New Zoning Laws Are Here—What Can You Build?

Unlock the Potential of Your Tacoma Property

Tacoma’s new “Home in Tacoma” zoning laws went into effect in February 2024, opening up new opportunities—but also creating confusion for homeowners and property buyers. If you’re wondering:

• Can I build a second unit on my property?

• What’s allowed under the new zoning rules?

• How do setbacks, height limits, and parking impact my plans?

• What’s the smartest way to maximize my investment?

Before you start designing or hiring contractors, you need clarity and confidence. That’s where my Architectural Needs Analysis comes in.


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What Is an Architectural Needs Analysis?

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    What’s legally possible on your land under Tacoma’s new zoning rules

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    Feasibility of your vision—what will actually work

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     Cost and timeline factors to help you budget realistically

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     Potential roadblocks—so you don’t waste money on dead-end ideas

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     Clear next steps so you can move forward with certainty

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    A study and report that is tailored to your needs, which you’re free to use with any architect or builder

Who This Is For

✔ Tacoma homeowners considering an addition, ADU, or redevelopment

✔ Property owners & investors wondering what they can build now

✔ Anyone who wants to make informed, strategic decisions before spending thousands on design or construction


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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.