If you want to be sure of the accuracy of a flood map and the location of a particular house you might try having a structural engineer look up the location for you they always seem to have access to the most accurate information as they have to design any building to be structurally sound on any location or tell you if its not feasible and just move on to another property. 

She is a constant complainer.

He rents/rented a room off my home that has its own entrance (so no common access to my part).

Our partners does, but we don't need to access it.

I would tread carefully and NOT use the link you provided. you can find the code at this link it is longer and a little hard to translate.http://www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Programs/progAccess/acce...Also it is important to keep in mind that the parking requirements as far as quantity for accessible stalls is less for multi family than commercial (dimensions are the same)You may be interested in getting a CASp report for your property the report will tell you exactly what you need to bring your property into full compliance and certify it.

The first thing that comes to my mind is the fact that cars don't depreciate at a constant rate.

I'm looking for durability and ease of access for repairs.

I have some limited access to cash, but in the "analysis paralysis" phase and hoping to get over the hump soon. 

Without exception, every one of those laws has denied access to funds and denied home ownership to people who could have enjoyed property ownership if there were a free market.The number of workers in my chosen profession, mortgage brokerage, is down by nearly 80% from its  2007 peak.  

I'd be able to assist in the project management, and I have access to quite a few good GC's and specialty artisans (ie, tile, roofers, etc) that could be subbed for the project; however, I don't know (personally) anything about new builds here in WA State.Thanks for any input in advance!