Single-Family Residential
New construction and major remodels for single-family homes
A ready-to-use project structure for residential architecture projects. Includes 7 design phases with duration ratios, 2 submittal packages with department tracks for Building & Safety, Fire Prevention, and Planning, pre-organized document folders, and typical consultant roles. Built from real project experience managing single-family homes through LA-area permitting.
Project Phases
- 5%
Programming & Pre-Design
Site analysis, zoning research, client program, feasibility
- 15%
Schematic Design
Concept development, massing studies, preliminary floor plans
Follows: Programming & Pre-Design
- 20%
Design Development
Refined drawings, material selections, structural coordination
Follows: Schematic Design
- 30%
Construction Documents
Permit-ready drawings, specifications, consultant coordination
Follows: Design Development
- 10%
Permitting & Approvals
Plan check submittal, agency review, corrections response
Follows: Construction Documents
- 5%
Bidding & Negotiation
Contractor solicitation, bid review, contract negotiation
Follows: Permitting & Approvals
- 15%
Construction Administration
Submittals review, RFIs, site visits, punch list
Follows: Bidding & Negotiation
Submittal Packages
Building & Safety Plan Check
buildingBuilding & SafetyFire PreventionPlanning & ZoningGrading & Drainage Permit
gradingPublic Works / Engineering
Suggested Consultants
Structural Engineer
structural
MEP Engineer
mep
Civil Engineer
civil
Landscape Architect
landscape
Geotechnical Engineer
geotechnical
Document Structure
- 01-Design Documents
- 02-Specifications
- 03-Submittals & Permits
- 04-Correspondence
- 05-Meeting Notes
- 06-Site Photos
- 07-Reports & Studies
Jurisdiction Profile
Estimated review timeline: 30 days
LA-area typical. Actual timelines vary by jurisdiction and project complexity.
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