A Site Assessment is essential for your backyard office project
Site Assessments help provide answers to “Can I build it there?” and “What can I build?”
Navigating local building regulations can be complex. Beyond state and county rules, many cities have specific regulations regarding the placement and construction of detached structures on your property.
Our service ensures that all relevant regulations are identified and addressed, providing you with clear guidance and confidence for your project.
Site Assessments will save you time, reveal hard-to-find local building requirements, and help eliminate costly planning and building mistakes.
Using local zoning and design regulations we will perform a Site Assessment and tell you if you can build a YardPod on your property and the best location to build.
- Up-To-Date, Accurate Property Data
- Official Assessor & Zoning Data
- Property setbacks, height restrictions, max floor space area and more
Additionally, we may be able to visit your property and provide you with even more comprehensive guidance.
About Building Permits
Typically, a YardPod of 120sqft or less doesn’t require building permits when it is not classified as a “living space.” Some areas, especially in agricultural zoning, allow larger structures without permits. Each local authority has its own set of rules and regulations, for example, in San Francisco there is an 8ft height limit and a maximum size of 100 sqft.
We will be pleased to help you to plan a YardPod which meets local regulations. Note that electrical work always needs an electrical permit, but that does not trigger the need for a building permit. If plumbing or drainage is planned, that always indicates a living space and the building must have a full set of Planning and Building Permits, greatly increasing cost.
Getting Started Consultation – Free
Dr. Malcolm Davies
YardPod Inventor
Reserve your spot for an initial project consultation with YardPods’ Chief Designer. With over 20 years of experience designing hundreds of YardPods across the San Francisco Bay Area, Malcolm brings unmatched expertise to your project.
You are guaranteed to get the answers and guidance you need to make smart decisions about your backyard office project.
