FOR HOUSES & FLATS
$295
For projects involving a single-family home or two-unit flat, including additions, alterations, and accessory structures.
Comprehensive zoning analysis and written findings
WASHINGTON, DC / MARYLAND / VIRGINIA PERMIT ZONING REVIEW
DMV Zoning Compliance & Plan Review
Preparing to file for a permit or working through zoning comments? We provide a comprehensive zoning review of your plans, with written findings and practical recommendations so you know what needs attention and what to do next.
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WHY URBANKIND
Zoning experience from both sides of the process.
UrbanKind is led by Brandice Elliott, AICP, whose experience spans the DC Office of Planning and private land use practice. She brings that perspective to reviewing your plans, interpreting zoning requirements, and helping you understand what needs attention.
20+ yearsPlanning and zoning experience
14 yearsSpecific DC and Virginia experience, spanning government and private land use practice
Review and Pricing
Understand where your plans stand.
Whether you’re preparing to file for a permit or responding to comments, we review your plans for compliance with applicable zoning requirements. You receive written findings identifying zoning issues, along with practical recommendations for what to address next.
ALL OTHER PROJECTS
$495
For architects, law firms, developers, and other project professionals.
Comprehensive zoning analysis and written findings
We confirm the scope, fee, and estimated turnaround before work begins.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Findings you can work from.
Your written report identifies zoning compliance issues, explains the applicable requirements, and outlines what to address before filing or in response to regulator comments.
01
Regulatory analysis
Applicable zoning provisions, with relevant section references.
02
Plan-specific findings
The plan sheets reviewed, apparent compliance issues, and missing information.
03
Recommended actions
Clear guidance on what may need correcting, documenting, or clarifying.
ABOUT TURNAROUND
Know what to expect.
We confirm an estimated completion date after reviewing your materials and scope. If clarification is needed, timing may depend on the agency’s response. We’ll keep you informed of any changes.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to a more informed response.
01
Request a review
Share the property address and current plans, along with the permit number and zoning comments, if applicable.
02
We review your plans
We review the plans against applicable zoning requirements and identify compliance issues or missing information.
03
Receive written findings
You receive a report explaining the findings and recommended actions before filing or responding the regulatory authority.
Ready for a zoning review?
Share your plans and tell us where you are in the process. We’ll confirm the scope and fee before any payment.
Received a DC, MD, or VA zoning comment?
Tell us about the property and permit, and share the zoning comments and plan set. We'll confirm that the project is a fit, the applicable fee, and an estimated schedule before starting. No payment is required to request a review.
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