30 Day Subdivision Greenlight Package
The Project Greenlight Package is Samford Group’s proven way to answer the only question that matters in land acquisition:
Is this deal worth moving forward—without wasting time or capital?
In just 30 days, we help residential developers reduce acquisition risk as fast and cost-effectively as possible by delivering the critical information needed to make a confident go/no-go decision before major dollars are committed. No guesswork. No prolonged studies. No unnecessary spend.
If the project moves forward, 100% of the Project Greenlight Package fee is credited toward your core design services*, making this the lowest-risk way to validate a site and accelerate momentum.
Move forward with confidence—or walk away early, informed, and protected.
*terms and conditions apply
WHO WE SERVE
Residential Developers in Georgia and Alabama
What’s Included in 30 Day Residential Greenlight Package
Rough Concept Drawing
Our engineering team works directly with the developer to translate vision into a clear, buildable concept. By capturing ideas early and putting them on paper, we create a practical foundation for productive discussions, informed decisions, and efficient progress moving forward.
Pre-Application Meeting
This meeting delivers significant value by engaging key jurisdictional decision-makers early for a focused “red flag” review. The goal is to identify potential constraints and approval hurdles upfront—before time and capital are committed. Samford Group handles scheduling, meeting facilitation, and detailed documentation using AI-powered tools, allowing developers to participate as much or as little as they choose.
Entitlement/Zoning Strategy
Successful zoning strategy starts with two questions: how the site is currently zoned, and what zoning designation is realistically attainable to achieve the project’s goals. Understanding existing zoning determines whether a rezone is required, and if so, which alternatives offer the best balance of entitlement potential, allowed uses, and risk. By analyzing adjacent land uses, ordinance requirements, and jurisdictional realities, we turn zoning from a potential obstacle into a strategic asset for the developer.
Proposed Predevelopment Schedule
Consistent with Samford Group’s core values, we prioritize setting clear, realistic expectations—and meeting them. The predevelopment schedule integrates Samford Group tasks, client responsibilities, jurisdictional timelines, and subconsultant schedules into a single, coordinated framework. This schedule guides decision-making throughout predevelopment and is critical to moving efficiently through due diligence.
Risk Register
The Risk Register serves as a clear summary of key findings, giving the developer a quick, high-level view of identified concerns. While not intended to be exhaustive, it outlines known risks along with potential mitigation paths and associated capital requirements—supporting informed, timely decision-making.
Delivery
Subdivision Greenlight Package will kickoff at the soonest of the 15th or the 1st and be completed within:
30 Days
Credit
If Core Design is kicked off within 30 days of Entitlement approvals:
100% Credit
Payment
One flat rate for all residential projects:
$5,000
Pricing
Payment
One flat rate for all residential projects:
$5,000
Credit
If Core Design is kicked off within 30 days of Entitlement approvals:
100% Credit
Delivery
Subdivision Greenlight Package will kickoff at the soonest of the 15th or the 1st and be completed within:
30 Days
Slots
Only 2 slots will be available per jurisdiction per month and there is a cap on overall slots as well.
If there is not capacity, Samford Group will communicate that to the client and will place them on the wait list at a predetermined slot.
AFTER GREENLIGHT COMPLETION
Entitlement Package
01
Pricing
$10,000 + $120/lot + $100/acre
Billed Semi-Monthly on a Percent Complete Basis
Scope
Applications required for Platting/Rezoning Action
Planning Commission/City Council Representation
Attendance of all Jurisdictional Meetings associated with Project
Schematic Design Drawings with Takeoff Quantities
Preliminary Plat
Bore Map for Geotechnical Study
Boundary and Utility Survey
Engineered Concept Drawing
Timing
Scope will be completed prior to zoning finalization date as determined by the Jurisdictional Entitlement Schedule.
Core Design
02
Pricing
$900/lot
30% due at signing, remainder billed semi-monthly (percent complete)
If client responsibilities are met, 100% of the cost incurred with Greenlight Package are credited towards Core Design if Core Design Proposal is signed within 30 Days of Entitlement Approval
Scope
Full Civil Engineering Documents will be submitted to the local jurisdiction within 8 weeks of Notice-to-Proceed
Permitting Efforts are Included in the Fee
Conditional upon client returning all correspondence within 48 hours
All Survey, Utility Documentation, Client Design Specifications are provided at Notice to Proceed
Jurisdiction/3rd Party Fees paid by client within 2 business days
Excludes agency moratoria, post-submittal code changes, owner requested scope changes, DOT Design, Additional Exhibits, and off-site improvements
If we miss our deadline, client is credited/refunded 20% of core design fee
Additional Services
Subconsultant Coordination
Provide proposals and manage communication for all external consultants that may be required to advance Civil Scope
Construction Administration
Manage RFI’s, Submittals, Field Changes, Pond Certifications, Site Inspections
Construction Phase Surveying Services
Construction Staking
GPS Machine Models
Homebuilder Phase Surveying Services
Lot Level Site Plans
Foundation Staking
*Additional Services are not included in the Core Design Pricing
PEOPLE
Meet the Team
Hayes Eiford
Founder
Josh Mura
President
Weston Brasell
Project Manager - Engineering