Zoning Insight
See what may be allowed on your property, including common constraints like setbacks, height, and ADU rules.
- Setbacks
- Height limits
- Local zoning signals
Beke AI Permit Copilot
Find out what you can build before you waste weeks on permit research
Get zoning insight, likely permit steps, and required documents for your California property.
Built for ADUs, remodels, additions, and permit-heavy residential projects. Start with your address and project type to understand what may be required and what to do next.
- California-focused
- Useful before design work begins
- For homeowners, builders, and architects
Beke AI
123 Main St, Menlo Park, CA
123 Main St, Menlo Park, CA
Preliminary reviewCalifornia-focusedProject guidance
Project
Detached ADU
Zoning signal
ADU likely allowed
Height limit
16 ft
Status
Preliminary review
Key constraints
- Rear setback review needed
- Height limit applies
- Site details may affect final approval
Summary
Likely feasible, subject to site-specific confirmation.
Likely permit path
- 01Planning review
- 02Building review
Likely documents
Site plan
Floor plan
Elevations
Structural
Title 24
What you can find out
What You Can Find Out in Minutes
Start with the property and project type to get a faster read on the questions that usually slow projects down.
Likely Permit Path
Understand which reviews and permit steps your project may need before you start chasing paperwork.
- Planning review
- Building review
- Process clarity
Required Documents
Get a clearer picture of which drawings, forms, and supporting materials are often needed.
- Drawings
- Forms
- Supporting materials
Next-Step Clarity
Know whether your project looks straightforward or whether it may need more review.
- Early feasibility
- Risk signals
- What to do next
Common questions we help answer
Common Questions Beke AI Helps Answer
Most projects do not start with a finished permit package. They start with questions. Beke AI helps you get clearer answers before you spend weeks researching codes or talking to multiple offices.
How it works
How It Works
A faster way to get early clarity before design, submission, and city back-and-forth begin.
- 1
Enter your property and project type
Start with the address, city, and what you are planning.
- 2
Review likely zoning and permit requirements
See the local rules and review steps most likely to matter.
- 3
See key constraints and expected documents
Understand the issues and materials that often shape the next decision.
- 4
Understand the best next step for your project
Move forward with more confidence before deeper work begins.
Example property review
Example Property Review
Here is the kind of early project guidance Beke AI is designed to help organize.
Sample review
Property
123 Main St, Menlo Park, CA
Project
Detached ADU, approximately 850 sq ft
Recommendation
Promising candidate for further review. Clarify parcel conditions and required documents before full design work begins.
Key constraints
- ADU likely allowed, subject to parcel-specific review
- Height and setback limits apply
- Site conditions may affect placement and final approval
Likely permit steps
- 01Planning / zoning review
- 02Building permit review
- 03Supporting documentation submission
Likely documents to prepare
Site plan
Floor plan
Elevations
Structural documents
Energy / Title 24 documentation
Project summary
Project types
Projects We Help Clarify
Beke AI is built to help with the early project questions that come up across common residential permit scenarios.
Most common
ADU Projects
Understand common ADU rules, likely permit steps, and what to prepare before moving forward.
Remodels & Additions
Get early clarity on permit requirements for expansions, conversions, and residential updates.
New Construction
Review likely zoning and process requirements before deeper design work begins.
For complex cases
Complex Cases
Rezoning, subdivision, environmental review, and other cases that may require more coordination.
Who this is for
Who This Is For
Beke AI is meant to help people who are trying to understand a real property, a real project, and the next step.
Homeowners planning an ADU
Get a clearer view of what might be allowed before hiring a designer or starting permit research.
Builders checking permit requirements
Understand likely review steps and document needs before committing time to a new site.
Architects reviewing local constraints
See local limits and planning signals earlier so design work starts on a stronger footing.
Developers evaluating feasibility
Use early guidance to decide whether a property looks straightforward or likely needs more review.
Why start here
Why Start With Beke AI
Beke AI is designed to help users get earlier clarity in permit-heavy projects, starting with California residential use cases.
Start with your property, not a stack of code books
Begin with the address and project type instead of weeks of scattered research.
Get a clearer view of likely permit requirements
See the local rules and review steps that may shape the project.
Reduce guesswork before design and submission work begins
Understand what may be required before deeper work starts costing time and money.
Built around real city-specific permit workflows
Grounded in the questions people ask when they need clarity on a real project.
Start With Your Property
Tell us where your project is located and what you want to understand. We’ll help clarify the next step.