Property Development
Property owners who want to put a house or other structure on undeveloped land or subdivide large parcels of land into smaller lots must get permission from their local governmental jurisdiction (usually city or county) to make changes or additions to their property. This happens in the form of individual work permits, which must go through varying steps from application to review and hopefully (finally!) approval.
Because the requirements are different according to jurisdiction and many different kinds of professionals are involved in developing land, the process can be very time consuming and confusing.
Hiring a civil engineering or planning firm to help you determine the steps to take or oversee the entire project is the most efficient way to handle all the red tape and coordination necessary to complete your project.
-- Tips courtesy of HomeAdvisor.com