Existing buildings · Defined
Zoning due diligence
Review of a property’s use and development characteristics against the applicable land-use framework and available records.
Why it matters
It is different from building-code review or title review. Confirm jurisdiction, source dates, approvals, and unresolved interpretations rather than assuming a prior use establishes current compliance.
In practice
A project example
A proposed addition is tested against setbacks and lot coverage before design proceeds.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.