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Navigating Legalities in Home Improvements

The Architecture Designs

Before embarking on any project, a homeowner must ensure they’re well-versed in local building codes and have secured the necessary permits. Maintaining detailed records of contracts, permits, receipts, and correspondence is vital for legal protection. The neighbour sued, claiming the addition violated local zoning laws.

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

Santa Cruz Architect

ADU and JADU (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit) permits can’t be denied for nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures on the property, unless they pose a threat to public health and safety. Concurrent Permit Review. Retroactive Permitting. Multifamily. Conclusion.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

The south entrance leads to a new campus plaza and a soon-to-be-installed pedestrian bridge connecting to Bristow Square in the heart of the campus. The HVAC design is comprised of a Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) with energy recovery and fan-coil units for zone heating and cooling. Rendering of the north-facing elevation.

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Competitions: Beyond the Tarmac: An Open Call for Submissions

Bustler

Northcrest Developments invites calls for proposals for a high impact festival, performance, installation, or activation on 600 metres of taxiway. It must be experienced or viewed from the Interim Activation Zone, as outlined in the ‘Supplementary Information’ section on page 6. It must be experienced from the outdoor areas only.

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Metro Reports: Con-way Block 290, Timberview, Multiple Pathways to Graduation, and more

Next Portland

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. The building will be composed of a mass timber frame wrapped with prefabricated exterior walls clad with metal panels installed over a rainscreen. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports.

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2023 California Energy Code Update for Single Family Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

Any projects that apply for a permit on or after this date will be subject to the 2022 Energy Code. Minimum central air-conditioner efficiency ratings will change to SEER2 and EER2 based on when the equipment was installed. CA Climate Zone Map. A gas furnace may be used prescriptively in all other Climate Zones.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

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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