Strategic Land Use Consulting & Permit Expediting Services in Arcadia

At JDJ Consulting Group, we help developers, homeowners, and investors navigate the complexities of Arcadia’s zoning and permitting process—so your project stays on track from day one. Whether you’re planning a ground-up residential build, a commercial redevelopment, or simply need help understanding what’s possible on your lot, we’re your trusted local guide.

Arcadia has unique planning priorities—ranging from floor area ratio limits, design review boards, and tree preservation requirements to hillside development restrictions. We’ve worked across key neighborhoods like Santa Anita Village, Highlands, and Baldwin Stocker, and we know how to get approvals without delays.

What We Offer in Arcadia

Land Use Consulting Tailored to Arcadia

We start with a deep dive into your site, zoning, and development potential. Arcadia’s codes and overlay zones can be restrictive—but with our local insight, we turn red tape into real solutions. From allowable uses and setbacks to discretionary entitlements, we help you build a clear, actionable strategy.

We help you:

  • Understand what the General Plan and zoning code allow
  • Evaluate need for CUPs, variances, or design review
  • Prepare for community meetings and hearings
  • Maximize your site’s potential within local limits

Permit Expediting in Arcadia

Getting a permit in Arcadia can feel slow and unpredictable. We fix that. Our team knows who to talk to, how to prepare submittals that meet city expectations, and how to anticipate delays before they happen.

Our permit expediting services cover:

  • Building permits
  • Planning entitlements
  • Grading & public works approvals
  • Tree removal and hillside approvals
  • Resubmittal coordination & plan check response

Zoning & Feasibility Studies

Before you buy or build, we provide clear answers about what’s possible. We research your parcel’s zoning, development constraints, CEQA exposure, and environmental limits—so you can make informed decisions early.

Our Arcadia feasibility reviews include:

  • Zoning verification and General Plan consistency
  • Hillside and tree ordinance impact
  • Lot coverage, FAR, and height limit checks
  • Identification of discretionary triggers (CUP, variance, etc.)

Development Strategy & Entitlement Management

From lot splits and ADUs to new construction and mixed-use plans, we develop a roadmap to help you reach approvals without getting stuck in city process.

We offer:

  • End-to-end entitlement project management
  • CEQA coordination and mitigation strategy
  • Timeline mapping and stakeholder coordination
  • Support for Planning Commission and City Council hearings

Why JDJ Consulting Group Is Right for Arcadia Projects

With decades of combined experience across Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley, our team knows how to handle local review processes, sensitive hillside parcels, and detailed design regulations.

We’ve helped clients:

  • Build large single-family homes and ADUs
  • Redevelop aging commercial lots
  • Navigate tree preservation, slope constraints, and design overlays
  • Get projects approved faster—with fewer re-submittals

We don’t just manage paperwork. We solve problems, prevent delays, and keep your project moving—confidently.

Let’s Get Your Arcadia Project Approved

Arcadia has strict rules, but the right strategy makes all the difference. Let JDJ Consulting Group help you navigate it—one step at a time.

Call us today at (818) 233-0750 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Our land use consultants and permit expeditors are ready to help your Arcadia project succeed.





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