Starting a Development Project

[Ivy Sanmiguel]

Starting a development project in a 3,660 sq. ft. Lot.

Project is located in Hollywood, FL.

Zoning is low density multi fam:

Max. 3 stories , 10 units.

Any advice on where to go next?

Or what questions to ask in the city, zoning department?

[Armando Payano]

Step 1: Get an updated survey.

Step 2: Give that survey to at least 2 architects. Inform them of what you would like to build. They will then give you a draft set of drawings, front & side elevations and floor plan. My architects do this for free because I give them a lot of business. They may charge you a small fee, where a full set of  plans with structural and mechanicals will cost you 12-15k these should only cost a few hundred. 

If you intend to sell the property to a developer it may be better that you DO NOT get a full set of plans. Many times seasoned developers know how to maximize the site or other nuances, that perhaps you are unaware of and so getting a full set of plans would be a waste of money. 

You can then package the property and draft drawings and make the sale contingent upon you getting the full set of the draft drawings.

Hope that helps, DM me if you have more questions...happy to help.