Services
Services
Integrated land use planning and development services for projects across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Development Code Review
Every project begins with understanding what the code allows. We provide comprehensive analysis of zoning and development standards to identify opportunities, constraints, and the most efficient path to approval for your site.
Capabilities
- — Zoning Analysis
- — Development standards review
- — Comprehensive plan consistency review
- — Public Facilities Plan Review
Site Feasibility Analysis
Before a project begins, understanding what a site can support is critical. Our feasibility studies provide the analysis needed to make informed investment and development decisions — from development capacity to regulatory constraints and risk assessment.
Capabilities
- — Pre-Application Conferences
- — Development capacity analysis
- — Constraints and opportunities assessment
- — Due diligence services
- — Highest & best use studies
- — Environmental and natural resource assessment
Site Design Services
We develop conceptual site plans that respond to code requirements, site topography, environmental constraints, and project goals. Our site design work bridges the gap between feasibility studies and the submittal of the land use application, giving the project team clear direction.
Capabilities
- — Conceptual site planning
- — Lot layout & subdivision design
- — Access & circulation planning
- — Open space & buffer design
- — Code-responsive site configuration
- — Creative solutions for challenging sites
Application Preparation
We prepare complete land use application packages that address approval criteria directly and thoroughly. Our applications are structured to facilitate efficient staff review and minimize requests for additional information.
Capabilities
- — Land use application narratives
- — Findings of fact & conclusions
- — Project team coordination
Approval Types
- — Subdivisions & Partitions
- — Planned Developments
- — Conditional Use Approvals
- — Farm & Forest Dwelling Permits
- — Design & Development Reviews
- — Variance Approvals
- — Zoning Map Amendments
- — Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- — Annexations
Project Coordination
We manage the communication and the completion of submittal materials for the jurisdictions that review them. Our relationships with planning departments across Oregon and Southwest Washington allow us to anticipate requirements and resolve issues efficiently.
Capabilities
- — Multi-disciplinary team coordination
- — Agency & staff liaison
- — Project timeline management
Land Use Approval Support
From hearing preparation to public testimony, we provide the expertise needed to achieve land use approvals. Our track record across dozens of jurisdictions reflects a deep understanding of how decisions are made and approvals are secured.
Capabilities
- — Neighborhood meeting facilitation
- — Hearing preparation & testimony
- — Staff report analysis & response
- — Applicant Representation at Public Hearings
- — Refinement of Conditions of Approval
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