Council approves zoning changes to ease school redevelopment; one alder votes no on access rule

Jul 8, 2026

The council adopted two zoning code amendments to give staff and the Plan Commission more flexibility on vehicular access and conditional nonresidential height (up to 50 feet) to accommodate school and other limited nonresidential projects. Item 12 passed with one recorded no vote; item 13 passed unanimously.

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The Madison Common Council on July 7 approved two separate zoning‑code amendments intended to reduce technical barriers to redevelopment of existing nonresidential uses in residential areas, notably school projects.

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