Preliminary Site Designs

Refining Your Vision With Detailed Preliminary Plans

Preliminary site design bridges the gap between conceptual planning and final engineering. After the conceptual site design is approved, we develop detailed preliminary plans to refine layouts, address regulatory requirements, and prepare for final design and construction. This stage ensures your project remains on track, functional, and compliant with all standards.

Benefits

Develop a Comprehensive Preliminary Layout

Preliminary designs refine site layouts, roadways, and utilities, setting the stage for efficient and compliant development.

Address Regulatory and Engineering Requirements Early

Incorporating stormwater, grading, and utility designs ensures your project meets local and state requirements before final submittals.

Prepare for Smooth Final Design and Construction

Preliminary submittals and engineering reports provide the documentation necessary to secure approvals and advance your project.

What to Expect

The preliminary site design process focuses on creating detailed, actionable plans. Here’s what to expect:

* Every project is unique! Exact steps and services will vary.

1. Preliminary Site Layouts

We refine the overall site layout based on approved conceptual plans, incorporating detailed lot configurations, access points, and circulation patterns.

2. Preliminary Street & Roadway Design

Preliminary designs for roadways, including alignments and cross-sections, ensure compliance with safety and design standards.

3. Preliminary Grading

Grading plans optimize site topography for functionality, drainage, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

4. Preliminary Utility Design

Utility layouts are developed to address water, sewer, stormwater, and other infrastructure needs, including relocation and coordination with local providers.

5. Preliminary Stormwater Management Plans

We develop stormwater management systems, including BMP sizing and locations, designed to ensure water quality and quantity requirements are met.

6. Preliminary Submittals and Reports

This stage includes essential documentation for regulatory review, such as Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER), Fire Chief Review Plans, and Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Determination Forms.

You Want a Solid Foundation for Final Engineering

Preliminary plans and reports provide the essential framework for completing final engineering and advancing to construction.

You Need to Address Complex Utility or Infrastructure Needs

Incorporating detailed preliminary designs for utilities and stormwater management early prevents costly conflicts or delays later.

You’re Preparing for Regulatory Approvals

Preliminary site designs ensure your project complies with zoning, stormwater, and infrastructure standards, paving the way for smooth approvals.

Use Cases

Preliminary site design is critical for advancing your project from planning to construction. It addresses typical client needs at this stage in a site design process: