| A glossary defining terms related to urban Madison. |
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 Starting With : N (1) | | | | Non-profit agencies that provide neighborhood supporting resources to member neighborhood associations, business coalitions, and at-large community members to organize and encourage citizen participation in civic activities within their boundaries. | | Starting With : O (2) | | | | A legally adopted map that shows the location and width of existing and proposed streets, public facilities, parks, open space, and drainage rights-of-way | | | | Individuals or groups who are not affiliated with established neighborhood organizations, but who might have an interest in particular development cases. | | Starting With : P (3) | | | | When a development application conforms with the use(s) allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. A permitted use usually does not require additional review other than the zoning review for issuance of a building permit. | | | | A zoning district that overlays the current zoning ordinance. A PUD or PCD may allow relief from the land use, building height, density, and setback normally required under conventional zoning in exchange for a superior design. Both PUDs and PCDs should reflect the purposes of their larger zoning district. | | | | A member of one of the City boards or commissions, including the Common Council. | | Starting With : U (1) | | | | There are six districts in Madison that require review by the Urban Design Commission. Applications within these districts must meet specified design criteria to ensure a cohesive aesthetic within the district. | | Starting With : V (2) | | | | Permission to depart from the requirements associated with a property through the Zoning Ordinance. Variances are granted only in cases where the existing zoning requirements place an undue hardship or practical difficulty on the property. | | | | Individuals who wish to protest a proposed zoning map amendment may file a protest petition document before the Common Council meeting at which the proposed zoning map amendment will be considered. If enough residents in the area file a protest, the measure will need to be approved by three-fourths of the Common Council rather than the standard majority. Individuals wishing to file a protest petition should contact the Zoning Administrator at (608) 266-4551 for more information. | | Starting With : Z (1) | | | | A designation placed on all properties in the city within which specifies zoning regulations governing the area, such as height, use, or other regulations. |
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