Zoning & Property Development Feasibility Reviews
What Can You Build on Your Property? Let Us Help You Find Out.
Before purchasing a property, designing a new building, planning an addition, or investing in a development project, it's important to understand what local zoning and land development regulations will allow.
Navigating zoning codes, building setbacks, lot coverage restrictions, permitted uses, and development requirements can be confusing and time-consuming. What may appear to be a straightforward project can quickly become complicated by local government regulations.
Regan Planning & Permits (RP&P) helps property owners, homebuyers, investors, contractors, and businesses understand their property's development potential before committing significant time and money.
We research applicable zoning and development regulations, identify potential restrictions, and explore practical solutions to help you make informed decisions and move your project forward.
What Is a Property Development Feasibility Review?
A property development feasibility review evaluates the planning and zoning regulations that apply to a specific property to help determine whether a proposed use, building, addition, or development project may be permitted.
Every property is different. Zoning classifications, lot dimensions, existing development, overlay districts, and local government requirements can all influence what you can do with your land.
RP&P helps clients understand these requirements and identify potential obstacles before they become costly problems.
What Can We Review?
Depending on your property and proposed project, our review may include:
Zoning & Permitted Uses
Identifying the property's current zoning classification
Determining permitted residential, commercial, or other uses
Reviewing restrictions on accessory buildings, additional dwelling units, and home-based businesses
Identifying whether rezoning, a special exception, or other approval may be necessary
Building Setbacks & Development Restrictions
Front, side, and rear building setback requirements
Maximum building height and applicable size restrictions
Maximum lot coverage and impervious surface limitations
Minimum lot size and width requirements
Restrictions affecting additions, garages, carports, pools, and accessory structures
Property Development Potential
Feasibility of constructing a new home or commercial building
Opportunities for additions or expansions to existing buildings
Potential to divide or combine existing lots
Opportunities for additional residential units or redevelopment
Development limitations affecting vacant or underutilized properties
Special Regulations & Approval Requirements
Historic preservation and other overlay district requirements
Applicable site plan and development review procedures
Potential variance or administrative modification options
Rezoning or future land use amendment requirements
Other planning and zoning approvals that may affect the project
Who Can Benefit From a Feasibility Review?
Homeowners
Planning an addition, detached office, garage, guest house, or other improvement? We can help determine what zoning regulations apply and whether your project may be feasible.
Property Buyers & Real Estate Investors
Considering purchasing land or an existing property? Understanding its development potential and restrictions before closing can help you avoid costly surprises.
Realtors
Helping a client evaluate a property? RP&P can provide zoning and development research to help buyers better understand potential uses and limitations.
Architects, Engineers & Contractors
Before investing time in design or construction planning, we can help identify zoning requirements and potential approval challenges that could affect your client's project.
Small Business Owners
Looking to open, relocate, or expand a business? We can help review whether your proposed business use is permitted at a particular location and identify potential zoning approvals.
How Our Feasibility Review Process Works
Step 1: Tell Us About Your Property & Project
Provide the property address and a description of what you would like to build, change, or accomplish.
Step 2: Zoning & Development Research
RP&P researches applicable zoning classifications, land development regulations, and other planning requirements relevant to your proposal.
Step 3: Identify Restrictions & Opportunities
We evaluate potential zoning obstacles, development limitations, and available approval options. Where necessary, we can coordinate with local government planning staff for clarification.
Step 4: Findings & Recommended Next Steps
We explain our findings and provide practical guidance on potential options, required approvals, and recommended next steps for moving your project forward.
The scope and format of the review are tailored to the property and project.
Why Work With Regan Planning & Permits?
With extensive experience in local government planning and development processes, RP&P understands how zoning regulations can affect property development.
We help clients cut through the red tape, identify potential challenges early, and explore practical solutions that might otherwise be overlooked.
Our goal is to save you valuable time, reduce frustration, and help you understand your options before making significant financial commitments.
Request a Property Feasibility Review
Wondering what you can build on your property? Have a project in mind but aren't sure where to start?
Let Regan Planning & Permits help you understand your property's potential.
Complete our Online Submittal Form with the property address and a brief description of your proposed project, or email us at info@reganplanning.com.
Request a Project Review