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Planning

Studies and permitting for land use, development, and infrastructure projects.

What We Offer

Columbia NW Engineering, P.S. provides studies and permitting for a wide range of project types. Our experienced planning team guides clients through federal and state permitting, developer impact studies, capital improvement plans, and growth management — from initial concept through final approval.

We work closely with local agencies and jurisdictions throughout Eastern Washington, ensuring your project meets all regulatory requirements efficiently and on schedule.

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Planning Services

Studies & Permitting

  • Federal / State Permitting
  • Developer Impact Studies
  • Capital Improvement Plans
  • Growth Management Plans
  • Traffic Analysis
  • Drainage Analysis

Infrastructure Planning

  • Water System Studies
  • Sewer System Studies
  • Wastewater Treatment Facility Planning
  • Environmental Impact Statements
  • JARPA Permits

Site & Survey Work

  • Topographic Mapping
  • Boundary Surveys
  • Wetlands Surveys
  • Utility Designs
  • Construction-Phase Services

Specialized Consulting

  • Real Estate Appraisal & Acquisition
  • Environmental Biology & Wetland Delineation
  • Critical Habitat Evaluations
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Rate Studies & Impact Assessments

Specialized Expertise

Project Presentation

We present projects to planning commissions, city councils, and community groups — translating technical details into accessible language for informed decision-making.

Agency Interaction

Our staff has extensive experience with government requirements, grant applications, and managing projects through federal and state agency approval and closeout.

Site Development

Full civil engineering and surveying for individual sites and subdivisions, including drainage studies, wetlands surveys, traffic studies, and utility designs from concept to completion.

Real Estate & Acquisition

Appraisal and acquisition services meeting federal and state funding requirements, coordinated through experienced associates in Wenatchee and Yakima.

Environmental Biology

Wetland delineation and critical habitat evaluations performed through qualified associates in Okanogan and Cheney to support permitting and regulatory compliance.

Engineering Studies

Comprehensive feasibility studies, capital improvement plans, rate studies, and impact assessments to support long-term infrastructure planning and funding applications.

Ready to start your planning project?

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