Entitlement
Entitlement Support
Variance applications, conditional use permits, and planning approvals.
Overview
Before a building permit can be issued, some projects require planning department approval: a variance, a conditional use permit, a design review, or a zoning change. We prepare the documentation packages required for entitlement applications, coordinate with planning staff, and support the applicant through the approval process.
Application types
Variance, CUP, Design Review
Coordination
Planning staff direct
Deliverable
Hearing-ready package
How It Works
The process, step by step.
Zoning and Jurisdiction Research
We review the applicable zoning classification, overlay districts, entitlement thresholds, and any specific standards that apply to the project site and use.
Application Package Preparation
Required drawings, forms, written project narrative, and any exhibits are assembled in the format required by the planning department.
Planning Staff Coordination
We respond to comments from planning staff during the application review period and prepare any supplemental materials requested before the hearing.
Hearing Support
Presentation materials, boards, and supporting documentation are prepared for the planning commission or design review board hearing.
Deliverables
What's included.
Every engagement includes the following deliverables. Scope is confirmed at intake based on project requirements.
Zoning Analysis Memo
Written analysis of applicable zoning requirements, conforming and non-conforming conditions, and the basis for the entitlement request.
Application Drawings
Site plan, elevations, and context exhibits formatted to planning department requirements.
Written Project Narrative
Formal narrative describing the project, the entitlement basis, and the findings required for approval.
Supplemental Forms
All required application forms, fee calculations, and checklist items for the specific entitlement type.
Hearing Presentation Package
Formatted boards, exhibits, and presentation materials for planning commission or board review.
Designed For
Who this service is for.
Real Estate Developers
Pursuing projects that require planning approval before a building permit can be issued.
Property Owners
Seeking variances for additions, setback exceptions, or use changes on their property.
Mixed-Use and Commercial Teams
Navigating conditional use permit processes for new uses or intensifications.
Hospitality and Retail Operators
Opening new locations that require discretionary planning approval.
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Organized project documentation for productive pre-application meetings.
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Permit Set Preparation
Jurisdiction-specific permit packages built for first-pass approval.
- Review
Code and Compliance Review
Pre-submission review to catch compliance issues before plan check.
Ready to get started?
Tell us your project scope and we will confirm the timeline, deliverables, and next steps.