MISSION CAMP DISTRICT (MC).
Madison General Ordinances § 28.100.1
in effect28.100.1 - MISSION CAMP DISTRICT (MC).
(1) Statement of Purpose. The Common Council finds that a core component of the public health, safety, and welfare is ensuring that its residents have access to a legal place to sleep. The Mission Camp District establishes a regulatory framework for the establishment of campgrounds within the City, thereby allowing for greater freedom and flexibility in providing legal places for residents to sleep.
(2) General Requirements. Mission Camp District is a specific type of zoning classification established pursuant to the procedures contained in MGO Sec. 28.182 for a map amendment where the principal use of the property is a Mission Camp.
(3) Permitted and Conditional Uses. See Table 28G-1 for a complete list of allowable uses in the Mission Camp District.
(4) Density and Area Requirements. A Mission District shall meet the following requirements:
Mission Camp District
Lot area sq. ft. | 15,000
Lot width | 50
Front yard setback (structures) | 15 or the setback of the adjacent district, whichever is greater
Side yard setback (structures) | 6 or the setback of the adjacent district, whichever is greater
Rear yard setback (structures) | 20 or the setback of the adjacent district, whichever is greater
Maximum height | 25
Maximum lot coverage (buildings and paved areas) | 85%
(Cr. by ORD-21-00060, 9-13-21)
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_28GSPDI_28.100.1MICADIMCFetched: 11/1/2026