Helping Move Projects from Planning to Approval
Land Use Entitlement Process
Securing the land use entitlements needed to move California development projects forward, from project planning through public hearings and final approvals.
At a Glance
Land Use Entitlement Services
- Planning & Zoning
- Project Entitlements
- General Plan Amendments
- Agency Coordination
- Public Hearings
- Regulatory Compliance
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Experienced Counsel
Obtaining land use entitlements requires balancing local regulations, state requirements, public input, and project objectives. Lindsay Puckett Law works closely with developers, public agencies, and project consultants to identify potential issues early, develop practical strategies, and guide projects through California’s land use approval process as efficiently as possible.
We provide counsel on a broad range of land use entitlement matters, including:
- Navigation of planning and zoning laws, including Housing Accountability and Crisis Acts, Density Bonus Law, and Senate Bill 35 compliance
- General and specific plans and amendments
- Zone changes
- Subdivision Map Act compliance
- Conditional use permits, variances, coastal development permits, and other entitlements
- Public Records Act and Brown Act issues
- Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)/boundary changes
- Coordination with land use and environmental consultants, lobbyists, and other project team members
- Presentations at public meetings and hearings
- Agency representation at closed meeting sessions