What is Troy's rule against repetitive front elevations?

Troy limits how often the same front elevation can repeat along a street. Under Section 4.06.D.4, the same front elevation may be used only once per three contiguous lots.

In practice this means a builder cannot put identical facades on neighboring homes. If two houses on a block share an elevation, the lots between and beside them need a visibly different front design.

The rule is aimed mainly at subdivision construction, where one floor plan might otherwise repeat down the street. It can also matter for an infill home or a major front remodel that closely copies the house next door.

What counts as the same elevation, and how much variation is enough, is applied by city staff during review. If your design resembles a nearby home, run the elevation drawings past the Planning Department at 248-524-3364 before submitting for permits.