ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE PLANNING

HMH Engineering helps communities, developers, and agencies navigate complex environmental regulations and land use requirements while supporting sustainable growth. With expertise in permitting, site assessments, and ecological planning, we provide solutions that balance project needs with environmental preservation.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES
We offer a wide range of services to support public and private projects:

    • Environmental permitting at federal, state, and local levels

    • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categorical exemptions and compliance

    • Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act coordination

    • Strategic guidance to meet all applicable environmental regulations

    • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)

    • Biological assessments and ecological inspections

    • Evaluation of site conditions, land use history, and potential environmental risks

    • Coordination with state and federal resource agencies to ensure responsible land stewardship

    • Sustainable land use and development planning for public and private projects

    • Zoning and site suitability analysis for long-term growth

    • Climate change resilience and adaptation planning, including Complete Streets and green infrastructure

    • Facilitation of public meetings and stakeholder consultations

    • Development of community-based environmental initiatives

    • Municipal consultation services and grant administration for environmental programs

OUR APPROACH
Our team integrates environmental science, planning expertise, and regulatory knowledge to streamline the permitting process and avoid costly project delays. We work closely with project owners, municipalities, and agencies to ensure compliance while supporting sustainable development goals.

WHO WE SERVE
We provide environmental and land use planning services for:

  • Cities, counties, and municipal agencies

  • Private developers and landowners

  • Transportation and infrastructure projects

  • Conservation and community-based organizations

We proudly serve communities throughout Idaho—including Coeur d’Alene, Ponderay, Lewiston, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Rigby—and now western Montana through our Missoula office.