ADUs are allowed in De Pere CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for De Pere City, WI
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# of Properties
7,781
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$315,362
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$85,937
Residential Types:
7,781 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,819 parcels · 23 districts
R1-80
36%(3,134)
R2-60
17%(1,500)
R1-60
16%(1,413)
R1-45
9%(754)
Other
23%(2,018)
ADU Rules
What can you build in De Pere City, WI?
De Pere City, WI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 30% of the principal dwelling unit’s gross floor area (excluding any attached garage).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot total (either 1 internal secondary suite within the detached house or 1 detached backyard cottage; both together are prohibited).
- –0 ADU on duplexes, townhouses, or multi-unit buildings (ADUs allowed only on lots occupied by a detached house).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy ADU unit with 50% interest; reside majority of year.
Parking
- –0 spaces minimum; max not specified; ADU parking must follow the principal dwelling's parking regulations.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited. Attached ADU: minimum rental term of 90 consecutive days
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These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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