[quote=XBoxBoy]
The interesting thing is that for 50 some years no one has ever done this. They moved in knowing the rules and they worked with the Architectural Jury to find a solution. Now, this is all going to get thrown out the window. While I don’t really care too much about these things, it does seem to me as well… how do I put this…. uncivilized? What happened to old fashioned decorum? Does one really just tell your neighbors, “oh piss off.” I guess so.
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It depends. If the owner didn’t even present to the jury I’d say yes. Volunteer review boards are notorious for being little zealots and ninnies.

If the rejection is because he’s blocking views, I’d agree.

If the rejection is because someone thinks he’s building “too big” I’d say no.

If the rejection is because he isn’t incorporating enough ‘green’ technology I’d say no.

If the rejection was because the house IS too big and he’s encroaching on the sunlight space, air flow space and psychological distance of the neighbors, I’d say yes. But this get’s very subjective.