Summerhouse Architectural Guidelines - charette | architects

4.1.2 Build-to Line:
The front yard ‘build-to” line shall be 20 feet from the property line. The Build-to line is the
forward limit of the most forward plane of the home, or deck columns at grade level. The ARC may
allow a variance greater than or less than 20 feet for the build-to line on any lot on a cul-de-sac street
or on lots partially encompassing a wetland area, or long narrow or irregularly shaped lots without
requiring a variance letter when plans are submitted that provide a reasonable design solution. Steps
may not extend forward of the setback line, as this represents area designated as a utility easement.
See note of caution under Article 4.1.
The ARC may permit front steps to encroach into the front yard setbacks by four feet and may
permit eaves to extend into the side yard setback by up to one foot (only on sides not adjacent to a
buildable lot) without requiring a variance letter when plans are submitted that provide a reasonable
design solution. NOTE: In the case of an extension of the steps into the front utility easement,
written permission shall be secured from the Utility Company and submitted to the ARC. The ARC
will not verify the location of any utility but may approve location of steps based solely on aesthetic
considerations. The owner and contractor are fully responsible for life safety with respect to this
work. See note of Caution under Article 4.1.
4.1.3 Built-Upon Area:
The maximum allowable built-upon area per lot is given in the chart below. The ARC cannot permit
any variance from these values are they are incorporated into the approved subdivision plan as
platted and recorded. See notes following the chart for clarification as to what is considered
impervious.
LOT NUMBERS
Vested Impervious Area Sq. Ft.
93-277, 624-793 & 796-834 2,800
1-51, 365-397, 522-539, 837-869, 897-926,
977-1029
52-92, 278-339, 419-505, 567-620, 794 & 795,
835 & 836
3,200
3,500
340-364, 398-418, 506-521, 540-566, 621-623 4,000
870-896, 927-976 4,500
4.1.3.1 Impervious Area Measurements and Calculations:
The following rules apply to the calculation of impervious area at Summerhouse:
1. The full building footprint must be counted as impervious or Built Upon Area (BUA).
2. The area under roof overhangs is counted as BUA. Downspout extensions must stop at least 30'
from Mean High Water (MHW) to allow an opportunity to sheet flow.
3. The full area under covered porches even if it covers pervious decking is considered BUA.
4. Garden or retaining walls covering more than 100 SF are to be calculated as BUA. Where all
walls on the site have a total footprint of less than 100 SF, they are exempt from the calculation.
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Architectural Guidelines – May 1, 2012 Edition
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