Test unit yield on a site with feasibility software before buying it
Feasibility software generates site plans and yield options from zoning and parking inputs so you can compare scenarios quickly.
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Short answer
Feasibility software generates site plans and yield options from zoning and parking inputs so you can compare scenarios quickly. Start here: import the parcel boundary. Keep a person in the loop: Results depend on the zoning inputs you enter. Confirm with the zoning official or a zoning consultant.
The problem
Test how many units fit on a site before buying it. This is a common, time-consuming task for a architect.
What this workflow does
Feasibility software generates site plans and yield options from zoning and parking inputs so you can compare scenarios quickly.
How it works: Rules or specialist software perform the task. No AI agent is required.
Your checkpoint: Results depend on the zoning inputs you enter. Confirm with the zoning official or a zoning consultant.
Before you start
- Access to the named tool; confirm license, version and cost with the vendor.
- A small, non-confidential sample to try the workflow on first.
- A qualified person to review the output before it is used.
Tools and access
Follow the steps
- Import the parcel boundary.
- Enter zoning setbacks, height, FAR and parking ratios.
- Generate layout options and compare unit counts and parking.
- Export the best options for the pro forma.
Try a small example
Replace the bracketed fields with your own project details. No tested sample run is published for this workflow yet.
Sample input
Fill in the bracketed [fields] in the text below with your project data.
Manual setup checklist
Summarize this zoning text into a table of setbacks, max height, FAR, lot coverage, and parking ratio. Flag anything ambiguous: [paste zoning section]
Expected output
Not published yet. Treat any output as a draft and check it against the source documents.
Check the result
- Every value, citation or quantity traces back to a source document.
- Missing information is marked as missing, not filled in.
Limits and recovery
- Results depend on the zoning inputs you enter. Confirm with the zoning official or a zoning consultant.
- Check your organization’s data policy before sharing project files with third-party tools.
Stop or switch when: The source cannot be verified, permissions are missing, or the result contains unsupported facts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I test unit yield on a site with feasibility software before buying it?
Import the parcel boundary. Enter zoning setbacks, height, FAR and parking ratios. Generate layout options and compare unit counts and parking. The full step list is above.
Does this use an AI agent or regular software?
It is labeled Conventional automation: Rules or specialist software perform the task. No AI agent is required.
What tools do I need?
TestFit. Confirm license, version and cost with the vendor, and try it on a small non-confidential sample first.
Can I use the output without checking it?
No. Results depend on the zoning inputs you enter. Confirm with the zoning official or a zoning consultant.
Has this workflow been tested?
Workflow guide · not independently tested. It is written from vendor documentation and practitioner use.
Evidence and maintenance
Written from vendor documentation and practitioner use. Labels apply to the steps described here, not every feature of a product. Links were checked when the page was written.