Accessory structure rules relaxed for residential properties
Pewaukee
Summary
Homeowners can now have two outbuildings totaling up to 1,500 square feet instead of being locked into one large building plus a tiny shed. Individual buildings still can't exceed 1,200 square feet, and setbacks and lot coverage rules are unchanged.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners who want flexibility in how they size a garage and shed combination.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council Meeting - Third Monday - Apr 20, 2026
Homeowners can now have two outbuildings totaling up to 1,500 square feet instead of being locked into one large building plus a tiny shed. Individual buildings still can't exceed 1,200 square feet, and setbacks and lot coverage rules are unchanged.
Plan Commission - Mar 19, 2026
Consultants are rewriting Pewaukee's zoning code to make it easier to navigate, with a consolidated land-use matrix, clearer definitions, and stricter conditional-use rules. It could also mean consolidating the city's many zoning districts and affecting how uses like smoke shops are regulated.
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