Dwell

MARCH 28, 2024

The house is oriented due north and setback the minimum permitted distance from the southern boundary. "A An enfilade along the southern side of the house provides the internal circulation, efficiently coupled with a service strip accommodating the kitchen bench, utility zone, and extra spaces for storage or study.

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Home Structural Engineering Permits Engineering 105

Next Portland

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. Concrete on levels P1 and L1 with wood-framed construction above. Starting October 2021, Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. This post covers October 25th, 2021 to October 31st, 2021.

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Permits Real Estate Landscape Residential 92

Next Portland

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A permit is under review for an 11-story affordable housing development at 2059 SW Park Ave. The building, designed by Tahran Architecture & Planning, will use modular construction. Basement storage, first and second story retail spaces, and 3rd story dwelling unit. Includes associated site work.

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Permits Commercial Residential Site 83

Next Portland

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. 1 loading zone. A building permit was issued to Urban Development Group for Ankeny South at 153 SE 26th Ave: ANKENY SOUTH – New 15 unit apartment building. **No

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Permits Urban Development Utilities Zoning 65

Next Portland

APRIL 30, 2022

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. A project at 2315 SE 12th Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review: Construction of a new 6-plex. The FAR transfer process is allowed by the Zoning Code.

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Permits Zoning Residential Site 89

Dwell

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Across his 30-plus years of experience in construction, he saw the industry beset by problems like material and labor shortages, construction delays, and rising building costs—not to mention the large amounts of waste and high carbon emissions associated with traditional construction. It’s also in a bushfire zone.

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Client Clients Manufacturing Permits 115

Next Portland

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

A building permit was issued for the adaptive reuse of the former Pepsi Bottling facility on NE Sandy Blvd, a part of the Pop Blocks development (formerly known as the Pepsi Blocks). A building permit for the adjacent apartment building is currently in “Approved to Issue” status. We publish the highlights.

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Permits Concept Zoning Development 69

Brandon Donnelly

OCTOBER 10, 2022

To correct this latter problem, one idea that is sometimes floated around is “use-it-or-lose-it” zoning. If you want to wait 100 years before starting construction, you are technically entitled to do that. But some developers only rezone properties and some developers only buy zoned sites.

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IT Zoning Permits Development 67

Dwell

JUNE 21, 2022

The city’s low-density zoning reform in August of last year opened the door to lot splits and smallplexes—and developers, homeowners, and lenders have gotten busy building. In 2015, Eric Thompson heard that his city of Portland, Oregon, was considering overhauling its low-density zoning.

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Zoning Finances Home Permits 143

Next Portland

MARCH 9, 2022

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. Because the proposal is for new development in the Design Overlay Zone, Design Review is required. This post covers November 22nd, 2021 to November 28th, 2021. No change to existing building.

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Permits Residential Zoning Site 87

Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

If you have an existing ADU that is not currently legally permitted, you may find that some of these steps may not apply to you as you go through the process of obtaining city approval and getting your ADU registered. For example, you may only find that you need to prepare a design and apply for ADU and/or building permit approval.

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Permits Contract Contractor Construction 66

Next Portland

MAY 17, 2022

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. Design Review is necessary because the proposal is for exterior alterations in a Design Overlay Zone. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. w/22-117848-CO, 22-117850-MT, 22-122725-ZP**.

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Permits Exterior Site Residential 82

Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Zoning and Linking. Several landscape architects might suggest creating micro zones within your backyard to designate roles. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. Kitchen Garden.

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Landscape Zoning Utilities Environment 209

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.

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Permits Landscape Estimating Zoning 91

Next Portland

MARCH 25, 2022

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. The minimum setback required at a street lot line across a local street from a RM3 zone is 10¿ feet and the maximum building setback is also 10¿ feet. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports.

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Permits Utilities Landscape Residential 86

Design Thoughts Architects

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This blog will discuss the typical approach to arriving at a budget for the construction based on all relevant aspects and the dos and don’ts associated with the project. Determining Maximum Budget for Homebuilding Setting a clear budget for building a home is a crucial step in ensuring a well-managed construction process.

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Client Clients Estimating Regulation 52

Architecture Here and There

JUNE 24, 2022

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled that the Fane tower – a proposed 500-foot, 46-story luxury highrise in the Jewelry District of Providence – can go forward toward construction. The tower’s proposed height of five times the limit in the comprehensive plan is not inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.

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Zoning Permits Government Development 105

Brandon Donnelly

JULY 25, 2022

Encourage new housing at all scales (low, mid, high) “Upzone” all major streets and transit station areas Allow multi-unit dwellings in low-rise neighborhoods and ensure that any applicable codes and/or policies are not creating unnecessary obstacles to building at this scale Work to make the largest possible housing scale permissible on (..)

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Any projects that apply for a permit on or after this date will be subject to the 2022 Energy Code. CA Climate Zone Map. For new construction heating systems in Climate Zones 3, 4, 13 and 14, heat pump space heating is required. A gas furnace may be used prescriptively in all other Climate Zones.

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Building Zoning Roofing Installation 75

DesignScape Architects

APRIL 11, 2023

The architect will begin space planning, land zoning, and business zoning for the site, and create estimations for the cost and timeframe of the project. Architects in South Africa will need to work within the land zoning laws concerning environmental protection and commercial space development.

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Commercial IT Schematic Design Permits 52

The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Regulations and Permitting Rules in California While the regulations vary from city or country, as of 2023, it’s legal to have a shipping container home in California. You can add large window and door spaces, custom flooring, and you can add sufficient electricity, AC, and heating to the structures.

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Home Permits Regulation Innovation 52

Dwell

JANUARY 7, 2023

Long before "sustainable design" was a buzz phrase, treading lightly was baked into earthship construction, from harvesting rainwater and snowmelt to processing blackwater and gray water to energy production via solar panels. Though all earthships follow a basic formula, no two are exactly alike. They’re off-grid, proudly iconoclastic.

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Real Estate Permits Sustainability Technique 109

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2022

Across the interior, previously subdivided spaces were opened up and existing windows, skylights, and clerestories were replaced or restored, permitting sunlight to penetrate all corners of the large square footprint," said CO Adaptive Architecture. General contractor: Yorke Construction. Acoustic designers: Charcoal Blue.

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Space Architecture Structural Engineering Engineering 120

A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

This work included interviewing the client to better understand the program of the project, which are the functional requirements of the new construction, the size and orientation of the various component parts, the aesthetic goals, the scheduling requirements, and the approximate budget that is available to design and build the project.

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Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 52

Chicago Architecture

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It’s been about a month since the City of Chicago gave its final approval to the construction of a pair of new skyscrapers at 601 West Monroe Street in the West Loop. We haven’t seen any construction permits issued just yet, but expect some soon now that the votes and been tallied and the paperwork has settled.

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Diagram Permits Residential Zoning 52

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ian Reves High-rise Construction Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Building Owners Interior Architecture When the calendar flipped to 2023, many property owners and managers—as well as tenants of office buildings—asked, “Finally, is this the year people come back on site?” 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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Zoning Management Renovation Finances 98

Next Portland

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A recess at the center of the block responds to a new zoning code requirement to set back along the Park Blocks, in anticipation of the future Green Loop. Building permits will need to be approved before construction can start. The building is arranged in a barbell-shaped plan. Plan | Site. Plan | Ground. Plan | Typical.

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Design Permits Zoning Site 96

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Los Angeles is no exception; with 74% of its land zoned exclusively for single-family homes, multifamily housing construction is limited to an extremely small swath of the city, making the construction of new affordable housing difficult. Complex multi-year permit approval processes often make these projects even less feasible.

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Permits Housing Zoning Development 335

Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The existing building was completed in the early 80s and was in desperate need of being refurbished to adapt the façade construction to current and more efficient energy standards, to improve the overall image of the building as clear volumes in its surrounding, and to house the new KPMG headquarters. © GRUNER&FRIENDS.

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Development Developer Client Clients 71

ArchiDiaries

AUGUST 27, 2022

The Fairyland Guorui Villa complex is located in Beijing’s Miyun Economic & Technical Development Zone 1. This enables the realization of the fluent curves while permitting the necessary tolerances for the local construction team. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”). Sustainability.

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Permits Masterplanning Landscape Windows 74

Portland Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And then, when a concept crystallizes, watching it inspire and almost design itself once the fundamentals are established is a deeply satisfying feeling, especially in construction. I am going through my first significant permitting process with them on our Lombard apartment building, so I have to be careful what I say here!

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Architect Firms Permits Modern 236

The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Imagine waking up to an absurd bill from your contractor after construction. Lastly, most construction professionals tend to execute complex projects at a slower pace. In most cases, you’ll find high-end neighborhoods are more expensive to construct in. What do you mean? These add to your home extension project cost.

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Project Home Contractor Finances 59

Architizer

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Project Status: Under Construction. Akumal Monterrey is a new residential project being developed in the Monterrey metropolitan area of San Pedro Garza García, a vibrant zone that is a landmark in Mexico’s northeast for its rapid urban and commercial expansion. Size: 500,000 sqft – 1,000,000 sqft. © Sordo Madaleno.

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Permits Residential Government Zoning 73

Dwell

JUNE 28, 2023

Another complicating factor is the coastal zone to the mean high tide watermark is a public trust resource, depending on the state that you’re in. He couldn’t put gates up or higher security guards without getting a coastal development permit. Courtesy of Surfrider Foundation See the full story on Dwell.com: Who Gets to Use the Beach?

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Foundation Permits Safety Restoration 132

The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 18, 2023

Repurposing a Shipping Container helps to lower construction costs, especially since they’re readily available. Their steel construction allows them to weather through any bad storm and even a freak fire. Check with your local city planning authorities to get information on housing codes, zoning restrictions and permits.

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Modern Home Architecture Zoning 52

DesignRulz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Permits may be required in certain areas, and specific safety standards may apply in others. Each zone should be well-equipped with the necessary tools, reducing time wasted searching for items. Seek feedback on your work; constructive criticism is a valuable tool for improvement.

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Safety Regulation Technique Permits 67

Community Architect Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The bills are intended to create the zoning necessary to permit the proposed size of the project which cannot be built with the existing Urban Renewal Plan and current zoning in place. At this point it may be useful to recall that zoning was invented to protect the public. This gives everyone a chance to mull this over.

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Masterplanning Zoning Development Developer 88