All About Zoning Setbacks for Garages in Austin
Austin is growing fast. Homes are popping up, lots are being split, and homeowners want to improve their properties. Adding a garage seems simple, right? Just pick a spot and build. Not quite. Zoning laws in Austin make it a bit trickier. Even for small garages or accessory buildings, there are rules about how close […]
Expert Guide on the Land Development Code Austin (2026)
Austin is growing fast, and with that growth come questions: Where can new homes or businesses be built? How tall can buildings be? What rules keep neighborhoods safe and livable? The Land Development Code (LDC) is the city’s guide to answering these questions. The LDC is more than just rules—it helps balance growth with community […]
Complete Guide to Zoning Laws Florida
Zoning laws shape how land can be used across Florida. They affect where homes are built, how businesses operate, and what developers can legally construct. If you own property, plan to invest, or want to build in Florida, zoning rules matter from day one. This guide explains Florida zoning laws in plain language. It is […]
The Complete Guide to Austin Zoning Laws
It was a crisp Austin morning, and Maria was standing on the small lot she had just bought, staring at the possibilities—and the paperwork. She dreamed of building a modern duplex, maybe even a tiny café on the corner, a place that could breathe life into her neighborhood. But as she flipped through the city’s […]
Complete Guide to SB 9 Setbacks for Homeowners and Developers
California’s Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) allows homeowners to split a lot and build up to two residential units. While SB 9 makes development easier, local setback requirements still apply. Setbacks are the minimum required distances between your building and the property lines, and they are designed to maintain privacy, safety, and neighborhood character. Understanding […]
Understanding SB 9 Eligibility in California
SB 9 is a California housing law that lets homeowners add more homes on single-family lots. It also allows some parcels to be split into two. The idea is to support more housing in areas that already have roads, parks, and services. The process is faster than many traditional permits because SB 9 relies on […]
Enlisting Top-Rated Land Use Consultants in Los Angeles
Finding the right land use consultant in Los Angeles can make or break a development project. Whether you’re planning a new home, a multi-family project, or a mixed-use development, every step — from zoning analysis to permit approvals — demands expertise. But with so many consultants in the city, how do you know which firm […]
SB 79 California Upzoning Bill: Big Promise, Bigger Questions
A historic housing bill sits on Gov. Newsom’s desk. It is bold and messy. It aims to let cities build higher near transit. But the devil is in the details — and in the carve-outs. Los Angeles Times This bill, Senate Bill 79, would override local zoning. It lets developers build up to nine stories […]
How to Use SB 9 for Small-Lot Development in California Cities
California’s housing shortage has sparked creative reforms. Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) is one of the most promising tools for landowners, developers, and consultants. SB 9 allows you to turn a single-family lot into up to two units or to split a lot into two parcels, with (ministerial) approval under certain conditions. In this guide, […]
