07/07/2026
I support more housing and density, but the build-anything-anywhere ethos is slowly eroding an important aspect of what makes Madison a great place to live, work, and play. Tonight, the Common Council is set to approve 50-foot buildings in every residential zoning district and high-traffic driveways on local streets, on its consent agenda, without discussion, backed by staff reports that do not fill a page; here is what the record actually says and what you can do before the vote. If this resonates with you, please like and share.
Both changes are set to pass the Common Council on its consent agenda Tuesday, backed by staff reports that do not fill a page. In twelve of fifteen residential districts, the proposed height text contains no nonresidential limit. Key Points • On July 7, the Common Council votes on two citywide zo...