Services

SDS takes all aspects of a project and its site into account; from physical factors to regulatory constraints.  Our planners and engineers work closely with one another to provide you the best solution to your unique development needs.

A sample of the planning services we provide:

As the backbone of the SDS operation, our engineers find solutions to whatever engineering challenges your project may face. From concept to construction; our team is there every step of the way to ensure every piece of the engineering puzzle fits as it should.

Below is a sample of services provided within our engineering department:

Our skilled staff and state of the art equipment produce accurate maps every time.  For projects of all sizes, from a single parcel to a master-planned community, we work closely with you to provide the data you need in a timely manner.

Below is a sample of services provided within our surveying department:

A successful entitlement results in a built project.  We are proud of the high percentage of our projects that get built; it starts with obtaining entitlements that take into account federal, state, special district, and local agency requirements.  We know and understand nexus requirements and the CEQA and NEPA process to ensure your project does its fair share without going beyond its legal requirements in order to minimize construction costs.

Here is a sample of entitlement services available:

Landscape architects are integral to our professional team; they work with our engineers and planners on all size projects, from the largest land planning projects to the smallest scale designs, to create environmentally responsible design solutions that are functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing while being cost effective to construct and maintain.

Here is a sample of landscape architecture and environmental planning services we offer:

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a fundamental requirement of the State’s General Construction Permit.  Our Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs) outline specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) suited to your project when preparing your SWPPP and our Qualified SWPPP Practioners (QSPs) follow State mandates to inspect and preparing reports specific to your project, ensuring you meet State requirements.

Here is a sample of SWPPP services we offer:

Hydrology and hydraulics are an ever-expanding part of land development and SDS provides water and storm water design solutions to get your project approved and built.  From storm water management and constructed wetland design to flood map revisions, we provide functional and attractive solutions to water resource necessities while remaining environmentally friendly and cost effective.

Here is a sample of hydrology services we offer:

Graphics are an important part of the design and entitlement process.  Whether your project is in the conceptual phase or in the marketing stage, our presentation graphics accurately and attractively portray it.  From marketing and advertising programs to project permitting, our graphics will help sell your project.

Here is a sample of presentation graphics services we offer: