Curated Entitlements. Policy Interpretation. Lasting Impact.
Meet Chandra Slaven, AICP
Founder, Coastal Vérité LLC
Hello and Welcome!
Thank you for visiting my website.
For more than two decades, I have worked at the intersection of coastal law, local code, and land use policy—where details matter, timelines compress, and decisions shape real places. I founded Coastal Vérité LLC to serve clients who value precision, discretion, and a more strategic path to approval.
My work is grounded along Southern California’s coastline, where I guide projects through the California Coastal Act, CEQA, and complex, overlapping jurisdictions. My approach is both legally rigorous and pragmatic: distill nuance into clear direction, identify the right strategy early, and keep teams aligned and moving forward.
Who I Serve
I work with property owners, developers, and design professionals navigating complex coastal entitlements—clients who value thoughtful analysis, steady guidance, and well-executed outcomes.
My Ethos
Coastal Vérité LLC was founded on a singular belief: coastal entitlements deserve the same care, discretion, and creativity as any luxury endeavor. I choose not to be a consulting mill but a boutique land-use firm serving clients who value clarity, excellence, and enduring results.
At Coastal Vérité LLC, I blend:
Concierge-Level Service – Selective client partnerships allow me to deliver proactive, detail-rich support at every stage.
Tailored Strategy – No templates. Every entitlement path is mapped to match the complexity of your site and the integrity of your vision.
To me, land use is not just about securing approvals; it is about crafting legacy landscapes that reflect the aspirations of their owners and the enduring beauty of the coast.