look into the state PLLC Laws within your state.They normally limit the types of professionals to getting PLLC such as Accountants, Attorney's, Architects, etc

Also has the set back requirements.... eventually you’ll want to get an architect but these are things you can do that wont cost you anything.. my $.02 good luck!

It's not an attorney that you need, you need a local architect to recommend an advocate and draw plans of what you imagine for them to see the change when complete.

That can take some time and they'll like ask for an architect and an engineer to be involved which is probably wise.

I am finalizing designs with architects and I am submitting plans to city in the next month.

SB 1069 mentions allowing ADUs in Multifamily ZONES (which is different than a multifamly unit) if you refer to that section in the housing element 65589.4 it says Local Law Shall Allow which means they may limit as well, most jurisdictions do limit the ADU to ONLY a property with a permitted structure single family home.San Francisco for example allows multiple ADUs within soft story renovations (ground floor parking)Main point, check your local law - have an architect double check it.

Certain project types, sizes and property changes require a design professional (Architect or Engineer) to sign and seal plans and may also need to sign-off at construction completion. 

We are in the early stages but have completed the feasibility study with our architect and are heading into the pre-approval meeting with the city on Tuesday (12/13).

I'm meeting a topographer (surveyer), two rehabbers, an architect, a property manager and the real estate agent when I'm down there.I've dealt with two Remax agents down there off and on, then another up in Tamarindo where I was looking at property.   

I am ready to hire the architect to begin the building design.