ChatAEC FAQ

ChatAEC is an AI-powered zoning assistant that helps real estate developers, architects, planners, and city staff instantly analyze site-specific zoning codes, overlays, and development constraints. It turns complex code research into clear, actionable insights.

Enter a project address or parcel number. ChatAEC identifies the site’s zoning designation, pulls relevant regulations, and provides an AI-generated summary with source links. You can search specific questions, generate compliance reports, and export branded summaries in seconds.

ChatAEC is developed by Datum Point, an Arizona-based company focused on applying artificial intelligence to the built environment. Our team combines planning, development, and technology experience to make zoning analysis faster, smarter, and more transparent.

General-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT do not have access to structured zoning datasets or jurisdiction-specific maps. ChatAEC is purpose-built for zoning and development analysis. It connects directly to verified municipal data, interprets regulations in context, and links every answer to its source. It is not just generating text, it is reading, understanding, and applying zoning law.

Most zoning tools display raw data or static maps. ChatAEC uses AI to interpret and summarize complex code language, delivering real answers instead of just citations. It also provides branded report exports, overlay recognition, and built-in compliance analysis.

ChatAEC is designed for anyone involved in the early stages of real estate or planning. This includes developers, architects, planners, and city staff who need zoning clarity before making project decisions.

ChatAEC uses verified, publicly available data from city and county planning departments, combined with Datum Point’s proprietary zoning database. Every result includes direct source links so you can verify the information.

Yes. All entered data, including addresses, notes, and uploads, is securely stored and never shared publicly.

Yes. ChatAEC identifies overlays and special area plans that may impact development standards such as height, density, setbacks, and use.

Yes. ChatAEC automatically provides standards such as height limits, FAR, coverage, and setbacks, with full context from the code.

Yes. You can generate branded zoning reports that include your logo, contact info, and project details for clients or submittals.

Yes. Customizable templates allow you to include branding, project notes, and selected data fields.

Yes. ChatAEC helps compile zoning data and standards for pre-application or formal submittals, ensuring your package is complete and compliant before review.

ChatAEC integrates with AutoDesk and partners with ICC and Esri, with plans to expand its network of industry collaborations.

ChatAEC is launching with coverage in select Arizona cities, with new regions added regularly.

That is our long-term goal. We are expanding nationwide, starting with cities that partner with DatumPoint to ensure data accuracy and integration.