You have a property and a vision. We'll tell you exactly what the code allows, what approvals you'll need, and how to get there.
Schedule Your Free Site Visit →You've found a property — or you own one — and you have ideas. But between zoning restrictions, setback requirements, overlay zones, coastal regulations, and design review standards, it's nearly impossible to know what you can actually build without weeks of research.
A wrong assumption at this stage can cost months and thousands of dollars. A garage conversion that triggers coastal review. A lot split that doesn't meet minimum parcel size. An addition that violates hillside setbacks. These are the surprises that derail projects — and they're all avoidable with the right research upfront.
What the code allows on your specific parcel — permitted uses, density, height limits, and development standards.
Setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratios, parking requirements — the numbers that define what fits on your site.
Coastal zone, hillside, historic, fire hazard, airport approach — every overlay that affects your project.
Which approvals you'll need, which review boards you'll face, and how long each step typically takes.
Potential obstacles — neighbor opposition, environmental triggers, infrastructure limitations — and how to navigate them.
A clear, structured document you can share with partners, lenders, agents, or architects to move forward with confidence.
We walk the property and hear your vision. We look at the site conditions, surrounding context, and access — things that don't show up in a zoning code.
We pull property records, review zoning and general plan designations, analyze overlays, and research any prior entitlements or permit history on the parcel.
You get a clear written analysis of what's possible, what's required, and what to expect — including timelines, costs, and potential obstacles.
We recommend next steps and, if you move forward, manage the entire process from design through permit.
Most feasibility studies take 1–2 weeks, depending on the complexity of the property and the number of overlays or jurisdictions involved. Simpler parcels with straightforward zoning can be completed faster.
Absolutely. A feasibility study during your due diligence period can save you from purchasing a property that won't support your intended project. It's a small investment that protects a much larger one.
An appraisal estimates a property's market value. A feasibility study analyzes what can be built on the property — zoning, setbacks, overlays, required approvals, and development potential. They answer different questions, but a feasibility study often informs a more accurate appraisal.
For straightforward ADU projects on simple lots, a full feasibility study may not be necessary — we can assess basic eligibility quickly. But for properties with overlays (coastal, hillside, historic), multiple existing structures, or unusual lot configurations, a feasibility study prevents costly surprises.
That's exactly where we start. Schedule a free site visit and we'll assess what's possible.