InQI Blog — AI, Site Plans, ADU, Permits, and AEC

How to Check Building Codes for Your Project Address

A step-by-step guide to checking building codes, zoning rules, and setback requirements for any US property address or APN.

InQI Team · July 9, 2026 · 6 min read

ADU

How Close to the Property Line Can You Build? Check the Rules Before the Drawings

October 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage decide where a backyard studio can go. Here's how to check the rules for your parcel before anyone starts drawing.

Impresarios in InQI: Answers to the Most Common Questions

October 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Impresarios are AI workflows in InQI that turn your address or APN into site briefs, renders, planting plans and drainage studies. Here's how they work.

Site Plans

How Much Does a Site Plan Cost in 2026?

May 6, 2026 · 4 min read

Site plan costs range from $29 to $25,000 — depending on who draws it and what your county requires.

What Is an AI Site Plan Generator? A 2026 Guide

April 29, 2026 · 5 min read

An AI site plan generator turns a property address or APN into a scaled, editable site plan in under a minute.

Permits

How to Get a Site Plan for a Building Permit

April 14, 2026 · 3 min read

What your county expects on a permit site plan, why plans get rejected, and how to get one fast.

How Orchestrated AI Agents Are Transforming Site Planning in AEC

January 5, 2026 · 4 min read

How orchestrated AI agents working together optimize site plans, streamline project management, and reduce costs.

Permits

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Construction Permits and Building Codes

December 16, 2025 · 3 min read

Skipping permits and ignoring building codes can cost far more than compliance would have.

AEC

Mastering Real Estate Feasibility Analysis with Property Feasibility Tools

December 12, 2025 · 4 min read

What to analyze, which tools to use, and how AI platforms are changing the feasibility workflow.

Site Plans

AI Site Plan Generator: How InQI Works

December 9, 2025 · 3 min read

Enter a US address or APN and get a scaled, editable site plan in seconds. Here's exactly how InQI's AI Site Plan Generator works and how it compares to a licensed survey.