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Madison, Wisconsin

Establishing an urban agriculture overlay district wihere urban agriculture uses are allowed as either a permitted or conditional use

Madison, Wisconsin, Code § 28.093

Last Visited 4/14/26
Policy Summary

Establishes an Urban Agricultural District where urban agricultural uses are allowed either as a permitted or conditional use. Allows no more than 15% coverage of lot by buildings or paved areas, but hoophouses and greenhouses don’t count. Table 28G-1 lists permitted and conditional uses.

State Wisconsin
Jurisdiction Name Madison
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something and sets standards
  • Expressly allows something
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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