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WETLANDS · STREAMS · SHORELINES · ZONING · FEASIBILITY

CRATER LAND USE CONSULTING

Western Washington based land use consulting firm specializing in residential and small-scale development permitting and assistance. Serving Western Washington and Oregon.

ABOUT US

Field-verified answers, not guesswork

Crater Land Use is available to consult on a variety of critical areas and zoning issues. For those purchasing property, we provide Land Use Evaluations, Wetland Reconnaissance Reports, and Wetland Certifications in a timely manner.

Our work is grounded in years spent on the regulator's side of the counter — reviewing permits, enforcing code, and walking properties. If you aren't sure how to proceed with a property or project, start with an on-site consultation.

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GPS & GIS

Detailed custom maps allow for optimal site utilization.

Services built around your permit

On-Site Consultation

Meet with our expert consultants on-site to discuss your project plans and receive verbal recommendations tailored to your situation.

Site Planning

We create detailed site plans to support permit applications, illustrating property lines, proposed building footprints, and critical area assessments.

Land Use Evaluation

Our evaluations provide insights into potential permitting paths and regulatory challenges during the planning stage.

Permit Ready Packages

Delineations, habitat management plans, shoreline mitigation, no net loss reports and biological evaluations.

Helping You Navigate Regulations

2

States Served

8

Report Types

20+

Years in Practice

2018

Firm Established

Key Areas of Expertise

Wetland Delineations

Shoreline Mitigation Plans

Buffer Mitigation Plans 

Property and Project Feasibility Evaluations

Feasibility Studies / Site Visits

Habitat Management Plans

Biological Evaluations

Comprehensive Site Plans 

SEPA Checklists and Permit Applications

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ADVANTAGES

Why owners and builders call us first

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