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Board OKs photography business at 723 West Main despite specialty‑district coding gap
Summary
Joel Ferguson received a variance of use to operate a photography studio at 723 West Main Street after the board determined the zoning code omission (photographic services not listed for the Specialty District) creates an inconsistent outcome with neighboring districts.
The Madison City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance of use Feb. 10 allowing Joel Ferguson to operate a photography studio at 723 West Main Street in the Specialty District, concluding the existing zoning text omitted photographic services that are permitted in nearby districts.
Ferguson said the previous occupant had used the space as a photography studio and that his work will be…
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