For Architectural Firms in California
Protect Your Designs from Costly Permit Delays
We handle permit processing and city coordination for residential ADU projects and additions so your team can stay focused on design and delivery.
State Registered | Background Checked | 12+ Years of Experience | Residential Permit Specialists
Great Designs Still Get Stuck in Plan Check
Your team completes the design. The client is ready. Then the city review process slows everything down.
- Plan check comments multiply because submissions are not structured the way the city expects.
- Review cycles stretch out, forcing redesign coordination and draining your team’s time.
- Your architects end up managing city back and forth instead of focusing on billable design work.
Each correction cycle impacts timelines. Each delay affects client confidence. And every stalled project reflects on your firm.
Permit Processing, Fully Managed
City Coordination Handled. Your Team Stays Focused on Design.
We have seen what happens when permit processing is treated as an administrative afterthought. Submittals are incomplete. Corrections stack up. Timelines shift.
California Planning Authority operates as a structured permit processing division for architectural firms. We provide:
• Permit processing only
• City submission and coordination
• Plan check response management
• Ongoing follow up until approval
Our role is clear. Organize the submission correctly. Coordinate required documentation. Communicate with plan check. Coordinate corrections with your team.
Deliver approved plans.
You design. We manage the city.
Protect Your Reputation
Increased
Project Capacity
By offloading permit coordination to a dedicated team, your firm can take on more projects without increasing internal staff or overloading your architects.
Recovered
Design Time
Your architects stay focused on creative and billable work instead of city follow up.
Dedicated
City Communication
We manage plan check responses and follow up directly so your firm is not pulled into unnecessary back and forth.
3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Strategy
Call
On the call, we explore your current permit situation, jurisdiction requirements, and how our team can best support your firm.
Step 2: City Submission
and Coordination
We organize, submit, and manage plan check communication and corrections.
Step 3: Approved
Plans in Hand
You receive approved plans ready for construction without overloading your internal team.
10 Reasons Architectural Firms Choose CPA
- Dedicated permit processing focus.
- Structured submissions aligned with local city review standards.
- Reduces internal administrative burden on design staff.
- Protects project timelines and client expectations.
- Direct city communication handled on your behalf.
- Organized correction tracking and response coordination.
- 12+ years of residential permit experience.
- State registered and background checked for accountability.
- Functions as a backend extension, not a competing firm.
- Keeps your architects focused on design, not bureaucracy.
Why Architectural Firms Partner With CPA
We Understand City Review Realities
We work with Southern California cities every week. We understand how reviewers interpret code, what they typically flag, and how to present drawings so they move forward with fewer questions.
We Protect Your Firm’s Reputation
When permits stall, clients often look to the architect for answers. By managing the city process directly, we help protect your relationship with the client and keep responsibility clear.
We Work as an Extension of Your Team
We do not compete with your design services. We support them. Our role is to strengthen your offering by handling the part of the project that often causes the most friction.
Clear Scope and Accountability
Architectural firms appreciate knowing exactly what is included and who is responsible at each step. We take ownership of the permit process until plans are approved.
What You Receive in Every Project
Permit Management Deliverables
- City application preparation
- City submittal
- Unlimited corrections within design concept
- Full coordination with city departments
Client Support
- Dedicated project coordinator
- Weekly updates
- Bilingual communication
- Approved stamped plans delivered to you
- Contractor referral available when needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you scale with us if our volume increases?
Yes. Our permit processing systems are structured to support firms handling multiple projects at once. As your volume grows, we expand coordination capacity so your internal team is not overloaded.
Can you step in after submission?
Our preference is to be involved before or at the time of submission. If a project is already under review, we can discuss coordination support, but we do not rework prior submission strategy.
Will you communicate directly with the city?
Yes. We manage city communication, plan check responses, and follow up through approval.
How do you reduce permit delays?
By organizing submissions properly and managing corrections proactively instead of reactively.
How do we get started?
Schedule a permit strategy call so we can review your project and jurisdiction.
Service Areas
Plans and Permits Across Southern California
California Planning Authority provides complete residential plans and permits across Southern California. Our coverage includes Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County. Each city has its own review habits, and we prepare plans that match what local reviewers expect to see.
Ready to Streamline
Your Permit Process?
Schedule your strategy call. Align the the submission. Keep your projects moving.