In Madison's single-family districts (R-1, R-1A, R-2), the maximum building height is 35 feet. Detached accessory buildings are capped at 15 feet. Spires, chimneys, towers and similar rooftop features may exceed the limit up to 50 feet.
The City of Madison Zoning Ordinance sets a 35-foot maximum building height in the R-1 Single-Family Estate, R-1A Suburban, and R-2 Neighborhood districts. Detached accessory buildings over eight feet or 200 square feet have a 15-foot maximum height (Section 5-7-2). Section 5-7-5 exempts spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, communication towers, water towers, chimneys, elevator enclosures, and solar equipment from the height limits, but those appurtenances may not exceed 50 feet or any FAA/airport zoning limit. Building height is measured in stories and feet per Section 4-11-3.
Exceeding the district height limit without a variance is a zoning violation; the City can deny zoning compliance and require the structure to be lowered or altered to conform.
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