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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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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

BD+C

The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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Critical Cleaning in Pharmaceutical Labs: Ensuring Quality and Safety

The Architecture Designs

It ensures you comply with regulations There are lots of health and safety policies laboratories must abide by. ICE Cleaning’s technicians are fully permitted to handle and dispose of harmful chemicals, and have the specialist products and equipment to restore your lab to a clean, tidy, and sanitary site.

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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. This relaxation of some standards raises concerns about safety and livability, prompting a crucial debate: does streamlined code equate to compromised quality?

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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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