ADUs are allowed in La Crosse CityTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for La Crosse City, WI
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# of Properties
13,545
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$247,321
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$70,273
Residential Types:
13,545 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
17,141 parcels · 20 districts
R1
62%(10,633)
R2
7%(1,223)
PD
6%(950)
R5
5%(942)
Other
20%(3,393)
ADU Rules
What can you build in La Crosse City, WI?
La Crosse City, WI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not permitted
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
- –Maximum size not exceeding the primary dwelling’s total floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per parcel; ADUs may only be detached (new freestanding, conversion of an existing detached garage, or addition to a detached garage).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; no minimum for ADU; citywide no minimum off-street parking
Rental Restrictions
- –Cannot lease any one dwelling unit to more than five unrelated persons.
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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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