More homes, less rezonings
Brandon Donnelly
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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.
Brandon Donnelly
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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.
Dwell
MARCH 7, 2024
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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Santa Cruz Architect
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Santa Cruz Architect
MAY 28, 2023
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.
Landscape Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
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.
SW Oregon Architect
JANUARY 7, 2024
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.
Santa Cruz Architect
MARCH 19, 2024
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.
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