Land Planning

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Strategic Land Planning for Smart, Sustainable Development

Lentz Engineering specializes in comprehensive land planning solutions for commercial, residential, and public sector projects across Houston, Austin, and Greater Texas. Our expertise in feasibility studies, zoning analysis, environmental impact assessments, and wetlands mitigation ensures that projects comply with city, county, state, and federal regulations while maximizing land potential.

Our Land Planning Services

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies determine the viability, cost-effectiveness, and risk factors of a development project.
✅ Creative Land Use Exploration – Evaluating multiple site layouts and development scenarios.
✅ Financial & Infrastructure Analysis – Identifying costs, benefits, and constraints.
✅ Municipal & Zoning Compliance – Aligning projects with Houston, Austin, and Texas land development regulations.

Land Use & Wetlands Issues

With complex land-use regulations in Texas, our team helps navigate:
✅ Municipal Zoning & Ordinances – Each county and city has unique rules, and we ensure full compliance.
✅ Wetlands & Protected Areas – Working with soil scientists and environmental experts to mitigate development impact.
✅ Smart Land Utilization – Ensuring projects meet community needs while optimizing property value.

Zoning & Density Studies

Understanding zoning and density regulations is crucial for maximizing land value and achieving project approval.
✅ Property Suitability Analysis – Reviewing current zoning classifications and future land use maps.
✅ Density Optimization – Determining the number of residential/commercial units a site can support.
✅ Community & Market Impact – Assessing traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood compatibility.

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Land Planning Services

Lentz Engineering provides you all the Civil Engineering services for your land development needs.

Civil Engineering

Surveying & Feasibility Study

Platting

Design & Consultation

Markets We Serve

Commercial Site Services

Lentz Engineering is extremely experienced with the development and engineering of commercial sites. After 30 years working on projects throughout the Greater Houston Area, our team of design professionals is thoroughly familiar with the various rules and regulations affecting site commercial development. Additionally, our Project Managers have developed positive, long-standing relationships with the engineering and permitting officials at a wide array of government agencies. For these reasons, our team is well equipped to get you through the project approval phase very quickly.

Multi-Family Services

Lentz Engineering is ready to make your next multi-family project a success. After 30 years working on projects throughout the Greater Houston Area, our team of design professionals is thoroughly familiar with the various rules and regulations affecting site commercial development. Additionally, our Project Managers have developed positive, long-standing relationships with the engineering and permitting officials at a wide array of government agencies. For these reasons, our team is well equipped to get you through the project approval phase very quickly.

Municipal Utility District Services

Lentz Engineering a has an extremely efficient team of engineering professionals which can help you to better manage your Utility District in a more cost effective manner. In MUDs which are fully developed, our Firm would be an excellent fit as your District transitions away from development and into value driven maintenance.

Single Family Residents/Subdivisions Services

Lentz Engineering can help you to make your next single family development a reality. With over 30 years of experience, Lentz Engineering knows that maximizing lots yield while minimizing construction costs are two key objectives. For this reason, our fee structures is typically a lump sum basis rather than based upon a percentage of construction costs.

Drainage District Services

Lentz Engineering has over 30 years combined services with multiple Drainage Districts in the Greater Houston Area. Our clients in this sector love our prompt attention to their daily needs, our reasonable fee structure, and our depth of experience with a wide array of drainage projects. Contact us today to find out how our affordable services can make your Drainage District run more smoothly.

Schools Services

Lentz Engineering provides design and consultation services for private and public schools. Our primary concern with your project is the safety of your students and staff. With our years of experience on school projects, we have learned to work quickly and effectively with minimal disruption to on-going classes.