Services
Simply put, Smart Land Use Consulting will be your guide through the permitting process.
Owner’s Rep and Project Manager
Strategic advocacy and oversight for public agencies and private developers
When your project involves multiple consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, you need someone in your corner who understands the technical details and keeps everything moving forward. I provide owner's representation services that protect your interests from feasibility through final completion.
What I Deliver:
Feasibility report review and validation
Consultant and contractor selection and coordination
Budget monitoring and schedule management
Agency coordination and compliance oversight
Construction administration and quality assurance
Change order review and documentation
Typical Clients: School districts, Public Utility Districts (PUDs), municipalities, private developers managing complex infrastructure or institutional projects
Recent Work: Owner's representation for school district capital improvement projects, PUD infrastructure expansion oversight, municipal facility development management
Residential Development Consulting
Specialized land use services for ADUs, missing middle housing, and residential projects
From backyard cottages to small-scale multifamily development, residential projects have their own regulatory landscape. I bring the same rigorous approach to smaller projects that institutional clients receive on large developments.
What I Deliver:
ADU feasibility studies and full permit management
Missing middle housing (MMH) entitlements and code analysis
Residential zoning compliance review
Design review coordination
Permit expediting and agency communications
Typical Clients: Homeowners (like myself) adding ADUs, small-scale residential developers, architects and builders managing permitting for clients
Land Use Permitting & Entitlements, Feasibility & Site Analysis
Expert navigation of municipal approval processes for commercial, industrial, and residential development
Getting projects permitted requires more than filling out forms—it demands deep knowledge of local codes, strategic positioning with planning departments, and clear communication through the public process. I manage your entitlements so you can focus on project delivery.
What I Deliver:
Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) and Variances
SEPA/environmental review coordination
Comprehensive permit applications and submittals
Planning staff and hearing examiner coordination
Public hearing preparation and representation
Code compliance analysis and interpretation
Typical Clients: Commercial developers, industrial property owners, residential builders, property investors navigating complex zoning scenarios
Recent Work: CUP and variance processing for Public Utility District (PUD) expansion, commercial development entitlements, industrial site permitting
Infrastructure Planning & Due Diligence
Technical research and analysis that protects your investment before you break ground
Understanding what's below ground, what easements exist, and whether your site can support your intended use is critical to project success. I provide the technical due diligence that keeps development on track and on budget.
What I Deliver:
Easement research and title documentation review
Preliminary survey coordination with engineering teams
Utility system feasibility assessment
Right-of-way and access analysis
Engineering report review and technical validation
Site constraint analysis
Typical Clients: Developers conducting pre-acquisition due diligence, utilities planning system extensions, municipalities evaluating infrastructure improvements
Recent Work: Water line easement research and documentation, utility extension feasibility studies, engineering report review for civil infrastructure projects
