A boutique consulting firm specializing in residential land-use planning and permitting services with a focus on ADU's, and low-impact residential development. Architectural design support is available as needed, but planning expertise remains the firm’s core strength and primary differentiator.
Services offered in the following jurisdictions: County of Santa Barbara, City of Santa Barbara, City of Goleta, City of Carpinteria.
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Land Use Planning
- Entitlements for only Residential Development
- Single Family Residential (New, Additions, ADUs, Remodels, Violation Cases)
- Research & Due Diligence of Permit History, Archive Plans, Land Use Regulations, Zoning Ordinances, Site Constraints, Policy Requirements
- Review of of Easements & Title Information
- Research & Due Diligence of Design Review Requirements, Landscaping and Fuel Management Requirements, Utility Availability, Fire District Development Standards
- Subdivision Planning and Final Map Recordation
- LAFCO utility annexations
- Lot Line Adjustments
- Lot Legality and Certificates of Compliance
- Land Use & Coastal Development Permits - Building Permits
- Encroachment Permits with the Public Works Department
- Senate Bill 9 (SB-9) Subdivision Planning and Map Recordation
- SB-9 Housing Development Permits
- Project Management with Technical Consultants and Government Agencies
- Estimated Permit Process Scheduling (Permit Milestone Schedule)
Architectural Design
-Conceptual Design: Site planning, and floor plan. Highly recommend obtaining a Preliminary Title Report for accurate site planning and no surprises in the future. Leave this phase with a feasibility analysis to determine if you’d like to continue onto the next phases below.
- Schematic Design: Resolved floor plan layout, and circulation per your needs. Approved conceptual site plan, floor plan, and exterior elevations will be used to commence bids with required technical consultants, and preliminary approval with governing agencies if necessary.
- Design Development: Lighting, materials, sections, and exterior elevations take shape. Last moment to make any additional design changes because we start working on the general structural details of the building. This plan set is used to submit to HOA’s, and other governing bodies, if necessary.
- Construction Documents: Builder's Plan Set is prepared for building permit submission. Additional optional fees for exterior details, interior elevations, interior finishes & fixtures, lighting specifications, hardware specifications, trim packages, and custom cabinetry. Plan check process begins with governing agencies and client. Additional information, reports, consultants may be required per governing agency’s review.
- Project Handover: Builder’s Plan Set is approved by governing agency. Final permit fees are paid by Client. All project documents, approved plans, permits, are handed over to the client’s General Contractor, outlining next steps. Client/Contractor will be responsible for the coordination of utility permits from their points of connection at the public right-of-way to the building(s), and routing of utilities throughout the building(s).