Your property’s zoning determines what can legally be built and how it can be used.

• Zoning Classification: Determine if your property is zoned for single-family, duplex, or mixed-use development.
• Permitted Uses: Learn what structures are allowed, including residential homes, ADUs, or multi-unit buildings.
• Rezoning Opportunities: Evaluate the possibility of rezoning to unlock greater development potential.

Understanding your lot’s buildable area is crucial for planning new construction.

• Setback Rules: Identify how much of your lot can legally be developed after accounting for front, rear, and side-yard setbacks.
• Maximum Buildable Area: Calculate the square footage available for construction based on zoning and lot size.
• Height Restrictions: Ensure your plans comply with height and floor area ratio (FAR) limits.

Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can boost your property value and provide a rental income stream.

• ADU Design Options: Explore single-unit or multi-unit ADUs within zoning restrictions.
• Compliance Requirements: Identify permits and design standards required for ADU construction.
• Financial Benefits: Calculate potential rental income and ROI.

For larger properties, subdividing or constructing multiple units offers opportunities to generate additional revenue.

• Lot Splitting Analysis: Determine if your lot can be divided into smaller parcels.
• Multi-Unit Opportunities: Explore the possibility of adding duplexes or triplexes under current zoning.
• Shared Infrastructure Considerations: Plan for shared utilities and access points.