Part 1
Project Summary
What is proposed.
FS-100Feasibility
Building & Permit Feasibility Studies
Investigate Major Constraints Before Committing to Full Plans
A feasibility study is an early-stage review intended to answer a basic question:
Does the proposed project appear practical enough to move into the next stage of design and permitting?
Quick Answer · FS-100.QA
A feasibility study is an early-stage review of a proposed project: jurisdiction, zoning, setbacks, site constraints, likely code issues and required drawing disciplines. It suits owners, buyers and tenants who face real uncertainty before committing to full permit drawings. FirstPass delivers a written summary of the identified constraints, the remaining information gaps and the recommended next steps.
For
Owners, buyers and tenants weighing a project with zoning, site or regulatory uncertainty
You receive
A written feasibility summary with constraints, gaps and next steps
Depending on scope, FirstPass can evaluate available information related to:
- Existing property conditions
- Proposed project scope
- Jurisdiction
- Zoning
- Use
- Setbacks
- Site constraints
- Anticipated code issues
- Required drawing disciplines
- Likely professional involvement
- Permit pathway
- Available source drawings
- Major information gaps
NoteScope is confirmed before work begins. Not every study includes every item.
FS-101Findings
What a Feasibility Study Is Designed to Find
The goal is not to produce a finished permit set.
The goal is to identify potentially significant issues early enough to make a better decision.
When the major questions are resolved, the same information can support Pre-Application Support or a complete Permit Plan Set.
Examples:
- 01An addition conflicts with a required setback
- 02A proposed commercial use triggers additional requirements
- 03Existing drawings are insufficient
- 04Structural engineering is likely required
- 05An agency approval should occur before full drafting
- 06Site constraints materially affect the concept
FS-102Distinctions
Feasibility vs. Zoning Research
Three related services, three different questions.
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Zoning Research examines land-use rules.
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Code & Jurisdiction Research examines regulatory and permitting framework.
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Feasibility Study brings multiple relevant factors together to evaluate the proposed project's practical path forward.
FS-103Deliverable
Typical Feasibility Deliverable
A typical study is organized into five parts.
Part 2
Jurisdiction
Who appears to regulate the project.
Part 3
Key Requirements
Major identified constraints and likely requirements.
Part 4
Information Gaps
Items that still need investigation or professional input.
Part 5
Recommended Next Steps
What should happen before full permit drafting begins.
FS-104 · General Note
Important Limitation
A feasibility study is due diligence, not a guarantee.
Property conditions, agency interpretations, title restrictions, easements, engineering conditions and other facts may emerge later.
The value of the study is in reducing avoidable uncertainty before larger commitments are made.
RFIClarifications
Feasibility Study FAQs
Response
For straightforward projects, it may not be necessary. For projects with zoning, occupancy, site or regulatory uncertainty, early feasibility work can be valuable.
Response
No. A feasibility review identifies known conditions and potential issues but cannot guarantee agency approval.
Response
No. It is an early-stage analysis unless design work is separately included.
Response
Yes, those can be components of the overall study.
Response
Yes. Once major questions are resolved, the resulting information can inform the subsequent drawing scope.
SUB-001Submittal
Start With the Project, Not a Package
- –Send the address and a description of the work.
- –We help define the drafting scope before work begins.