Administrative Project Approval Hearing

In most cases, the entitlement process culminates in one or more public hearings before a decision-making body. Reuben & Junius’s specialization in San Francisco land use issues spans 25 years and four mayoral administrations, giving us a unique perspective on long-term issues. Our attorneys have appeared before the Planning Commission hundreds of times, developing a solid reputation for concise, persuasive and insightful advocacy.

Whether in San Francisco or any other Bay Area jurisdiction, public hearings require significant preparation and attention to detail. Our attorneys work closely with the jurisdiction’s professional staff and planners to ensure that all necessary documentation, staff reports, motions and resolutions are prepared accurately and in a timely manner. In addition to assisting the city staff, Reuben & Junius prepares an advocacy brief or letter for each decision maker, highlighting key benefits the project will bring to the city and addressing relevant policy or code issues.

Our goal is two-fold: to ensure that the city’s documentation and entitlement papers are in good order and legally sufficient to approve the project, and to provide decision makers with information that will give the project the best chance of approval.