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Shorewood plan commission advances housing initiative; prioritizes ADU public engagement and drafts
Summary
The commission discussed a multi-part initiative to increase housing opportunities in Shorewood, including a proposed change to household‑occupancy limits (from three to four adults), removing a village prohibition on basement sleeping/dwelling units, and draft rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Commissioners prioritized drafting ordinance
The Shorewood Plan Commission spent the bulk of its meeting reviewing a multi-part initiative intended to increase housing opportunities in the village. Planning staff outlined four topics: (1) a proposed change to the household-occupancy definition, (2) the village restriction on bedrooms or dwelling units in basements, (3) draft regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and (4) whether to allow duplexes more broadly in residential districts.
Household definition: Planning Director Bart summarized the first proposed change: "The first one, we discussed, you know, several months ago... the main change here would be to change it from 3 adults of any relationship to 4 adults of any relationship." The stated purpose is to…
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