Professional Consulting Designed for Efficiency & Resiliency

At Pope Consulting, we are committed to excellence; whether it’s guiding projects through the permitting or land use change process, supporting resiliency planning initiatives, or improving communities CRS scores, we’re dedicated to delivering results.

Services

For each project, we streamline the permitting process and save our clients time and money. We do this by identifying constraints early in a project so any design changes can be caught before they become costly. With Sean’s experience working as a Planner for Gunnison County, having reviewed over 250+ Building and Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) permits and 50+ Land Use Change permits, we guide clients through the permitting process seamlessly and efficiently. Each service is tailored to meet the specific needs of your project.

CRS cycle verifications can be complex and difficult to understand. We provide communities with a variety of tools to improve their CRS scores during their next cycle verification and refine their tracking practices for the following annual recertifications. Our services are tailored specifically to each community’s specific needs, which help build organizational strength and resiliency.

Our resiliency and emergency planning services provide the tools and strategies to build stronger, more adaptable land use plans for communities. We specialize in floodplain and wildfire hazard planning assistance, which are tailored to each communities needs.

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Have a project that you’re looking to get off the ground? Are you a community looking to improve your CRS score or increase your resiliency? If so, book a time that works for you, and we’ll provide tailored guidance to help bring your project to life.

Gunnison County Land Use

Land Use Changes

Gunnison County’s Land Use Resolution (LUR) is difficult to understand and apply to projects. Our Land Use Review services demystify the LUR and guide clients through the process, saving them time and money. Our services identify the roadblocks early on in the process and create a path to approval for Land Use Changes.

  • Services Include: 

    • Pre-project consultation

    • Active application review and guidance

    • Complete application review and submittal

    • Project/Application manager (from application submittal to permit issuance)

Building & OWTS Permits

The Building and Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) permitting process can be cumbersome and challenging to complete without proper guidance. Our permit review services identify land use regulation roadblocks early on in the process, saving our clients time, money and frustration. For projects located within the regulatory floodplain, additional floodplain development regulations apply. Having reviewed over 250 Building and OWTS Permits within Gunnison County and having a Certified Floodplain Manager on the team, we’re able to assist you at any point within the permitting process, though earlier in the design process is most effective.  

  • Services Include: 

    • Pre-project consultation

    • Site analysis

    • Defensible space plan review or creation

    • Floodplain development permits

    • Application manager (from application submittal to permit issuance)

CRS & Floodplain Assistance

Community Rating System (CRS) Assistance

CRS cycle verifications can be complex and difficult to understand. We provide communities with a variety of tools to improve their CRS scores during their next cycle verification and refine their tracking practices for the following annual recertifications. We offer a variety of services that are tailored to each community’s specific needs.

  • Services Include: 

    • CRS activity review

    • CRS tracking improvements

    • Customized CRS score improvement card 

    • Full CRS submittal review 

    • Staff training and workshops

    • Community outreach

    • Public engagement, and more

Floodplain Management & Floodplain Development

Managing development in floodplains can be difficult to implement correctly. We provide services to enhance a community’s floodplain management and floodplain development practices, ensuring that floodplain management practices are meeting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum standards and floodplain development reviews are carried out correctly and efficiently.

  • Services Include: 

    • Floodplain development permit review 

    • Floodplain code/ordinance review and updates 

    • Floodplain development permit process improvements

    • Floodplain development permit improvements

Resiliency Planning & General Assistance

Resiliency & Emergency Planning

Our resiliency and emergency planning services provide the tools and strategies to build stronger, more adaptable land use plans for communities. We specialize in floodplain and wildfire hazard planning assistance. 

  • Services Include: 

    • Wildfire and floodplain hazard mitigation

    • Code review and updates

    • Wildfire readiness review

    • Hazard information dissemination

    • Planning and preparation services

General Assistance

For clients who desire a service that is not specifically listed above, we provide general assistance in a variety of roles: from permit review to management positions. Our team brings a diverse work experience background, excellent communication skills, and an adaptable skillset to assist communities in a variety of roles.

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