Neenah, WI Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-1 front setback
- 25 feet or block average
- R-1 side setback
- 6 feet, 16 feet aggregate
- R-1 rear setback
- 30 feet minimum
- Shoreyard setback
- 50 feet from water
Summary
Neenah sets minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district, starting at 25 feet in front and six feet on the sides for single-family homes.
(1)Minimum front yard setback, 25 feet or the average setback for a principal dwelling or use along the block. Structures shall be placed within plus or minus five feet of the average setback, but in the case where the average setback is less than 25 feet, the structure shall be located no less than the average setback.(2)Minimum side yard, six feet and an aggregate minimum width on both sides of 16 feet.(3)Minimum rear yard, 30 feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 44).
Full Breakdown
Under Neenah Municipal Code § 26-152(1)-(3), the R-1 Single-Family Residence District requires a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, or the average setback along the block, within plus or minus five feet, where that governs instead, a minimum side yard of six feet with a 16-foot combined width on both sides, and a minimum rear yard of 30 feet. Waterfront lots also carry a 50-foot minimum shoreyard setback for principal structures. Multifamily districts use shallower numbers: the M-1 and M-2 Districts under § 26-199(1)-(3) require only a 20-foot front yard, a ten-foot side yard, and a 25-foot rear yard.
Violations & Fines
Building within the required setback without a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals violates the zoning code and can require the structure to be moved, altered, or removed under § 26-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
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