If you’re looking for a site to build a business or development, not just any piece of land will do. This can apply even after you’ve made your choice and are ready to start construction. Property zoning restricts the legal uses of each piece of real estate and may interfere with your plans. Here are the factors you need to look at and how a surveying company can help.

What to Consider When Researching Zoning

The first thing you need to look at is the existing zoning of the land. Your municipality has probably already made a decision about the types of use acceptable on that property, including where buildings can be placed and how large they can be.

You should also find out whether any design restrictions have been placed upon it. For example, if the area is a historic district or a protected wetland, you’ll have additional constraints on your construction.

Finally, look at the land zoning around the property and consider how nearby areas are likely to look after another five or 10 years of development. If the community is changing, it may be a better or worse fit for your business as homes are built or natural scenery is replaced with more businesses.

Why You Need a Surveyor

A surveying company can provide two useful services as you decide what to do with your property: land use planning and site zoning. Land use planning involves the surveying company coming to perform a site survey then giving you general ideas about what the land is suitable for and how it might be used. Site zoning is for more specific project planning, such as the locations of buildings, that will show how your project will comply with zoning requirements. The precision of the survey will be necessary for legal and functional purposes. 

If you need the help of a surveying company on your commercial building project, choose D&S Land Surveying in Tate, GA. Serving Pickens, Cherokee, and Cobb counties for over 20 years, this family-owned surveying company employs licensed professionals for residential and commercial projects from simple boundary surveys to in-depth analysis of your site. To get a quote, call (770) 720-4443. Learn more about the company’s services online.