Permitting and Approvals
Navigating the municipal permitting process is often perceived as a complex and frustrating aspect of any residential project. Our firm streamlines this entire process, transforming a potential obstacle into a clear path forward. We handle all aspects of preparing the documentation for your municipality the necessary approvals, to ensure your project is compliant with all local codes and zoning regulations.
Our comprehensive permitting services include:
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Documentation and Submission
We prepare a complete set of detailed construction and permit drawings, application forms, and all necessary documentation, coordinating input from engineers and other consultants to ensure a smooth and complete submittal. We will also work with the selected builder to gain their input before the documents are issued to them for the permit application process.
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Agency Coordination
We act as your agent on your behalf and be the primary point of contact with local permitting offices, city reviewers, and other authorities (such as historic review boards, if applicable). We manage all communications, respond to comments, and support necessary revisions, keeping your project moving forward.
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Shoreland Zoning Compliance
We manage specific requirements for projects near shorelines, including setbacks, vegetation clearing limits, impervious surface calculations, and water quality protections. If you have a project that requires compliance within the shoreland zone we will manage the process and assess the need to assemble a team of consultants (surveyor, civil engineer, or landscape architect) to assist preparing the documentation and ensuring compliance. We will direct the team through the process and deliver the necessary documentation to the municipality and collaborate with town planners to ensure your design meets or exceeds these vital conservation standards.
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General Contractor Coordination
Critically, we coordinate closely with your selected general contractor, sharing updates, anticipating construction-related questions from reviewers, and ensuring alignment between the approved plans and the build strategy. This proactive collaboration minimizes friction during both the approval process and construction phases.