accessory structure construction requirements
Rules for building accessory structures in neighborhoods.
What to Watch
Watch for a revised amendment addressing the scope, technical feasibility, staff discretion, and possible application to rental properties.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
Two Rivers has not adopted either proposed construction-rule change. The Plan Commission first tabled a rewrite affecting small metal and plastic shed kits, then on Oct. 12 tabled a separate proposal for additions and alterations at homes built before June 1, 1980.
Key Decisions
-
tabled 7-0 Plan Commission · Oct 12, 2026 ACTION ITEMS
Motion to table the ordinance to amend Section 11-1-2 to allow staff to obtain more information and craft a new ordinance amendment
-
tabled 6-0 Plan Commission · Aug 10, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 11-1-23, to define the construction requirements allowed for accessory structures.
Motion to table this item to the October meeting to allow staff to craft a new ordinance amendment.
Record
-
The Plan Commission considered an amendment to Section 11-1-23 on construction requirements for accessory structures, including whether small metal or plastic shed kits could use different standards than larger structures.
Plan Commission -
The Plan Commission tabled the accessory-structure amendment 6-0 while staff prepared a clearer rewrite. No amendment was adopted.
Plan Commission -
The Plan Commission considered applying Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code standards to additions and alterations at one- and two-family homes built before June 1, 1980.
Plan Commission -
Commission members discussed technical feasibility, staff discretion, and whether the proposed older-home requirements would apply to rental properties.
Plan Commission -
The commission unanimously tabled the older-home proposal, on a motion by Heckenlaible and second by Wachowski, for staff to gather more information and prepare a new amendment. No code change was adopted.
Plan Commission