Planning Services

Avalon Engineering, based in Cape Coral, Florida, has established itself as a premier firm for site planning and development services throughout Southwest Florida. The firm’s expertise in obtaining entitlements, platting, and conducting extensive studies and research is crucial for clients embarking on complex development projects. Avalon Engineering’s comprehensive approach includes due diligence research, feasibility studies, and Development of Regional Impact (DRI) statements, enabling them to facilitate successful project approvals for both public and private sector clients.

Obtaining entitlements is one of Avalon’s core services. Their team navigates the complex regulatory landscape, securing the necessary rights and permissions that allow developers to move forward with confidence. Avalon’s involvement in platting — the process of mapping land divisions and subdivisions — further ensures that land use is optimized and compliant with local codes. This attention to detail in early planning stages not only streamlines the project timeline but also prevents costly legal and logistical challenges later.

In addition to planning and research, Avalon Engineering conducts in-depth due diligence reports and feasibility studies that give clients a clear picture of a project’s viability. This includes examining environmental factors, infrastructure needs, and market conditions, allowing clients to make informed decisions based on reliable, data-driven insights. Avalon’s Development of Regional Impact (DRI) statements are particularly valuable for large-scale projects, as these assessments address potential effects on local ecosystems, traffic, and public services, ensuring a responsible approach to regional growth.

Beyond project-specific work, Avalon Engineering also assists municipalities across South Florida with the development and modification of ordinances and codes. By working directly with local governments, Avalon helps shape policies that support sustainable, forward-thinking development. Their deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, paired with their commitment to community-friendly planning, makes Avalon Engineering a trusted partner in South Florida’s continued growth and development.

Services in addition to physical subdivision and site planning include such services as: 

Obtaining entitlements 

1. Land use changes, re-zoning, and special exceptions, deviations from municipal codes
2. Develop Planned Development Project zoning applications for residential, commercial and industrial projects
3. Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Platting Assistance

1. Subdivision design and infrastructure planning
2. Platting, re-platting 
3. Plat vacations

Studies and Research

1. Due diligence research and reports
2. Feasibility Studies
3. Development of Regional Impact Statements (DRI) for major projects,  
4. Assist the Municipalities with Ordinance and Code development and modifications

Exhibit Preparation

1. Exhibits for client and government/agency meetings
2. Representation and participation in public hearings for local and state government agencies, councils, commissions and hearing examiners.
3. Public involvement meeting including neighborhood outreach meetings

Our planning staff has prepared Development of Regional Impact studies (DRIs), on Major Projects having regional impacts. Our firm has prepared many of these such impact statements:

• Jetport International Commerce Center- Ft. Myers
• Tarpon Point Marina - Cape Coral
• Hancock Creek Commerce Center - Cape Coral
• Del Prado North Commerce Park - Cape Coral 
• Indian Oaks Commerce Park- Cape Coral
• Unit-86 Mobile Home Complex - Cape Coral