INTRODUCTION
In the City of Madison, development proposals that follow permitted land uses do not require any type of public review. On the other hand, development proposals such as subdivisions, rezonings or conditional uses require “consistency with adopted plans, review by several City departments, a public hearing and involve neighborhood input.”
It’s important to note the requirement for neighborhood input, as overlooking this step can spell doom for your proposal in Madison. That’s because, according to the City, “neighborhood associations are organized groups and … are likely to be the strongest community voice on a project within the neighborhood.” In other words, they can be your supporters, or they can be your opponents.
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