When preparing for a construction project in California, whether you’re planning a new building, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a pool, or even a home addition, one essential document stands between you and your building permit: a plot plan. This scaled drawing offers a clear, accurate representation of your property, existing structures, and proposed work, […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
June 27th, 2025
Lot line adjustments 101 is a valuable resource for California real estate law and property owners looking to manage land boundaries efficiently. Whether you’re dealing with agricultural or forested lands or rural areas, facing issues where you inadvertently cross property lines, or preparing for California real estate transactions, a boundary line adjustment permit can streamline […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
June 20th, 2025
For any property owner in California looking to change how their land or building is used, understanding conditional use permits is critical. Whether you’re planning to open a small business in a residential neighborhood, operate a private school, or develop commercial real estate that doesn’t match the underlying zoning rules, a conditional use permit may […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
June 13th, 2025
Introduction If you’re subdividing land in California, understanding Tentative Subdivision Maps is essential. Whether you’re a developer planning a proposed subdivision, a homeowner splitting a parcel, or an investor aiming to unlock land value, the Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) is the foundation of the entitlement process. At Golden State Design & Engineering (GSDE), we help […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
June 10th, 2025
Introduction In California’s fast-paced world of real estate and development, understanding how land is divided and recorded is big time. Whether you’re building an ADU, selling land or planning a subdivision, one document is key: the parcel map. More than just a drawing, this map is a legal document that affects property lines, land ownership, […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
June 9th, 2025
Whether you are a private property or public property owner, a real estate professional, or involved in real estate transactions learning how to read a parcel map a simple guide for property owners can be an excellent tool to understand property lines, property boundaries, parcel number systems, legal descriptions, flood zones, utility lines, and other […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
June 6th, 2025
Legal Clarity for Landowners: Understanding the California Subdivision Map Act Here is the breakdown of the California Subdivision Map Act explained: what landowners must know. Dividing real property in California can unlock value, create development opportunities and long term investment, but it also brings a complex web of regulations, legal requirements and agency coordination. At […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
May 30th, 2025
Civil engineering is a diverse field that involves the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. One aspect of civil engineering that often goes unnoticed is land surveying. Land surveying plays a crucial role in the planning and development of any civil engineering project. In this article, […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
March 10th, 2025
Land surveying is a crucial process that involves studying, measuring, and mapping land to determine its location, boundaries, and features. It plays an important role in various industries such as construction, real estate development, and infrastructure planning. If you are considering getting your land surveyed, one of the first things that may come to mind […]
Golden State Design & Engineering
November 15th, 2024