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Land Planning & Permitting Charting the Path to Project Success.

We know that nothing gets built without the proper approvals and permits, and we’re fully equipped to serve as your expert guide through every step of the regulatory journey. We start by developing a full understanding of your project, from the big picture and strategic vision down to the smallest details, leaning on our experience in both public and private sectors to efficiently deploy resources, break down barriers, and bring together diverse stakeholders to reach consensus.

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And our expertise goes well beyond planning, permitting, and entitlement. We have the people and proficiency to simplify the process and meet a wide variety of client needs, including feasibility and due diligence analysis, conceptual planning, master planning, detailed site layouts, and more.

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And our expertise goes well beyond planning, permitting, and entitlement. We have the people and proficiency to simplify the process and meet a wide variety of client needs, including feasibility and due diligence analysis, conceptual planning, master planning, detailed site layouts, and more.

MacKay team collaborating around a conference table, reviewing large aerial site maps and plan drawings in a modern glass-walled office.

Our Land Planning & Permitting Services

  • Insights & Analytics

    • Highest-and-Best-Use Property Potential & Site Development Feasibility Audits
    • Zoning, Land Use Code, & Multi-Jurisdictional Regulatory Due Diligence Review
    • Critical-Path Milestone Mapping & Agency Review Timeline Forecasting
    • Development Standards & Guidelines, Review Services, & Staff Report Preparation

  • Planning & Design

    • Conceptual Site Master Planning, Neighborhood Layouts, & Density Yield Studies
    • Multi-Disciplinary Design Submittal Packaging & Document Completeness Tracking
    • Coordination of Early Public Utility Extension Agreements & Service Commitments
    • Land Use, Master Planning, & Urban Design for Trails, Open Space, Streetscapes, & Parks
    • Entitlements & Development Planning for Commercial & Office Development, Educational Facilities, Industrial Land Use, Mixed-Use, Residential, & Senior Housing

  • Compliance & Permitting

    • Local Rezoning Petitions, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, & Zoning Variance Advocacy
    • Federal & State Environmental Review Disclosures (NEPA, SEPA & Multi-State Equivalents)
    • Inter-Agency Review Coordination & Complex Plan-Check Comment Resolution

  • Project Delivery

    • Expert Testimony & Graphic Presentations at Public Municipal Agency Hearings
    • Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit Clearances & Building/Civil Permit Issuance Tracking
    • Municipal Construction Performance & Maintenance Bond Release Coordination

Land Planning & Permitting in Practice: Learn More About Our Markets

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Lisa Moore, PE

Branch Manager, Federal Way

“What I enjoy most about our work is partnering with clients over the long haul and taking projects all the way from initial conception to full build-out. Whether we’re building parks, roads, or entire neighborhoods, it’s really cool to see our clients’ vision turn into spaces that literally shape the community.”

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