ADUs are allowed in Stevens Point CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Stevens Point City, WI
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# of Properties
8,255
Owner-occupied
69%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$319,460
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$66,534
Residential Types:
8,255 housing units
2-3 Family
11%
Other
89%
Zoning Districts:
8,916 parcels · 19 districts
R2
33%(2,955)
R3
32%(2,823)
R1
11%(953)
R4
6%(570)
Other
18%(1,615)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Stevens Point City, WI?
Stevens Point City, WI follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot; 1 ACU or ADU per lot (not both).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy principal residence with a recorded agreement for 10 months.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max 150% of required (up to 1.5); reductions: within 1,320 ft of a bus stop (-15%), all-parking-in-structure (-10%); credits: 5 spaces per on-site car-share, 1 space per preserved tree >24 inch DBH (up to 5%); downtown—no parking; on-street spaces may count toward requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited: ADUs cannot be used as tourist rooming houses.
What's allowed on your lot?
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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