Land Use

Land Use Consulting Services in Southern California

Projects often lose time and money due to unclear zoning rules, delayed entitlements, or inefficient planning. Our land use consulting services in Southern California are designed to solve these challenges from the ground up. We align your vision with real-world regulations so your project can move forward without costly setbacks. 

Full-Scope Land Use Expertise

We work through every stage: feasibility studies, financing strategies, entitlements, zoning compliance, construction coordination, and final property sales. Our team brings deep experience in Los Angeles’s regulatory environment and has the tools to turn complex policies into actionable plans. With our land use consulting services, your project gains clarity, momentum, and a clear path to success. 

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Strategically Aligned from Start to Finish

We don’t just manage land use, we connect it with your full development strategy. Whether you’re acquiring a property, adjusting entitlements, or preparing for build-out, we align your land use plan with capital goals and long-term investment returns. Our land use consulting services are not isolated; they’re integrated into your larger vision, helping your project stay on budget, on time, and in compliance.

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Built on Real Experience 

Our team brings real-world development knowledge to the table. We’ve been builders, brokers, and investors, and we get that insight into every land use decision. This allows us to look beyond paperwork and into the true potential of your site. With our land use consulting, you’re working with professionals who understand what it takes to bring a project from paper to reality.

Start Building Smarter with Land Use Consulting Services

From early planning to final approvals, our land use consulting services in Southern California give you a clear advantage. We’re ready to help you move faster, reduce risk, and maximize results, starting now. Connect with us today for more details. 

Land Use Consulting

We navigate Los Angeles’s land use complexities with regulatory fluency and practical foresight. From entitlements to zoning adjustments, we help clients optimize property potential while anticipating roadblocks before they arise. Our work supports every stage of the land use process, from early planning through agency coordination and final signoff.

  • Entitlements & discretionary approvals
  • Zone changes & variances
  • Site planning & feasibility analysis
  • Transit oriented (TOC) & density bonus strategies
  • Adaptive reuse & change-of-use conversions

Central San Pedro
99 Residential Units
Mixed-Use, TOC
DE Architects

Virgil Village
40 Residential Units
Apartments
Bittoni Architects

Koreatown
63 Residential Units
TOC & Condominium Subdivision
Bittoni Architects

West Los Angeles-Sawtelle
45 Residential Units
TOC
Ciam Architects

Valley Village
69 Residential Units;
3 Commercial Units
TOC & Condominium Subdivision
GMPA Architects

Faircrest Heights
11 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
Vanos Architects

Harvard Heights
224 Residential Units
Mixed-Use,
Density Bonus AB 1287
Bittoni Architects

Boyle Heights
50 Residential Units
Mixed-Use, TOC
Bittoni Architects

West Los Angeles-Sawtelle
27 Residential Units
TOC
Bittoni Architects

Warner Center
228 Residential Units &
Boutique Hotel
Mixed-Use,
Project Permit Compliance
AC Martin

Mar Vista-Westdale
10 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
KTGY Architecture + Planning

Hollywood-Studio District
6 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
KTGY Architecture + Planning

Mar Vista-Westdale
4 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
KTGY Architecture + Planning

Studio City-Tujunga Village
10 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
Tracy A. Stone

Sherman Oaks
8 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
Struere

Echo Park
7 Single-Family Homes
Small-Lot Subdivision
Bittoni Architects

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LA’s Vertically Integrated Real Property Development Firm

Aaron Belliston

With more than two decades of hands-on experience in Southern California real estate, Aaron leads BuildLA with a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and boots-on-the-ground pragmatism. After founding BMR Enterprises and creatingaportfolio of successful projects, he established BuildLA to expand BMR’s comprehensive approach to real property development, which spans virtually every asset class, from multifamily subdivisions to adaptive reuse and ground-up new construction.

A licensed general contractor and real estate broker, Aaron brings a deep understanding of the entire development process, from feasibility through financing, permitting, construction, and disposition. To date, he’s spearheaded entitlement efforts for thousands of residential units across greater Los Angeles.

Known for his problem-solving acumen, Aaron is a trusted expert in LA’s complex land use landscape, helping clients move forward confidently and profitably. His interdisciplinary fluency across policy, planning, design, construction, and capital strategy has shaped BuildLA’s unique, vertically integrated business model, creating exceptional value for clients and investors alike.

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