Historic Preservation in Madison, WI (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Madison, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Madison's Common Council may designate a building, structure, site, or improvement as a protected landmark when it carries significant cultural, historical, archaeological, or architectural value, triggering Landmarks Commission review and a Certificate of Approval requirement before any alteration or demolition under MGO Ch. 41.
Madison Landmark & Cultural Site Designation
Significant RestrictionsMadison General Ordinances § 41.07
41.07 - DESIGNATING LANDMARKS. (1)Designation. The Common Council, after considering the recommendation of the Landmarks Commission under sub. (5) below, may designate a landmark according to this section.(2)Standards. A site, improvement, or site with improvements may be designated as a landmark if the proposed landmark meets any of the following:(a)It is associated with broad patterns of cult...
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