City unveils new initiatives to create more housing

The city of Madison is continuing its efforts to create more housing with another round of initiatives, unveiled by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, members of the Common Council and several community groups on Tuesday .

Three new proposals will be introduced on Sept. 16, and two additional proposals are scheduled for consideration in October. 

The new slate of proposals will make it easier to build smaller, more affordable homes and simplify the permitting process to create more housing opportunities across Madison. 

Proposals to be introduced on Sept. 16 will:

• Increase the maximum allowed heights in height transition areas;

• Make adjustments to lot area, lot width and alley attached garage rear setback minimums; and

• Allow two accessory dwelling units in a detached building and simplify accessory structure rules.

Proposals to be introduced in October will:

• Allow “cottage court” developments in residential zoning districts; and

• Make updates to the Transit Oriented Development Overlay Zone.  

A public meeting will be held virtually on Sept. 30 for residents to learn more about the proposals. More information about the initiatives being introduced in October will be available in the coming weeks...

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RSK: Good ideas but a drop in the bucket I am afraid. And to put it simply, builders won`t build if they are going to lose money and buyers will not buy or rent if they cannot afford it.