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More homes, less rezonings

Brandon Donnelly

One of the really positive things that is happening in the world of Toronto land use planning is that the minimum scale of development that is permitted as-of-right continues to grow.

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In This Town, Renovating Instead of Tearing Down Puts Money Back in Your Pocket

Dwell

Photo courtesy of Mimi Collins, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Since the 1990s, Hinsdale has lost about half of its original housing stock due to teardowns, estimates Jim Prisby, a member of the village’s historic preservation commission. The village tried limiting home sizes, but that backfired, Prisby says.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Adding a Second Floor to Your Existing Home

Santa Cruz Architect

Zoning and Regulatory Challenges Local zoning regulations and building codes will influence what you can and cannot do with your home. Permits are required for most structural changes, so be sure to work with professionals who understand the local rules and can guide you through the approval process.

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Update: Santa Cruz County ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

Overview of ADU Regulations Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed on any parcel where the zoning district or General Plan allows residential uses, and there is an existing or proposed primary dwelling. with permits) may be converted to ADUs. ADU building permit applications are reviewed within 60 days of submittal.

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Together for the Terroir

Landscape Architecture Magazine

The first five feet from the house are considered a no-go planting zone, excepting succulents or other moisture-rich plants. These criteria are part of a broader policy to strengthen wildfire prevention and resilience in areas designated as wildland–urban interface (WUI) zones.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

The HVAC design is comprised of a Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) with energy recovery and fan-coil units for zone heating and cooling. From the outset of their involvement at the beginning of Phase 2, the company provided invaluable cost estimating, value engineering, constructability review, and design coordination assistance.

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Senate Bill 9: A Game Changer in California’s Housing Landscape

Santa Cruz Architect

This transformation aims to simplify and expedite the permitting process, making it more accessible for homeowners to expand their properties with additional housing units. Estimates suggest a need for 3.5 With SB-9, the review process shifts to ministerial approval, characterized by objective and consistently applied criteria.