LandUseResearch.com

Don't buy a bad property.

Find the deal-killers before you hire planners, lawyers, engineers, and surveyors.

One report. Instant zoning check, flood risk, setbacks, parking, height limits, and use restrictions—all in one place.

Know what you're buying before you spend a dime on consultants.

Starting at $299 for Personal • $599 for Business • $2,499 for Enterprise

Coverage Explorer

Expanding daily
160metros
36states

Not in our coverage? No charge — we only bill for verified reports.

Who It's For

From backyard projects to billion-dollar developments—everyone needs to check before they build.

Homeowners

Adding an ADU, garage, or renovation? Know if it's allowed before you plan.

Farmers & Landowners

Building a shed, barn, or ag structure? Check setbacks and use restrictions first.

Developers

Evaluating a site for multifamily or mixed-use? Get zoning intel fast.

Small Business

Opening a shop, restaurant, or office? Verify the use is permitted.

Investors

Buying land sight-unseen? Screen for deal-killers before you bid.

Utilities & Infrastructure

Siting a substation or facility? Get preliminary feasibility in minutes.

Why This Saves You Money

A bad site can cost you months of planning and tens of thousands in professional fees—before you even break ground.

$5,000–$50,000+

Typical cost of professional due diligence (planners, lawyers, engineers)

2–6 Weeks

Time wasted pursuing a site that was never viable

Hidden Risks

Constraints that can kill or delay your project are often buried in zoning codes

Starting at $299, find out if your site is viable—before you invest thousands.

What You Get

Everything you need to make an informed decision—before you spend money on professionals.

Instant Feasibility Report

Answers: "Can I build what I want here?"

Zoning, setbacks, height limits, parking, and use restrictions—delivered in minutes.

  • Base zoning district identification
  • Permitted vs. conditional uses
  • Dimensional standards (setbacks, FAR, lot coverage)
  • Known constraints and red flags

Risk Assessment

Answers: "What could go wrong?"

Clear flags for potential deal-killers so you know what you're getting into.

  • Flood zone and hazard screening
  • Historic district check
  • Environmental constraints
  • Overlay district identification

Pre-Dev Meeting Pack

Answers: "What should I ask the city?"

Questions and checklists for your first meeting with the planning department.

  • Prepared questions for city staff
  • Document checklist for applications
  • Key contacts and departments
  • Timeline expectations

How It Works

Get answers in minutes, not weeks. No phone tag with the planning department.

1

Enter Your Property

Address, zip code, and what you want to build or do.
2

We Check the Essentials

Zoning, setbacks, flood risk, overlays, and restrictions.
3

Get Your Report

Instant feasibility analysis with risk flags and next steps.
4

No Data? No Charge.

If we can't verify confidently, you don't pay.

What We Check

We pull data from local ordinances, GIS systems, and public records to give you a complete picture.

Zoning & Land Use

  • Base zoning district
  • Permitted uses
  • Conditional/special uses
  • Overlay districts
  • Planned developments

Dimensional Standards

  • Front/side/rear setbacks
  • Maximum building height
  • Lot coverage limits
  • Floor area ratio (FAR)
  • Minimum lot size

Development Requirements

  • Parking minimums
  • Landscaping requirements
  • Open space requirements
  • Density limits
  • Accessory structure rules

Risk Screening

  • FEMA flood zones
  • Historic districts
  • Environmental overlays
  • Airport noise zones
  • Known constraints
Verified for covered jurisdictions
Where available
Sources we use:
Municipal codes
GIS data
FEMA maps
County records

We Don't Guess

If we can't verify data confidently, we tell you. No fake confidence. No wasted money.

The Mode C Promise

Our reports use a three-tier confidence system

Mode A

Full coverage. We have comprehensive local data and can verify with high confidence.

Mode B

Good coverage. We have most data but flag items that need city verification.

Mode C

No coverage. We don't have reliable data—and we won't take your money for guesswork.

Mode C means no charge. If we can't provide value, we don't charge. Simple as that.

Ready to check your property?

Starting at $299 — No charge if we can't help

Simple Pricing

Choose the tier that matches your project. No hidden fees.

Homeowners, farmers, individual landowners

Personal

$299

"Can I build this?"

Most Popular

Small commercial, restaurants, small developers

Business

$599

"Can I operate here?"

Industrial, utilities, large developers

Enterprise

$2,499

"What's the full risk picture?"

Ready to check your property?

Find out if your site is viable—before you spend thousands.