Accessory Structures in Neenah, WI (2026)
2 verified accessory structures rules for Neenah, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
Accessory dwelling units in Neenah are governed by the city Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances, adopted under the city zoning authority granted by Wis. Stat. Sec. 62.23. The city's zoning regulations control the residential districts in which a second dwelling unit (attached or detached, including two-family conversions) may be permitted, along with use, density, lot, setback, height, parking, and accessory-building standards. Property owners must verify the zoning district of their parcel and confirm that the proposed unit is a permitted or conditional use under Chapter 26 before applying. Building permits are issued through the City of Neenah Inspection Division (Department of Community Development).
Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules (Neenah, WI)
Some RestrictionsShed Rules
Neenah's published Garages and Storage Sheds handout from the Community Development Department limits each property to one (1) storage shed of no more than 200 gross square feet, with a maximum wall height of 10 feet on two elevations and a maximum overall height of 15 feet. A shed located more than 5 feet from the principal dwelling needs only a 3-foot side and rear yard setback (or 6 feet if placed in the actual side yard), but a shed within 5 feet of the dwelling must meet the dwelling's full setbacks: 30-foot rear, 6-foot side, 16-foot aggregate side, and 25-foot front.
Shed Rules in Neenah
Some RestrictionsCity of Neenah Community Development Department, Garages and Storage Sheds handout
City ordinances allow for each property, of one (1) garage, one (1) storage shed, and one (1) gazebo. ... Storage sheds: are limited to not more than 200 gross sq. ft. An addition to an existing storage shed is permitted as long as the entire completed structure is not more than 200 gross sq. ft. Storage sheds are limited to a maximum wall height of 10' on two elevations and a maximum overall h...
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