Urban Design Commission
The Urban Design Commission (UDC) generally reviews:
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Developments in Urban Design Districts (UDDs)
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Residential building complexes
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Development within the Downtown Core (DC) and Urban Mixed Use (UMX) Zoning Districts
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Sign exceptions and Comprehensive Design Review (CDR) Packages
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Public projects
Please email UDCapplications@cityofmadison.com to schedule a pre-application videoconference meeting with staff.
UDC Submittals
All UDC submittals must be digital (PDF). See Page 2 of the UDC Application for more information. Send materials to UDCapplications@cityofmadison.com. An individual email attachment cannot exceed 20 MB. Attachments larger than 20 MB must be submitted by separate email. Please email UDCapplications@cityofmadison.com if you need alternative filing options. Submittal deadlines are listed in the current Development Review Schedule (now includes 2024 & 2025 schedule versions). Deadlines are on designated Mondays at 12:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Application Fee Payments
The application fee can submitted via any of the following methods:
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Mail to: City of Madison Building Inspection, P.O. Box 2984, Madison, WI 53701-2984
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Drop in the drop box at: Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (Doty Street Entrance)
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Make an appointment at the Zoning counter in the Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., to pay the fee.
Make checks out to “City Treasurer.” Include the application form if you mail a check or use the drop box. Using the drop box or making an appointment with the Zoning counter are the quickest ways to pay the fee.
Last Updated: 05/19/2025
Development Information
Resources
Section 33.24 - The Urban Design Commission - Ordinance outlining the Commission's composition, powers and duties.