FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

What are the types of questions
that I should I be asking about my project?

The answers to these questions are not simple and not the same for each community. It depends
is the answer to most of these questions. Local specific knowledge is what we offer.

Examples of zoning and site plan questions:

• What is zoning?

• Does my project need approval by a zoning board?

• How do I find my home’s zoning restrictions?

• What is a variance? And do I need one?

• What is a site plan?

• What is a special permit?

• Can I increase the footprint of my house?

• Can I add another bedroom?

• Is my home in a flood zone?

• Will I require the assistance of an attorney?

• What are the height restrictions on this property?

• What are the coastal restrictions on this property?

• Is this available lot buildable?

• How can I get a copy of the septic system records associated with my property?

• What information should I have ready before conducting a permit search?

• What do I do if there is no “Certificate of Conformance” associated with my septic system?