Blog Category: Land Use Consulting

AB 2097 Parking Reform: How to Slash Stalls and Costs
Land Use Consulting | July 7, 2025
AB 2097 Parking Reform: How to Slash Stalls and Costs

AB 2097 eliminates parking minimums near transit, cutting development costs and boosting affordable housing across California. This reform empowers developers to build more units, reduce car dependency, and support walkable communities—all while saving up to $55,000 per unit. Learn how this law is reshaping housing in urban California.

2025 Density Bonus in LA: Complete Developer Guide
Land Use Consulting | July 2, 2025
2025 Density Bonus in LA: Complete Developer Guide

The 2025 Density Bonus in Los Angeles offers developers powerful incentives to build more units while supporting affordable housing. This complete guide breaks down program options, bonus calculations, and approval steps—helping you maximize ROI and navigate LA’s complex entitlement landscape. Discover how JDJ Consulting can help you turn policy into opportunity.

How Do AutoCAD and Civil 3D Help with Site Plans, Overlays, and Grading Design Coordination?
Land Use Consulting | July 1, 2025
How Do AutoCAD and Civil 3D Help with Site Plans, Overlays, and Grading Design Coordination?

How Do AutoCAD and Civil 3D Help with Site Plans, Overlays, and Grading Design Coordination? In today’s land development environment, coordinating AutoCAD and Civil 3D site plans, overlays, and grading design is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re building a mixed-use facility, a commercial site, or just a small residential infill project, disconnected workflows and outdated methods can slow everything…

Complete Guide to Using ZIMAS in Los Angeles
Land Use Consulting | June 30, 2025
Complete Guide to Using ZIMAS in Los Angeles

Complete Guide to Using ZIMAS in Los Angeles The Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS) is a powerful online tool developed by the Los Angeles City Planning Department. It helps property owners, developers, and consultants find detailed zoning and planning data for any parcel within Los Angeles city limits. Whether you’re planning a remodel, building an ADU, or researching…

What is Community Plan Mean in Los Angeles: A Guide for Property Owners and Developers
Land Use Consulting | June 30, 2025
What is Community Plan Mean in Los Angeles: A Guide for Property Owners and Developers

What is Community Plan Mean in Los Angeles: A Guide for Property Owners and Developers Community Plans are the foundation of local land use in Los Angeles. Whether you’re a property owner, real estate investor, developer, or simply a resident trying to understand how your neighborhood is evolving, Community Plans affect you directly. In this guide, we break down what…

Zoning Code Los Angeles: Understanding the New Code and Its Impact on Your Property
Land Use Consulting | June 30, 2025
Zoning Code Los Angeles: Understanding the New Code and Its Impact on Your Property

Zoning Code Los Angeles: Understanding the New Code and Its Impact on Your Property Los Angeles has officially begun implementing a sweeping overhaul of its decades-old zoning code. These new zoning code in Los Angeles mark a pivotal shift from the traditional, outdated Euclidean-based code to a more flexible, modular, and form-based zoning framework. With a growing population, urgent housing…

Best Land Development Consultants Near Me in Los Angeles
Land Use Consulting, RE Development | June 27, 2025
Best Land Development Consultants Near Me in Los Angeles

Land Development Consultants Near Me in Los Angeles Looking for land development consultants in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re scouting locations in Silver Lake or Downtown, a local expert can streamline your journey—handling zoning puzzles, engineering checks, community approvals, and more—all under one roof. In this post, we’ll walk through why hiring a local development consultant matters, explore…

What are the 7 Steps of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)?
Land Use Consulting | June 26, 2025
What are the 7 Steps of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)?

What are the 7 Steps of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)? If you’ve ever asked What are the 7 steps of Environmental Impact Assessments?, you’re in the right place. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the cornerstone of sustainable development—ensuring projects are environmentally responsible—from planning to execution. In this guide, we break down each of the seven steps in a clear way….

How AI Is Transforming Smart Homes in Los Angeles
Land Use Consulting | June 26, 2025
How AI Is Transforming Smart Homes in Los Angeles

How AI Is Transforming Smart Homes in Los Angeles Let’s dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on smart home technology. As we stand on the brink of a new era in residential living, let’s explore how AI is not just a futuristic concept but a present-day reality reshaping our homes and apartments….

Comprehensive Guide to Land Use, Zoning, and Entitlement Processes in Los Angeles
Land Use Consulting | June 26, 2025
Comprehensive Guide to Land Use, Zoning, and Entitlement Processes in Los Angeles

Comprehensive Guide to Land Use, Zoning, and Entitlement Processes in Los Angeles Navigating the intricacies of land use, zoning, and the entitlement process in Los Angeles can be challenging. This guide aims to clarify the steps, requirements, and permissions necessary for property development in this area. Drawing on authoritative sources, this article covers land use determinations, administrative and discretionary approvals,…