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What we’ve learned from a decade of designing and permitting over 1,500 projects across Los Angeles County — the problems, the solutions, and the code provisions nobody else bothered to read.

Why Most Designers Misread the Zoning Code in Los Angeles

Most designers treat zoning like a checklist. We treat it like a system. Here’s why that difference determines whether your LA County project gets approved or rejected — and what we’ve learned from taking over projects that others couldn’t finish.

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Why I Enjoy Looking at Difficult Properties

My wife flips houses. So on weekends, when most people are relaxing, we’re driving around LA County looking at properties. She’s evaluating the house — the condition, the layout, the…
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The Hidden Opportunities Inside the Zoning Code

Most people think of the zoning code as a list of things you can’t do. Can’t build past this setback. Can’t exceed this height. Can’t add more than this many…
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When a Property Looks Impossible to Build On (But Isn’t)

After 1,500 projects across Los Angeles County, I can tell you this with certainty: most properties that look impossible to build on aren’t. They’re just properties that require a designer…
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