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Commission opts to pursue special‑use permit path for proposed dwelling in B‑1 district; staff to draft ordinance language

Madison County Planning Commission · February 18, 2026
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Summary

An applicant sought permission to convert an existing business building in a B‑1 zone into a single‑family dwelling. Commissioners debated whether to amend the ordinance or treat the request case‑by‑case via a special‑use permit; the body agreed to pursue an SUP while staff prepares redlined definition language for concurrent consideration.

Staff presented an application for a "use not provided for" on behalf of property owner Janine Jensen to convert a secondary building at 27 Jack Shop Road (Tax Map 55‑24) from business use to a single‑family residence. The proposal would require either an ordinance change, a rezoning, or a special‑use permit because the Madison County Code (appendix provisions referenced at the meeting) does not currently…

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