LANDMARKS COMMISSION.
Madison General Ordinances § 33.19
in effect33.19 - LANDMARKS COMMISSION.
(1) Composition and Terms. A Landmarks Commission is hereby created, consisting of seven (7) members. One (1) shall be a historian; at least one (1) shall be a licensed architect, one (1) shall be a licensed real estate professional; one (1) shall be an Alder; and three (3) shall be resident members, at least one of whom has expertise in construction. Each member shall have, to the highest extent practicable, a known interest in historic preservation. Of the membership, at least two (2) shall meet the Professional Qualifications Standards established by the United States Secretary of the Interior for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, or Historic Architecture. The Mayor shall appoint the commissioners subject to confirmation by the Common Council. The term for each member shall be three (3) years, except that alders shall be appointed pursuant to one-year terms pursuant to Sec. 33.01(6)(a). The terms shall be staggered. (Am. by ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17; ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17; Am. by ORD-26-00017, 4-3-26; Am. by ORD-26-00017, 4-3-26)
(2) Powers and Duties. The Landmarks Commission shall have the authority and duties assigned to it under Sec. 41.04, MGO. In addition, the Landmarks Commission shall:
(a) Oversee a survey for the identification of significant properties, structures, sites and areas that exemplify the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history of the nation, state, or city at least every ten (10) years.
(b) Work closely with the appropriate State of Wisconsin officials for the National Register of Historic Places of the United States National Park Service to list landmarks designated by the Common Council on the National Register.
(c) Work closely with the City Planning Division to visually define and highlight historic districts.
(d) Educate landmark owners and the owners of properties in historic districts about resources and incentives available which would assist in carrying out the policy and purposes of Chapter 41, MGO.
(e) Educate the residents of Madison about the historic heritage of the city, including its designated landmarks and historic districts. (Am. by ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17)
(f) Assist the City in obtaining funds for the purpose of historic preservation
(g) Adopt policies and procedures, as necessary, to carry out its responsibilities.
(h) Review proposed historic preservation plans, amendments to historic preservation plans, and proposed ordinances affecting historic preservation, and make recommendations to the Common Council.
(Sec. 33.19 Rep. & Rec. by ORD-15-00072, 7-29-15)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIVCH32--45_CH33BOCOCO_33.19LACOFetched: 11/1/2026