ACI’s Agency Management Services
Agency Management involves permits, entitlements, and environmental reviews. We work collaboratively with authorities of jurisdiction and our clients through all phases of project delivery to ensure compliance with all regulations, codes, ordinances, and conditions of approval.
Decades of experience navigating local, state, and federal jurisdictions means we know how to expedite clearances, build consensus around impact mitigation, and ensure full compliance with every code, ordinance, and condition of approval. You focus on the big picture, we handle the details.
Our Clients
Research
Every successful project starts with a clear understanding of the ground rules. We review municipal and state codes, General Plan documents, zoning and land use maps, and reports on land rights, permitting, and engineering requirements to build a complete picture of what your project will require. The result is a Site Investigation Report (SIR) that lays out findings, agency fees, processes, timelines, and any potential hurdles, so you can move forward knowing exactly what's ahead.
Submittal
Once the strategy is set, we manage the submission of every form and document required, including conditional use permits, planning entitlements, utility approvals, off-site encroachments, and building permits. We identify, negotiate, and process all related fees, track each submittal closely, and coordinate every entity involved to secure jurisdictional approvals without losing momentum.
Follow Up
Approvals rarely move in a straight line. We stay in continuous contact with reviewing agencies, addressing objections, clarifying concerns, and coordinating across departments to keep your project on schedule. That includes updating progress timelines, reassessing fees, and negotiating terms with each jurisdiction as the project evolves.
Follow Through
Compliance doesn't end at permit issuance. We monitor adherence to all conditions of approval through bidding and construction administration, then process every sign-off and final document required to close the project out cleanly. From first submittal to final inspection, we make sure nothing is left open.
Hospitality Meets the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry has grown rapidly in San Diego, and ACI has been at the forefront of that growth. With deep experience in the entitlement process, we're a go-to firm for clients navigating the Conditional Use Permit process. To date, we've processed over 100,000 square feet of cultivation facilities, developed specialized kitchens for cannabis-related cuisine, and designed multiple dispensary concepts. Combined with our strong background in hospitality design, our expertise makes us a natural partner for cannabis tourism developers who want to bring the world of leisure into this fast-growing industry.
From initial governmental applications and CUP processing through design and construction, we support cannabis developers across the full spectrum of project types: laboratories, cultivation and manufacturing facilities, kitchens, dispensaries, lounges, and lodging. We understand the unique security needs, the considerations for efficient flow, and the specialized mechanical requirements that cannabis projects demand. And in everything we design, we stay focused on delivering an end-user experience that exceeds expectations.
Research
Every successful project starts with a clear understanding of the ground rules. We review municipal and state codes, General Plan documents, zoning and land use maps, and reports on land rights, permitting, and engineering requirements to build a complete picture of what your project will require. The result is a Site Investigation Report (SIR) that lays out findings, agency fees, processes, timelines, and any potential hurdles, so you can move forward knowing exactly what's ahead.
Submittal
Once the strategy is set, we manage the submission of every form and document required, including conditional use permits, planning entitlements, utility approvals, off-site encroachments, and building permits. We identify, negotiate, and process all related fees, track each submittal closely, and coordinate every entity involved to secure jurisdictional approvals without losing momentum.
Follow Up
Approvals rarely move in a straight line. We stay in continuous contact with reviewing agencies, addressing objections, clarifying concerns, and coordinating across departments to keep your project on schedule. That includes updating progress timelines, reassessing fees, and negotiating terms with each jurisdiction as the project evolves.
Follow Through
Compliance doesn't end at permit issuance. We monitor adherence to all conditions of approval through bidding and construction administration, then process every sign-off and final document required to close the project out cleanly. From first submittal to final inspection, we make sure nothing is left open.
“While working with Architectural Concepts on the Countywide Mechanical Systems office project, TSA Construction was very appreciative of their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail. Margit and her team always ensured a quick response to submittals, which assisted in keeping the project moving forward. I strongly recommend ACI and look forward to collaborating with them again in the future.”
Terry Arnett | President, TSA Construction, Inc.