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Checklist
APN(s) and assessor map match the offer
City vs unincorporated jurisdiction confirmed
Zoning + overlays + specific plan checked
Legal access / road maintenance documents reviewed
FEMA flood & floodway screened
CAL FIRE FHSZ / WUI screened
Slope, landslide, fault screens reviewed
Septic/well or public utility path identified
Easements & title exceptions read
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Is this checklist complete?
It is a strong first pass. Complex sites need more specialty studies.
Official sources
Last verified 2026-08-29. Re-check agency maps before decisions — vintages change.
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