LAND DEVELOPMENT & ENTITLEMENTS

We Help You Navigate Land-Use Approvals

Our services include coordinating zoning and future land-use reviews, rezoning applications, variances, conditional-use approvals, and site plan approvals, as applicable.

INTRODUCTION

Turning Land Into Opportunity

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Site development

Every successful development begins long before construction. Understanding what can be built, identifying potential restrictions, and establishing a clear path through the approval process are critical to protecting your investment.

Altus Construction Group helps clients navigate the complexities of land development throughout Central Florida. From initial property evaluations to zoning reviews, entitlement coordination, and site plan approvals, we work alongside local authorities and licensed professionals to help position projects for success.

Whether you’re evaluating a potential acquisition, repositioning an existing property, or preparing land for new construction, our approach prioritizes informed decisions, realistic expectations, and a development strategy aligned with your goals.

OUR CAPABILITIES

Land Development Services

Land Use & Zoning Evaluation

Evaluate existing zoning classifications, future land-use designations, and applicable development regulations to better understand a property’s permitted uses and development potential.

Rezoning & Land Entitlements

Coordinate rezoning applications, land-use amendments, conditional-use approvals, and other entitlement processes needed to pursue a proposed development.

Site Planning & Coordination

Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, planners, and local authorities to coordinate site planning efforts and navigate applicable site development requirements.

Variances & Special Approvals

Help identify and coordinate applications for zoning variances, special exceptions, and other approvals where a proposed development requires relief from existing regulations.

Development Feasibility

Evaluate potential development constraints, regulatory considerations, and preliminary approval requirements to help clients make informed decisions before committing significant capital.

Permitting & Agency Coordination

Support communication and coordination with local planning departments, municipalities, and regulatory agencies throughout applicable review and approval processes.

WHY ALTUS

Development Experience. A Builder's Perspective.


Land development is more than navigating regulations. It’s about understanding how decisions made today affect a project’s cost, schedule, and long-term viability.


At Altus Construction Group, we approach land development from both a construction and investment perspective. Our understanding of Florida’s regulatory environment and the practical considerations of building allows us to help clients evaluate opportunities with the end project in mind.

A Practical Approach

We evaluate development opportunities with consideration for intended use, site limitations, project budgets, and anticipated schedules.

Local Regulatory Knowledge

We understand that land-use regulations and approval requirements vary by jurisdiction. Our approach accounts for the local processes that can influence development timelines.

Collaborative Coordination

We work with local authorities, planners, architects, and licensed engineers to help keep development requirements, project objectives, and approvals aligned.

Development-Focused Thinking

We look beyond individual approvals to understand how each decision supports the overall development strategy and eventual construction.

SERVICE AREA

From Property Evaluation to Development Readiness

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Altus builds throughout Greater Orlando and Florida, across four counties and the cities within them.

Our Specialties

Evaluation

Plan Approvals

Develop Strategy

Process Oversight

Cities We Work In

Orlando

Longwood

Kissimmee

Tampa

St. Cloud

Lake Mary

Oviedo

Clermont

Winter Park

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GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions
Is Altus Construction a licensed general contractor in Florida?

Yes. Altus Construction Group is a state-certified general contractor headquartered in Greater Florida, licensed and insured, with license number CGC1541020.

Yes. We coordinate permitting and entitlement across Florida jurisdictions and build the approval timeline into your construction schedule from the start.

Yes. Design-build gives you one contract and one accountable party across design and construction, which typically shortens the overall schedule and keeps the budget conversation grounded from the beginning.

It depends on scope, site conditions, and jurisdiction. What we can commit to is a realistic schedule at the outset and honest reporting against it. Not an optimistic number that starts slipping in month three.