[Ord. No. 1/31/77 A.VIII § 7.3]
Except as provided in this chapter, no building permit shall be issued for the construction of any dwelling house on any lot in an open space zoning development if it is substantially similar in exterior design and appearance to any neighboring dwelling then in existence, or for which a building permit has been issued or pending, on any lot, the nearest boundary of which is within 150 feet of the nearest boundary of the lot on which proposed dwelling is to be constructed.
a. Houses upon lots within such specified distance from each other shall be considered substantially similar in exterior design and appearance if they have any one or more of the following characteristics in common:
1. The same basic dimensions and floor plans without substantial differentiation of one or more exterior elevations.
2. The same basic dimension and floor plans without substantial change in orientation of the houses on the lots with reference to the front street.
3. The same basic height and design of the roofs without substantial change in design or exterior appearance.
4. The same basic size, type and location of windows and doorways in the front elevation, as well as the appearances and arrangement of the porches and garages thereon without substantial variation.
5. The same basic kind and color of materials used in the front elevation without substantial variation in design, character and appearance from auxiliary buildings. Developers are encouraged to use a variety of stone, brick, lateral and vertical siding and other exterior treatment of residences in order to afford independent characteristics thereto and differentiation from other dwellings in the same neighborhood.
b. In addition to the requirements set out in paragraphs 1 through 5 above, there shall be not less than eight individual basic house designs within each open space zoning development and each basic house design shall provide alternate roof elevations, window and door locations, placement of garages, and other similar features. Wherever feasible, not more than two houses of the same basic design shall be constructed along both sides of a common street in a single block.
c. To insure conformity with the provisions of these regulations and to thus increase and protect respective property values of the dwellings with an open space zoning development. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any residence therein unless and until the full floor plan and elevations with a general description of the exterior appearance and front treatment of the said building shall have been exhibited to the zoning officer, together with a site plan showing its proposed location on the lot. Such plans, elevations, design and site plans shall be prepared by a licensed engineer or architect and shall be considered in the context of the immediate neighborhood to determine its compliance with the distance regulations herein provided, and its conformity with these regulations. If there is any controversy regarding such compliance, the applicant shall have a right to present the matter directly to the Greenwich Township Land Use Board, which Board may grant relief to the applicant, after hearing, when, in its opinion, such relief can be granted in a manner not detrimental to the public interest and provided such relief will not substantially impair the purpose of these regulations or otherwise impair the zoning plan.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2014-02]