For Owners

Full clarity on entitlements, permitting, and fees. Before you break ground.

ChatAEC gives property owners direct access to the regulatory data that governs their projects. Know what approvals you need, what the process looks like, and what it costs. Before the surprises.

The Challenge

Regulatory complexity shouldn't require a consultant to navigate.

Entitlement timelines, permitting requirements, and fee structures vary by jurisdiction and are nearly impossible to budget without expensive advisors.

Entitlement timelines that vary wildly by jurisdiction and project type

A permitting process that stays unclear until you're already deep in the project

Fee structures buried in municipal code, impossible to budget without research

Over-reliance on consultants for preliminary information that should be accessible

The Solution

Research your own project. Before the first consultant call.

ChatAEC gives owners direct access to the regulatory data that governs their projects. Understand what approvals you need, what the permitting process looks like, and what fees to expect. All sourced directly from city records.

  • Entitlement requirements by project type and jurisdiction
  • Permit checklists and process timelines
  • Development and impact fee schedules
  • Plain-language answers from real municipal sources
What it helps you do

From entitlement to occupancy. Know what's coming.

Entitlement Intelligence

Know what approvals your project requires before you engage architects or planners. No surprises at the submittal desk.

  • Required approvals by project type
  • Conditional use and variance requirements
  • Design review thresholds and triggers
  • Entitlement timeline estimates

Permitting Roadmap

Understand the full permit process for your project type and jurisdiction. Plan your schedule with real timelines, not estimates.

  • Permit types required by project
  • Submittal checklist and sequencing
  • Review timelines and agency contacts
  • Inspection requirements

Fee Transparency

Surface development fees, impact fees, and utility connection costs before you finalize your budget. No more late surprises.

  • Development and building permit fees
  • Impact fees by use type and jurisdiction
  • Utility connection and tap fees
  • Plan check and inspection fee estimates

ChatAEC makes it easier to interpret zoning information. Whether answering developer questions or reviewing submittals, it's a tool that saves real time.

Brad Carr, AICP, LEED-AP, Planning and Development Manager, City of Scottsdale

Know what your project needs. Before the first consultant call.

Get the regulatory clarity you need to move forward with confidence.