Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Land Design Consultants is a full-service civil engineering, land planning, and environmental consulting firm with a legacy of excellence in Southern California. Our team combines over 100 years of collective experience to deliver tailored solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use master planned projects. Specializing in land planning, civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental services, we serve Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Our principals, including President Robert R. Sims and Vice President Steve Hunter, are recognized leaders in the development industry. We prioritize compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while offering innovative approaches to complex land development challenges.Our expertise extends to drone services, environmental impact assessments, and agency coordination. With a focus on precision and client satisfaction, we support projects from initial feasibility studies through final approvals. Our commitment to continuing education ensures our team remains at the forefront of evolving regulatory standards. Land Design Consultants is dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for every project. Our reputation for excellence is built on decades of successful partnerships with clients across diverse sectors.
Services
Land Planning
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Environmental Services
Drone Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined experience in land development projects.
- Our team includes licensed professionals in multiple states.
- We provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to final approvals.
- We specialize in navigating complex regulatory requirements.
- Our expertise spans residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
Services
Land Planning
Land Design Consultants specializes in comprehensive land planning, including specific plans, feasibility studies, and zoning approvals. Our team prepares due diligence reports, slope/density determinations, and environmental compliance documents. We assist with general plan amendments, conditional use permits, and public hearing representation, ensuring projects align with regulatory requirements and community needs.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover grading/drainage, street improvements, utility relocations, and stormwater systems. We design water delivery and sewer systems, prepare plot plans, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Our team handles agency coordination, bond fee determinations, and final cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Land Surveying
We provide precise land surveying services, including ALTA/ACSM surveys, boundary determinations, and topographic mapping. Our expertise includes construction staking, easement legal descriptions, and controlled aerial topographic surveys. These services support accurate project planning and regulatory compliance for diverse land development initiatives.
Environmental Services
Land Design Consultants offers environmental assessments, impact reports, and mitigation monitoring plans. We prepare CEQA/NEPA documents, wetland delineations, and stormwater pollution prevention plans. Our team secures permits from agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California Department of Fish and Game, ensuring projects meet environmental standards.
Drone Services
Our drone services provide high-resolution aerial data for land surveying and project monitoring. This technology supports accurate topographic mapping, construction progress tracking, and environmental assessments. Drone data enhances decision-making and efficiency across all phases of land development projects.
People
Robert R. Sims
President
Robert R. Sims, P.E., is President of Land Design Consultants with engineering licenses in California, Hawaii, Guam, Arizona, and Nevada. He leads the firm's technical operations and strategic growth.
Steve Hunter
Vice President
Steve Hunter serves as Vice President at Land Design Consultants, overseeing project execution and client relations. His expertise ensures seamless delivery of civil engineering and land planning services.
Questions
What services does Land Design Consultants offer?
We provide land planning, civil engineering, land surveying, environmental services, and drone mapping for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Southern California.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, with expertise in local regulatory requirements.
How does your team handle environmental compliance?
Our environmental services include CEQA/NEPA documentation, wetland delineations, and permit acquisition from agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California Department of Fish and Game.
What experience does your team have?
Our principals have over 100 years of combined experience in land development, with licenses in multiple states and expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
How do you support project approvals?
We assist with zoning changes, conditional use permits, public hearings, and agency coordination to streamline the approval process for your project.
What technologies do you use?
We utilize drone technology for aerial mapping and advanced software for engineering design and environmental analysis to enhance project accuracy and efficiency.
