Lake Mills urges county ADU approval only after enforcement plan and building-code alignment

Dec 9, 2025

The Lake Mills Town Board voted to recommend that Jefferson County allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) countywide but only if ADUs meet residential building and zoning standards and an enforcement plan for conditional-use permits is in place before ADUs are permitted.

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The Lake Mills Town Board on Dec. 9 voted to support a Jefferson County zoning text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) but attached three recommendations: ADUs should meet residential building and zoning standards (setbacks, occupancy/building codes), an enforcement plan for conditional-use permits must be in place prior to ADU approval, and the town will work to align its building-permit process to support enforcement.

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