NONMETALLIC MINERAL EXTRACTION DISTRICT (ME).
Madison General Ordinances § 28.100
in effect28.100 - NONMETALLIC MINERAL EXTRACTION DISTRICT (ME).
(1) Statement of Purpose.
The Common Council recognizes that nonmetallic mines have operated within the City of Madison and in bordering communities for decades and have served as a source of materials for local road and other construction projects. These nonmetallic mines also often recycle aggregate and construction materials that can be reused in local road and other construction projects, thereby increasing the reuse of materials and reducing usage of local landfills. As the City continues to grow, more nonmetallic mines will come within its jurisdiction. The Common Council also recognizes that nonmetallic mines present potential health, safety and welfare concerns for the City's residents, transients and natural environment. The purpose of this district is to therefore set forth rules and procedures related to the construction, installation, alteration, design, operation and use of all nonmetallic mines that will allow mining operations within the City while protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents and transients, and further the appropriate use and conservation of land and water resources.
(2) Permitted Use.
Except for blasting, nonmetallic mining shall be a permitted use in a nonmetallic mineral extraction district.
(3) Conditional Uses.
(a) Blasting in a nonmetallic mineral extraction district.
(4) Dimensional Requirements, Permitted and Conditional Uses.
Requirements represent minimums applicable to buildings and structures unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted.
Nonmetallic Mining District
Nonmetallic mining uses
Lot area | 5 acres
Lot width | 300
Front yard setback | 30
Side yard setback | 80
Rear yard setback | 100
Maximum height | none
Maximum lot coverage | n/a
(Section 28.100 Cr. by ORD-17-00014, 2-20-17)
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_28.100NOMIEXDIMEFetched: 11/1/2026