URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

Information current as of: 10/30/25

DETAILS

MEETS:	Generally 2 WED/MONTH; 4:30 PM;
STAFF:	Jessica Vaughn
AGENCY:	Planning Division
LOCATION:	215 MLKJ Blvd. #017
PHONE:	(608) 267-8740
EMAIL:	jvaughn@cityofmadison.com
STAFF:	Julie Cleveland
AGENCY:	Planning Division
LOCATION:	215 MLKJ Blvd. #017
PHONE:	(608) 266-4480
EMAIL:	jcleveland@cityofmadison.com
AUTHORITY:	MDSN GNRL ORD 33.24
MEMBERS:	10
VOTING MEMBERS:	9
NON-VOTING MEMBERS:	1 (*)
QUORUM:	5

MISSION

To assure the highest quality of design for all public and private projects in the city; protect and improve the general appearance of all buildings, structures, landscaping and open areas in the city; encourage the protection of economic values and proper use of properties; encourage and promote a high quality in the design of new buildings, developments, remodeling and additions so as to maintain and improve the established standards of property values within the city; foster civic pride in the beauty and nobler assets of the city and, in all other ways possible, assure a functionally efficient and visually attractive city in the future.