For Contractors and Builders In California
Close More Projects Without Getting Stuck in Plans or Permits
We prepare code compliant architectural plans and manage permit processing for ADU projects and residential additions so you can stay focused on building and revenue.
State Registered | Background Checked | 12+ Years of Experience | Residential Planning and Permit Specialists
Plans and Permits Should Not Slow Down Your Builds
You win the client. You are ready to move. Then the planning phase drags everything down.
- Incomplete or poorly coordinated plans delay submission and cost you credibility.
- Hiring a planning team that makes mistakes, city corrections pile up, timelines slip, drawings get revised, and you are left explaining delays and cost increases to your client while your crew waits.
- You end up managing architects, engineers, and city comments instead of running your jobs.
Every delay affects your pipeline. Every stalled project impacts cash flow. And every frustrated client reflects back on you.
Your Plans and Permits Team
Plans and Permits Handled. You Stay Focused on Building.
We have seen what happens when drawings are rushed or permit processing is treated as an afterthought. Projects sit in review. Corrections stack up. Schedules shift.
California Planning Authority operates as a structured extension of your team. We provide:
- Full architectural plans and permit processing
- Permit processing only if you already have plans
- Plan production only if you manage permits in house
Our role is clear. Design to code from day one. Coordinate required documents and specialists. Submit to the city. Manage corrections. Deliver approved plans ready for construction.
You build. We handle preconstruction.
Protect Your Pipeline
Stronger Client Confidence
Clean, coordinated plans reduce surprises during review and help you maintain authority with your clients.
Faster Project Turnover
We design the way cities expect to review, helping minimize avoidable corrections and keep your pipeline moving.
Less Administrative Drain
From feasibility to approval, everything is managed under one roof so you are not chasing consultants or city departments.
3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Contractor
Strategy Call
We identify what is currently slowing your projects down and how our collaboration would free up your time so you can focus on revenue producing work.
Step 2: Plans and
Permit Coordination
We produce code compliant plans or take over permit processing, submit to the city, and manage corrections until approval.
Step 3: Approved Plans
Ready to Build
You receive approved plans in hand, ready to move into construction without unnecessary delays.
10 reasons Builders choose CPA
- Protects your schedule and client relationships by reducing unnecessary setbacks.
- Designed for approval, not just drawings, reducing avoidable review cycles and delays.
- Operates as an extension partner, not a competing builder, supporting your growth.
- Fully licensed architects leading plan production, ensuring professional accountability and higher technical standards from the start.
- Dedicated residential focus, so your projects are handled by a team that understands local housing regulations inside and out.
- Option for plans only, permits only, or full service, giving you flexibility based on how you structure your jobs.
- Clear communication that keeps you updated without micromanaging, so you stay informed while staying focused on your builds.
- Advanced Lidar site measurements for precise dimensions and fewer revisions, helping prevent costly field surprises.
- Early identification of design elements that could increase construction costs, allowing smarter decisions before you build.
- Structured city submission and correction management, keeping review cycles organized and controlled.
Who This Partnership Is Ideal For
General Contractors
You want a predictable partner who takes permits off your plate and helps you win more projects.
ADU Specialists
You need a team that understands ADU law, standards, and city expectations and can keep your timelines moving.
Garage Conversion and Addition Builders
Small residential projects are often the most delayed by permit issues. We keep them moving.
Remodeling Contractors
When the scope touches walls, structure, or utilities, you need plans the city will accept without drama.
What You Receive in Every Project
No upgrades. No upsells. No unclear add-ons.
Every client receives all of the following.
Architectural Plans
- Site visit and measurements
- As-built drawings
- Complete architectural plan set
- Floor plans, Roof plan, Utility plan
- Elevations, Sections
- Foundation and Framing plan
Engineering & Compliance
- Type V prescriptive engineering
- Title 24 energy report
- Green code forms
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
Do you compete with contractors?
No. We do not build. We operate exclusively in the planning and permitting phase and function as a backend support partner.
Can we hire you just for permit processing?
Yes. If you already have plans, we can manage submission and city coordination only.
How involved will I need to be during the permit process?
We handle submission, city communication, and corrections directly. You stay informed, but you are not pulled into day to day permit back and forth unless your input is truly needed.
How do you help us reduce delays?
We design to code from the start and manage city corrections directly, minimizing avoidable back and forth.
How do we get started?
Schedule a contractor strategy call so we can review your project scope and timeline.
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 Protect
Your Pipeline?
Schedule your contractor strategy call. Align the planning phase. Keep your builds moving.