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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. as to whether or not the permit should be granted. What Steps are Involved?

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Does My Home Improvement Need a Permit?

Santa Cruz Architect

But it’s important to consider an additional, and equally critical consideration: whether your project will need a building permit, and if so, how to go about obtaining it. Why Do I Need a Building Permit at All? Do All Types of Projects Require a Building Permit? Not all construction requires a building permit.

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Do Architectural Design Competitions Make a Difference?

Dwell

Working with the CAC, which assembled and convened the jury and later exhibited the shortlisted designs, the competition would create a private-public partnership by bringing together architects with governance and regulatory experts, alongside developers. ParkFowler Plus reimagines a typical Chicago six-flat.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.

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Cracking the Housing Affordability Nut

SW Oregon Architect

American cities could adapt some Japanese principles without requiring a complete shift to centralized governance of property development. This rapid turnover, driven by rigorous and frequently updated earthquake-safety laws and a cultural preference for newness, allows Japan to continually replace small homes with larger buildings.

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Concurrent Permit Review. Cities must review and issue demolition permits at the same time as ADU permits. Retroactive Permitting. Objective Standards Only.

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