Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 16, 2023

The State of California has a recognized housing shortage, with the result that both Sacramento and local municipalities throughout California have made myriad recent changes to the regulations governing ADUs. Permits For ADUs Although all ADUs require a building permit, no discretionary approvals (i.e. What is an ADU?

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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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Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 30, 2023

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. as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The City of Boston is piloting a Web and mobile app that lets citizens track their permit applications online. The app called Permit Finder could free city employees from having to respond to the 30 to 40 permit status-related calls they receive each week. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 29, 2021

To its credit, the City of Eugene enacted (and recently extended) a temporary “ Streatery” permit program at the outset of the pandemic, which allows café seating in the public right-of-way. Both initiatives belie a level of flexibility we don’t normally associate with rule-happy city regulators.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 16, 2023

20-04 in March of 2020, which directed all state agencies to take actions to reduce and regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The program mandates that Oregon municipalities with populations greater than 50,000 legislate changes to municipal land use code regulations to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2016

The Environmental Protection Agency’s has proposed new National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit requirements regulating stormwater discharges from construction activities. . The proposal applies to construction sites of one or more acres, or less than one acre, but part of a larger development.

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SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The City intends its ADU program to “significantly and thoughtfully reduce barriers to housing by fast-tracking the permitting process.” Last Thursday’s edition was no exception as it brought to my attention the City of Eugene’s Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program.

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Dwell

MARCH 7, 2024

A proposal to pause the issuance of teardown permits resulted in claims of overreach on property rights. The Erwin family used the alternate zoning regulations afforded to houses that have been approved as historically significant to build an additional 18 inches past their initial setback, increasing the usability of a reconfigured deck. "It

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BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Two Philadelphia city councilmen are trying to crack down on the "underground economy" of developers and contractors who work without licenses and permits, pay cash under the table, and operate unsafe job sites. The councilmen introduced a bill to beef up construction regulations. million and $7.4 read more.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When California began relaxing regulations surrounding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2016 , James Connolly wanted to help lower the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area by adding housing stock. So in 2019 he founded Villa, a prefab builder that could handle everything from fabrication, to permitting, to installation.

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Dwell

MARCH 21, 2024

A watershed 2019 case between the City of Santa Monica and Airbnb established city’s rights to set regulations for short-term rentals. Now, for property owners wanting to rent out their space, there can be a number of hoops to jump through, include registering an address, tenant background checks, and obtaining police permits.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

After three years of litigious back-and-forth, in July, the family appeared to have prevailed , and were able to apply for building permits. After some Pacific Northwest cities began relaxing restrictive residential building regulations, California passed two bills in 2016 that produced a statewide pro-ADU law effective in 2017.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 25, 2022

Research local council regulations and check if you’ll need permits for your project. Some bathroom renovation plans may require permits, particularly when changing floor plans and structures. This is another layer of regulation applicable to certain states.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 19, 2024

For one, Euclidean land-use regulations historically downzoned urban areas, effectively banning multifamily housing while promoting suburban sprawl. That’s hardly the case today. Cracking the housing affordability nut has proven to be an enormously vexing problem. There are several reasons for this. Lessons from Japan?

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Development usually requires a Coastal Development Permit from either the Coastal Commission or local government. The Commission is the primary agency which issues Coastal Development Permits. Coastal Zone Regulation, County of Santa Cruz:?In Coastal Zone Regulation in City of Santa Cruz:?The miles inland.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Working with a newly married couple, the firm has produced a sunny, arguably spacious, all-electric unit that touts smart design moves through a sea of regulations. A recently completed rear coach house by Chicago firm Latent Design is one such project. This client was in luck: Unlike most Chicago lots that are 25 feet wide, theirs was 30.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Furthermore, it aligns with zoning regulations often applied to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), offering tiny houses a potential avenue for legal placement. Reduced ceiling heights, compact stairs, and flexible loft regulations are all nods to the realities of maximizing space within tiny confines.

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Dwell

JULY 7, 2022

After California passed a regulation in 2020 to ease the permitting of ADUs, they called up their good friend (and former neighbor) David Thompson. Photo: Yoshi Makino Joanna and her restauranteur husband, Steve Vernetti, have lived in their 1917 bungalow in Hancock Park for over 20 years.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

Non-profit organiser Friends of +Pool has announced a version of the pool will be installed in New York City summer 2024 "The installation in New York City this summer will demonstrate how the +Pool, and its unique filtration system, will provide access to our waters and meet new regulations outlined by the government."

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

By sheltering deep in the ground and building less than the permitted limit, [The Inside Home] can be a critical reaction, and at the same time proposes a way of adaptive living in close proximity to nature," it continued. The photography is courtesy of Olgoo.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Cityscape regulations control the use of facade colours except for on natural materials - the use of colours was here permitted as it was not painted but was created by the oxidation of copper."

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

According to a New York Times story, the program will target areas of the city where zoning permits another unit to be added, but Mayor Eric Adams will be pushing for zoning changes in other areas to encourage more density.

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Dwell

AUGUST 23, 2022

In one effort, under the direction of the city’s chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, it created a program that allows architects to submit plans for pre-approval to cut down the weeks-long permitting process to as a little as a day; potential clients could pick a design off the shelf and get things moving.

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Architonic

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

. <b>A place of discovery and myriad colours</b> The lighting design needed to satisfy two main requirements in this case: achieve, on a low budget, illumination with eye-catching effects and also to comply with the regulations governing buildings of historic interest.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2021

may delay net-zero construction requirements for a year due to concerns over building permit delays. City staff has recommended delaying the regulations to speed up residential permits and reduce the growth of the permitting backlog. Vancouver, B.C.,

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

One of several design options developed by Ann Baker Landscape Architecture that respond to drought and wildfire regulations and are available for free online. The permitting agencies also attended so residents could walk their plans over to them. The permitting agencies also attended so residents could walk their plans over to them.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 14, 2024

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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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Currently, California properties having ADUs are not permitted to be condoized – AB 1003 proposes to change that. These jurisdictions have been permitting this approach for several years and, in so-doing, helping to alleviate the ongoing housing crisis. What AB 1033 Could Mean for California?

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In California, prior to 2016, legally converting or building an ADU was met with a host of local regulations to the point that an ADU didn’t make financial sense. Just compare the cost of permitting an existing structure or building a new ADU/JADU with the amount of anticipated rental income over the years.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

plans to issue new construction permits worth an estimated $1 billion in the next six months to spur job creation and create revenue for the city. A newly formed team will expedite the permitting process for retail projects larger than 200,000 sf, as well as office and residential high-rise projects and campus buildings.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

But you must ensure that you’re following the council regulations and have permits for all outer construction. Greenhouses all you to create the optimum growing situation for plants and vegetables. And the best part is that they could be modest in size. Kitchen Garden. A bonus is that it acts as an ornamental feature as well.

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Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 10, 2022

Prior to 2017, local jurisdictions often used confusing and burdensome permitting requirements to impede ADU/JADU construction. What Guidelines Must Local Jurisdictions Follow in Permitting an ADU/JADU? The statewide standards are meant as “overlay” regulations, meaning local codes generally still apply. . •

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Deezen

JANUARY 7, 2023

Because of the strict regulations in this national preserved area, you cannot make new buildings without going through a difficult permit process, so the area is in the process of returning to nature.". It rises and falls with the site's level changes.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Timing and relevant regulations The BC Codes 2024 will come into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new BC Codes. Users will be notified if this occurs.

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2016

Regulations, permits, inspections, licenses – the approval process to build a healthcare facility can seem a bit daunting.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2014

permits for certain activities. permits for actions such as discharges or dredging that would impact the waterway.Therevision has been opposed by builders. Regulations Codes and Standards' The rule is intended to reduce confusion when bodies of water are designated as federal and then require U.S.

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