Madison, Wisconsin

Last Reviewed

22nd Jan 2026

Date Published

27th Nov 2025

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Zoning

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Permitted Uses

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Building Controls

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Lot control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
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Front setback control
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Parking Requirements

Medical
Multiple
General Retail
Communal Housing
Restricted Retail
Professional Office
Automobile related uses
Dwellings (Unspecified)
Agricultural and Hunting
Multi Family Dwelling Mixed Use
Transportation Facilities and Infrastructure

Largest Zones in Madison, WI

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Madison, WI?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Madison, WI as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		70.85%	72325.58
	Parking garage or lot	70.85%	72325.58
Industrial		7.19%	7341.46
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	7.20%	7345.66
	Mining, excavation and resource extraction	25.14%	25664.38
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	68.25%	69671.37
	Storage and warehouses	68.25%	69671.37
	Manufacturing	7.20%	7345.66
	Contractors office	7.19%	7341.46
	Hazardous materials handling or processing	1.11%	1132.10
	General industrial	7.19%	7341.46
Residential		45.89%	46845.20
	Two family dwelling	29.45%	30059.75
	Mobile and floating homes	0.27%	274.38
	Accessory dwelling unit	40.69%	41534.98
	Multi family dwelling	40.69%	41534.98
	Dwellings (unspecified)	0.00%	4.19
	Single family dwelling	40.69%	41539.17
	Communal housing	45.89%	46845.20
Mechanical		68.25%	69671.37
	Utility structures	70.85%	72329.77
	Communication towers	68.25%	69671.37
Agriculture		70.85%	72329.77
	Agricultural and hunting	70.85%	72329.77
Other		79.56%	81221.68
	Accessory	68.52%	69949.94
	Uncategorized	76.69%	78288.82
	Temporary uses	68.25%	69671.37
	Multiple	79.56%	81221.68
Retail		7.19%	7341.46
	Professional services	47.88%	48876.45
	General retail	70.85%	72334.03
	Personal services	20.76%	21198.32
	Eating and drinking establishments	18.60%	18987.27
	Restricted retail	7.19%	7341.46
Community		79.29%	80947.29
	Schools and universities	59.28%	60518.06
	Medical	21.04%	21475.10
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	38.80%	39611.62
	Public, quasi-public, and government	79.29%	80947.29
Lodging		4.93%	5035.84
	Bed & breakfast	40.69%	41534.98
	Hotel/motel	4.93%	5035.84
Commercial		9.79%	9995.67
	Professional office	9.52%	9723.09
	Entertainment	9.07%	9259.99
	Non-retail sales	16.00%	16333.06
	Automobile related uses	16.00%	16333.13
	Research and laboratory facilities	9.79%	9995.67