A boutique consulting firm specializing in strategic land-use planning and permitting services with a focus on residential development and mission-driven projects. Architectural design support is also available.
Services offered in the following jurisdictions:
County of Santa Barbara, City of Santa Barbara, City of Goleta, City of Carpinteria.
Land Use Planning & Development Consulting
Project Management with Technical Consultants and Government Agencies
Strategic Permit Process Scheduling (Permit Milestone Schedule)
Agency Coordination
Entitlements for only Residential Development including Small Multi-Family Residential (4 units max), and Single Family Residential projects (New Ground-Up, Additions, ADUs, Remodels, Violation Cases)
Research & Due Diligence of Permit History, Archive Plans, Land Use Regulations, Zoning Ordinances, Site Constraints, Environmental 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
Preliminary Development Feasibility Studies
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
Architectural Design
Conceptual Design
Site planning and floor plan development. Highly recommend obtaining a Preliminary Title Report for accurate site planning and no surprises in the future. Leave this phase with a development feasibility analysis to determine if you’d like to continue onto the next phases below.
Schematic Design
Resolved floor plan layout per your vision while maintaining a functional, comfortable space. 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, building 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 Permit Plan Set is used to submit to HOA’s, and other governing bodies, if necessary.
Construction Documents
The Permit Plan Set is further revised for building permit submission. Plan check process begins with governing agencies and client. Additional information, reports, consultants may be required per governing agency’s review.
Additional optional fees for exterior details, interior elevations, interior finishes & fixtures, lighting specifications, hardware specifications, trim packages, and custom cabinetry.
CONSTRUCTION Project Hand-OFF
Permit 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).
PERMIT SUBMISSION PACKAGES
Permit submission packages are diligently prepared for residential and qualifying projects that includes permit applications, potential reports, a comprehensive plan set that is coordinated with licensed engineers, energy consultants, surveyors, and other design professionals as required by project scope and applicable regulations.