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Shorewood plan commission advances ADU and duplex study; staff to craft public outreach and code options
Summary
Commissioners discussed accessory dwelling units (ADUs), parking requirements, owner‑occupancy and short‑term rental limits, and the history of duplex restrictions; commission agreed by consensus to advance ADU/duplex options for public engagement and directed staff to prepare a set of regulatory ranges and an open‑house in November.
The Shorewood Plan Commission voted by consensus to advance proposed changes on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and the village's duplex policy to public engagement, and directed staff to prepare code-option ranges and outreach materials for a mid‑November open house.
Planning staff summarized a draft ADU proposal that includes three ADU types (internal, attached and detached), owner‑occupancy options, size and height limits, parking requirements and a potential short‑term rental prohibition. Staff told the commission that ADUs are being reintroduced in communities statewide but often face cost and parking challenges; Wauwatosa has permitted ADUs for several years but seen low uptake and now offers incentives, staff said.
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