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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you to the above poster who laid out the whole BZA process.

I do suspect that the homeowner is going to be very close (if not over) the 10% setback variance threshold.

A 10% threshold is 9.6 inches (10% of 96 inches) They are currently sitting at 6 inches short. An additional 3.5 inches more will be over 10%. Add in siding, gutters, roof line, etc it could easily go over the 10% threshold. [/quote]

Gutters alone are 5 or 6 inches. [/quote]

Standard gutters, yes. But you can get narrow gutters that are only a few inches wide.

I'm not sure if the county was already measuring to the current roof line. If so, they can probably squeak under 9.6 inches with special gutters. The siding isn't going to extend past the roof line.[/quote]

Regarding gutter widths:

Mini Gutters (approx. 3 inches / 75mm): These are the narrowest option available and are generally used for small structures like sheds, greenhouses, summer houses, or bay windows. They are not intended for full-sized residential properties.

4-Inch Gutters: These are considered an outdated or narrow standard for modern homes. They are typically only sufficient for very small roofs in areas with light rainfall and are not recommended for most residential applications due to the risk of overflowing during heavy storms.

5-Inch Gutters: This is the most common and standard size for residential properties in the United States. They offer a good balance of capacity and affordability for average-sized homes in moderate climates.

Hope the owner doesn’t go with narrow gutters or the neighbor may have some overflow issues into their yard.[/quote]

The neighbor is uphill.[/quote]

Uphill doesn’t matter on gutter overflow[/quote]

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