton — yes. The resolution passed and will be considered by the city council.
The resolution, identified in the meeting as Resolution 2025‑PC‑1, asks the planning commission to recommend amendments to the City of Madison zoning ordinance, official zoning map and schedule of district regulations to establish a new Riverfront District intended to allow development on sections of the downtown riverfront. City staff told the commission the current proposal reduces the area…
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