URBAN OFFICE-RESIDENTIAL (UOR) DISTRICT.
Madison General Ordinances § 28.075
in effect28.075 - URBAN OFFICE-RESIDENTIAL (UOR) DISTRICT.
(1) Statement of Purpose.
This district is intended to provide for office uses in combination with medium-density residential uses in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. Limited retail and service uses serving the immediate neighborhood may be appropriate in combination with the primary office and residential uses. This district may also serve as a transition between more intense zoning districts and surrounding residential uses.
(2) Permitted and Conditional Uses.
See Table 28E-2 for a complete list of allowed uses within the downtown and urban districts.
(3) Dimensional Standards.
Standards represent minimums unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted.
Urban Office-Residential District
Lot area (sq. ft.) | 8,000
Lot width | 65
Front yard setback | 15 See (a) below and Downtown Setback Map
Side yard setback | 10 See Downtown Setback Map
Rear yard setback | 20% of lot depth, but at least 30 See (b) below
Rear yard setback if rear property line adjacent to a lot or right-of-way with a publicly-owned multi-use path within 100' | 5
Maximum lot coverage | 75%
Minimum height | 2 stories
Maximum height | See Downtown Height Map
Stepback | See Downtown Stepback Map
(a) Specific front yard setbacks may be designated on the zoning map and may be designated as a specific location (build to line), a minimum, or a range.
(b) Underground parking may extend into the rear yard setback if located completely below grade.
(c) Reserved for Future Use. (Rpld. by ORD-25-00011, 3-8-25)
(4) Site Standards: New and Existing Development.
(a) All business activities shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings except:
1. Off-street parking and off-street loading.
2. Outdoor display and outdoor storage.
3. Vending machines.
4. Bicycle-sharing facilities.
5. Agricultural activities.
6. Temporary outdoor events.
7. Solar energy systems and wind energy systems.
8. Yard sales.
9. Composting.
10. Keeping of chickens and keeping of honeybees.
11. Outdoor recreation.
12. Outdoor cooking and service areas associated with food and beverage establishments. (Cr. by ORD-13-00178, 10-23-13)
(Am. by ORD-19-00089, 12-12-19; Am. by ORD-25-00011, 3-8-25; Am. by ORD-26-00001, 1-23-26)
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=COORMAWIVOIICH20--31_CH28ZOCOOR_SUBCHAPTER_28EDOURDI_28.075UROFSIUODIFetched: 11/1/2026