Permit and Land Use Support for California Builders

Helping builders move projects through planning, building, and permitting agencies throughout California.

Services include:

  • Permit Processing
    Building permit applications • ADUs/JADUs • Remodels & additions • Modular/manufactured homes • Submittals • Plan check corrections

    Planning & Feasibility
    Zoning research • Development standards • Site constraints • Utility research • Feasibility reviews • Site planning

    Agency Coordination
    Planning and building departments • Fire • Environmental agencies • Water/sewer agencies • Other reviewing agencies

    Problem Projects
    Code enforcement • Stalled permits • Permit corrections • Entitlement issues • Complex agency requirements • Project recovery

  • Drafting Services. Map and Building drafting.

Have a project that needs permitting support?

Send me the project location, project type, current status, and any immediate permitting issues or deadlines. I'll take a look and let you know how I can help.

707-972-5880/petra@buchananlanduseconsulting.com

Why work with me?

Builders often need someone who can step into a project, identify obstacles, coordinate with agencies, and keep permits moving without adding another full-time employee.

I work directly with builders, architects, engineers, property owners, and reviewing agencies to move projects from research and application through corrections and approval.

I don't need to be managed through every step of the process. I identify what is required, coordinate with the appropriate agencies and consultants, prepare what I can, and follow through until the next issue is resolved.

Whether the project is straightforward or unusually complicated, the goal is the same: reduce the administrative burden on your team and keep the project moving.

What Builders say

"Petra has been great to work with. She takes ownership of projects, moves quickly, and keeps things moving forward. We appreciate that she doesn't wait around for direction—she figures out what needs to be done, prepares the necessary documents, and helps keep our projects on track.

Her communication is clear, professional, and responsive, and she has been a valuable resource in navigating permitting requirements. Petra consistently follows through, stays organized, and makes our job easier.

We appreciate her hard work and look forward to continuing to work with her."

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Builder projects

Kern County — New SFR + Detached Garage
Feasibility, agency coordination and permitting for a new single-family residence and detached garage on a vacant parcel through permit issuance.

San Jose — HUD ADU
Brought in after permitting delays; identified outstanding requirements, coordinated with the jurisdiction and moved the project through approval.

San Mateo — Complex Residential Development
Lot line adjustment, rezoning and compliance strategy for an existing residential property.

Napa — JADU
Drawing and permit facilitation.

Santa Cruz — ADU + Remodel
Drafting and permit facilitation.

Nevada County — New Residence + Garage
Site research, application preparation and agency coordination for development of a vacant parcel