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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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ADUs Might Not Be Making Chicago More Affordable, But They Might Make It More Sustainable

Dwell

The couple took a six-month honeymoon while their unit in the main building was rehabbed—the beginning of a long process to electrify each unit—which provided enough time to strategize around the forthcoming ADU and get the new structure permitted. This client was in luck: Unlike most Chicago lots that are 25 feet wide, theirs was 30.

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This Suburban Australian Home Isn’t Afraid of a Little (More Like a Lot) of Plywood

Dwell

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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Rostokino by CLK Architects | Shopping centres

Architonic

The operation was divided into different zones with complex coordination in between technical departments and the non-stop activity of the tenants. The facade design includes a corporative identity and consists of a prefabricated system of panels where commercial brands can utilize the space.

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Metro Reports: Minnesota Places, 1125 N Schmeer Rd, Ankeny South, and more

Next Portland

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. Project to utilize flow through planter. No Mechanical with this permit. We publish the highlights. Multi-family use. 1 Building.

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Metro Reports: Pop Blocks, SW Park Apartments, 9330 SE Harold, and more

Next Portland

A permit is under review for an 11-story affordable housing development at 2059 SW Park Ave. Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. Includes associated site work.

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Metro Reports: SE 27th and Division Apartments, Isaka Shamsud-Din Apartments, Troy Laundry North, and more

Next Portland

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 10Âż feet and the maximum building setback is also 10Âż feet. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports.

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