Zoning Conversion (Zoning Code G to Commercial )

[Allan Yeung]

Hi. General question... Any investor or developer buy raw land lot (zoning code G) and go through the process with the city to convert to commercial use? I understand it varies from city to city. What is good success rate to do so? Also, how long would it take? 

Does it make more sense to buy commercial lot instead? Thanks!

[Steven McPherson]

I used to work in Planning & Zoning.  Henry Clark had a great response above, but you can also just reach out to a Planner in the City Planning & Zoning department if you are still unfamiliar.  They can inform you of the process and the chances of your proposed use getting approved by P&Z and/or City Council.