EPOCH Planning:

Local Knowledge, Strategic Vision

Our Land Planning & Entitlement team navigates Southern California’s complex codes, zoning, and approval processes — minimizing delays and streamlining timelines. From feasibility studies to community engagement, we partner with developers, architects, agencies, and landowners to move projects forward with clarity and precision.

Pre-Development

At EPOCH, we guide projects from first spark to final stamp. Our in-depth knowledge of local regulations, zoning codes, and agency expectations allows us to move swiftly and confidently through each stage of the approval process. From exploring early feasibility to securing entitlements and delivering approved plans, we help you avoid costly delays, reduce uncertainty, and unlock the full potential of your project.

Final Development

Our team transitions seamlessly from entitlement to execution, developing precise construction documents and managing the permitting process with diligence. With EPOCH’s coordination and responsiveness, clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Construction

Our partnership continues beyond the office and into the field. EPOCH’s support during construction ensures design intent is maintained, challenges are resolved quickly, and final documents meet all closing requirements.

KEY BENEFITS

Trusted Expertise. Tangible Results.

At EPOCH, we navigate Southern California’s complex codes, zoning, and approvals with confidence — reducing delays and accelerating timelines. From early feasibility to community engagement, we help developers, architects, agencies, and landowners move projects forward with clarity and precision.

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:

Land Planning & Management

Forward-thinking land use strategies grounded in current zoning regulations, community needs, and your long-term project goals.

Tentative & Final Subdivisions

Tentative and final subdivision maps that meet code, engineering standards, and jurisdictional expectations.

Master Plan Development

Our master planning process balances vision with practicality-creating frameworks for large-scale, phased developments.

Urban Studies Design & Development

Planning and design studies that inform urban infill, redevelopment, and revitalization efforts.

Subdivisions

Full-service subdivision planning, lot configuration, access and utility planning, and coordination with agency review.

Variance & Conditional Use Permits

We prepare thorough variance and conditional use applications-building the case for agency support.

Entitlement 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:

CEQA – Initial Study

We prepare and manage CEQA Initial Studies, collaborating with environmental consultants and agencies to identify potential impacts.

Legal Descriptions

Accurate, record-ready documents that meet title, agency, and mapping requirements.

Haul Routes for Import/Export

We prepare and submit haul route plans that align with agency regulations for grading, import/export, and construction logistics.

Utility Company Coordination

EPOCH coordinates directly with utility providers to plan infrastructure access, resolve conflicts, and support service approvals.

Tract Map Clearances

EPOCH manages the clearance process for final tract maps, working with departments of planning, public works, fire, and utilities.

OTHER SERVICES

CIVIL ENGINEERING

SURVEYING

TECHNOLOGY

EXPERT WITNESS