EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS.
Madison General Ordinances § 28.081
in effect28.081 - EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS.
(1) Statement of Purpose.
Employment districts are established to strengthen and diversify the local economy, expand the local tax base, cultivate an entrepreneurial culture and stimulate job creation. The districts are also intended to:
(a) Encourage the design of employment centers that are well-connected to transit, bike and pedestrian corridors, regional highways, and nearby housing, civic, commercial and recreational uses.
(b) Encourage provision of support facilities and services to employment centers.
(c) Encourage sustainable building and site design.
(d) Provide adequate buffering and screening for less intensive land uses adjoining industrial or other employment uses, in particular, to minimize the impact of odors, noise, vibration, glare and other potential effects of manufacturing beyond the property where such uses exist.
(e) Provide adequate screening of outdoor activities and storage from primary streets.
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_28FEMDI_28.081EMDIFetched: 11/1/2026