JMI Developers is a full-service regulatory development advisory firm serving clients across Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. From the first feasibility conversation through final Certificate of Occupancy, our in-house team of licensed professionals navigates every regulatory, permitting, design, and construction challenge so your project moves forward with precision and confidence.

Regulatory Development Strategy

Comprehensive advisory from project conception and feasibility through the entire entitlement and regulatory permitting process. We identify risks early, map approvals, and position your project for success before a single permit is filed.

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Permit Expediting & Approvals

Full-service permit processing across DC, Maryland, and Virginia — DOB, DDOT, DCRA, and beyond. We manage every submission, plan review response, and agency interaction to keep your timeline on track.

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Certificate of Occupancy

Full, Partial, and Conditional C of O strategy and execution. We analyze approval documents, manage life safety inspections, coordinate DOEE and DOB closeouts, handle notarization, and advocate with code officials for complex or disputed use classifications.

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Public Space & Infrastructure

DDOT public space and construction staging permits, streetscape, curb and gutter, and right-of-way management. Includes Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plans & Field Implementation throughout construction.

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Dry Utility Coordination

Expert coordination of electric, gas, telecom, and cable infrastructure. In-house specialist Damian Quevedo Marquez brings 25+ years managing utility designs, easements, and installations across the DMV region.

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Historic Preservation

HPRB and SHPO review management for projects affecting historic properties. We navigate the Secretary of Interior Standards, prepare historic preservation applications, and coordinate design reviews to keep projects moving.

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Architecture & Engineering

In-house architectural and engineering design for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. From schematic design through permit-ready construction documents — produced to navigate DC's technical review process efficiently.

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Construction Management

Owner's representative and construction management from groundbreaking through substantial completion. We coordinate contractors, manage schedules, oversee inspections, and ensure the project is built in full compliance with approved permits and documents.

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Agencies & Jurisdictions We Navigate

DC Dept. of Buildings (DOB)
DDOT Public Space
DC Office of Zoning
DOEE — SWM & GAR
DC Historic Preservation (HPRB)
DC Zoning Commission
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Pepco / Washington Gas
DC Water & Sewer Authority
Maryland Dept. of Permits
Virginia Building Officials
DC Fire Marshal / FEMS

Ready to Move Your Project Forward?

From first feasibility question to final C of O — JMI manages the entire regulatory path for your development.

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