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City proposes large rezoning to simplify homeowner approvals for planned developments
Summary
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.
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.
Katie Vanna, zoning administrator, told the Plan Commission the project focuses on PDs created under older zoning codes that now create inconsistent and lengthy review experiences for owners. "PDs are these custom zoning districts... they were common in the 1970s and 1980s," Vanna said. "We're looking to match a conventional district that has the most similar setbacks and create the fewest nonconformities so people are able to make changes to their…
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