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We cover the whole path, so nothing falls between them.<\/p><div class=\"stack\">\n<div><span><b>Site research.<\/b> Zoning, utility availability, existing permits and stormwater, before you commit to a layout.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Concept plan and pre-application meeting.<\/b> Find the problems on paper, not in review.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Final site plans.<\/b> Grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer and fire, prepared to the county code.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>SWFWMD and FDEP permits.<\/b> Stormwater and utility permits run alongside the site plan, not after it.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Construction support.<\/b> Shop drawing review, testing, and inspection coordination with your contractor.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"s\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2 class=\"center\">Is this a fit?<\/h2><div class=\"grid two\" style=\"margin-top:28px\"><div class=\"box\"><h3>Good fit<\/h3><ul><li>Commercial, industrial, warehouse and flex buildings<\/li><li>Churches, schools and institutional sites<\/li><li>Multifamily and farm worker housing<\/li><li>Owners, developers, GCs and architects building in Manatee or Sarasota County<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"box\"><h3>Not a fit<\/h3><ul><li>Homeowner projects (we work through your builder)<\/li><li>Pools, fences and additions<\/li><li>Neighbor drainage disputes<\/li><li>Surveys (we work with your surveyor)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"s g\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2 class=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:28px\">Common questions<\/h2><details><summary>How much does a site plan cost?<\/summary><p>It depends on the site size, the jurisdiction and what&#8217;s offsite, like turn lanes or utility extensions. Send the parcel and we&#8217;ll email a written scope and fee.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How long does it take?<\/summary><p>Design usually takes a few weeks once the survey is in. Counties typically take 4 to 5 weeks per review cycle. We&#8217;ll give you a realistic schedule with the proposal.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do you do surveys?<\/summary><p>No. We work with your surveyor, or we can recommend one.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I call?<\/summary><p>Email is fastest. If you call 941-920-1456, leave a voicemail with your name, number and project address and we&#8217;ll get back to you.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section><div class=\"final\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>Send your site. We&#8217;ll walk you through it.<\/h2><p class=\"lead\">Send the parcel and what you want to build. 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