Zoning Ordinance Update (ZTA 2026-001)
Madison
Description
Complete rewrite of the zoning code forwarded to council, with a follow-up motion supporting airport runway exhibit changes.
Impact summary
Would legalize and regulate existing unpermitted rentals and open the door for new ones once council sets the rules.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Madison
- Address
- Citywide
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.
Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (3)
Comprehensive zoning ordinance update
Madison's first full zoning rewrite in decades is headed for public review, with short-term rentals as the flashpoint. A city survey found 75% oppose them in single-family neighborhoods; staff recommends allowing them only downtown (B-1) and in TND neighborhood centers. The council makes the final call after the commission's April recommendation.
Short-term rental regulation
The council will hold a work session Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on short-term rental procedures — a sign rules on Airbnb-style rentals are moving forward.
Huntsville Airport third runway compatibility
The airport authority asked the city to map its future third-runway noise zones so incompatible development doesn't jeopardize FAA funding. Commissioners agreed but noted Huntsville itself hasn't adopted similar maps yet.
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