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Perforated metal canopies ensure new city hall has it made in the shade

BD+C

So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department. For decades, citizens of Eloy, Ariz., often had to make multiple trips to conduct their regular business with the city.

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In Portland, Oregon, the Paths to Homeownership Are Multiplying

Dwell

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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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

The fact that the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and there were essentially no zoning regulations further facilitated the break-up of larger houses into apartments and ADUs. Local zoning regulations often lacked clear guidelines, created uncertainty for homeowners and hindered potential ADU development.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

As a result, the security guard, no longer needed for the most part to secure the building from unauthorized visitors nor positioned behind a massive stone reception desk, is now free to meet and interact with lobby users more like an ambassador or even a concierge in a comfortable, inviting lobby zone. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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How Much Will A Home Extension Project Cost?

The Architecture Designs

The two require finances, so the cost increases. There’s also a possibility of zoning and other regulations surrounding construction projects. It means you must seek and pay for several permits and licenses before beginning your project. The more square footage of your project, the more likely your project costs will be higher.

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HarborPlace: How not to make a deal

Community Architect Daily

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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Reasons an Addition Will Improve Your Home

DesignRulz

Comprehend the types of home addition projects Visit your local zoning department. Factors that should be into consideration while drawing up your budget are local zoning requirements, the size of your project, the design, the home addition design software or labor, and the materials to be used.

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