Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP)
A Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) is a legal authorization issued by a transportation or highway authority (such as a state Department of Transportation) that allows an individual, company, or utility to perform work or place a structure within a public roadway or its right-of-way.
This includes activities like:
- Installing utility lines (e.g., gas, water, telecom)
- Driveway connections to highways
- Roadway construction or modifications
- Temporary lane closures or detours for construction
The permit ensures that the work complies with safety standards, minimizes traffic disruption, and protects public infrastructure.
We offer comprehensive conceptual site design services that lay the groundwork for successful land development. Our team creates high-level site layouts that thoughtfully integrate land use, access, circulation, utilities, grading, and environmental features. By balancing client goals with regulatory requirements and site constraints, we develop practical and visually cohesive concepts that guide the design process and support project approvals. This early-stage planning is essential for evaluating feasibility, identifying opportunities and challenges, and setting the direction for detailed engineering.
Our team specializes in navigating the municipal zoning and land development review process to help clients bring their projects to life efficiently and compliantly. We provide expert support in zoning analysis, site plan preparation, code compliance, and coordination with local agencies. From initial feasibility studies to securing approvals and permits, we guide projects through every regulatory step, ensuring alignment with municipal ordinances, land use plans, and engineering standards. Our goal is to streamline the review process and deliver successful outcomes for both public and private developments.
