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Site Plan Delay Cost Calculator

Site plan delays hit carry and start date.

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Total delay cost

$924,750

Carry cost

$519,750

Revenue lost

$405,000

How the math works

Carry = capital × rate × months/12. Revenue lost = monthly × months. Total = sum.

$7.7M × 9% × 9/12 = $520k carry. + $405k revenue lost = $925k total cost from 9-month site plan delay.

How to Use

  1. Enter land basis.
  2. Enter committed capital.
  3. Enter carry rate %.
  4. Enter delay months.
  5. Enter lost revenue monthly.
  6. Read total delay cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why delays happen?

Staff review backlog. Incomplete submissions (most common). Engineering comment cycles (each round = 30-60 days). Utility company coordination. Stormwater management review. Variance or amendment required mid-process. Plan for 2-3 comment cycles realistically.

Typical duration?

Simple site plan: 3-6 months. Complex mixed-use: 9-18 months. Subdivision: 6-12 months (more agency sign-offs). Large projects: 12-36 months with multiple phases of approval. Comment cycles vary by jurisdiction.

Reducing delay?

Complete, high-quality submissions first time. Pre-application meeting to align with staff expectations. Retain expediter. Respond to comments within 7-10 days. Schedule early utility coordination. Political/administrative relationships matter for fast-track handling.

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