09-14-2014, 06:17 AM
Dear @hmwere
First of all every city basically have a Master Plan which requires certain type , size (area, height) to be planned and built at certain areas of the city.
Anybody who buys a property (land) knows what they can build there. (Zoning requirements)
There are classifications for zonings (residential , commercial, industrial ....)
Then requirements for the set-backs from property line, area coverage requirements, height requirements, pervious, impervious area restrictions, parking lot .. etc.
All of these have to be carefully calculated prior to starting an actual design.
Sometimes these zonings can be changed by applying thru city's related government entities ( takes long time - sometimes a year )
After all these , an actual architectural design starts.
Plan submissions are regulated and it changes time to time ( city might require more and more from design professionals)
( i think we have to remember that, requirements depend on how well the city is developed and restrictive )
I hope it helps
First of all every city basically have a Master Plan which requires certain type , size (area, height) to be planned and built at certain areas of the city.
Anybody who buys a property (land) knows what they can build there. (Zoning requirements)
There are classifications for zonings (residential , commercial, industrial ....)
Then requirements for the set-backs from property line, area coverage requirements, height requirements, pervious, impervious area restrictions, parking lot .. etc.
All of these have to be carefully calculated prior to starting an actual design.
Sometimes these zonings can be changed by applying thru city's related government entities ( takes long time - sometimes a year )
After all these , an actual architectural design starts.
Plan submissions are regulated and it changes time to time ( city might require more and more from design professionals)
( i think we have to remember that, requirements depend on how well the city is developed and restrictive )
I hope it helps