Architect in Jersey City

[Olga Shkolnikova]

Hi i am thinking about expanding my building in Jersey City -  either build up or into to lot.  Has anyone done this?  How do i start?  Do i contact the city or do i go to an architect right away?  Technically looks like my zoning allows for larger building,  but not sure where t start. 

[Sean Walton]

It depends how much time you have. Planning code is sometimes dense and confusing but the city planners are usually helpful in answering questions. But they will only answer zoning limits on what you can do. There are structural and fire protection requirements that you will probably need an architect or structural engineer to answer. I think they are worth the small amount they will charge for a feasibility study