UtilitiesIt Looked Like an Easy ADU. It Wasn't.
A City of Bend case study in what actually ends ADU projects: not zoning, but the infrastructure nobody checked before purchase. Chapter 15.10 gives you two options, and sometimes neither works.
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UtilitiesWhen "City Sewer Nearby" Means $100,000+ in Hidden Land Development Costs
"Sewer is right there in the street" is one of the most expensive assumptions in land buying. Proximity isn't access, and the gap can cost six figures.
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UtilitiesPower Planning Guide: Electrical Service for Your New Home Build
Most first-time builders think power is a phone call to the utility. It's actually one of the longest-lead items in the whole build, and the number one cause of construction delays.
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UtilitiesUnderstanding Septic Systems in the Pacific Northwest: What Land Buyers and Builders Must Know
On most rural PNW lots, one question decides whether you can build at all: what will it take to treat the wastewater? Here's how septic feasibility really works, and what the wrong soil costs you.
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UtilitiesWhat Is a Perk Test? A Must-Know for Homebuyers and Developers
A perk test measures how fast your soil drains, and whether the land can legally carry a septic system at all. Fail it, and the fix can run five figures. Here's what to know before you buy.
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