Summary of Middleton City Code Title 5 Ch 1 (Zoning Regulations) · §5-1-4 Zoning Districts Established · current through Ord. 714 (2025-09-17) as it applies in Middleton. Reference: https://library.municode.com/id/middleton.
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The City of Middleton establishes zoning districts including Residential (R-1, R-2, R-3), Commercial (C-1, C-2), Industrial (M-1, M-2), and Agricultural (A-1) zones, each with specific permitted uses, conditional uses, and dimensional requirements.
Verify at City of Middleton Code of Ordinances →Residential districts require minimum lot sizes, setbacks, and building coverage ratios as specified in Chapter 5-4-1 land use and setback tables. R-1 (single-family) typically requires larger lots than R-2 (two-family) or R-3 (multi-family) districts.
Verify at City of Middleton Code of Ordinances →A-1 (Agricultural) zoning preserves rural character and agricultural operations. Residential development is limited to single-family dwellings on larger parcels, with conditional use permits required for non-agricultural uses.
Verify at City of Middleton Code of Ordinances →C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) districts permit retail, office, and service uses. M-1 (Light Industrial) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) districts allow manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities with performance standards for noise, emissions, and traffic.
Verify at City of Middleton Code of Ordinances →Accessory structures under 200 square feet do not require a building permit. Structures over 200 square feet require a building permit and must comply with setback and height requirements per Section 5-4-2.
Verify at City of Middleton Code of Ordinances →Renew analysis