Mid-Cities Engineering

Comprehensive civil design and planning services tailored to California's unique municipal and environmental regulations.

• Site Grading and Drainage Plans

  Custom plans synthesizing architectural layouts and soil reports to optimize site preparation and water management.

• Water and Sewer Plans

  Detailed sewer and water utility infrastructure design compliant with regional municipal codes.

• Hydrology Reports

  Precise assessments of stormwater impacts to inform durable water management systems.

• Street Improvement Plans

  Roadway and access infrastructure design integrated with existing local transportation networks.

• Erosion Control Plans

  Runoff and sediment control planning to minimize environmental impact and stabilize work sites.

• Retaining Walls

  Structural design of retaining walls to manage elevation changes and prevent erosion.

• Water Quality Management Plans

  Detailed WQMPs to align development projects with regional water quality standards.

• Low Impact Development Plans and Reports

  LID stormwater strategies to reduce runoff and meet environmental regulations.

• Sump Pump Plans

  Custom pump system layouts for property flood prevention and mechanical drainage.

• Land Subdivision and Processing

  Subdivision planning, legal-technical processing, and infrastructure design to optimize land use.

Structural analysis, analysis-driven modifications, and system designs ensuring durability, compliance, and occupant safety.

• Structural Analysis and Design

  Engineering of safe and efficient structures using modern design technologies.

• Foundation Design

  Durable ground-contact engineering suited to regional geologic conditions.

• Seismic Analysis and Refitting

  Analysis and retrofitting to protect existing buildings against regional seismic hazards.

• Structural Rehabilitation

  Restoration, structural updates, and repairs for aged, damaged, or decaying structural elements.

• Value Engineering

  Cost optimization of structural plans to balance material efficiency with code-compliant performance.

Comprehensive design planning and drafting services to outline aesthetic, functional residential structures.

• Conceptual and Schematic Design

  Initial design concepts, layouts, and schematic planning tailored to client goals.

• Construction Documents

  Detailed architectural drafts and technical plans compiled for municipal plan-check submittals.

State-mandated periodic inspections of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) for multi-family buildings with three or more units.

• Visual Inspection

  On-site assessment of balconies, decks, stairways, and walkways to identify visible wear or damage.

• Intrusive Testing

  Borescope testing and hidden structural assessments to locate internal decay not visible from the surface.

• Compliance and Investigation Reports

  Comprehensive documentation summarizing findings, noting non-compliance, and detailing remediation steps.

• Planning and Pulling Permits

  Drafting precise repair plans and executing the plans submittal process for necessary structural corrections.

Design, planning, zoning review, and permit expediting for ADUs, JADUs, and SB9 developments.

• Custom ADU Design and Layout

  Personalized floor plans for detached and attached accessory dwelling units designed to maximize space.

• Garage Conversions

  Converting existing garages into fully functional residential units compliant with zoning codes.

• Zoning Analysis

  Property assessments to verify site feasibility, setbacks, and local zoning limitations for proposed units.

• Construction Permitting

  End-to-end guidance from pre-submittal reviews to municipal permit issuance.