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How To Remodel Your Home Office

Posted on July 11, 2022July 7, 2022 by Jason Somers

Whether you are working entirely from home or have started to work at home more often, you may find that the current room you work […]

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Top 9 Construction Trends In 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022June 29, 2022 by Jason Somers

While the COVID-19 pandemic created a considerable amount of turbulence that result in forecasts being adjusted and expectations changing, it’s estimated that 2022 will be […]

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How Long Is a Construction Permit Valid?

Posted on June 27, 2022December 23, 2022 by Jason Somers

Before you begin constructing any type of building, you must first obtain a building permit, which gives you permission to develop on a piece of […]

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What Is B2 Commercial Zoning?

Posted on June 20, 2022June 19, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you currently own land or are set to buy land in the near future, among the most important aspects of land ownership involves the […]

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What’s the Difference Between Land Use and Zoning?

Posted on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by Bryan Miller

When you want to develop a piece of land and construct a building on it, you must follow all of the local zoning and land […]

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Changing the Zoning of a Property in Los Angeles

Posted on June 5, 2022June 3, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you own a property or are thinking about buying undeveloped land, among the most important aspects of a property is its zoning. The zoning […]

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Light Agricultural (A-1) Zoning in California: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on May 30, 2022October 31, 2022 by Jason Somers

Before you can develop any type of building in California, you should brush up on local zoning laws and guidelines in the city or county […]

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When is a Building Permit Not Required in Los Angeles?

Posted on May 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you’re set to begin development on a building of any kind, you will likely need a building permit before you go forward with the […]

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What Does “Commercial One Zoning” Mean?

Posted on May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 by Jason Somers

Commercial one zoning is a special type of zoning that allows commercial service and shopping businesses to build and manage locations in residential areas. Cities […]

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Do You Need a Permit to Tear Down a House?

Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you own a piece of land that you’d like to develop on, there are some basic guidelines that you will need to follow if […]

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