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Skye Ruozzi

Architect weaving ecology, craft, and code into regenerative spaces.

  • SERVICES
    • Code + Zoning Consulting
    • Ecological + Regenerative Design
    • Bioconstruction Workshops
    • N.Y.C. Lofts
  • WORK
    • Earth Church
    • Clay Studio
    • Fired Up
    • vending EDUCATION
    • chainlink GREEN
    • Asheville Residence
    • Tribeca Apartment
    • Historic District Townhouse
    • Bread Love
    • Corner Town House
    • Chelsea Apartment
  • PLAY
    • Biota Reverie
    • deFORM reFORM Copper Pavilion
    • Releasea
    • Alter/Altar
    • fence POCKET
    • Terra Corpus
    • Terra Corpus | Kentucky Rooted
    • Pollen Nation
    • Listening Hive
    • Lantern Quest
    • Mantis Garden
    • Social Settee
    • Lotus
    • Experimental Aluminum
    • The Machine vs. The Garden
    • Pronating Landscapes
  • ABOUT
    • What is Regenerative Design?
    • What is Bioconstruction?
    • About
    • CV
  • Contact

Code & Zoning Consulting

 
 

Navigate Complex Regulations with Confidence

Whether you're considering a property purchase or planning a renovation, building codes and zoning regulations can present significant challenges. I provide clear, strategic guidance to help you understand what's possible before you invest, and navigate the approval process successfully once you're ready to build.


Who Benefits From This Service

Property Investors & Developers

  • Due diligence for potential property acquisitions

  • Feasibility analysis for development projects

  • Understanding maximum buildable potential under current zoning

  • Navigating special permits and variances

Homeowners & Building Owners

  • Planning renovations, additions, or conversions

  • Legalizing existing non-conforming conditions

  • Adding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

  • Understanding property-specific zoning constraints

Artists & Creative Professionals

  • Evaluating spaces for live-work conversions

  • Navigating commercial to residential conversions

  • Understanding code requirements for studio spaces

  • Securing permits for unique space adaptations

Organizations & Institutions

  • Campus and site master planning

  • Adaptive reuse of historic or unconventional buildings

  • Navigating building codes for institutional spaces

  • Long-term facility development strategies


What You Receive

For Property Evaluation & Due Diligence

  • Zoning Analysis: Understand what you can build on a property before you purchase

  • Code Review: Identify potential compliance issues and solutions

  • Feasibility Assessment: Determine realistic project scope and budget

  • Development Potential: Maximize your property's value within regulatory constraints

For Project Implementation

  • Strategic Permitting Roadmap: Clear step-by-step approval process

  • Code-Compliant Construction Documents: Drawings that satisfy building departments

  • Agency Coordination: Professional representation with local officials

  • Variance Support: Guidance when regulatory flexibility is needed

Ongoing Advisory Support

  • Regulatory Navigation: Expert guidance through complex approval processes

  • Problem Resolution: Addressing unexpected code issues as they arise

  • Multi-phase Planning: Coordinated approach for complex or phased projects

  • Cost Optimization: Identifying compliance solutions that respect your budget


Common Project Types

Residential & Small Scale

  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and garage conversions

  • Home additions and renovations

  • Single and multi-family home developments

  • Historic home updates and expansions

Commercial & Adaptive Reuse

  • Storefront commercial spaces

  • Office renovations and expansions

  • Restaurant and retail build-outs

  • Building conversions and change of use

Site Planning & Larger Scale

  • Subdivision planning and lot development

  • Site master planning for multiple structures

  • Zoning analysis for development potential

  • Municipal approval strategy

  • Zoning Analysis: Understand what you can build on a property before you purchase

  • Code Review: Identify potential compliance issues and solutions

  • Feasibility Assessment: Determine realistic project scope and budget

  • Development Potential: Maximize your property's value within regulatory constraints


My Approach to Code Consulting

Start With Understanding

Every project begins by listening to your goals and thoroughly analyzing your specific situation, whether you're considering a purchase or ready to build.

Focus on Practical Solutions

I specialize in finding workable approaches that satisfy regulatory requirements while respecting your vision, timeline, and budget.

Clear Communication

You'll always understand the process, the requirements, and the rationale behind each recommendation. No architectural jargon, no surprises.

Scalable Services

From a two-hour consultation to review a property you're considering, to full architectural services for a complex project, I provide exactly the level of service you need.


Ready to Move Forward with Confidence?

Don't let regulatory uncertainty limit your property's potential or create costly surprises down the road.

Let's discuss how code and zoning consulting can help your project succeed.

Schedule a Property Evaluation

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