PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT.
Madison General Ordinances § 28.095
in effect28.095 - PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT.
(1) Statement and Purpose.
The Parks and Recreation District is established to accommodate active outdoor and indoor recreation uses and facilities such as golf course, stadiums, swimming pools, community centers, large recreation structures, recreational complexes, and similar uses where lands are developed to accommodate said recreational uses, and may also include areas for natural preservation and passive enjoyment of natural features.
(2) Permitted and Conditional Uses.
See Table 28G-1 for a complete list of allowed uses within the Parks and Recreation District.
(3) Dimensional Requirements, Permitted and Conditional Uses.
Requirements represent minimums unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted.
Parks and Recreation District
Lot area | 5 acres
Lot width | 300
Front yard setback | 30
Side yard setback | 30
Rear yard setback | 30
Maximum height | 2 stories/35 See (a) below
(a) Maximum height may be exceeded with conditional use approval.
(Am. by ORD-15-00050, 5-13-15)
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=COORMAWIVOIICH20--31_CH28ZOCOOR_SUBCHAPTER_28GSPDI_28.095PAREDIFetched: 11/1/2026