Plan Commission approves smaller rear setback where properties abut public multi-use paths

Dec 16, 2025

The Madison Plan Commission on Dec. 15 approved an amendment to Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances allowing a reduced 5-foot rear-yard setback where property adjoins a publicly owned multi-use path. A neighborhood resident urged larger setbacks and raised tree-protection concerns during public comment.

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The Madison Plan Commission voted Dec. 15 to approve a code amendment allowing properties that abut publicly owned multi-use paths to reduce the required rear-yard setback to 5 feet.

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