(A) Single-Family Residences: A building permit shall not be issued for any single-family residence which does not meet the requirements of this section. No 2 single-family dwellings of similar front elevation or facade shall be constructed or located on adjacent lots. For the purposes of this section,
ADJACENT LOTS shall be defined as lots which adjoin or share side property lines or lots which, although separated by a street, would overlap portions of the property lines of a lot on the other side of the street, if their respective side property lines were extended across the street to the other side. Front elevations or facades shall be deemed to be similar when there is no substantial difference in rooflines; and no substantial change in windows of either size, location or type; and either no change in the color of materials used (rather than a change in shade), or no substantial change in the kind of materials.
(1) Rooflines.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the following differences in the rooflines of single-family dwellings as seen from the front of the dwelling shall be deemed sufficient to render buildings containing the changes and built on adjacent lots to be dissimilar:
1. Changing gable roofs to hip roofs.
2. Changing hip roofs to gable roofs.
3. Providing an intersecting gable roof on the main gable roof, provided that the height of the intersecting roof is at least 50% of the height of the main roof.
4. Providing an intersecting hip roof on the main hip roof, provided that the height of the intersecting hip roof is at least 50% of the height of the main roof.
5. Subject to review by the village engineer, a shed roof when used as a front porch roof for a minimum of 50% of the entire width of the house, excluding area of garage.
6. Subject to review by the village engineer, a substantial difference in roofline shall be deemed to exist if the front soffit is increased significantly and is combined with columns at least 6 inches in width or other architectural features of a similar magnitude which reach the roofline of the highest story.
7. Rotating gable roofs 90 degrees on the building.
8. On a trilevel residence or other building type with 3 independent major roof areas, the changing of 2 out of 3 rooflines shall be acceptable as a substantial change. Acknowledging certain design elements may prevent the changing of all 3 rooflines, it is desired that the roofs with the greatest impact on the streetscape be changed.
(b) The following changes shall not be deemed sufficient to make adjacent structures dissimilar:
1. Gable roof atop hip roof.
2. Hip roof atop gable roof.
3. Small gable or hip projections above windows.
4. Window dormers.
5. Change in soffit overhang or minor variation in eave height.
6. Skylight and cupola.
(2) Windows.
(a) For the purpose of this section, the following differences in the size, location or type of windows shall be deemed sufficient to render buildings containing the changes and built on adjacent lots to be dissimilar:
1. Changing from single windows to a multiple window arrangement (ganged units).
2. Changing from multiple window arrangement to single window.
3. Changing the type of windows (e.g., casement to double hung).
4. Providing a bay or bow window in the area of the predominant window.
(b) The addition or subtraction of muntin bars (dividing lights) shall not be deemed sufficient to constitute a substantial change in windows.
(c) Where, because of its size, location or design, 1 window is the predominant window on the front elevation or face, if the size, location or type of that window is changed to render the dwelling dissimilar, then no other window need be changed.
(3) Construction Material Or Color.
(a) For the purpose of this section, the following differences in construction material between adjacent single-family dwellings as seen from the front of the dwellings shall be deemed sufficient to render buildings containing the changes and built on adjacent lots to be dissimilar:
1. 4 inch exposure horizontal siding, 8 inch exposure horizontal siding, brick facing, stone facing, or stucco/stuccato board and trim.
2. When materials are changed, the change must occur throughout the front facade or elevation for a minimum of 1 story in height.
(b) Color change shall be made by significant changes in adjacent colors. The change must be one of color rather than merely of the shade.
(B) Administration And Appeal:
(1) Administration. The provisions of this section shall be initially administered by the village engineer. The village engineer shall find single-family dwellings to be similar or dissimilar by utilizing the general standards contained herein. The examples of similarity or dissimilarity set forth herein are not intended to categorize all dwelling designs which may be presented to the village engineer.
(2) Appeal. In the event a building permit is denied to any applicant by reason of this section, he shall have the right to appeal to the village board, seeking to overrule the decision of the village engineer who denied the permit. Upon the appeal being made, and after reasonable notice to the applicant, a public hearing shall be held by the village board where evidence shall be received from the applicant and any other interested parties. The village board within 21 days after the public hearing shall:
(a) Order the permit to be issued; or
(b) Order the permit to be issued if modifications are made in the design of the building to bring it into conformity with the provisions of this section; or
(c) Deny the petition of the applicant.
(C) Application: This section shall apply only to subdivisions approved by the village board of trustees subsequent to the passage date hereof.
(Ord. 89-11-725, passed 11-13-1989)