• General and Comprehensive Plans

  Gibbons Planning Group brings deep expertise in General and Comprehensive Planning—covering everything from regulatory compliance to policy development and real-world implementation. We’ve worked with a wide range of jurisdictions, including small towns, rural communities, counties, and large urban cities. This breadth of experience gives us a unique perspective and allows us to offer creative, grounded solutions informed by what actually works on the ground.

  We approach every plan as a living document—one that reflects the distinct character, needs, and aspirations of the communities we serve. Our goal is to create plans that are visionary yet practical, with clear pathways for implementation and long-term success.

• Zoning and Development Codes

  Gibbons Planning Group offers full-service zoning and development code updates tailored to the unique needs of cities and counties. Our work ensures that land use regulations are current, aligned with local General and Comprehensive Plans, and reflect the strategic direction of specific plans, community plans, and decision-makers.

  We specialize in modernizing outdated codes by removing obsolete uses, incorporating best practices, and creating standards that are clear, user-friendly, and easy to implement. Our updates are designed not only to streamline permitting processes, but also to serve as a foundation for equitable redevelopment and long-term economic growth.

  Zoning is more than a regulatory framework—it’s a tool for shaping a community’s future. Gibbons Planning Group is a recognized leader in preparing zoning ordinances, development codes, and design standards that are forward-thinking, legally sound, and responsive to emerging trends and needs. Our work provides clarity for staff, community members, developers, and decision-makers alike, making the path from vision to implementation seamless.

• Design Guidelines and Standards

  Gibbons Planning Group brings a thoughtful and practical approach to design standards and guidelines, helping communities shape attractive, high-quality built environments. We specialize in creating clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for mixed-use, residential, and commercial development that reflect local character and support walkable, vibrant places. Our team blends planning, architecture, and urban design expertise to deliver visually compelling, context-sensitive solutions that elevate community identity and promote lasting value.

• Staff Planning Services

  Gibbons Planning Group offers both short- and long-term staff planning support to help jurisdictions bridge staffing gaps and maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery. Whether assisting with day-to-day development review or supporting major planning initiatives, we tailor our services to meet the needs of each agency based on jurisdiction size, staffing capacity, and workload demands.

  Our staff planners are experienced in all aspects of municipal planning and can seamlessly integrate into your team to provide:

  • Project entitlement review and processing
  • Preparation of staff reports and findings
  • Attendance at and facilitation of community meetings, study sessions, and public hearings
  • Design and site plan review
  • CEQA and NEPA documentation, including Notices of Exemption, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and EIR Addendums
  • Drafting of resolutions and supporting documentation
  • Research and analysis for ordinance development and updates
  • Consultant team coordination and project management support

• Community Outreach Specialists

  At Gibbons Planning Group, we believe that meaningful community engagement is the foundation of any successful planning effort. We take pride in designing inclusive, thoughtful, and creative outreach strategies tailored to each community’s unique needs, demographics, and planning challenges. Whether we’re working with a small rural town or a large urban center, we approach engagement as a vital and ongoing dialogue—not a checkbox.

  Our outreach efforts are built on transparency, accessibility, and authenticity. We place a strong emphasis on listening with intention and incorporating community voices into the planning process in a genuine, impactful way. From early visioning to policy adoption, we work to ensure that stakeholders—including community-based organizations, advocacy groups, business and property owners, marginalized and under-served populations, and elected officials—are actively engaged and informed throughout the process.

  Our award-winning engagement services include:

  • Development of outreach and engagement strategies
  • Branding, marketing, and visual identity packages
  • Project website creation and digital content management
  • In-person and virtual workshops, meetings, and open houses
  • Interactive community pop-ups and mobile outreach
  • Culturally competent and language-accessible engagement, including translation and interpretation services
  • Online surveys, interactive mapping tools, and digital exercises
  • Preparation of press releases, mailers, flyers, and newsletters
  • Coordination with local media and social media campaigns
  • Targeted outreach to underrepresented and disadvantaged communities
  • Stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and round-table discussions
  • Public hearing presentations and facilitation support

Award Winning Projects