Los Angeles Land Use Consultants

Turn Your Vision into a Real Project.

Strategic land use consulting, entitlements, and permit expediting services to help you navigate the City of Los Angeles and maximize your property’s potential.

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OUR SERVICES

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Zoning & Entitlements

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Permit Expediting

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Development Strategy

Our Services

Comprehensive Land Use & Development Support

From initial feasibility to final permits, we help you navigate Los Angeles’ complex
regulations with strategy, experience, and results.

Zoning & Feasibility Analysis

Understand what you can build and identify development opportunities and constraints.

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Land Use Entitlements

CUPs, variances, specific plans, and other discretionary approvals.

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Density Bonus & Housing Incentives

Evaluate housing incentives, eligibility, unit potential, and development standards.

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Permit Expediting

LADBS plan check coordination, agency clearances, and permit issuance support.

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Subdivisions & Lot Splits

SB 9, SB 684, and traditional map processing and subdivision strategy.

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Hillside Development

Navigate slope, setbacks, access, retaining walls, and site-specific constraints.

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Why JDJ Consulting

Local Expertise.Real-World Results.

We combine knowledge of Los Angeles planning and building processes with a strategic, solution-oriented approach to help clients evaluate development options and move projects forward.

Experienced Team

Guidance through complex planning and building reviews.

Strategic Approach

Identify opportunities and mitigate potential risks.

Practical Support

Coordination across review agencies and disciplines.

The Process

A Clear Path from Concept to Completion

We guide you through each stage of the entitlement and permitting process.

Understand Your Goals

Discuss your property, vision, budget, and timeline.

Analyze Opportunities

Assess zoning, feasibility, and entitlement options.

Develop a Strategy

Create a tailored plan that addresses site constraints.

Navigate Approvals

Manage coordination through City reviews and permitting.

Project Types

Complex Projects. Clear Strategies.

Explore the types of Los Angeles development projects we can help evaluate and advance.

MULTIFAMILY

Multifamily Housing Development

Density bonus analysis and entitlement strategies for residential projects.

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Mixed Use

Mixed-Use Development

Land use analysis, specific plan review, and planning approvals.

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Hillside

Hillside Residential Development

Site-specific reviews of hillside constraints and permit pathways.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About Los Angeles Development

What does a land use consultant do in Los Angeles?

A land use consultant evaluates zoning and entitlement requirements, helps identify development pathways, and coordinates planning approvals with relevant agencies.

How long does a Conditional Use Permit take?

Timelines vary by case complexity, environmental review, completeness, and hearing requirements. We can develop a project-specific schedule after reviewing your property and proposal.

How can I increase the number of units on my property?

Potential options may include applicable density bonus programs, housing incentives, or subdivision pathways. Eligibility depends on location, zoning, site conditions, and project details.

Can I subdivide under SB 9 or SB 684?

These state laws have distinct eligibility and processing requirements. A feasibility review can determine whether either applies to your site.

Does my project require a public hearing?

Some discretionary entitlements require hearings, while eligible ministerial approvals generally do not. The applicable approval path depends on your project.

Which departments review Los Angeles permits?

Depending on scope, review may involve City Planning, LADBS, Public Works, LAFD, LADWP, and other agencies.

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Have a Property in Los Angeles?

Get site-specific guidance on feasibility, entitlements and permits in Los Angeles.

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