• Zoning and Land Use Analysis: Review of local zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, permitted uses, setbacks, height restrictions, parking requirements, and potential need for variances or rezoning. Assessment of the entitlement process and timeline. • Environmental Assessment: Preliminary environmental review, including potential for hazardous materials (desktop review, potential Phase I ESA coordination), identification of potential wetlands, floodplains, sensitive habitats, cultural/historical resources, and related permitting requirements (local, state, federal). • Site Characteristics & Constraints: Assessment of topography, easements, existing structures, access points, visibility, and potential physical limitations. • Geotechnical Assessment: Preliminary review of available soil data, potential foundation considerations, and identification of needs for further geotechnical investigation. • Utility Availability and Capacity: Investigation of existing water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure serving the site(s). Assessment of capacity and potential extension/upgrade costs. • Infrastructure and Access: Evaluation of existing road networks, site access points, potential traffic impacts, and requirements for off-site improvements. • Preliminary Site Layout Concepts: Development of basic conceptual site plans to assess development yield potential. • Preliminary Cost Estimation: High-level estimation of potential site development costs (e.g., grading, utilities, access improvements). • Risk Assessment: Identification of key risks, challenges, and "fatal flaws" associated with potential sites. • Regulatory Pathway Assessment: Analysis of required permits and approvals from local, state, and potentially federal agencies.