Don't buy a bad property.
Get organized research for your planning department meeting. Find the deal-killers before you hire consultants.
One packet. Zoning, flood risk, setbacks, height limits, use restrictions—plus a questionnaire tailored to your jurisdiction.
Bring it to your planning department. Come back after—we'll map your pathway.
$99 for everyone • No charge if we can't help (Mode C)
Coverage Explorer
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
For $99, get organized research for your planning meeting—before you invest thousands.
What You Get
Everything you need to make an informed decision—before you spend money on professionals.
Pre-Development Research Packet
Helps you answer: "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
Helps you answer: "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
Planning Department Questionnaire
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. Your planning department is the source of truth—we prepare you.
Enter Your Property
We Check the Essentials
Get Your Research Packet
Meet With Planning
Return For Your Pathway
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
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
Full coverage. We have comprehensive local data and can verify with high confidence.
Good coverage. We have most data but flag items that need city verification.
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?
$99 for everyone — No charge if we can't help
Two Packets. One Clear Path.
Start with research. Come back after your planning meeting for your pathway.
Everyone pays the same
Pre-Development Research Packet
"Know before you spend a dime"
- Zoning, setbacks, flood zones, overlays
- Jurisdiction-specific questionnaire
- Take it to your planning department
After your planning meeting
Post-Meeting Pathway Packet
"Your roadmap forward"
- Re-analysis with planning dept input
- Permit pathway + professional referrals
- Next actions checklist
Ready to check your property?
$99 to know before you spend a dime on professionals.