Insider Expertise
Our team served in the very departments that review your projects. We understand the process from the inside out -- what reviewers look for, what causes delays, and how to structure approvals efficiently.
Navigate Development. Deliver Results.
Concho Development Services provides end-to-end development assistance for residential and commercial construction projects throughout West Texas.
Efficiently. Compliantly. Successfully.
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Combined Years of Municipal Leadership
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Years Building & Planning — Charlie Kemp
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Years City Management — Rick Weise
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Years as Fire Chief — Patrick Brody
Our Approach
Single Point of Contact
Instead of juggling multiple departments, work with one team that coordinates across Planning, Engineering, Fire Marshal, Health, Inspection Services, and Utilities on your behalf.
Risk Mitigation
We conduct compliance gap analysis before submission, minimizing costly change orders and reducing the risk of project delays, incomplete submissions, and frustrating back-and-forth.
Results-Driven
From permit application to certificate of occupancy, we manage the entire process with a focus on keeping your project on timeline and on budget.
Areas of
Expertise
Technical & Code Review
Building Code review and advisory, Fire and Life Safety review, Structural concept review, MEP and I-CODE review, Constructability analysis, Risk review to minimize change orders, and Compliance gap analysis prior to submission.
- Building Code
- Fire & Life Safety
- Structural Review
- MEP & I-CODE
- Constructability
- Compliance Gap Analysis
Planning & Zoning
Zoning and Land Use compliance analysis, Platting and subdivision assistance, Site feasibility assessments, Variance and Special Use Permit preparation, Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission representation, Historic Preservation Board assistance, and TIRZ support and navigation.
- Zoning & Land Use
- Platting
- Site Feasibility
- Variance & SUP
- Board Representation
- TIRZ Navigation
Our Founders
Three former senior City of San Angelo officials with 90+ years of combined experience. We know how projects move through the system -- and how to keep them moving.
Charlie Kemp
Co-Founder & Building Code Expert
34 Years in Building & PlanningWith 34 years of experience in building and planning for the City of San Angelo, Charlie brings unmatched expertise in building code review, fire and life safety analysis, and constructability assessment. He has guided thousands of projects from concept through inspection.
Rick Weise
Co-Founder & City Management Specialist
31 Years in City ManagementRick's 31-year career in city management gives CDS an unparalleled understanding of how municipal departments operate. His expertise in interdepartmental coordination and development timeline strategy keeps projects moving efficiently.
Patrick Brody
Co-Founder & Fire Safety Director
25 Years as Fire ChiefAs a 25-year veteran Fire Chief, Patrick provides critical insight into fire and life safety compliance, inspection coordination, and code review. His relationships across departments open doors that stay closed for others.
Why Concho
Development Services
We represent owners, developers, builders, engineers, architects, and property owners in navigating municipal review processes efficiently and successfully. Our founders wrote the playbook -- now they work for you.
Founded by three former senior City of San Angelo officials with 90+ years of combined experience, CDS brings insider knowledge to every project. We know what reviewers look for, what causes delays, and how to structure submissions for efficient approval.
The result is not merely compliance. It is a streamlined path from concept to certificate of occupancy -- on timeline and on budget.
More Areas
of Practice
Permitting & Navigation
Owner representation during reviews, Permit application management, Interdepartmental coordination, Response drafting to review comments, Expedited path strategy consulting, Inspection coordination assistance, and Development timeline strategy.
- Owner Representation
- Permit Management
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Expedited Paths
- Inspection Coordination
- Timeline Strategy
Specialized Projects
Solar farm development support, Wind energy projects, Data center permitting coordination, Institutional projects for City and ISD, and Commercial mixed-use development.
- Solar Farms
- Wind Energy
- Data Centers
- City & ISD Projects
- Mixed-Use Development
Let's Move Your
Project Forward
Ready to navigate the development process with confidence? Whether you are starting a new project or stuck in the review cycle, CDS can help.
San Angelo, Texas
(325) 555-1234
info@conchodevelopment.com
Who We Serve
- Developers & Builders
- Architects & Engineers
- Property Owners
- Municipal Agencies
- School Districts