Infill Addition - Los Angeles
Feasibility memo and entitlement roadmap for a first-pass strategy.
Outcome: approvals path clarified before design development.
View infill addition case studyServices
Entitlement Strategy + Agency Coordination
Planning-first strategy that clarifies what is possible, what approvals are required, and how to move through review.
Reply within 1 business day. Have a hearing date? Include it.
Proof ladder
- LA + SD jurisdiction focus
- Former public-agency planning
- Bilingual coordination
- Artifact-first deliverables + QC checks
Who It's For
- Owners, architects, designers, and small developers navigating approvals.
- Urban and infill projects, additions, and small multifamily concepts.
- Teams that want a clear path before investing in full drawings.
What You Get
- A clear entitlement path with fewer surprises.
- Alignment with planning staff and design review expectations.
- Submittals that feel agency-native, organized, and readable.
Deliverables
- Zoning + code feasibility memo (constraints + opportunities).
- Entitlement roadmap (approvals, sequence, dependencies).
- Pre-application meeting prep (agenda, questions, exhibit list).
- Design review alignment (guidelines matrix + narrative).
- Response-to-comments strategy and coordination support.
Timeline + Inputs
- Typical turnaround: 1-2 weeks for feasibility + entitlement roadmap.
- Inputs: site address/APN, concept massing, project goals, jurisdiction, and known constraints.
- Coordination: we align with your architect or design team as needed.
- We flag dependencies like hearing dates or agency review cycles early.
Best starting package
Feasibility + Entitlement Sprint
Fast-start roadmap that clarifies approvals and next steps.
Need something custom? Request planning support.
Example Outputs
Common Pitfalls We Prevent
- Starting full drawings before the entitlement path is confirmed, adding rework later.
- Design review packages that miss staff expectations and trigger extra comment rounds.
- Missing pre-application questions that add avoidable delays.
Process
1. Align
Quick intake on goals, constraints, and decision points.
2. Clarify
Zoning and approval path defined with staff expectations.
3. Build
Agency-ready narrative, exhibits, and documentation.
4. Coordinate
We align timing, submittal steps, and next actions.
Representative Engagements
Small Multifamily - San Diego
Design review narrative and guidelines matrix to align staff review.
Outcome: staff expectations aligned ahead of board review.
View small multifamily case studyTypical Projects
- Infill residential additions and remodels.
- Small multifamily and missing-middle concepts.
- Mixed-use tenant improvements and adaptive reuse.
- Boundary adjustments and lot configuration studies.
- SB 9 evaluations when applicable.
Not Included Unless Scoped
- Coastal Development Permit (CDP) applications.
- Full architectural design or stamped drawings.
- Civil, structural, or MEP engineering.
- Legal representation or entitlement appeals.
Need a radius map package?
We deliver noticing-ready radius maps, owner and occupant lists, labels, and certification forms configured to your jurisdiction.
View radius map packageFAQ
How long does a feasibility sprint take?
Most feasibility + entitlement roadmaps deliver in 1-2 weeks depending on scope.
Do you coordinate with my architect?
Yes. We align with your design team to keep the package coherent and staff-ready.
Can you help after submittal?
We support comment responses and coordinate updates through review cycles.
Do you attend agency meetings?
We can support meetings or hearings when scoped, including staff-ready materials.
Next Step
Have a site or concept you want to validate? Request a Feasibility + Entitlement Sprint. Response within 1 business day.