Property Development Made Manageable
Unlock Land Value with Expert
Strategy and Permitting Support
From feasibility to final approvals, we help you reduce risk, avoid delays, and increase ROI.
Is Your Property Eligible for CEQA Exemption?
New rules streamline infill housing approvals.
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Design, Planning, and Permitting for Seamless Development
Start Smart—Then Go Deeper as You Need To
Initial Property Assessment
A high-level desktop scan of zoning, constraints, and permitting red flags.
Perfect for screening a property before investing further.
LEVEL 1:
PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY STUDY
Desktop-based analysis with a conceptual layout, entitlement roadmap, and pre-application meeting with local agencies.
- Ideal for validating ROI before site work begins.
LEVEL 2:
DETAILED FEASIBILITY & APPLICATION READINESS
Includes field surveys, agency coordination, and full application prep based on pre-app feedback.
- For clients ready to move into permitting with confidence.
Want the full breakdown?
Turn Your Property Into a Development Opportunity
#1
UNLOCK THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE OF YOUR LAND
#2
ESTIMATE PERMITTING TIMELINES AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
#3
NAVIGATE COMPLEX AGENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH CLARITY
#4
CONNECT WITH QUALIFIED BUILDERS WHO MAY SHARE ENTITLEMENT COSTS
#5
AVOID DELAYS THROUGH PROACTIVE STRATEGY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
One Team. Full Strategy. Clear Results.
We integrate planning, engineering, permitting, and compliance support across every stage of your project.
FEASIBILITY & DUE DILIGENCE
- Zoning & Land Use Review
- Environmental Impact Analysis
- Highest and Best Use Analysis
- Permit Requirements Mapping
Conceptual Site Planning
- Lot Yield Studies
- Circulation & Layout Concepts
- Engineering Analysis
- Building Massing Review
Environmental & Biological Assessments
- CEQA/NEPA Documentation
- Wetland Delineations
- Rare Plant & Wildlife Surveys
- Arborist Reports
- Mitigation Strategy Development
Permit Strategy & Application Support
- Entitlement Strategy & Coordination
- Permit Approval Management
- CUPs, Variances, and Map Approvals
- Environmental Resource Permits
- Public Hearing Representation
Builder & Development Partner Coordination
- Matchmaking with builders/investors
- Shared entitlement negotiations
- Site-readiness and pre-construction scoping
Construction Monitoring & Long-Term Compliance
- Pre-construction Survey Coordination
- Agency Reporting
- Mitigation Monitoring
- Long-Term Management Plans
Achieve your specific project goals no matter your sector
We specialize in working with property developers and operators to achieve their project goals while avoiding delays, reducing costs, and gaining compliance with permitting & mitigation.
Infrastructure
Bridges & Other
Water Structures
Housing
Single & Multi-family
Developments
Commercial
Office, Retail, &
Industrial Developments
Why Clients Choose Us
Built for Developers. Trusted by Agencies. Driven by Results.
- 10–30% Lower Mitigation Costs
- 15–20% Faster Entitlement Approvals
- 100+ Years of Combined Environmental and Planning Experience
- Trusted by Agencies Across the U.S.
- Strategic Guidance from Early Review to Final Inspection
How Our Clients Like Working With Us
Don’t take our word for it. Check out what our clients think about our solutions and how we have solved their issues.
Alex Rankin
Assistant Project Manager
Alston Construction
Why Upfront Analysis is So Important for Development Projects!
Lincoln Meadows
Reduced mitigation fees through site redesign and agency negotiation.
- ✅ Approved in 2022
- 🕒 Timeline reduced by 6 months
Ophir Road Self Storage
Delineation reduced wetland impacts and preserved site yield.
- ✅ PCCP Approved
- 💰 Saved over $150K in mitigation costs
Yosemite RV & Camp Resort
Secured CEQA exemption + safe drinking water approval for complex river site.
- ✅ Built in 2023
- 🚧 Coastal, CEQA, and Fish & Wildlife permits secured
Success Stories
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
"Without Cox Planning Solutions, we would not have moved forward with our project at all. Their guidance and diligence helped get our project back on track after receiving a letter from the city requiring a biological study, and hiring another consultant who did not follow through."
Alex Rankin, Assistant Project Manager, Alston Construction
Diligently completed wetland permits
"COX Planning Solutions has diligently completed several wetland permits for our company and also have been instrumental in helping us decide what properties to purchase."
Sonya Kinz, Sr. Development Manager, Panattoni Development
Creative Custom Solutions, Every Time
"I really like working with Cox Planning Solutions because of their knowledge of regulatory agencies and their requirements. I would definitely recommend them for anyone who is looking for a planning company to help them with challenging projects."
Mike Sukel, PMP - Equity Lifestyle Properties.
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
"COX Planning Solutions has helped us tremendously with our wetlands permits, including effectively negotiating our Water Board approval, completing our application submissions on schedule, and managing completion of all our protocol surveys. Their work has stood out compared to other consultants we have hired and we plan to continue our relationship as we complete our project."
T.W. Starkweather, CEO, Monte Vista Memorial Gardens
How It Works
Our Proven Process
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Let’s Unlock the Value of Your Property
Get a strategic development plan tailored to your land and goals.
