Compliance Agent

Checks local codes, building footprints, zoning data, and other metadata to see if the property might have unpermitted structures or code violations.

Sample Request

POST /v1/agent/compliance
{
  "address": "5000 Grand Ave, Seattle, WA"
}

or:

POST /v1/agent/compliance
{
  "region": {
    "city": "Seattle",
    "state": "WA"
  }
}

Sample Response

{
  "address": "5000 Grand Ave, Seattle, WA",
  "compliance_status": {
    "unpermitted_structures": [
      {
        "structure_type": "ADU",
        "details": "No permit found"
      }
    ],
    "zoning_issues": [
      {
        "issue_type": "setback_violation",
        "details": "Structure is 5ft from property line, minimum required is 10ft in R-1 zone"
      },
      {
        "issue_type": "height_restriction",
        "details": "Fence exceeds 6ft maximum height allowed in residential front yard"
      }
    ],
    "code_violations": [
      {
        "violation_code": "SMC 22.206.140",
        "severity": "moderate",
        "details": "Inadequate drainage causing water accumulation near foundation"
      },
      {
        "violation_code": "SMC 22.206.080",
        "severity": "minor",
        "details": "Missing handrail on exterior stairs with more than three risers"
      },
      {
        "violation_code": "SMC 23.44.041",
        "severity": "major",
        "details": "Illegal conversion of garage to living space without proper permits"
      }
    ]
  },
  "timestamp": "2025-02-15T15:40:00Z"
}