ᐅ The first line must not be interrupted – what does this mean?

Created on: 25 Oct 2017 11:48
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Pumuk
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Pumuk
25 Oct 2017 11:48
Hello everyone,

In the zoning plan, I found the following text regarding the roof shape:

The ridge line must not be interrupted, as it is a special design feature.
The eaves line may be interrupted up to 1/4 of the building length.

What does this mean concretely? For example, can I build an L-shaped house?

I would really appreciate your answers!

Best regards,
Pumuk
11ant25 Oct 2017 12:26
Pumuk schrieb:
The ridge line must not be interrupted as a special design feature. The eaves line can be interrupted up to one quarter of the building length.

The ridge line must be continuous. Any dormer roof would need to have its ridge positioned lower to avoid breaking the main ridge line.

The fact that the eaves line may be interrupted generally allows for a dormer or cross gable. Its overall width may be a maximum of one quarter of the building length, which usually means only one per roof side. Dormers themselves do not seem limited by this rule (except for shed dormers that would extend up to the ridge).
Pumuk schrieb:
What exactly does this mean? For example, can I build an L-shaped house?


That depends on how strictly the singular "ridge line" is interpreted, or whether it may change direction. An L-shaped house could have two separate continuous ridge lines. In case of doubt, it is best to clarify how the rule is intended.

I quickly sketched my interpretation for you: blue = definitely allowed / gray = questionable / red = not desired:


2D floor plan sketch with colored areas and stair shapes

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