Noted: Much of the development before 1966 doesnâ??t match with current zoning rules. UW-Madison, for example, is in a residential district that allows colleges with a special permit. The draft code includes new districts such as campus institutional, airport, traditional (meaning older) residential and suburban residential to better reflect the existing character or plans. The new districts will let owners do more building projects as a matter of right that currently would need special permission. That means the owner of an older home likely could add an open front porch without special permission.
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