Please be aware that all national homebuilders, and I would assume solar developers as well, will want enough time in the contract to conduct substantial due diligence, rezone (if needed), and get all required land development permits in place before closing on the land. 

Permitting for additional bedrooms and garage conversions requires compliance with zoning and building codes.

and I think there are several remedies to resolve this - and the developer and the city's business/permitting services both have liability here. 

If they really are, you should ask for copies of city permits and proof passed inspection.Fitzgerald-Marygrove Neighborhood average property value is only $87,549, making it a Class C-Minus Neighborhood (in our opinion).

They see a renewal of the current business tax rates, regulation and permitting rules getting slashed, tax code being simplified, and federal deficits on a one-way ticket down the elevator (which are a longterm drag on economic productivity).Just look at the growth in tax code complexity over the last 20 years.

One my friends just got done dealing with Greenfield and a multiple lot  re-zoning and permits for new builds.

I work as an acquisitions associate with BPG Holdings, a local real estate investment fund in Alexandria, and also work as a realtor for our fund's brokerage team, assisting clients with investment properties in the D.C. metro area.I've recently created a series of reports focused on the city of Alexandria and its sub-market development prospects, which I believe alongside other macro trends will make the city an amazing buy-and-hold investment for real estate investors.

I understand they are due when the building permits are pulled. 

Labor, supply chain (we are on an island) and red tape: from offers and closing, to funding to permits.  

Stay up to date on all licenses and permits that may be required.