R3 is residential zoning. Are the Home Depot and other commercial properties also zoned R3? If you own the property already, it may be worth your...

I am opening a business and the building inspector says the previously approved plans are not right. Do I have any recourse?

I agree with the answers posted here. Of further note, a licensed architect should be familiar with ADA codes and the need for compliance. Your...

Landscaping and zoning

Landscaping companies pull the permits and applications. They are responsible for following local codes/restrictions/regulations. Ultimately, if...

The answer to that question will depend largely on the city code. However, if you have already looked in the code and contacted the planning...

Where to find zoning restriction information

The location of zoning information will vary from government entity to government entity. However, a good place to start is the government website...

We are looking at a Winery in San Diego County that has a zoning designation of A70. Can I have tour buses visit this winery?

The San Diego County website provides a matrix that directs you to the myriad of regulations that apply to your A-70 property. You can find that...

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Properly built, finished attics get permitted and legally built all the time. First, building codes require adequate ventilation for all rooms....

I bought a California state property parcel and I found out that this parcel is in fact a backyard of a home owner

From your question it is unclear what your situation actually is. Did the government sell you a property that it did not own? Or did it merely sell...

Can I put security camera in my apt that have cameras on the outside of the build in and not on the back of the building?

As a general rule, tenants do not have the right modify the outside of an apartment building, so you will not be able to put the camera up outside....

Am I required to install a bathroom in my office?

Is there another public restroom on the property? In many jurisdictions, a restroom within a set distance (close to the office) will...