What We Do
Our Services
Comprehensive environmental consulting, land use entitlement, and project management services for California's most complex development projects.
Land Use Entitlements & Project Management
Land use entitlements are the foundation of every successful development project in California. JHS Consulting manages the entire entitlement process — from initial feasibility analysis through final project approvals — ensuring your project moves forward efficiently and successfully. We coordinate with planning departments, city councils, and regulatory agencies to secure the approvals you need while managing timelines and budgets.
Discuss Your ProjectService Includes
- Planning approvals and building permits
- Conditional use permits and variances
- Design review and architectural approvals
- Project scheduling and milestone tracking
- Consultant team assembly and management
- Budget oversight and cost control
- Stakeholder and community engagement
CEQA and NEPA Counseling & Strategy
CEQA and NEPA compliance are among the most complex and consequential aspects of California development. JHS Consulting provides strategic counsel that goes beyond document preparation — we help you understand your regulatory exposure, develop defensible environmental review strategies, and navigate the process in a way that minimizes risk, reduces delay, and positions your project for successful outcomes.
Discuss Your ProjectService Includes
- AB130 compliance/eligibility review
- CEQA/NEPA strategy and streamlining
- Scope and streamline process by determining most efficient and defensible approach
- CEQA litigation risk assessment
- Tiering and streamlining strategies
- Coordinate due diligence & technical studies
Management of Environmental Review Process
Managing the environmental review process requires effective coordination with technical consultants, lead and regulatory agency staffs, developers and applicants, and public stakeholders — all while keeping the project on schedule. JHS Consulting provides experienced oversight of the entire environmental review process, from selecting and managing technical consultants to coordinating with lead and responsible agencies to managing public comment periods and preparing responses.
Discuss Your ProjectService Includes
- Prepare AB130 compliance/eligibility documentation
- Environmental review (CEQA/NEPA) documentation and management
- Oversee and direct consultant teams
- Manage budgets and schedules
- Coordinate and direct technical studies as needed
- Coordinate with responsible and regulatory agencies
- Prepare responses to public comments
- Prepare Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
- Testify at public hearings/meetings
Regulatory Compliance
California development projects must navigate a complex web of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. JHS Consulting proactively identifies regulatory requirements early in the project process and develops strategies to satisfy them efficiently. Our established relationships with regulatory agencies help facilitate timely permit processing and constructive agency engagement.
Discuss Your ProjectService Includes
- Federal agency coordination (USACE, USFWS, NMFS)
- State agency coordination (CDFW, SWRCB, RWQCB)
- Local agency coordination and permitting
- Bay Area Air District compliance
- Mitigation monitoring and reporting programs
- Post-approval compliance management
Our Approach
How JHS Consulting Works
Every project is unique, but our process is consistent — systematic, proactive, and focused on results.
Project Assessment
We begin with a thorough assessment of your project, including regulatory requirements, potential obstacles, and strategic opportunities.
Strategy Development
We develop a customized strategy for your project's entitlement and environmental review process, including timeline, budget, and risk mitigation.
Team Assembly
We identify and assemble the right team of technical consultants, specialists, and advisors for your specific project needs.
Agency Engagement
We proactively engage with planning departments and regulatory agencies to build relationships and identify issues early.
Process Management
We manage every aspect of the entitlement and environmental review process, keeping your project on schedule and within budget.
Successful Delivery
We guide your project through final approvals, mitigation monitoring, and post-entitlement compliance requirements.
Let's Discuss Your Project
Contact JHS Consulting for a consultation. We'll assess your project's regulatory requirements and develop a strategy to keep it on target.