A secured lease or a purchase contract is only the beginning of a real estate development project. Permitting, zoning, environmental testing, historical preservation, and so much more must be addressed to successfully complete your project.
SSC Entitlement Services simplify the process of obtaining the government permits, authorizations, and professional opinions you need to begin work. Our years of experience and longstanding relationships with many communities and professional specialties help you to avoid red tape and move your venture smoothly through the required processes.
We offer the following Entitlement Services to our clients:
Permitting Services:
- Processing, researching, and providing step-by-step requirements for approval
- Assembly of the proper documents and coordination of their submission
- Meetings with all parties in the review process, addressing issues and resolving them
Zoning Services
- Conducting pre-project zoning analysis
- Coordination of applications and documentation with the appropriate jurisdictions
- Representation of clients in public forums as required
Additional Services
- Coordination of auxiliary due diligence services (surveys, 2C and similar letters, environmental services, geotechnical services, appraisal services, and certain title exam services)
- Coordination and support of the submission of special applications with state and federal agencies (e.g. applications for special government funding and credits applicable to projects)
- Serving as the link between clients and legal counsel regarding appeals
- Conducting internal plan reviews and consultation with clients regarding applicable code requirements
- Preparation of feasibility and "site fit" drawings that evaluate the available options for a property
- Coordination of the release of real property title encumbrances and the vacation of unused easements and rights-of-ways
