ADUs are allowed in Appleton CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Appleton City, WI
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# of Properties
25,856
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$311,347
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$87,084
Residential Types:
25,856 housing units
Single Family
81%
2-3 Family
6%
Other
14%
Zoning Districts:
27,015 parcels · 26 districts
R-1B
56%(15,085)
R-1A
13%(3,508)
R-1C
9%(2,410)
R-2
8%(2,176)
Other
14%(3,836)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Appleton City, WI?
Appleton 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 cannot exceed the principal dwelling’s gross floor area (ADU plus any JADU combined).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size up to the principal dwelling’s gross floor area (combined with any junior ADU).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (either attached or detached, not both) + 1 JADU per lot
Parking
- –0 spaces; no additional off-street parking for ADUs; principal-dwelling spaces must be maintained on-site; if displaced by the ADU, replaced on-site and comply with Sec. 23-172; applies to JADUs
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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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