Land Development Consulting

Land Risk Report

Know what's really on your parcel before you buy, build, or apply for permits.

Most developers don't find out about a project-killing land problem until they've already bought and it's too late.

I spent 7 years on the government side of the desk, deciding whether projects like yours could move forward. Now I use that same lens to help you spot the risks before you commit.

The Problem

You've found the parcel. Maybe it's for a glamping site, a small vacation rental resort, or a handful of cabins. The location is right. The price works. The vision is exciting.

But here's what most developers don't know until it's too late: a single missed critical area like a seasonal stream, a wetland, a habitat buffer, can add months of delay and tens of thousands of dollars to a project that looked simple on paper. Permitting delays alone routinely add $2,500–$30,000 + in unplanned carrying costs, and that's before redesigns, lost deposits, or a project that never gets built at all.

You don't need to become a land use expert. You need someone who already is one looking at your parcel before you're locked in.

What I Do

As a government land use planner, I sat on the other side of that desk. I reviewed permit applications, read GIS layers for critical areas, and returned applications back to developers when something didn't add up, like the time I caught a seasonal stream that required a full critical area report before a project could proceed.

That's exactly the kind of miss I now help you catch first.

The Land Risk Report

A clear, professional read on your land before you're locked into a purchase or a permit process:

What's included:

• GIS Layer Review — critical areas, wetlands, floodplain, steep slopes, shoreline buffers, and other environmentally sensitive indicators.

• Zoning & Ordinance Fit — whether your intended use (vacation rental, glamping, small resort, subdivision) is actually feasible on this parcel, and what's required to get there.

• Title & Permit History Check — publicly available records that could affect your plans.

• A Written Summary — plain-language findings and the exact next steps you need to take.

• A Live Walkthrough Call — so you're not left staring at a PDF wondering what it means.

Delivered in 2 weeks.

Why This Matters More Than the Fee

A Land Risk Report costs a fraction of what a single missed issue can cost you:

If you skip it... It could cost you. A permit delay from an unflagged critical area $2,500–$30,000+ in carrying costs, a redesign after discovering a zoning conflict, weeks to months of lost time, a dead deal on land that can't support your plans, your deposit, and your timeline.

The Report is an investment measured against what you're about to put at risk, not against what a report "should" cost.

Who This Is For

• Developers planning a vacation rental, glamping site, small resort, or any land development project.

• Anyone eyeing a small subdivision who wants clarity before they commit.

• Investors who want a second, expert set of eyes before closing on raw land.

What This Is Not

This isn't a substitute for a certified wetland delineation, a licensed survey, or a title search. it's the step before those, so you know exactly which of them you actually need, and why.

Growing With You

Some clients need one report for one parcel. Others are building a portfolio. If that's you, I offer:

• Permit application assistance — once you know what's needed, I can help you prepare it

• Portfolio retainer — ongoing risk screening as you scale to multiple properties

Ready to know what you're actually buying?

Get Your Land Risk Report — $3,000

Reports are based on publicly available data and are intended to inform your decision-making. They are not a substitute for site-specific investigation by licensed professionals, and do not guarantee permit approval or project outcome.