Land Use

CSD Attorneys at Law’s Land Use practice group advises both private and public sector clients on complex and evolving land use regulations. Our attorneys have developed valuable knowledge and insight into the local permitting agency practices through civic involvement and the development of professional relationships. CSD Attorneys at Law applies its experience, knowledge, and relationships to efficiently pursue our clients’ goals.

Contact our Land Use Attorneys for assistant with a wide variety of matters, including:

Land use entitlement feasibility and due diligence review
Project permitting strategy and regulatory compliance
Shoreline and critical area regulation compliance and mitigation
Strategic advice for local code and policy development
State Environmental Policy Act compliance
Shoreline Management Act regulations
Growth Management Act regulations
WDFW Hydraulic Project Approval regulatory compliance
U.S. Army Corps regulatory compliance
Defending against regulatory agency enforcement actions
Litigation before state and local land use boards, commissions, hearing examiners, and agencies

Land Use Attorneys

Tim SchermetzlerPrincipal

Megan D. HolmesAssociate

Building Performance Standards

Do you own buildings that are 20,000 square feet or larger? If so, between June 2026 and June 2028, you will likely have to comply with Building Performance Standards (“BPS”) in the Clean Building Act, Chapter 19.27A RCW, adopted by the legislature in 2019 and amended in 2022 and 2023.