If any permits were used, check to make sure they were signed off. 

My brother's rental is a little over 1,000s sqft heated living area, so the ADU would only be permitted for 500 sqft in Winston-Salem, according to information I found online .One advantage of an ADU I believe would be the ability to hook up to the primary residence's utilities. 

I was quoted $5,700 by licensed contractor and $3,200 by one not licensed who wouldn't pull a permit but has done several of these before.  

Other avenues to find contractors include: reviewing the neighborhood for signs of contractors already working in the neighborhoods that you are targeting, asking the town/borough for contractors that pull lots of permits (aka get hired a lot) in your area, as well as inquiring withe local Home Depot/Lowes early in the morning and seeing who is active.

I plan to go meet with the SLC Zoning/Permitting office to learn all I can, but thought I'd reach out here first. 

I have heard that Flagstaff has specific regulations for STRs, including licensing and permit requirements.

I'd just go for the permit if your changes comply with code.

Then find out if rules were to ever reverse, do the CC&RR's have a clause protecting existing rental permit owners so they are grandfathered in despite any changes in the future.Also, check the OTA's to see if anyone in this desirable lake location are advertising their 30+ day rental.

The City was friendly and easy to work with during the permitting process. 

Hi there, I'm starting my own business using a virtual business address for my LLC and am wondering if I will still need to get the home occupation zoning permit since I will be operating my business from my home, just under a different address.Any help is appreciated!