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East Greenwich Township
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 16

26 - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

16.26.010 - Purpose.

It is the purpose of this chapter to insure that the architectural integrity and historical character of East Greenwich is maintained.

(Prior code § 13-7.1)

16.26.020 - General standards.

Architectural review and approval of building elevations by the planning board or its designee shall include:

A.

The general compatibility of the exterior design, arrangement and materials proposed to be used and any other factor, including aesthetics, which it deems pertinent;

B.

Where appropriate, the historic or architectural significance of the structure and its relationship to the historic value of the surrounding area.

(Prior code § 13-7.2)

16.26.030 - Kings Highway historical district standards.

Architectural review within the Kings Highway historical district shall be responsive to the architectural character of the area, using the following standards as guidelines for new construction.

A.

The proposed buildings shall be aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the historic structures within three hundred (300) feet of the subject site, in both directions.

B.

The materials selected for buildings within the historic district shall be material used during the period or contemporary facsimile, provided the visual appearance is substantially equivalent, as determined by the planning board.

C.

Where appropriate, one of the styles suggested here should be employed. The characteristics are proposed as a guideline. Additional architectural styles of a similar nature will be considered by the board.

1.

Victorian:

Primary Architectural Elements Secondary Architectural Elements Ornamental Features
Cross gable roof Dormers Patterned masonry
Tower element Box or bay windows Transom
Full width front gable Pent roof enclosing gables Side glass panels at front door
Full front porch Bands of shingles of varying styles Dentil molding
Porch column brackets Palladian window
Classic columns grouped or raised to porch rail level Spindlework porch supports
Groups of windows of three or more Finial

 

2.

Italian Renaissance:

Primary Architectural

Elements
Secondary Architectural

Elements
Ornamental Features
Low pitched dipped roof (flat in some cases) Tall first floor windows with transoms or arched Balustrade on the second level at the windows
Widely overhanging eaves with decorative brackets Second floor windows are smaller and less elaborate Brackets at the eves
Cupola or tower Recessed arch doorways Rustic belt course between the first and second level
Front porch Pedimented windows Quoins
Rusticated masonry at the first floor level
* Reference: A Field Guide to American Houses, Virginia and Lee McAlester

 

3.

Greek Revival:

Primary Architectural

Elements
Secondary Architectural

Elements
Ornamental Features
Full height (two story) entry porch Narrow line or transom and sidelights Wood panels beneath open for access to porches
Full façade porch Elaborate door surrounds Columns having a "battered" (receding upward) appearance
Entry porch (one story) supported by square or round Ornate entablature/ architrave/frieze, cornice Square columns
Classical columns supporting the porch roof Transom lights full or broken Decorative crowns over windows
Recessed lights with columns in the front
Doric columns

 

4.

Georgian/Federal:

Primary Architectural

Elements
Secondary Architectural

Elements
Ornamental Features
Side gabled roof Paneled front door Pedimented dormers
Gambrel roof Elaborate decorative crown (entablature) with decorative pilasters (flattened columns) Shutters
Triangular pedimented doorway Windows with small panes 9/9 Elliptical fan light over door
Segmental pedimented doorway (9/9, 9/6) or (6/9, 8/12) Side lighted windows
Dental cornice trim Palladian windows
Window entablatures Keystone lintels
Four panel shutters

 

(Prior code § 13-7.3)

16.26.040 - Submission of architectural renderings.

The applicant will submit architectural renderings to the planning board for new construction.

(Prior code § 13-7.4)