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File #: 39497    Version: 1 Name: Allowing larger front yard setbacks
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/28/2015 In control: PLAN COMMISSION
On agenda: 9/1/2015 Final action: 9/1/2015
Enactment date: 9/12/2015 Enactment #: ORD-15-00099
Title: Amending Sections 28.042, 28.043, 28.044, 28.045, 28.047, 28.048, 28.050. 28.051 and 28.053 of the Madison General Ordinances to allow a maximum front yard setback of greater than 30 feet in the TR-C1, TR-C2, TR-C3, TR-C4, TR-V1, TR-V2, TR-U1, TR-U2 and TR-P Districts.
Sponsors: Mark Clear
Attachments: 1. Body, 2. Zoning Text Memo_08-24-15.pdf

Fiscal Note

No fiscal impact.

Title

Amending Sections 28.042, 28.043, 28.044, 28.045, 28.047, 28.048, 28.050. 28.051 and 28.053 of the Madison General Ordinances to allow a maximum front yard setback of greater than 30 feet in the TR-C1, TR-C2, TR-C3, TR-C4, TR-V1, TR-V2, TR-U1, TR-U2 and TR-P Districts.

Body

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS:  In the specified districts, the current maximum front yard setback is 30 feet.  This amendment will allow front yard setbacks of greater than 30 feet by allowing  a setback of 20% greater than the block average.  This is particularly applicable in areas with deep narrow lots where the homeowner may wish to push the home toward the rear of the lot.  By relating the maximum setback to the block average, this amendment ensures that the homes on the block have similar setbacks.

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The Common Council of the City of Madison do hereby ordain as follows:

                     Please see "Body" in Attachments.