Can you tear down and build new residential construction on commercial zone?

[Omid A.]

Hi BP,

I have a lead that came in today that wants to sell me their property. It is completely dilapidated and the value is in the lot. This is a residential property but it is zoned as commercial. However, the properties next to it and across are all residential properties. Any advice is appreciated, thanks. 

[J Scott]

You can petition the jurisdiction to change the zoning or to get a variance.  The process (and the level of difficulty) will depend on your specific municipality.

I would chat with your local Department of Zoning...