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Research Agent

Instant Answers to Complex
Zoning Questions

Our AI-powered Research Agent searches ordinances, analyzes parcels, and provides personalized guidance with contextual maps in seconds, not hours.

How It Works

Two Simple Steps

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Ask a Question

Type your zoning question in plain English. “Can I open a bakery at 123 Main St?” or “Where can I build a 3-story mixed-use building?”

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Get Personalized Results

Receive instant answers with relevant ordinance links, setback requirements, calculations, and visual maps, all tailored to your specific query.

See It In Action

AI-Powered Conversations

Watch how our AI understands your questions and delivers precise, actionable answers with relevant context and visualizations.

Research Agent showing user asking questions and AI providing detailed responses with maps and ordinance references

Spatial Intelligence

Interactive Map Visualization

Unlike generic LLMs, our AI engine understands the geometry of your city. Every answer comes with interactive maps showing setbacks, buildable areas, flood zones, and zoning overlays—giving you visual clarity alongside precise ordinance references.

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Setback Visualization

See exactly where you can build with color-coded setback requirements

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Buildable Area Calculation

Instant calculations showing maximum buildable footprint for your parcel

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Flood Zone Overlay

Identify flood zones, wetlands, and environmental constraints at a glance

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Zoning Context

Understand surrounding land uses and zoning designations in your area

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Native Spatial Reasoning

Our AI doesn't just read codes—it understands spatial relationships, interprets parcel geometry, and generates accurate visual representations of complex zoning requirements.

Real examples

Questions our AI answers

Ordinance Search

"Show me setback requirements for R-1 residential zones"

AI: R-1 residential zones require 20ft front setback, 5ft side setbacks, and 15ft rear setback per Municipal Code Section 18.24.050

Parcel Permissions

"Can I build an ADU at 456 Elm Street?"

AI: Yes, your lot meets the 5,000 sq ft minimum requirement. ADUs permitted in R-1 zones. Required permits: Building permit ($850), Utility connection review. Processing time: 45-60 days.

Calculations

"What's the maximum building height for a mixed-use project at this address?"

AI: 45ft maximum height per Municipal Code 18.52.030. Your parcel allows FAR of 2.5, meaning up to 12,500 sq ft on your 5,000 sq ft lot. Parking: 1 space per dwelling unit + 1 per 300 sq ft commercial.

Capabilities

What Research Agent Can Do

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Ordinance Search

Find the right ordinance and get direct links to specific sections in your municipal code.

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Parcel-Specific Queries

Ask what's permissible on any parcel. "Can I open a bakery at 123 Main St?"

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Land Use Lookup

Discover where specific uses are allowed. "Where can I open a bakery in the city?"

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Scenario Planning

Explore alternatives. "If not a hair salon, can I open a massage business here?"

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Automated Calculations

Get instant calculations for FAR, parking requirements, signage, and more.

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Grant Writing Support

Get assistance drafting grant applications with relevant code references.

Deployment Options

Choose Your Implementation Path

OPTION 1

Turnkey AI Solution

Get up and running quickly with our pre-configured AI assistant. Perfect for cities looking for immediate impact with minimal setup.

What's included:

Pre-trained AI assistant for common municipal queries

Standard integrations with local codes and ordinances

Cloud-hosted solution with enterprise security

Dedicated support and training

MOST POPULAR

OPTION 2

AI Studio

Full-featured AI platform with complete customization and integration capabilities. Ideal for cities with complex requirements and existing systems.

What's included:

Customizable AI assistant trained on your specific data

Advanced integrations with all your existing systems

Cloud ready deployment

White-label capabilities

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See how Research Agent can reduce response times by 75% and free up your team for strategic work.

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