Zoning Research You Can Rely On
Zoning compliance is a cornerstone of commercial real estate due diligence. Our team analyzes local zoning codes, ordinances, and land-use regulations to ensure your property aligns with its intended use. Our zoning research:
Confirms Legal Use:
Ensures the property’s current or intended use complies with local zoning laws. Avoids surprises like discovering the property cannot legally operate as planned.
Identifies Restrictions:
Reveals limitations on building size, height, setbacks, parking, and density. Helps assess whether future expansions or renovations are possible.
Detects Non-Conformities:
Flags if the property is legal non-conforming (grandfathered) or illegal non-conforming. Critical for understanding risks if the building is damaged or redeveloped.
Supports Financing and Insurance:
Lenders often require zoning compliance verification for underwriting. Title insurers may need it for ALTA endorsements (e.g., Zoning 3).
Reduces Risk:
Prevents costly delays or legal disputes after closing. Provides documentation for due diligence and protects against municipal enforcement actions.
Informs Valuation:
Zoning impacts property value and redevelopment potential. Helps investors understand highest and best use.
Confirms Permits and Approvals:
Verifies certificates of occupancy, variances, and conditional use permits. Ensures no outstanding zoning violations.
Clarity for Complex
Zoning Codes
Our zoning compliance reports simplify complex zoning codes by translating technical regulations into clear, actionable insights. We break down dense legal language into plain terms, highlight key requirements, and provide visual aids like maps and diagrams—so you can quickly understand what matters for your property.
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Reports
Lenders Trust
Trusted by lenders nationwide: Our zoning compliance reports meet the rigorous standards required for financing and title endorsements. Lenders rely on our zoning reports because they deliver clear, accurate compliance verification—essential for underwriting and ALTA endorsements. Backed by precision and clarity, our zoning reports are a trusted resource for lenders, ensuring smooth transactions and reduced risk.
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Tailored Solutions for
Every Property
Our zoning compliance reports are customized for every property type—whether retail, industrial, office, or mixed-use—ensuring precise, relevant insights for your unique asset. No two properties are alike. That’s why our zoning reports deliver tailored solutions, addressing the specific zoning challenges and opportunities for each asset. From single-tenant retail to complex industrial campuses, our zoning reports adapt to your property’s needs, providing clarity and actionable guidance every time.
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Responsive Support
When Issues Arise
You’re never alone in the process. If zoning complexities arise, we help stakeholders understand the risks, explore resolutions, and make informed investment decisions.
How Zoning Fits Into Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence
Zoning compliance is a critical component of commercial real estate due diligence because it directly impacts whether a property can legally be used for its intended purpose under local zoning laws, zoning ordinances, and zoning codes. Commonly required by lenders, buyers, and investors during commercial zoning reviews and real estate transactions, zoning compliance helps mitigate risk and ensures the intended use aligns with municipal codes.
Ordering Your Zoning Report and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Together
At REDD Group, you can order a zoning report and an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey simultaneously which ensures consistency, accuracy, and efficiency. By combining these services, you eliminate discrepancies between physical and legal property data, streamline communication, accelerate turnaround times, and often reduce costs. This integrated approach also simplifies title endorsement requirements and provides a more reliable foundation for due diligence.
Zoning Reports REDD Group Provides
Zoning Compliance Report
Our most comprehensive report, our Zoning Compliance Reports are designed to help clients navigate complex municipal regulations with confidence. Each report includes a detailed review of the property’s current zoning designation, permitted uses, and any restrictions that may impact development or acquisition. We analyze setback requirements, height limitations, parking ratios, and density allowances to ensure full compliance with local zoning ordinances. Additionally, the report highlights potential variances or rezoning opportunities, identifies any overlay districts or special conditions, and assesses how these factors affect the property’s value and intended use. This thorough analysis empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions, mitigate risk, and streamline the due diligence process. They are accepted by all major lenders and financial institutions and provide information for 3-06, 3.1-06, and 3.2-06 zoning endorsements as required for the ALTA (American Land Title Association) Survey. Documents obtained from municipalities:
- Zoning Verification Letter – including copy of Municipal Zone Map
- Copies of applicable Variances, Special Permits, Conditions, Ordinances and Rezoning Approvals
- Copies of Outstanding Zoning / Building Code and Fire Code Violations
- Copies of Existing Certificates of Occupancy
- Copies of Approved Site Plans and Approvals as available
Zoning Use Analysis Report
Our Zoning Use Analysis Report is ideal for vacant land, an outparcel with a proposed land use, or zoning investigation to determine if a specific use is allowed, on a potential property for acquisition. These reports provide a thorough review of the property’s zoning classification, permitted and conditional uses, and any restrictions that may impact future plans. We analyze applicable land use codes, overlay districts, and special provisions to identify opportunities for your intended use. Additionally, the report highlights potential challenges such as required approvals, variances, or rezoning options, and includes strategic recommendations to maximize compliance and project feasibility. This detailed analysis equips investors, developers, and property owners with the insights needed to make informed decisions and reduce risk during the due diligence process. Accepted by all major lenders and financial institutions,; the Use Analysis Report is a perfect tool to help in the issuance of ALTA Zoning Endorsement 3.06 (Zoning – Unimproved Land). Documents obtained from municipalities:
- Zoning Verification Letter – including copy of Municipal Zone Map
- Copies of applicable Variances, Special Permits, Conditions, Ordinances and Rezoning Approvals
- Copies of Outstanding Zoning and Building Code Violations
- Copies of Existing Certificates of Occupancy (if applicable/available)
Zoning Summary Report
Provides a quick review for compliance as to the use, building setbacks, building height, density and parking, based on a review of the municipal website, and provides data needed for the issuance of the 3.1-06 Zoning Endorsement.
Surv-Report & Document Requests
Designed for use with surveys, the Surv-Report adds zoning data directly to land survey documents. We also request and provide official municipal documentation when needed.
Move Forward with Confidence — Nationwide
Start with a Free CRE Due Diligence Consultation
Partner with REDD Group as your trusted provider for all your ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Zoning Compliance, Environmental and Assessment Services, in all 50 states. Get clear, weekly updates that help you manage risk, streamline approvals, and protect your investment. From a single site to multi-site, multi-state transactions, REDD Group delivers results.