Hello everyone
My wife and I have purchased a plot of land and are currently trying to obtain a building permit/planning permission according to our plans. There is no development plan. The only regulation in place is a statute governing roof pitch and roof shape. Our plans deviate from the statute regarding the roof pitch. The statute requires a roof pitch (gable roof) of 50°-55°, while our plans specify 38°.
The neighboring house (in the same building zone) also has a roof pitch of 38° and was built before the 2012 statute.
The statute states:
"By way of exception, different roof pitches and roof shapes are permitted for building extensions and existing roofs that already deviate."
As a layperson, I understand this to mean: if there is already a house with a 38° roof pitch in the building zone, then this is also permitted, right?
Thank you in advance
My wife and I have purchased a plot of land and are currently trying to obtain a building permit/planning permission according to our plans. There is no development plan. The only regulation in place is a statute governing roof pitch and roof shape. Our plans deviate from the statute regarding the roof pitch. The statute requires a roof pitch (gable roof) of 50°-55°, while our plans specify 38°.
The neighboring house (in the same building zone) also has a roof pitch of 38° and was built before the 2012 statute.
The statute states:
"By way of exception, different roof pitches and roof shapes are permitted for building extensions and existing roofs that already deviate."
As a layperson, I understand this to mean: if there is already a house with a 38° roof pitch in the building zone, then this is also permitted, right?
Thank you in advance
B
Bauexperte15 Dec 2015 12:08Hello,
Arrange an appointment with the case officer responsible for your matter and avoid statements like "my wife and I want to enforce" your demands. Present your case and see what is possible. Planning department staff are also only human, and if you treat them politely, they are usually quite helpful – within the limits of their authority.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Millerj2988 schrieb:Interesting approach... I’m sure the staff at the planning department will be thrilled to hear that.
My wife and I have purchased a plot of land and are currently trying to obtain a building permit according to our own plans.
Millerj2988 schrieb:The text says "building extensions" as well as differing roof structures with other roof pitches. If there is "only" an existing building showing these exceptions, that does not automatically mean you are allowed the same. Especially since this regulation was changed in 2012; there must be reasons for that. Perhaps a neighbor was involved who disregarded the zoning plan and paid a fine instead.
The regulation states:
"By way of exception, for building extensions and already existing roof structures with deviations, different roof pitches and roof types are permitted."
As a layperson, I understand this to mean: if there is already a house with a roof pitch of 38° in the building zone, then this is also permitted, right?
Arrange an appointment with the case officer responsible for your matter and avoid statements like "my wife and I want to enforce" your demands. Present your case and see what is possible. Planning department staff are also only human, and if you treat them politely, they are usually quite helpful – within the limits of their authority.
Best regards, Bauexperte