Reza Eslami Workshop on Zoning by Law, from Mohandes Group,

Every architectural project goes through some pre-design stages, which requires an in-depth study of urban laws and regulation that correspond to any individual parcel of land, Reza Eslami the Founder of Icon Architects had an in-depth workshop on  such studies named ” Due Diligence”

A Zoning Analysis is a formal, expertly-researched report that examines the land use and zoning feasibility of your proposed project on your specific site, explaining everything in plain language, in both words and drawings. It proactively identifies barriers or potential risks to the project in terms of development compliance (such as potential variances to Zoning Bylaw regulations), so that you can make informed decisions and aren’t caught off guard later on.

Once you have a good idea of the current zoning rules and have done your due diligence, if you to decide on a change in zoning by law, this is the time to think of a rezoning application with your planning department, . Meet with them to discuss what you want and start the paperwork process. Your planning authority will ask for a number of things to consider with the case, such as a survey, maps, site plans, traffic studies, and more. of course, this is a time and cost-consuming process