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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I would think the building or zoning department for the city would have that information. And there may be CC & Rs even if no HOA.

Apr 24, 2017 12:07 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Christine Kankowski Temecula & San Diego Speak with your zoning authority in your city. They will tell you whether or not the current zoning will allow a multi-unit home. If allowable it could be automatic or require a zoning district change or possibility something as simple as a special use permit. Good luck with it.

Apr 24, 2017 12:20 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Michael Setunsky nailed this one!

Apr 25, 2017 04:46 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I would call the City zoning department.

Apr 26, 2017 07:23 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

In my area we have a planning and zoning department we contact at city hall

Apr 25, 2017 02:34 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

local zoning authorities

Apr 25, 2017 02:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good question, call the city I think

 

Apr 25, 2017 10:51 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Non HOA, contact the city.

Apr 25, 2017 10:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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As Jeff Dowler and Michael Setunsky wote

Apr 25, 2017 09:17 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

easy go to city zoning department

Apr 25, 2017 06:16 AM
Rainmaker
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

have you considered researching the zoning laws?

Apr 25, 2017 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Contact the authorities who have zoning authority over the subject property.

Apr 25, 2017 04:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Christine Kankowski Temecula & San Diego - the next level is, town. Check with town officials for the same.

Apr 24, 2017 09:46 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Check with the local governing authority

Apr 24, 2017 08:08 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Contact the city offices. They will point you to the right person. 

Apr 24, 2017 07:25 PM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm with Jeff Dowler on his answer!

Apr 24, 2017 06:24 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Building Dept. County Clerks, Title Company and Zoning.

Apr 24, 2017 06:03 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We have a planning commission in our town that has all the information on zoning and controls which would be the place I would start.

Apr 24, 2017 06:03 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

In any case you check with teh town or city hall's building and or zoning dept

Apr 24, 2017 05:27 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Local zoning department should be able to help!

Apr 24, 2017 04:31 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

The planning department for the city or county would be a place to start.

Apr 24, 2017 04:03 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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In Charlotte, we would contact the Zoning Commission. One would have to petition (or file) for exception or approval.

Apr 24, 2017 03:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Talk to the city.

Apr 24, 2017 03:08 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

The City building / planning / zoning department is where I would start.

Apr 24, 2017 03:08 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

And now maybe add an ADU or JDU - which might be a lot easier.

Apr 24, 2017 02:48 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Download your local zoning and building codes.

Or hire an attny who is very skilled in this area.

Apr 24, 2017 02:32 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Jeff Dowler ...spoke well

Apr 24, 2017 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

there are town zoning laws that can be found at the local town/city hall.... there are zoning maps with information concerning what's allowed; what allowed with special permits; and what is prohibited....

Apr 24, 2017 02:03 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

In your city, you probably have a zoning and permit department who would provide you with detailed local information. 

Apr 24, 2017 01:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Contact your local zoning office.

Apr 24, 2017 01:03 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I think that Jeff Dowler gave you the perfect answer.  And I would suggest you go in person to get the answer.  A

Apr 24, 2017 12:44 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Township zoning officer is my 'go-to' for questions of that nature. 

Apr 24, 2017 12:30 PM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

City/County Public Works, Development Services, Planning and Zoning, Building Department or some such.

Apr 24, 2017 12:28 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Village would have restrictions on that most of the time. They do that so people don't chop up their house into multi-rental units.

Apr 24, 2017 12:21 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

That's up to your local zoning board. If it's zoned single family residential, it's doubtful you can convert to multi unit. Parking, water and sewer, traffic, fire and rescue, etc, etc will all be factors.

Apr 24, 2017 12:21 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

You would go to the city or county authorities. Even in an HOA you'd need to check zoning requirements with the city/county authorities.

Apr 24, 2017 12:20 PM