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LOT SPLITS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PROPERTY VALUE

Take advantage of California’s new Lot Split Law to unleash your property’s
value.

Creating another legal property adds $400,000-$900,000+ to your property value
In just one year.




BENEFITS OF OUR LOT SPLIT SERVICE:

 * Acquire an additional real estate asset which can be developed and sold
   separately
 * Enhance development potential
 * Optimize estate planning
 * Get access to more cash


ABOUT US

 * California’s experts in Residential SB9 Lot Splits
 * 45+ years of experience in residential development and civil engineering.
 * Specialized exclusively in Senate Bill 9 Lot Split Approvals

Check your property’s eligibility

Steve, Corte Madera Business Family

We wouldn’t have been able to build on the steep lot. But because we did the lot
split, we can build 2,000 sq ft. Highly recommend this investment.

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Jerry and Patti, Napa Business Family

We had the privilege of working with Riechers Engineering. They completed the
lot split with speed, met all city requirements and answered all our questions.
Peter’s knowledge was exceptionally apropos for the job at hand. We were
grateful that this project was in excellent hands.

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Cynthia, Contra Costa Co Business Family

It's been great working with Riechers Engineering throughout this process. We
were previously unaware of the opportunity and your company's expertise handled
all the complexities.

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Harf, Sonoma Business Family

Our property didn’t meet the minimum lot size for a traditional lot split but
then we did SB9 and created a $1,000,000 parcel.

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Don, Novato Business Family

I enthusiastically recommend Riechers Engineering. They recently completed an
SB-9 lot split for our property. This is a complicated process, and I wouldn’t
have wanted to do it myself. They navigated regulatory and technical obstacles,
completing the job on time and on budget.

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May, Napa Business Family

I hope you decide to go forward with the lot split. We have seen our property
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Steve, Corte Madera Business Family

We wouldn’t have been able to build on the steep lot. But because we did the lot
split, we can build 2,000 sq ft. Highly recommend this investment.

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Jerry and Patti, Napa Business Family

We had the privilege of working with Riechers Engineering. They completed the
lot split with speed, met all city requirements and answered all our questions.
Peter’s knowledge was exceptionally apropos for the job at hand. We were
grateful that this project was in excellent hands.

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Cynthia, Contra Costa Co Business Family

It's been great working with Riechers Engineering throughout this process. We
were previously unaware of the opportunity and your company's expertise handled
all the complexities.

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Harf, Sonoma Business Family

Our property didn’t meet the minimum lot size for a traditional lot split but
then we did SB9 and created a $1,000,000 parcel.

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Don, Novato Business Family

I enthusiastically recommend Riechers Engineering. They recently completed an
SB-9 lot split for our property. This is a complicated process, and I wouldn’t
have wanted to do it myself. They navigated regulatory and technical obstacles,
completing the job on time and on budget.

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May, Napa Business Family

I hope you decide to go forward with the lot split. We have seen our property
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CALIFORNIA’S NEW SB9 LAW


SENATE BILL 9- CALIFORNIA’S LOT SPLIT LAW EXPLAINED


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WHAT IS SB9?

A new law that passed in 2021 that empowers homeowners to increase the value of
their parcel by splitting it into two legal properties.

WHO CAN BENEFIT?

Specific homeowners whose property is zoned "Single Family Residential" in the
urban areas of California and meets specific environmental criteria.

WHAT’S THE RUSH?

Many jurisdictions are already imposing restrictions on the state law. NIMBY
groups are petitioning to remove SB9 altogether on the next ballot. The window
to act on this unique opportunity may be limited.


CHECK OUT OUR MAP!

This Interactive map shows our current lot split projects throughout California:




CASE STUDIES


VALUE INCREASE: $400,000

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

 * Westfall
 * 400,000
 * 24 Months


VALUE INCREASE: $1,100,000

SONOMA

 * Harf
 * 1,100,000
 * 22 Months


VALUE INCREASE: $600,000

NOVATO

 * Schreuder - Novato
 * 600,000
 * 24 Months

Read all case studies

CREATE VALUE

BUILD WEALTH

FREEDOM

TRUSTWORTHY

APPROVED

PLANNED

HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK AND WHAT EXACTLY DOES YOUR FIRM DO FOR US?

Our firm takes care of the entire lot split process, from start to finish. We do
all the leg work and all we will ask of you is a few signatures for the
application docs.
Our work includes: order a title guarantee, prepare and fill out all application
documents for client signature, hire our biologist for the biological and
wetlands reports, work with our draftsperson to prepare the tentative parcel
map, get client’s approval of the layout, prepare a drainage plan, contact
utility companies to obtain will serve letters, submit the tentative parcel map
and drainage plan (electronic submittal and hard copies), pay the submittal
fees, follow up with county on a weekly basis until we get tentative map
approval, schedule our surveyors, perform a boundary survey, perform a
topographic survey, set final boundary monuments, prepare final parcel map,
prepare closures, prepare easement deeds, prepare shared access easements and
maintenance agreements if needed, submit all materials to planning and public
works for approval, pay map checking fee, follow up with County until final
approval, print mylar, obtain notarized signatures on the final parcel map from
owners, tax collector, county surveyor, and clerk of the board of supervisors,
request tax figures, pay tax collector fee, remind client to pay their upcoming
property tax, pay assessor fee, obtain a parcel map guarantee, record the final
parcel map. Our fee is due once we have created these two legal parcels for you.

HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK AND WHAT EXACTLY DOES YOUR FIRM DO FOR US?

Our firm takes care of the entire lot split process, from start to finish. We do
all the leg work and all we will ask of you is a few signatures for the
application docs.
Our work includes: order a title guarantee, prepare and fill out all application
documents for client signature, hire our biologist for the biological and
wetlands reports, work with our draftsperson to prepare the tentative parcel
map, get client’s approval of the layout, prepare a drainage plan, contact
utility companies to obtain will serve letters, submit the tentative parcel map
and drainage plan (electronic submittal and hard copies), pay the submittal
fees, follow up with county on a weekly basis until we get tentative map
approval, schedule our surveyors, perform a boundary survey, perform a
topographic survey, set final boundary monuments, prepare final parcel map,
prepare closures, prepare easement deeds, prepare shared access easements and
maintenance agreements if needed, submit all materials to planning and public
works for approval, pay map checking fee, follow up with County until final
approval, print mylar, obtain notarized signatures on the final parcel map from
owners, tax collector, county surveyor, and clerk of the board of supervisors,
request tax figures, pay tax collector fee, remind client to pay their upcoming
property tax, pay assessor fee, obtain a parcel map guarantee, record the final
parcel map. Our fee is due once we have created these two legal parcels for you.

AS THE CLIENT, WHAT CAN I EXPECT WILL BE MY RESPONSIBILITIES OR TASKS THROUGHOUT
THE PROCESS?

Client involvement is minimal. We take care of every process so that our client
needs to do as little as possible. 

Client involvement includes: sign application documents, notarize affidavit,
approve parcel line we draw up, sign the final parcel map, pay your upcoming
property taxes, send payment to Riechers Engineering. From start to finish, this
process will only take 3 hours or less of your time in total.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT YOU GUARANTEE THE PROCESS?

Your lot split is 100% guaranteed when you work with us. If we are unsuccessful
in creating your second parcel for any reason, you will owe nothing for our time
or costs incurred on your project. It is that simple: no fine print, no hidden
fees. No upfront deposit for the project. We want to make this process a “no
brainer” for our clients, so we’ve taken all the risk out of it for you.

WHERE DOES YOUR FEE COME FROM? IS THERE A COST BREAKDOWN?

The lot split price varies project to project as well as by jurisdiction. Every
jurisdiction has different requirements, application fees and planning
department fees. Each project has a differing level of complexity and risk. 

Here is a general cost breakdown for the lot split, all of which is included in
our fee, handled by us, and GUARANTEED by our firm (e.g. if we’re unsuccessful,
you don’t pay). Lastly, please note that we will agree upon a fixed price before
commencing your project. Even if costs are higher than we expect, we will not
raise your price at the end. 

 * Topographic survey $500 – $3,000
 * Boundary survey $3,500 – $12,000 
 * Drafting of Tentative parcel map  $1,500 – $3,000
 * Final parcel map preparation  $1,500 – $3,000
 * Biological assessment $1,000 – $4,500
 * Wetland assessment $500 – $1,500
 * County Septic Site Evaluation fee $500
 * Title guarantee $600
 * Utility Letters $500
 * City/County Application fee $9,000 – 16,000**
 * TPM and FPM processing $2,500
 * Final parcel map checking fee to the county $5,000+**
 * Drainage plan and erosion control plan $$2,000-5,000
 * Improvement plan $2,000
 * Assessor fee $500
 * Tax collector fee $500
 * Easement agreements Preparation $500
 * Parcel Map guarantee (Title Company)  $400
 * Title company map processing fee $3,100
 * Recording fee $500
 * Riechers Engineering fee (managing and overseeing your project for 9-12
   months) $6,000 – $8,000

Total = $71,300+

The county charges T&M with a modest deposit, then calls for replenishment
whenever the deposit account runs out.  There is no limit on what they could
charge

The lot split requires a whole lot of work: 12 months of application prep,
submission and engagement with the planning departments, organizing and
performing surveys and reports, finding specialists to complete the various
requirements. Because we have in-house engineers, surveyors and draftspeople, we
have lower costs than if you were to hire out professionals yourself. We are
also California’s leading experts in SB9 with over 50 lot split applications
throughout California. We have already done all the necessary research and know
how to avoid the most common pitfalls of SB9 applications. You can spend a year
of your time and perhaps more than $60,000 doing it yourself, or you can hire us
to do everything for you, source professionals, and take on 100% of the risk.

DOES YOUR FIRM PAY FOR INSTALLING NEW UTILITIES OR DRAWING ARCHITECTURAL PLANS?

No, creating your two legal parcels does not require an architect.  If you
choose to build on the new lot, that is when you would hire an architect. We
will contact your utility companies and request “can and will serve letters” for
your new parcel, however our company does not pay for the installation of new
utility services. 

Frequently Asked Questions


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articles, tips, and updates on a variety of topics. Our blog is your go-to
resource for staying informed and inspired.

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