ᐅ Townhouse with a half-hipped roof?! Does something like this exist?
Created on: 12 Apr 2012 19:06
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eifohnHello,
we have reserved a plot of land measuring 477m² (5130 sq ft) and would like to build our architect-designed two-story townhouse there.
However, the development plan is causing us major problems. According to the plan, in our building section, two-story townhouses with pyramid (hip) roofs or hipped roofs are not allowed. Only two-story house types with gable roofs or clipped gable roofs with a maximum pitch of 30° are permitted. Just across the street, in a different section, the plan even allows shed roofs. Unfortunately, there were no suitable plots left for us there. We managed to get a corner lot and are now trying to use that as an advantage since the house will have a nice appearance from all sides and won’t face any gable ends.
What can we do? Our local building authority says, “There will be no amendment to the regulations or development plan. You must follow the plan and build accordingly.” Great response.
We have been searching online for days for pictures of a townhouse (about 9x10m, approximately 135m² (1450 sq ft)) with a clipped gable roof but have found nothing. I have not found a single image yet. Maybe someone here could kindly share a link or a photo so we can get an idea of what this looks like.
Our architect is now trying to obtain a special permit from the building authority with an official letter. However, the current owner of the land (a building company) told us that if one house in this section were to have a pyramid or hipped roof, then everyone else in the section would have to build a townhouse with the same roof style, which is not allowed. They advised us to just follow the development plan and be done with it. As you can see, everyone is very reasonable.
We are getting confused and would really appreciate a picture of a townhouse with a clipped gable roof because this is permitted and would allow us to finally start building and come to terms with the house type.
Thank you.
we have reserved a plot of land measuring 477m² (5130 sq ft) and would like to build our architect-designed two-story townhouse there.
However, the development plan is causing us major problems. According to the plan, in our building section, two-story townhouses with pyramid (hip) roofs or hipped roofs are not allowed. Only two-story house types with gable roofs or clipped gable roofs with a maximum pitch of 30° are permitted. Just across the street, in a different section, the plan even allows shed roofs. Unfortunately, there were no suitable plots left for us there. We managed to get a corner lot and are now trying to use that as an advantage since the house will have a nice appearance from all sides and won’t face any gable ends.
What can we do? Our local building authority says, “There will be no amendment to the regulations or development plan. You must follow the plan and build accordingly.” Great response.
We have been searching online for days for pictures of a townhouse (about 9x10m, approximately 135m² (1450 sq ft)) with a clipped gable roof but have found nothing. I have not found a single image yet. Maybe someone here could kindly share a link or a photo so we can get an idea of what this looks like.
Our architect is now trying to obtain a special permit from the building authority with an official letter. However, the current owner of the land (a building company) told us that if one house in this section were to have a pyramid or hipped roof, then everyone else in the section would have to build a townhouse with the same roof style, which is not allowed. They advised us to just follow the development plan and be done with it. As you can see, everyone is very reasonable.
We are getting confused and would really appreciate a picture of a townhouse with a clipped gable roof because this is permitted and would allow us to finally start building and come to terms with the house type.
Thank you.
Hello,
What exactly do you mean by an urban villa?
If you already have an architect, why not have them design an urban villa with a gable roof?
The municipality must have had a reason when setting up the development plan. I would almost rule out receiving a special permit. How do you intend to justify it?
"I don’t like urban villas with gable roofs" is unlikely to be accepted as a reason.
This has nothing to do with being accommodating or rather a lack of accommodation. If something is specified in the development plan, then it is binding. Exceptions exist but must be well justified.
Regards
eifohn schrieb:
We have been searching the internet for days now to find pictures of an urban villa (9x10m approx. 135m² (1453 sq ft)) with a half-hipped roof, but there’s nothing available.
What exactly do you mean by an urban villa?
eifohn schrieb:
Our architect......
If you already have an architect, why not have them design an urban villa with a gable roof?
eifohn schrieb:
is now trying to obtain a special permit from the building authority through an official letter,
The municipality must have had a reason when setting up the development plan. I would almost rule out receiving a special permit. How do you intend to justify it?
"I don’t like urban villas with gable roofs" is unlikely to be accepted as a reason.
eifohn schrieb:
very accommodating as you can see.
This has nothing to do with being accommodating or rather a lack of accommodation. If something is specified in the development plan, then it is binding. Exceptions exist but must be well justified.
Regards
A change to zoning plan regulations in individual cases can also be made without a complete modification of the overall zoning plan.
The requirements for such an exception would be:
- The change relates to one or a few specific points
- The interests of the public are not affected
- The interests of individuals are not affected
- The owners of the immediate neighboring properties must be consulted
Our plot is a corner lot, so the desired tent roof or hipped pyramid roof would be visible from all sides, which in my opinion fits better and looks more attractive. It is completely unclear to me why a monopitch roof or half-hipped roof is allowed here, but an aesthetically pleasing tent roof or pyramid roof is not. Of course, this is always a matter of personal taste...
We are not keen to pursue a legal dispute with the city, so my question is whether anyone has a picture of a town villa with a half-hipped roof. We find it difficult to imagine this based on sketches.
A typical town villa looks like this to me (see below, 2 full floors with a 26° pitched roof):
Our architect has already provided us with new drawings showing the gable roof option. However, a house looks different in drawings than it does in real life.
The requirements for such an exception would be:
- The change relates to one or a few specific points
- The interests of the public are not affected
- The interests of individuals are not affected
- The owners of the immediate neighboring properties must be consulted
Our plot is a corner lot, so the desired tent roof or hipped pyramid roof would be visible from all sides, which in my opinion fits better and looks more attractive. It is completely unclear to me why a monopitch roof or half-hipped roof is allowed here, but an aesthetically pleasing tent roof or pyramid roof is not. Of course, this is always a matter of personal taste...
We are not keen to pursue a legal dispute with the city, so my question is whether anyone has a picture of a town villa with a half-hipped roof. We find it difficult to imagine this based on sketches.
A typical town villa looks like this to me (see below, 2 full floors with a 26° pitched roof):
Our architect has already provided us with new drawings showing the gable roof option. However, a house looks different in drawings than it does in real life.
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Bauexperte13 Apr 2012 16:14Hello,
Appealing the zoning plan can take anywhere from several months up to a year until a final decision is made.
Where did you take the photo?
Best regards
eifohn schrieb:For example, changes to the eaves height or ridge height.
In individual cases, modifications to the zoning plan regulations can also be made without a complete revision of the zoning plan. The requirement for such an exception permit would be:
[Quote="eifohn, post: 33094"]- The change concerns one or a few prominent points
eifohn schrieb:They are not, especially since a change to the eaves or ridge height would hardly be noticeable to an untrained observer.
- The interests of the public are not affected
Appealing the zoning plan can take anywhere from several months up to a year until a final decision is made.
Where did you take the photo?
Best regards
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