Comprehensive Plan
GFLU Map Background
The GFLU Map makes recommendations for future land uses and development intensities to guide the physical development of Madison. The future land use categories guide what types of zoning can be applied, and ultimately what can be built in different parts of the city. The GFLU Map is one of the most-used sections of the Comprehensive Plan because state law (Wis. Stats. Sec. 66.1001) specifies that many aspects of proposed development, such as land division and rezoning requests, must be found consistent with the Plan. The GFLU Map is used to analyze rezoning requests – rezoning needs to be consistent with the specified future land use, as defined in the Growth Framework chapter of the Plan and shown on the GFLU Map. For example, a parcel of land specified for future “Medium Residential” land use could not be rezoned to allow for industrial uses, but could be rezoned to allow for a multifamily residential building.Learn more about the GFLU Map by reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
Comprehensive Plan Progress Updates- 2020 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
- 2021 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
- 2022 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
- 2023 Comprehensive Plan Progress Update: English, Español, Hmoob
Comprehensive Plan PDFs and Other Resources
Reduced File Size PDFs: Comprehensive Plan (Parts 1 – 3)
- Part 1: Introduction, Growth Framework, Land Use & Transportation
- Part 2: Neighborhoods & Housing, Economy & Opportunity, Culture & Character, Green & Resilient, Effective Government, Health & Safety
- Part 3: Appendices
Other Comprehensive Plan Resources
- Interactive Generalized Future Land Use map
- Printable Generalized Future Land Use Map: Poster Size; Letter Size
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Plan Amendment Notification
If you would like to receive notice of any proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment that may affect the allowable use of your property please email the Planning Division at planning@cityofmadison.com or mail a written request to: City of Madison Planning Division, Attn: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Notification, P.O. Box 2985, Madison, WI 53701-2985
Requests for notification should include the following information: full name, whether you would prefer notification via email or USPS, and your email address or mailing address.