Tag: CEQA exemptions

Managing CEQA Risk Early and Preparing Exemption Filings
Land Use Consulting | July 23, 2025
Managing CEQA Risk Early and Preparing Exemption Filings

Worried about CEQA slowing down your project? You’re not alone. In California, even well-planned developments can hit delays if CEQA risks aren’t caught early. This guide walks you through how to spot those risks in the early stages—and how to prepare exemption filings that could save you months of time and thousands in costs.

Common CEQA Exemptions in Los Angeles: A Developer’s Guide to Faster Project Approvals
Land Use Consulting | July 18, 2025
Common CEQA Exemptions in Los Angeles: A Developer’s Guide to Faster Project Approvals

Common CEQA Exemptions in Los Angeles: A Developer’s Guide to Faster Project Approvals Getting your project approved in Los Angeles can be tough. The CEQA process often adds delays, paperwork, and extra costs. But here’s the good news: not every project has to go through it. If your development meets certain rules, you may qualify for a CEQA exemption. That…

Benefits of Hiring Construction Consultant for Your Construction Project
Construction Management | July 10, 2025
Benefits of Hiring Construction Consultant for Your Construction Project

Thinking about hiring a construction consultant for your next project? Discover how the right expert can help you cut costs, avoid delays, and navigate complex permits. From CEQA to budgeting, here’s why consultants are the secret weapon behind successful real estate developments in Los Angeles.

Q Conditions and Q Removal: Winning Discretionary Cases in Los Angeles Real Estate
RE Development | July 9, 2025
Q Conditions and Q Removal: Winning Discretionary Cases in Los Angeles Real Estate

Outdated Q Conditions can stall your Los Angeles project—unless you know how to remove them. Learn how Q Removal works, when to use it, and how to win discretionary approvals that unlock your site’s full potential.

CEQA Exemption Playbook After AB 130 and SB 131
Urban planning and development | July 7, 2025
CEQA Exemption Playbook After AB 130 and SB 131

California’s housing crisis demands faster approvals. AB 130 and SB 131 reshape CEQA with powerful exemptions for infill housing and public-serving projects. This playbook breaks down eligibility, compliance steps, and real-world examples—so developers can streamline permitting, reduce litigation risk, and unlock progress. Learn how to apply these reforms now.