Automated Zoning Research Assistant
A property development company navigating complex zoning regulations for residential and commercial projects.
The Problem
Construction companies spend significant time manually researching zoning laws and property restrictions for each new project. This process involves navigating complex government systems and documentation, leading to project delays and potential compliance risks.
Our Approach
Data Collection System
Built an automated web scraping system using Puppeteer to extract property and zoning information from Zone Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS), creating a comprehensive database of property details and associated regulations.
- Automated ZIMAS data extraction
- Property parcel information collection
- Real-time data updates
- Structured data storage
AI Knowledge Base
Implemented OpenAI's Assistant API to create a specialized agent trained on LA City County zoning laws. The system processes and vectorizes zoning regulations to enable natural language understanding and accurate response generation.
- Vector-based knowledge representation
- Natural language processing
- Citation tracking
- Context-aware responses
- Legal reference linking
Interactive Query Interface
Developed a user-friendly chat interface allowing construction teams to easily query zoning information and receive detailed responses with relevant legal citations.
- Conversational UI
- Real-time responses
- Citation linking
- Property-specific context
Results & Impact
The AI zoning assistant has transformed the property research process, cutting research time by 75% and reducing project turnaround by 2-3 weeks per property. Projects can now move from planning to execution faster, with more efficient zoning compliance verification.
Technical Highlights
- Automated web scraping system for ZIMAS data collection
- Vector-based knowledge representation for zoning regulations
- Integration of OpenAI Assistant API with custom training
- Real-time property information retrieval
- Secure data handling and storage
Technology Stack & Process
OpenAI
Utilized OpenAI's Assistant API for intelligent processing of zoning regulations and natural language interactions
Puppeteer
Implemented for automated web scraping of ZIMAS property information
Node.js
Backend framework for handling data processing and API integration
Remix
Frontend framework providing a responsive and interactive user interface
Development Process
