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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

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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Here Are the Rules for Short Term Rentals in Your City

Dwell

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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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

Appendix Q of the California Residential Code (CRC) stands as a curious anomaly, a tiny subsection dedicated to a burgeoning housing movement: the world of tiny houses. Furthermore, it aligns with zoning regulations often applied to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), offering tiny houses a potential avenue for legal placement.

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Parking Reform

SW Oregon Architect

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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Vancouver, B.C., may delay new zero emissions building standards

BD+C

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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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

A4 Architects

.” This landmark legislation introduced significant changes to the states zoning ordinances, aiming to promote housing affordability, encourage mixed-use development, and enhance transparency and consistency in land use regulations.

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Top 5 Dos and Don’ts: Impact of Homebuilding Budget on Cost and Quality

Design Thoughts Architects

Regulatory Requirements and Permits: Compliance with building codes, permits, and other regulatory requirements is essential. Keep an additional miscellaneous amount at least 15% of the total cost: LOOKING FOR THE BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS IN BANGALORE?

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