Real Estate Development & Environmental Consulting Services
Keeping Your Project on Target™
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About JHS
JHS Consulting provides professional consulting and project management services to private developers, property owners, and public agencies on all types of real estate development and infrastructure projects.
With deep expertise in California's complex regulatory environment, JHS Consulting serves as the trusted bridge between project vision and regulatory approval. Our principal, John Schwarz, brings decades of hands-on experience managing entitlement and environmental review processes for some of California's most complex development projects.
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What We Do
Our Services
Our Advantage
Why Choose JHS Consulting
Deep California Expertise
Decades of experience navigating California's complex regulatory landscape, including CEQA, NEPA, and local entitlement processes.
Trusted Agency Relationships
Established working relationships with planning departments, resource agencies, and regulatory bodies throughout California.
Proven Process Management
Systematic approach to managing environmental review and entitlement processes that keeps projects on schedule and within budget.
Risk Mitigation Focus
Proactive identification and resolution of regulatory obstacles before they become costly project delays or legal challenges.
Client Feedback
What Our Clients Say
“John was great to work with and guided us through the City's entitlement and approval process. He helped us navigate the regulatory obstacles and secure a very successful outcome with the City.”
“Throughout the planning and design phases of the SVCW RESCU Program, JHS Consulting provided oversight of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and environmental permitting consultants… resulting in a strong environmental impact report (EIR) and positive interactions with permitting agencies.”
“With our winery project at an impasse with the City, John was brought in to help our team bridge the disconnect… With his collaborative style, John worked closely with our team and the City to resolve the outstanding issues and helped bring the planning entitlement and CEQA environmental review process to a successful conclusion for our business.”
How We Work
The JHS Project Lifecycle
Initial Consultation
Project assessment, feasibility review, and regulatory pathway identification.
Strategy Development
CEQA/NEPA strategy, entitlement roadmap, and consultant team assembly.
Agency Coordination
Proactive engagement with planning departments and regulatory agencies.
Document Management
Oversight of environmental documents, public comment responses, and approvals.
Project Delivery
Final approvals, mitigation monitoring, and post-entitlement support.
Who We Serve
Industries & Clients
Private Developers
- Commercial & Mixed-Use
- Residential Subdivisions
- Industrial & Logistics
- Winery & Agricultural
Public Agencies
- Cities & Counties
- Special Districts
- Utility Agencies
- Infrastructure Authorities
Property Owners
- Land Entitlement
- Due Diligence
- Feasibility Analysis
- Regulatory Navigation
Ready to Move Your Project Forward?
Contact JHS Consulting today for a consultation. We'll help you navigate the regulatory landscape and keep your project on schedule.