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I never understood the argument of a house "not fitting in" with the rest of them. If their house is "too big" and looks out of place, that's their problem, not yours.
I never understood the argument of a house "not fitting in" with the rest of them. If their house is "too big" and looks out of place, that's their problem, not yours.
No. It absolutely effects surrounding homes' values. How can it NOT? It's a neighboring house.
This is excessive. There should be some sort of building code meant to allow expansion of a home, but prevent it from increasing over xx% the median neighborhood home size. If the homes in an area are 2000 sq ft, and the max expansion permitted is 30%, the house can be enlarged 600 sq ft.
This would 1) prevent oversized homes, 2) make the homeowner contemplate buying an upgraded home, 3) keep smaller, more reasonably priced homes within communities.
I never understood the argument of a house "not fitting in" with the rest of them. If their house is "too big" and looks out of place, that's their problem, not yours.
The Lords of the Manor do not see their castle as not fitting in. The serfs, on the other hand, see it towering over them.
I never understood the argument of a house "not fitting in" with the rest of them. If their house is "too big" and looks out of place, that's their problem, not yours.
Because it looks ridiculous and not in character with the neighborhood. I have a general idea of where the OP lives and I can just imagine what this looks like. Would you be happy if your next door neighbor built Tony Soprano's house right up to your property line?
This is excessive. There should be some sort of building code meant to allow expansion of a home, but prevent it from increasing over xx% the median neighborhood home size. If the homes in an area are 2000 sq ft, and the max expansion permitted is 30%, the house can be enlarged 600 sq ft.
This would 1) prevent oversized homes, 2) make the homeowner contemplate buying an upgraded home, 3) keep smaller, more reasonably priced homes within communities.
You know the first thing people will say is the government is telling me how big i can build my house. If i have the money to build it and pay the taxes why do they care. There is no win here it's either too much, or too little. Just be happy with the luxuries you have people.
In back of us. This is in the Town of Huntington where they let people build whatever they want without, it seems, any restrictions. All of the mature trees and bushes were ripped out which used to create some nice privacy along the back property line, and now there's absolutely no buffer of any kind. Looks like I'll be planting this spring. There is a small triangle of backyard left over from the construction (they're still constructing the house - a hot tub appeared yesterday, now I'm waiting to see if there will be a pool), maybe 3 feet of space up to the property line on one side of this huge house, and they sank a cesspool into the 15 or so feet left over on the other side. Front yard also has another cesspool, the yard being maybe 15 feet deep maximum.
The house is 2 stories - 3,000 per floor. The term engulfment comes to mind. This house is so out of character for the neighborhood which has mostly 1940, 1950, and 1960 charming houses, and looks so out of proportion for the lot size.
Any comments?
Doesn't the Town have a requirement that a homeowner needs to send a letter of intent to all neighbours within a certain distance of the property line in question?
Isn't there also the requirement that a sign be posted, within a certain time frame of the public hearing, stipulating as to the date, time, and intent of the homeowner requesting the building permit?
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