Navigating the Maze of PV City Approvals with Allan Rigg By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

Rigg employs narratives, diagrams, maps, and a variety of renderings to explain the exact circumstances of each project.

Homeowners face a number of challenges, but there are no more daunting challenges than issues involving city regulations that preserve and enhance aesthetics of their property and their community.  These challenges can seem insurmountable, and many homeowners and some professionals find themselves with little knowledge and ill-equipped when it comes to overcoming these obstacles. 

Engaging legal representation can be costly and may not adequately address your issues and needs.  Many property owners have found a better solution with Rigg Consulting, IncAllan Rigg is a recognized State of California Professional Engineer and Certified Professional Planner.  His 37 years of professional experiences include serving as the Director of Planning and Public Works for 14 years for the City of Palos Verdes Estates, and serving as a consultant for 23 years to various cities in the South Bay.  Through these experiences, he is familiar with the ordinances, regulations, and staff in cities on and surrounding the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Rigg’s professional knowledge or experiences make him uniquely qualified to assist his clients when it comes to dealing with city ordinances and regulations, planning and building departments, Planning Commissions, and City Councils.

The success of each project is in the details.

Professionals, including attorneys and architects, recommend Rigg to their clients for assistance with:

Neighborhood Compatibility/Site Plan Review- Helping homeowners with understanding the process, preparing letters and presentations, facilitating meetings, and maximizing success when it comes to proposing or opposing an application.

Entitlement issues- Assisting clients with obtaining the highest and best use of their property and protecting that entitlement from challenges from neighbors and others.

Tree trimming or removal of vegetation- Assisting property owners with understanding the processes involving private and public vegetation and preparing materials for the discretionary group or person making the final decision about their request.

Property assessments- Assisting potential property owners with discovering problems and opportunities related to their potential property purchase.

In addition to property owners, local professionals find Rigg’s expertise and knowledge a valuable asset to their projects.  Local architect and interior designer, Luis de Moraes, explains, “His (Rigg’s) contribution to our team has proven to be a very important component in getting approvals and successfully negotiating very difficult cases.  The projects’ challenges include coordination with city agencies, negotiations with neighbors, assistance with presentations, documentation, and fact finding.”

Clients repeatedly praise Rigg for his thorough and thoughtful strategies and his tireless efforts which were key in reaching their desired outcome. 

The secret behind Rigg’s reputation is found in his ability to deliver results in a timely and cooperative manner.  On a recent project Rigg obtained approval for a 6,000 square foot home in one meeting, while a project on an adjacent property took over a year to secure approval. 

On another project, Rigg received praise from three commissioners for his work on replacing a single-story home with two-story home in a very view sensitive area while maintaining positive relationships with the other residents in the neighborhood.  According to the three commissioners, “This is the way Neighborhood Compatibility is meant to work.”

Rigg credits his success to years of experience and his professional expertise in identifying each project’s challenges and the impact on his clients.  With that in mind, Rigg develops a strategy that specifically addresses the rules and regulations found in the volumes of each city’s codes and ordinances.  With his strategy in place, he determinedly works to produce the necessary documentation, renderings, and other materials that clearly outline the client’s situation and an appropriate solution to this issue.

When you find yourself in a situation that places you at odds with your neighbors and/or city hall over your home and property, you need a resource that will provide the knowledge and resources that will successfully advocate for you.  With Allan Rigg at your side, you can be guaranteed the best possible outcome working through the maze of regulations and challenges!

If you are not certain if Rigg can assist you with your situation, he provides a free 15-minute consultation for new clients.

Interested in learning more contact Allan Rigg at allan@riggconsulting.com, by telephone at +1 (310)-345-9385 or visit riggconsulting.com.



Steve Tabor

This South Bay native’s photographic journey began after receiving his first 35 mm film camera upon earning his Bachelor of Arts degree.   As a classroom teacher he used photography to share the world and his experiences with his students.  Steve began his photography career photographing coastal landscapes and marine life.   His experiences have led him to include portraits and group photography, special event photography as well as live performance and athletics in his portfolio.  As a contributor and photojournalist, he has published stories about the people, places and events in and around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and beyond.

Interested in seeing more of Steve’s work, visit website at: www.stevetaborimages.com