
Support Provided
City & County Services
Supporting public agencies with expert guidance and capacity-building in development review and entitlement processing.
Entitlement Process Management: Streamline discretionary and ministerial permit workflows, including zoning, use permits, variances, and CEQA compliance.
Staff Augmentation & Training: Provide interim staffing, mentorship, and custom training modules to upskill planning departments.
Policy & Code Interpretation: Clarify and apply zoning codes, general plans, and specific plans to complex development proposals.
Public Engagement Strategy: Design and facilitate inclusive outreach processes that build trust and reduce conflict.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Bridge communication between planning, engineering, building, and legal departments to resolve bottlenecks.
Process Improvement Consulting: Audit and optimize entitlement workflows for efficiency, transparency, and customer service.
Services for Residents & Homeowners
Helping individuals navigate the permitting maze with confidence and clarity.
Permit Readiness Assessments: Evaluate project feasibility based on zoning, setbacks, lot coverage, and other development standards.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Guide homeowners through ADU permitting, from concept to final approval.
Variance & Use Permit Applications: Prepare and submit complete, compelling applications with supporting findings and exhibits.
Hearing Representation: Represent clients at planning commission or zoning board hearings to advocate for project approval.
Plan Check Support: Coordinate with architects and engineers to respond to plan check comments and expedite approvals.
Code Violation Resolution: Assist with resolving enforcement cases and legalizing unpermitted structures.
Services for Small Businesses & Developers
Accelerating project approvals for entrepreneurs and infill developers.
Site Selection & Due Diligence: Identify viable properties and assess entitlement risks and opportunities.
Change of Use & Tenant Improvements: Navigate zoning and building code requirements for new uses or remodels.
Conditional Use Permits & Variances: Prepare persuasive applications and manage the full entitlement process.
Permit Expediting: Coordinate with city staff to track and push forward building, fire, and health permits.
Community Engagement: Develop outreach strategies to build neighborhood support and mitigate opposition.
Project Management: Oversee timelines, consultants, and submittals to keep projects moving from concept to construction.