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Amending Sections 28.151, 28.211, 31.14, and 33.24 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the name of “Multi-Family Complex” to “Residential Building Complex” and to allow single family dwellings in such complexes.
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DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: Previously, the use of land described in the zoning code as “Multi-Family Building Complex” required each individual building in the complex be a multi-family building. This amendment allows such a complex to include single-family dwellings. In addition, the name is changed to “Residential Building Complex” to more accurately summarize the use. The City Attorney will make corresponding changes to other City ordinances to reflect this updated reference.
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The Common Council of the City of Madison do hereby ordain as follows:
1. Subsection entitled “Multi-Family Building Complex” of Section 28.151 entitled “Applicability” of the Madison General Ordinances is amended to read as follows:
“Multi-Family Residential Building Complex.
(a) Recreational areas may be required to serve the needs of the anticipated population.
(b) Setback requirements may be reduced as part of the conditional use approval, provided that equivalent open space areas are provided.
(c) Minimum distances between buildings shall equal the combination of the required side yards for each building, unless reduced by the Plan Commission as part of the conditional use approval.
(d) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property may be required, using landscaping, screening, and other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
(e) In the TE District, new residential uses, whether in new or existing buildings, shall not be located where potential nuisances exist, including but not limited to: excessive vibration, dust, noise, light, glare, smoke, odor, or truck traffic.
(f) In th...
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