Plans and Permits Magazine

11/12/2019

ADU's - an informative report on new rules and happenings this month for: the State of California, Oxnard, Ukiah, Chula Vista, Bakersfield, Sonoma, San Diego, Carpinteria, New York, Washington, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/adu-news-round-up/

EVERYONE’S GETTING INVOLVED – AND THAT’S A GOOD THING While California joins Oregon, and specifically Portland, in leading the nation as ground-zero for the ADU explosion, especially as highlighted by an innovative non-profit approach to ADU ownership in San Francisco covered below, other stat...

11/12/2019

KING OF THE ADU's. Author of the #1 book on ADU's, Backdoor Revolution, an exclusive interview with Kol Peterson.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/king-of-the-adus/

Kol Peterson is an ADU expert – many call him “THE” ADU expert. No one has helped catalyze the exponential growth of ADUs over the last decade more than Peterson has through advocacy, education, consulting, and entrepreneurship. As an author, the Portland, Oregon-based Peterson, who earned an ...

11/11/2019

The definitive guide to ADUs, "Backdoor Revolution" by Kol Peterson.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/backdoor-revolution/

BY KOL PETERSON Accessory Dwelling Units are a form of residential infill housing that are poised to revolutionize housing in the United States. Unlike other urban development trends, the movement is being driven by homeowners, not professional developers. As the ‘missing middle housing’ concept...

11/11/2019

ADUS AND COASTAL COMMISSION REGULATIONS
Carpinteria Valley representative Jim Taylor emphasizes the need for ADU housing.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/adus-and-coastal-commission-regulations/

A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEED FOR ADU HOUSING HOMEOWNERS IN CARPINTERIA SUPPORT ADUS AND EXPEDITED PERMITTING By Jim Taylor, Carpinteria Valley Association The Carpinteria California City Council recently held meetings to address the intersection of coastal and environmental protections and regula...

11/11/2019

Exclusive interview with BIGGERPOCKETS' financial analyst, Craig Crelop on Investing in Real Estate.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/the-experts-speak/

Craig Crelop aka “thefiguy” is a financial analyst at BiggerPockets blog and is one of BiggerPockets most prolific and popular bloggers. An aggressive pursuer of financial independence, Craig had a net worth of negative $30K in 2016, then saved and invested and achieved financial independence by...

11/11/2019

Experts Speak: David M. Puretz, legendary Architect talks about what it takes to become an Architect.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/so-you-want-to-be-an-architect/

By David M. Puretz A friend of mine recently mused that young architects spend much more time drawing than they do thinking about the architectural solution. My friend is not only an architect but a very scholarly, academic architect having taught at UC Berkeley. I thought that was a curious observa...

11/11/2019

Los Angeles' Mayor Garcetti responds to Alexandra Datig's petition to make him homeless - oops, we mean jobless - over the homeless crisis.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/mayor-garcetti-responds/

As homelessness continues to be a major problem in Los Angeles, elected officials and members of the community are addressing the crisis both in support of and in opposition to the City’s current leadership. In response to our feature by Andrea Datig in last month’s edition of Plans & Permits, w...

11/11/2019

CSLB'S MISSION TO PROTECT PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS AND OWNER-BUILDERS. An exclusive interview with CSLB's Chief of Public Affairs, Rick Lopes.
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/cslb/

State Board Helps the Licensed and Fights the Unlicensed While Supporting Growth Throughout the Golden State Addressing the massive need for housing in California and new density solutions like ADUs is increasing demand for contractors throughout the state and as a result the importance of the Calif...

11/11/2019

CSLB: It's the Law - THE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONTRACTORS AND LICENSING
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/cslb-its-the-law/

THE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONTRACTORS AND LICENSING TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS Ask to see the contractor’s plastic pocket license and a photo identification. Verify the license and its status on the CSLB website: www.cslb.ca.gov or toll-free automated line: 800.321.CSLB (2752). By law, anyone who contracts ...

11/11/2019

ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION TODAY AND TOMORROW, An exclusive interview with Dave Martin, Chair of the Architecture Department at Glendale City College
https://sksi.com/magazinepages/nov-2019/architecture-education-today-and-tomorrow/

Exclusive An Interview with Dave Martin, Chair, Architecture Department, Glendale City College Los Angeles-native, educator and author David Martin has been teaching architecture since 1990. Martin is Assistant Division Chair of Technology and Aviation Division and Chair of the Architectural Departm...

11/10/2019

Check out Melissa Rodriguez's column in our November edition: WEBSITE SECRETS THAT GENERATE MORE BUSINESS

Business owners worry, in essence, for how they’ll increase demand, filling their client pipeline. They’re probably unaware of the most vital rules for website conversion. Let me show you how to make people contact you before you keep digging the wrong hole. Q1: What’s the most important thing...

11/10/2019

November Table of Contents and Credits.

11/08/2019

November edition has arrived and it's beautiful.
https://sksi.com/magazine

11/07/2019

P & P Magazine's November edition hit the streets yesterday. Distributed at building departments and industry professionals, over 100,000 experts and the general public read last month's edition. Congratulations to Dennis Chernov of Keller Williams in Sherman Oaks for winning this month's cover photo. Check out the full magazine online.

11/07/2019

Every homeless person in Los Angeles has a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a street co**se this year.

11/07/2019

P & P Magazine's cover. Distribution has begun!

11/07/2019

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Barry P. Rifkin. Father of Aryeh Rifkin, Editor in Chief of Plans & Permits Magazine. What's it like growing up with a legend in Real Estate and mortgage brokering?

Zoom LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT SPOTLIGHT BARRY P. RIFKIN by Aryeh Rifkin Guilty, he’s my dad. But since I’m also the editor in chief of this magazine, I took the liberty of spotlighting his tremendous career of achievements. Few words speak as highly of a real estate professional as “experienced”...

11/07/2019

SPOTLIGHT: Ivan Avila exceeds $20 Million volume before turning 24. He's a leader and role model to countless youngsters.

Zoom Ivan Avila is Chief Operating Officer of West Coast Property Part- ners and has generated 8 figures in transactions, spoken to audienc- es of more than 2500 and conducted many property tours. For more information, visit www.westcoastpropertypartners.com. WHAT MAKES YOUR FIRM DIFFERENT FROM OTHE...

11/07/2019

Landlords and Tenants of LA should be aware of what's at stake in zoning restrictions and pending reform

Zoom Mayor Eric Garcetti and General Manager Rushmore Cervantes are penalizing landlords who are providing partial solutions to our great City’s homeless situation, and causing good tenants to become homeless. Homelessness has reached a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. 35 years ago Mr. Mic...

11/07/2019

Alexandra Datig is on a MISSION to remove Mayor Eric Garcetti from office over his management of the homeless crisis.

Zoom ALEXANDRA DATIG’S MISSION TO REMOVEMAYOR ERIC GARCETTI NOTE: PLANS & PERMITS MAGAZINE does not take a position on this issue. We are not a political organization, but we feel homelessness is a serious situation impacting people and businesses. Read Mayor Garcetti’s response in our next issu...

11/07/2019

The vast majority of the nearly 60,000 homeless in LA are unsheltered and sleep on the street. What are the rules and can they be enforced on such a massive population?

The ordinance, Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.) section 41.18 — known in homeless advocacy circles as the “sit-lie” law — makes it a criminal offense to sit, lie, or sleep on a public side- walk anywhere in the city. However, under the settlement with the ACLU, the city can only enforce the law un...

11/07/2019

Speaking of plans and permits, have you ever wondered how street vendors get away with selling items and food products without a license or oversight? Is it fair to shop and restaurant owners who are paying high LA rents and paying staff wages?

Zoom STREETVENDORS ILLEGAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPIN LOS ANGELES For the most part, street vendors do not obtain permits, do not pay taxes, have no license whatsoever, pay no rent, do not have insurance and have no oversight for quality control over the producs or foods they sell. LA enforcement has become...

11/07/2019

Business is important but your family is more important. Here's a very cool article from Editor in Chief, Aryeh Rifkin on involving your kids in your construction business.

Zoom How to Keep YOUR KIDS Interested in Your CONSTRUCTION Business Your construction business does not have to compete for your time with kids. In fact, it can bring you closer than ever by involving them. Here are a few tips you may find useful. Kids are the Architects and builders of the future.....

11/07/2019

The FUTURE of the Architectural industry. SKSI is opening Architectural design centers in malls across the US

THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE IS FASHION MALLS While retailers are struggling, SKSI Plans & Permits’ Founder Aryeh Rifkin hedges the future on his innovative retail experience. “We are improving the industry for contractors, principals and building officials.” Zoom SKSI Plans and Permits, Nation....

11/07/2019

Architectural advice from David M. Puretz, legendary Architect in the retail and commercial space

Zoom David Puretz is a California licensed architect with over 40 years of experience in the retail design industry. A graduate of UC Berkeley School of Architecture, he has been involved in the planning, design and construction of virtually every type of retail environment from kiosks to big-box st...

11/07/2019

PAAVO MONKKONEN, Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at UCLA Luscin School of Public Affairs

PAAVO MONKKONENAssociate Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at UCLA Luscin School of Public Afairs California’s rents and housing prices are among the nation’s high- est, yet the state ranks almost last in the production of new housing. How is this possible? The answer lies primarily ...

11/07/2019

LA Housing Authority update. An exclusive Interview with
JENNY SCANLIN, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

LA ADUs, DENSITY &SECTION 8 TENANTS An Interview withJENNY SCANLINHousing Authority of theCity of Los Angeles Jenny Scanlin is Chief Strategic Development Officer for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. She has worked more than two decades in the public sector specializing in solving h...

11/07/2019

News on ADUs from around California and surrounding states

Zoom Editors note: national coverage of the expansion of ADU develop- ment and construction is increasing almost as fast as ADU devel- opment and construction. This month’s news includes innovative approaches to ADUs from California, Oregon and Colorado. SAN JOSE AIMS TO BECOME AN ADU FRIENDLY CIT...

11/07/2019

Expert Advice: Social Media FAQ. The best choice of social media platforms to meet your business' needs.

MELISSA RODRIGUEZ SOCIAL MEDIA FAQ FOR CONTRACTORS Q1: Which platform is best to keep up when it comes to lead generation? FACEBOOK – 80% marketshare, exuberant ad platform LINKEDIN – 600M users, 125M daily, Fortune 500 Co’s INSTAGRAM – businesses tell stories, high engagement costs Where sh...

11/07/2019

Cheat sheet - talk like a pro! Truss, Roof and Dormer types and style names

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11/07/2019

Architectural Style name references from the 1600's to present day.

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11/07/2019

October Table of Contents

https://sksi.com/magazinepages/oct-2019/oct-2019-table-of-contents/

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11/07/2019

October cover

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11/07/2019