Parking Rules: Madison vs Middleton

Can STR guests park on Madison streets?

Yes, subject to posted restrictions, permit zones, and winter alternate-side rules. Hosts must inform guests.

How many parking spaces do I need for my Madison STR?

Typically one off-street space per bedroom rented, on top of the standard single-family requirement. Verify with your zoning district.

How many parking spaces does my Middleton short-term rental need?

Middleton has not adopted a short-term rental-specific off-street parking minimum. Hosts rely on the parking provided for the underlying dwelling under Chapter 10 (the 2024 Zoning Ordinance), which sets parking ratios by housing type. Disclose driveway capacity to guests so they do not block sidewalks or violate the seasonal alternate side parking ban from November 15 through March 15.

Can my Airbnb guests park on the street overnight in Middleton?

Between November 15 and March 15, Sec. 15.04(5) prohibits on-street parking from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on alternate sides based on the calendar date (even-numbered side prohibited on odd days, odd-numbered side prohibited on even days). Outside that seasonal window, on-street parking is allowed but no vehicle or trailer may remain on a public street for longer than 24 hours, and the Middleton Police Department enforces both rules with citations and towing.

Does Wis. Stat. 66.1014 limit Middleton's parking enforcement against my STR?

No. Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.1014 prevents Middleton from prohibiting STRs of seven consecutive days or longer but expressly preserves the City's authority to enforce neutral parking and zoning rules. Sec. 15.04(5) (seasonal alternate side), the 24-hour street parking limit, and Chapter 10 zoning parking standards apply to STR guests on the same terms as any other resident.