(1)

Statement of Purpose.

The TR-P District is established to encourage the development of new traditional neighborhoods in close-in or outlying parts of the City that incorporate the characteristics of existing traditional neighborhoods. Features include a variety of lot sizes and integrated housing types, detached or alley-loaded garages, traditional architectural features such as porches, an interconnected street system and the creation of a high-quality public realm.

A large-scale TR-P development will be designed through a master planning process. Where a TR-P District is developed in conjunction with or in proximity to an existing or planned mixed-use or higher-density district (for example, a Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, Traditional Shopping Street District, or Traditional Residential-Urban District) the TR-P District is also intended to meet the goals of traditional neighborhood development as established by the State of Wisconsin and Dane County. These goals include the following:

(a)

Reduce public costs by making more efficient use of infrastructure.

(b)

Protect the environment through reduced land consumption, preservation of on-site environmental features, and reduced automobile travel.

(c)

Increase public safety and welfare through street design that results in slower driver speeds and reduced accidents, injuries and fatalities.

(d)

Promote the reinvestment in existing developed areas.

(e)

Foster community through attractive streets and public spaces that create opportunities for encounters and gatherings.

(2)

Permitted and Conditional Uses.

See Table 28C-1 for a complete list of allowed uses within the residential districts.

(3)

Required Mix of Residential Uses.

After the effective date of this ordinance, development sites or projects within the TR-P District that are ten (10) acres or more in size or that include fifty (50) or more dwelling units shall meet the following standards:

(a)

A minimum of three (3) residential building types from the following categories shall be included within the site:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings with street-accessed garages.

2.

Single-family detached dwellings with alley-accessed garages.

3.

Two-family and single-family attached buildings.

4.

Accessory dwelling units.

5.

Multi-family dwellings (3 units or more), including senior housing.

6.

Special-needs housing such as community living arrangements and assisted living facilities.

(b)

A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the units on the site shall be in two-family, attached or multi-family residential dwelling types.

(c)

For infill development, the required mix of residential uses may be satisfied by existing adjacent residential uses within a one-quarter (¼) mile radius.

(d)

All residential lots shall be located within one-quarter (¼) mile of existing or planned public or common open space.

(4)

Dimensional Requirements, Permitted and Conditional Uses.

Standards represent minimums unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted.

(Am. by ORD-13-00134, 8-14-13; ORD-15-00099, 9-11-15; Amd. by ORD-18-00049, 5-14-18; Am. by ORD-18-00094, 10-5-18; Am. by ORD-20-00096, 11-2-20; Am. by ORD-25-00050, 7-25-25; Am. by ORD-25-00066, 10-16-25)

(Am. by ORD-13-00134, 8-14-13; ORD-15-00099, 9-11-15; Am. by ORD-20-00096, 11-2-20; Am. by ORD-25-00066, 10-16-25)

(a)

Only a one-story, alley-accessed attached garage projection for garage purposes may have a minimum rear yard setback of three (3) feet. (Cr. by ORD-25-00066, 10-16-25)

(b)

Heights exceeding the maximum may be allowed with conditional use approval.

(5)

Site Design Standards.

(a)

Open Space. Open space shall be available to the residents of the district for recreational purposes or similar benefit. Land reserved for stormwater management and other required site improvements shall not be applied to this requirement, unless designed as open space that will meet resident needs.

1.

Open space shall be designed to meet the needs of residents of the district and the surrounding neighborhoods to the extent practicable for parks, playgrounds, playing fields, and other recreational facilities.

2.

A diversity of open spaces shall be provided within the TR-P district, including but not limited to community parks, neighborhood squares and commons, and playgrounds.

3.

Open spaces included with the subdivision shall be dispersed throughout the development and walkable from most areas within the subdivision.

4.

Land donated for any public purpose, which is accepted by the City, may be credited towards the open space requirement at the discretion of the Common Council.

(b)

Street Layout. A TR-P site development plan shall maintain the existing street grid where present and restore the street grid where it has been disrupted. In newly developing areas, streets shall be designed to maximize connectivity, except where environmental or physical constraints make this infeasible. All streets shall terminate at other streets, at public land, or at an environmentally sensitive area, except that local streets may terminate in stub streets when those will be connected to other streets in future phases of the development or adjacent developments.

(c)

Street Design. Flexibility in street design may be allowed within a TR-P District in order to create a safe and pleasant environment for residents, emphasizing pedestrian and bicycle circulation.

(d)

Non-Residential Uses. Non-residential land uses, including but not limited to schools, places of worship and neighborhood-serving commercial uses located within a subdivision zoned TR-P, shall be designed in a compact fashion and reflect the design of other uses within the master-planned development. Surface parking for such uses shall not be located between the primary street and the plane of the principal building's primary street-facing facade and shall be well screened to preserve the continuity of the public realm. (Am. by ORD-24-00018, 3-20-24)

(6)

Submittal Requirements.

(a)

After the effective date of this ordinance, a Master Plan shall be required for all TR-P projects that are proposed to be ten (10) acres or larger in size or those that will include fifty (50) dwelling units or more. All TR-P Master Plans shall include each of the following elements:

1.

A map of the proposed development that identifies all of the lots and outlots to be contained in the proposed development and which contains all of the information required for preliminary plats in Sec. 16.23(5)(a), MGO. The map shall identify each of the following items:

a.

The use of each lot or outlot, including any spaces to be dedicated to the public.

b.

The number of dwelling units to be provided on each lot.

c.

The number of floors of all buildings to be constructed on a lot - minimum and maximum.

d.

The orientation of buildings in relation to all streets.

e.

The yards and building setbacks for each developable lot.

f.

Stormwater management, including proposed treatments at the lot, block and subdivision level.

2.

A phasing plan for the implementation of the master planned development.

3.

Building design standards for the proposed development recorded in the covenants, conditions and restrictions for the subdivision, shall include:

a.

Massing and composition of structures, orientation of windows and entries; doors and other elements of the facade, and primary facade materials and colors.

b.

A process for the application of such building design standards, through an architectural review committee or similar review body.

4.

A detailed letter of intent for the project that outlines the specific goals and objectives for the master planned development.

(b)

Standards for Approval of Master Plans.

1.

The proposed TR-P Master Plan shall be consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan and any adopted neighborhood plan, including the objectives established for traditional neighborhood development in the Comprehensive Plan.

2.

The proposed TR-P Master Plan shall contain a highly connective circulation pattern and shall be conducive to multiple forms of transportation.

3.

The proposed master planned development shall include a variety of integrated residential dwelling unit types. Segregation of dwelling unit types shall be avoided.

4.

The proposed TR-P Master Plan shall be consistent with the statement of purpose of this section.

5.

The TR-P Master Plan shall also comply with all of the requirements for preliminary plats in Section 16.23(4)(c) Madison General Ordinances.

(7)

Review Procedures.

A Master Plan for a TR-P district will be reviewed as part of the zoning map amendment and subdivision plat.

(8)

Changes to Master Plan.

No alteration of an approved Master Plan shall be permitted unless approved by the Plan Commission, provided however, the Zoning Administrator may following consideration by the alder person of the district, issue permits for minor alterations that are approved by the Director of Planning and Community and Economic Development and are consistent with the concept approved by the Common Council. If a change or addition constitutes a substantial alteration of the original plan, the procedure in Sec. 28.052(7) and (8) is required.