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Development Services Center

  1. Repairing Recent Hail and Storm Damage

    The City has received reports of potential scammers. Some companies are trying to take advantage of recent storm damage. It's important to make sure repairs are done quickly and by reputable companies.

    Learn more about repairing storm damage.

  2. Email Scam (Phishing Attempt)

    The FBI has warned that scammers are pretending to be city officials to request payments for planning and zoning permits. We're aware of phishing attempts following this scam in Madison.

Building Inspection

Building Inspection staff review plans. Staff also issue permits related to various aspects of building codes and demolition. Inspectors make sure construction work meets code.

This agency reviews:

  • Access to buildings
  • Building code compliance
  • Demolition
  • Design
  • Accessible design, including wheelchair accessibility
  • Heating code compliance
  • National electric code compliance
  • Plumbing code compliance
  • Soil erosion
  • Street occupancy

Zoning

Zoning staff review most development applications. They assess whether a proposal meets zoning rules and permitted uses.

This agency reviews:

  • Demolition
  • Design
  • Flood plain
  • Floor area ratio
  • Inclusionary zoning
  • Landscape plan
  • Lot coverage
  • Lot size
  • Parking requirements
  • Screening
  • Signs
  • Site design
  • Special districts
  • Street graphics
  • Trash pickup enclosures
  • Units - number of
  • Usable open space
  • Use of property
  • Yard setbacks
  • Zoning

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