Madison County moves to modernize zoning code after 24-year gap

Jul 28, 2026

County planners told commissioners the zoning resolution — last substantially revised about 24 years ago — must be updated to align with the 2022 comprehensive plan; staff previewed new overlay districts, updated development standards and a schedule for stakeholder meetings.

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Madison County commissioners opened a public hearing July 28 on a rewrite of the county zoning resolution that planners said has not been substantially updated in about 24 years. Chris Dallas, who called the meeting to order, and county planning staff said the rewrite is intended to bring the zoning text into alignment with the comprehensive plan adopted in fall 2022.

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