Planning Services

Seeing the big picture for your project or property can be very difficult – our diverse background enables us to assist you in a wide variety of planning services including:

At EPOCH, we know that creating a proper framework for your project is essential to mitigating risks, maximizing potential, anticipating conflicts, and managing site resources.

Master plan developments are colossal undertakings that require the coordination of several disciplines. EPOCH supports the process from both an engineering perspective, as well as through project coordination and planning.

EPOCH is well versed in the Subdivision Map Act and is able to guide subdivision projects to a successful completion.

Developing land is costly and often very time consuming. At EPOCH we draw from all our expertise to produce quality, well designed tentative maps, giving our clients confidence to move forward with development.

EPOCH ensures projects are built to integrate into their environments, visually blend into the neighborhood aesthetic, and be sustainable for future users.

When there’s a use change of a commercial property, zoning permits must be obtained. EPOCH assists with research, understanding the requirements, and finding a solution for your property’s use conditions.

Entitlement Services

Obtaining governmental approvals for development projects can be a long and arduous task. EPOCH supports in the process of obtaining proper approvals, moving your project forward. We offer a range of entitlement services to guide your project including:

CEQA – Initial Study

EPOCH provides an initial look into project compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and gives recommendations for keeping within the CEQA guidelines.

When access to a site is expensive, not required, or could negatively impact the local environment, EPOCH develops alternative access route designs for the importing & exporting of construction materials.

Moving a project from tentative to final map requires many clearances before final approval. EPOCH is able to navigate this process, delivering solutions and paving the way for a smooth submittal.

Legal descriptions describe a particular property’s rights of use, dimensions, as well as location and ownership. EPOCH regularly prepares legal descriptions for easement creation and land transfers.

EPOCH works directly with utility companies to secure utility approvals for accessibility of water, sewer, gas and power to a project site.

OTHER SERVICES

CIVIL ENGINEERING

SURVEYING

TECHNOLOGY

EXPERT WITNESS