Landmarks & Construction in Historic Districts: Land Development

To determine whether or not a building is listed as a landmark or in an historic district, Find out the zoning for your property . If the property is subject to the Landmarks Commission's ordinance it will have a corresponding suffix (or prefix) on the zoning category, such as R2 "HIS-FS."

The suffixes are:

• HIS-L: designated landmark
• H: Mansion Hill historic district
• HIS-TL: Third Lake Ridge historic district
• HIS-UH: University Heights historic district
• HIS-MB: Marquette Bungalows historic district
• HIS-FS: First Settlement historic district

The Landmarks Commission reviews projects involving changing the exterior appearance of a building that is either officially designated as a landmark or located within a designated historic district. It also reviews demolitions and new construction on sites located in historic districts.

For more information:

• Obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness for Exterior Renovation and Alterations
• Obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness for New Construction
• Obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Demolition
• Seeking a Variance from the Landmarks Commission
• Landmark Nomination Process
• Common Questions About Landmarks Commission Review
• The National Register of Historic Places & Tax Credits for the Rehabilitation of Single-Family Residences and Income-Producing Property

Madison Landmarks Commission
Department of Planning & Development
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
P.O. Box 2985
Madison, WI 53701-2985

Related Forms & Handouts

• Landmark Nomination Form (pdf)
• Landmarks Commission Meeting Schedule and Submission Deadlines (pdf)

Have Questions?

Contact Historic Preservation - (608) 266-6552