Permitting
Pre-Application Meeting Prep
Organized project documentation for productive pre-application meetings.
Overview
A pre-application meeting with the building department or planning staff is the most effective way to understand the specific requirements and potential obstacles for a project before submitting. We prepare the complete pre-application package: project description, preliminary drawings, code analysis, and a structured set of questions designed to extract actionable guidance from the meeting.
Preparation time
3-5 days
Output
Complete meeting package
Follow-up
Meeting notes support
How It Works
The process, step by step.
Project and Jurisdiction Research
We gather jurisdiction-specific requirements, applicable codes, zoning classification, known local plan check standards, and any relevant precedents for the project type.
Preliminary Documentation
Schematic drawings, project description, site data, and any preliminary design information are organized into a clear, professional package.
Question Development
A structured set of specific technical questions is developed to direct the meeting toward the most important unknowns: code interpretation, submittal requirements, and known objections.
Meeting and Follow-Up
We prepare meeting notes templates and are available to assist with follow-up documentation or next steps based on the guidance received.
Deliverables
What's included.
Every engagement includes the following deliverables. Scope is confirmed at intake based on project requirements.
Project Description Summary
Clear written summary of the project scope, site conditions, and specific questions for the jurisdiction.
Preliminary Drawing Set
Schematic site plan, floor plan, and elevations sufficient to illustrate the project scope.
Code and Zoning Analysis
Summary of applicable codes, zoning requirements, and potential compliance questions.
Structured Question List
Organized set of specific technical questions designed to maximize useful guidance from the meeting.
Meeting Notes Template
Pre-formatted documentation template for recording guidance received at the meeting.
Designed For
Who this service is for.
Property Owners
Initiating complex or unfamiliar project types where early jurisdiction guidance would reduce risk.
Architects
Working in a new jurisdiction or on a project type with uncertain code path.
Developers
Assessing feasibility before committing to full design and permit set production.
Contractors
Preparing for ground-up permits in unfamiliar jurisdictions or for unusual use types.
Continue Exploring
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Entitlement Support
Variance applications, conditional use permits, and planning approvals.
- Permitting
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.