ADU Permits: When a Topographic Survey Is Required

Licensed land surveyor conducting a topographic survey on a residential property lot before building an ADU

Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is one of the smartest ways to boost property value. Families use them for rental income, in-law housing, or private offices. Yet many projects run into trouble at the permit counter. The missing piece is often a topographic survey. Without it, your site plan can be rejected, causing delays […]