Your Strategic Partner for Southern California Entitlements & Permitting

Navigate Southern California’s Development Approvals with Confidence & Speed

Is the Complexity of Southern California’s Entitlement Process Delaying Your Projects and Impacting Your Bottom Line?

For real estate professionals, developers, and property owners navigating the Southern California market, securing the necessary land use entitlements and permits is a critical, yet often daunting, task. The path through zoning regulations, discretionary permits, CEQA reviews, and multiagency approvals can be laden with obstacles:

• Costly Delays: Unpredictable timelines stretch project schedules, inflating carrying costs and delaying return on investment.
• Regulatory Hurdles: Deciphering complex codes and satisfying diverse agency requirements demands specialized knowledge.
• Significant Risk: Proceeding without comprehensive real estate due diligence or a clear strategy for discretionary permits (like CUPs and Variances) can lead to expensive setbacks.
• Resource Drain: Managing the intensive approval process diverts valuable time and energy from your core business activities.

Transform Challenges into Opportunities with Expert Guidance.

I’m Terry Strom, founder of Strom Entitlement-Permitting Project Management, located in Carlsbad and serving clients across Southern California. I function as your dedicated entitlement
consultant and strategic partner, specializing in the efficient navigation of the entire development approval process – from initial feasibility assessments to securing final sign-offs.

My focus is to proactively manage the complexities, mitigate risks, and accelerate the timeline for your project’s approvals, ensuring a smoother path from concept to construction.

The Strom Advantage: Delivering Certainty and Efficiency

• Accelerated Timelines, Reduced Costs: My strategic approach and deep understanding of agency procedures have consistently resulted in securing project entitlements and permits in less time than average processing periods. This efficiency can directly translates into substantial cost savings that can enhance your project’s financial performance.
• Unparalleled Expertise (25+ Years): Benefit from over two decades of hands-on experience managing intricate capital improvement and development projects. This practical knowledge is fortified by a unique blend of credentials:
  • Registered Civil Engineer (PE) in California
  • MBA from the University of Southern California (USC)
  • Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from National University (Favored degree for City Managers, Community Development Directors, and Planning Directors)
  • Certificate in Land Use & Environmental Planning from UC Riverside
  • Certificate from the Real Estate Finance, Investments, and Development Program at the University of San Diego
• Strategic Navigation of Complexities: I possess the technical acumen to understand engineering, planning, and environmental details, combined with the strategic foresight to assist in charting the most effective course. I leverage proven leadership, negotiation, and communication skills to proactively address challenges.
• Mastery of Challenging Approvals: My expertise extends to successfully managing the most demanding aspects of the process, including discretionary permits, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs), Variances, General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, comprehensive CEQA//MSHCP environmental compliance, Tentative and Final Maps, Coastal Development Permits, and more.
• Proactive Management & Relationship Building: I vigorously represent your project’s interests while cultivating and maintaining constructive, professional relationships with agency staff – a crucial element for efficient problem-solving and smooth approvals.

Comprehensive Entitlement & Permitting Solutions

My services encompass the full spectrum of development approval needs:

• In-Depth Due Diligence & Feasibility Analysis: To help mitigate risk before acquisition. I provide detailed research into zoning, permitted uses, potential entitlement challenges, and realistic timeline/cost projections.
• Strategic Discretionary Permit Management: I have successfully navigated CUPs, Variances, Zone Changes, and other similar subjective approvals with a well-crafted strategy. I manage documentation meticulously and represent your project effectively.
• Environmental Review Leadership (CEQA): From managing Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) to overseeing full Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), I provide expert guidance through the intricate CEQA process.
• Efficient Permit Processing & Coordination: I oversee the preparation, submission, and tracking of all necessary permits, ensuring efficient progress for:
  • Land Use, Zoning, and Planning Approvals
  • Construction Permits (Grading, Building & Safety, Public Works/Engineering, Traffic)
  • Utility Permits & Coordination (Water, Sewer, Electric, Gas, Cable)
  • Specialized Agency Clearances (Army Corps 404, RWQCB 401, CDFW, MSHCP, Coastal Commission, APCD, County Environmental Health, FAA, ALUC, BIA, and others).

Your Dedicated Southern California Resource

My commitment is to client success throughout Southern California. I bring extensive experience collaborating with both city and county agencies across:

• San Diego County
• Riverside County
• Orange County
• Los Angeles County
• San Bernardino County
• Imperial County
• And numerous cities within these counties, leveraging local knowledge and established relationships.

Ready to Bring Efficiency and Reduced Stress to Your Next Development Project?

Don’t let the complexities of Southern California’s entitlement process impede your progress. Partner with an expert dedicated to proactively managing the path to approval.

Contact Terry Strom today for a free 30-minute consultation. Let’s discuss how strategic entitlement consulting and efficient permit management can accelerate your project’s success.

Contact Information:
Terry Strom – Strom Entitlement-Permitting Project Management
300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 108A-74 Carlsbad, CA 92008-2999
Tel: (951) 970-7995
Email: Terry@StromPermit.com

Land Use, Zoning, Planning, Construction (Grading, Building & Safety, Public Works/Engineering, Traffic), Other Governmental and Municipal Agencies, and Utilities (Water, Sewer, Electricity, Cable, Gas)