Collins & Schoettler has served public agencies in the southern San Joaquin Valley since 1982. The firm was founded by Greg Collins. Mr. Collins has over 35 years of planning experience. Over twenty of these years, Mr.Collins has served on the Visalia City Council where he gained valuable experience in the field of municipal affairs, including redevelopment, municipal finance, infrastructure planning and urban design.

The strength of Collins and Schoettler lies in three areas.

Preparation of planning policies - All cities and counties require planning documents that provide for the long-term physical development of each jurisdiction. These planning documents include general plans, specific plans, environmental impact reports and zoning ordinances. When preparing these documents, the objective of Collins & Schoettler is to fashion a document that is "user friendly" - concise and clear language; numerous illustrations, maps, and flow diagrams, and readable format.

Contract planning services - For small cities who cannot afford a full-time planner and for larger cities and counties who require "one-time" planning assistance, Collins & Schoettler provides in-house professional planning services. This service is all inclusive in that it includes processing of planning permits, presentations before the Planning Commission and City Council or Board of Supervisors, preparation of resolutions and ordinances, and other administrative duties associated with a planning department.

Valley experience - Collins & Schoettler has an extensive understanding of Valley affairs. In addition to planning, Collins & Schoettler is knowledgeable in municipal, environmental, and land use matters.