City proposes large rezoning to simplify homeowner approvals for planned developments

Apr 1, 2026

Zoning staff proposed a proactive rezoning to convert roughly 4,000 single- and two-family planned-development parcels on fee-simple lots into conventional zoning districts; staff said the change aims to reduce permit delays but homeowners'private covenants and architectural-review boards remain enforceable by their parties.

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Madison 'City zoning staff proposed a proactive rezoning project to convert many single- and two-family planned developments (PDs) on fee-simple lots into conventional zoning districts, a change they said would simplify homeowner permitting and shorten review times.

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