Land Use Planning

Thinking outside the box and providing you with the following:

Land UsePlanning Services Provided:

• Development feasibility and due diligence
• Code research and intrepretation
• Master Planning
• Comprehensive Plan and Map Amendments
• Zone Changes
• Annexations
• Conditional Use approvals
• Urban Analysis
• Site Inventory and Analysis
• Application Submittal and Representation
• Permitting
• Marketing and Client Relations

Key Planning Highlights

Land UsePast projects involved negotiations with ODOT regarding development of, access to, or improvements to state controlled roads. Worked with the Oregon Department of Justice as an expert witness in condemnation cases involving ODOT required ROW.

Familiarity with the requirements of both state and local wetlands, water quality regulations, natural resource protection and preservation, flood plain requirements, and other development-related regulations. Familiarity with the requirements of both state and local wetlands, water quality regulations, natural resource protection and preservation, flood plain requirements, and other development-related regulations.

Excellent working knowledge of the complex financial requirement of land development and building construction including the majority of the complex steps required, from first concept sketch through to final finishes. Understanding and empathy for all cultures and customs. Conducted over 150 citizen involvement meetings for proposed new development. Clear understanding of the challenges associated with change – its impacts on the average citizen – and the methods one can use to help others see change in positive light. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the business of land development, its relationship to regional economic development and the many laws and policies that govern both disciplines.