{
 "jurisdiction": "Madison, AL",
 "state": "AL",
 "counties": [
  "Madison"
 ],
 "url": "https://ruralvacantland.com/zoning/al/madison/",
 "publisher": "Rural Vacant Land (ruralvacantland.com)",
 "use": "drive-thru restaurant",
 "last_read": "2026-11-14",
 "summary": "We have not confirmed any zoning district in Madison, AL where a drive-thru restaurant is allowed by right. It needs a conditional or special use approval in: C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2. It is not allowed in 14 districts: A-1, C-1, O-M, PUD, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-M, RE-A, RE-B, S-1, S-2. 2 districts are not confirmed yet.",
 "status_meaning": {
  "by_right": "Allowed by right",
  "conditional": "Needs a conditional or special use approval",
  "prohibited": "Not allowed",
  "unclear": "Not confirmed yet"
 },
 "zoning_layer": null,
 "districts": [
  {
   "district": "A-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "restaurants only if located within an office building",
   "code_section": "Sec. 16.02(d)",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Fast food restaurants, food product carry-out and delivery stores.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 18.03(c)",
   "conditions": "Conditional use: Mayor/Board of Aldermen after Planning Commission hearing. 5 standing spaces (26.02.2(c)(9)).",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-3",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Drive-in restaurants (fast food)",
   "code_section": "Sec. 19.03(b)",
   "conditions": "Conditional use; 5 standing spaces.",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-4",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "Secs. 20-21",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-5",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "Secs. 20-21",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "I-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Conditional uses listed under the C-3 Major Thoroughfares Commercial District",
   "code_section": "Secs. 22.03(b)/23.03(a)",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "I-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Conditional uses listed under the C-3 Major Thoroughfares Commercial District",
   "code_section": "Secs. 22.03(b)/23.03(a)",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "O-M",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Fast food restaurants, as defined by this Ordinance, are prohibited in this district.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17.02(d)",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "PUD",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-3",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-4",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-5",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-M",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RE-A",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RE-B",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed in residential districts",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ord.",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "S-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed",
   "code_section": "Secs. 24.02/25.08",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "S-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Not listed",
   "code_section": "Secs. 24.02/25.08",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://madisonthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-Ordinance-2026.pdf",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  }
 ],
 "profile": null,
 "fees": null,
 "note": "Summary of the public zoning code with links to each source. Not legal advice; confirm with the planning office."
}