damn that sucks <| sep |> So . It ' s going to win ? <| sep |> maybe make the supports a bit bulkier , because it looks somewhat weird with those really skinny supports . Also maybe make the huge wall on the left look a bit more natural . Those are really my only two suggestions . <| sep |> How do you figure ? Are you just going by land area , or by commuters ? <| sep |> What you can do with any property is limited by zoning , when you are in an area with zoning codes . Figure that out and look them up and read them many are online . Great reading if you have insomnia . Zoning usually discusses size can have minimum andor maximum , the types of buildings , the allowed uses , the placement of buildings and any setbacks or buffers . I would start there , I don ' t think you ' d need a surveyor if your lot boundaries are clear and elevation isn ' t a concern .