What is a Permit Expediter?
Obtaining the necessary permits can be one of the most overwhelming tasks when building commercial properties. The process is often slow, confusing, and riddled with bureaucratic red tape, causing frustrating delays that can derail your project timeline. This is where a building permit expediter comes into play. A permit expediter is a professional who helps […]
Rebuilding After The L.A. Fires: Lessons Learned and How We Can Help
The Eaton and Palisades Fires devastated countless homes across Los Angeles, leaving many families struggling to rebuild. California wildfire rebuilding is complicated, emotional, and filled with unexpected challenges-especially in areas with strict environmental and coastal regulations. At Pattern Planning & Development Inc., we’ve been at the forefront of post-fire recovery since the Woolsey Fire, successfully […]
2025 California Housing Laws: Key Changes Explained
California’s Latest Housing Bills New housing bills addressing California’s housing crisis will go effective in 2025. Signed in September, these laws aim to increase housing supply and affordability by removing construction barriers, streamlining processes, and increasing density in high-demand areas. This includes redefining transit stops, expediting approvals for certain projects, expanding housing options, and reducing […]
ED 1 Updates in July
What is ED 1 (Executive Directive 1)? Executive Directive 1 (ED 1) was signed into effect on December 16th, 2022, and most recently revised on July 1, 2024, by Mayor Karen Bass to assist in the housing crisis. ED 1 encourages the building of 100% affordable housing projects in city of Los Angeles by expediting […]
SB 684 to Create New Opportunities for Small Lot Subdivisions
Senate Bill 684 (SB 684), signed into law by Governor Newsom in late 2023 with the full text of the law having gone into effect on July 1st, 2024. SB 684 aims to revise existing law over small lot subdivisions to make the process more efficient, granting ministerial approval to certain small lot subdivision projects. […]