Services
What We Do
From a targeted code audit to a full implementation roadmap, our services are designed to meet your community where it is—and move it forward.
Zoning & UDO Audit
A comprehensive review of your zoning ordinance or Unified Development Ordinance to identify provisions that restrict housing types, create unnecessary barriers, or conflict with state law. We flag specific sections, explain the impact, and provide amendment recommendations.
Deliverables include
- Barrier identification by code section
- Comparison to peer communities
- Prioritized amendment list
Subdivision Ordinance Review
An analysis of your subdivision regulations to identify standards that add cost, delay, or uncertainty to residential development—without corresponding public benefit. Includes review of design standards, infrastructure requirements, and procedural provisions.
Deliverables include
- Standards benchmarking
- Cost-impact analysis
- Recommended revisions
Housing Barrier Analysis
A targeted assessment of the specific regulatory, procedural, and administrative factors limiting housing production in your community. Goes beyond the code to examine fees, timelines, staff capacity, and political context.
Deliverables include
- Root cause identification
- Quantified delay analysis
- Policy recommendations
Development Approval Process Review
An end-to-end mapping of your development review workflow—from pre-application to final approval. We identify bottlenecks, redundant steps, unclear handoffs, and opportunities to reduce review time without compromising quality.
Deliverables include
- Process flow documentation
- Bottleneck identification
- Streamlining recommendations
Staff Workflow Review
An assessment of how your planning staff manages application intake, routing, review, and communication. We identify inefficiencies, unclear responsibilities, and tools or templates that could reduce staff burden and improve applicant experience.
Deliverables include
- Workflow mapping
- Role clarity recommendations
- Template and checklist development
Board & Staff Training
Practical training sessions for planning boards, elected officials, and staff on development review, quasi-judicial procedures, code interpretation, and housing policy. Tailored to your community's specific code and context.
Deliverables include
- Custom training materials
- On-site or virtual delivery
- Reference guides for ongoing use
Redline Ordinance Amendments
Draft amendment language for specific code sections identified through the audit process. We provide redlined text ready for legal review and adoption—so your staff doesn't have to translate recommendations into ordinance language from scratch.
Deliverables include
- Ready-to-adopt amendment drafts
- Findings and intent documentation
- Support through adoption process
Implementation Roadmap
A prioritized, sequenced plan for moving from audit findings to adopted changes. Includes timeline recommendations, resource requirements, stakeholder engagement strategy, and milestones for tracking progress.
Deliverables include
- Phased implementation plan
- Resource and capacity assessment
- Stakeholder engagement framework
Engagements Are Scoped to Your Needs
Not every community needs a full audit. Some need a targeted review of one ordinance chapter. Others need help drafting a single amendment. We scope every engagement to match your specific situation, timeline, and budget—so you get exactly what you need, without paying for what you don't.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your community and what you're trying to solve. We'll recommend the right starting point.