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ULI Los Angeles: Masterclass: Navigating the California Real Estate Entitlement Process
Pricing
Pricing | Members | Non-Members |
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All Types | $250.00 | $375.00 |
RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 5TH AND 12TH
This course will give participants the knowledge and teach them skills necessary to effectively navigate the complexities of commercial real estate entitlements in California with confidence, by illustrating and understanding the process from inception to approval across a variety of asset types.
Whether you are a developer, investor, planner, or legal professional, this course will equip you with the tools to navigate the entitlement process and unlock the full potential of commercial real estate investment opportunities.
Upon Completion of the course, you will…
- Understand the processes and strategies necessary to advance development projects from pre-acquisition and initial concept through entitlement approval
- Know the internal team and external stakeholders who affect entitlement pursuit the ways they influence the process
- Learn about the different entitlement approaches for Ground Up, Adaptive Re-Use, and Partial Teardown/Redevelopment projects
- Join a cohort of driven real estate development peers who will share their knowledge, insight, and experience and will serve as future collaborators
- Pre Entitlement Due Diligence
- Project Team
- Options and Contracts
- Required Local Entitlements
- General Plan
- Zoning
- Conditional Use Permits
- Variances
- Specific Plan
- Development Agreement
- Incentive Packages
- Labor Relations
Session #2: Subdivision, CEQA, and Housing Considerations
- Subdivision Maps
- Annexation - Williamson Act
- Approval Process
- Project Description
- Environmental Review
- CEQA Process
- Housing Element and Affordable Requirements
- Attacks on Approvals
![]() President Craig Lawson & Co., LLC - Land Use Consultants | ![]()
Partner Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP |
IMPORTANT:
Please bring a photo ID for check-in at the security desk in lobby to be admitted to Nixon Peabody office.
Parking and Transportation Instructions:
- Onsite parking is $17.00 after 5:01 pm. Click HERE for instructions.
- Click HERE for other local options.
- We encourage attendees to use rideshare or public transportation. Please see metro info here.
Food and beverages will be provided per session.

Nixon Peabody LLP 300 S Grand Ave Ste 4100 Los Angeles, CA 90071-3151 UNITED STATES