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DESIGN & HISTORIC PRESERVATION


DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DESIGN GUIDELINES

Documents for Review Project Schedule  Submit Comments

       

Colorado Bridge & Arroyo SecoThe City of Pasadena, with assistance from a local consultant, Moule & Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists, is developing architectural design guidelines for Neighborhood Commercial and Multi-family Residential Zoning Districts. The guidelines will help to improve the quality of the built environment in these areas of the city (MAP).

 

The City currently requires design review for all new multi-family (3 units or more) development projects as well as for new (non-residential) construction over 5,000 square feet in size. Design review is also required for substantial exterior renovation of buildings over 5,000 square feet on major commercial streets.

 

In the seven areas with specific plans, there are existing design guidelines, all of which have been in place for ten years or less. Outside the seven areas with specific plans, the only design guidelines that apply to new construction are the Citywide Design Principles in the Land-use Element of the General Plan. These principles, which are a general statement of urban-design objectives, need to be supplemented by more detailed guidelines to influence the design of new buildings throughout the city.

 

During the process of developing the design guidelines, there will be several opportunities for public input. It is essential that the community be involved in this process so that the guidelines reflect the vision of the residents and other stakeholders for the future development of the city. Please visit this page often to remain informed of all new developments. We expect to have completed guidelines ready for adoption by the City Council in December 2008.


Project Schedule

 

Public Review of Draft Design Guidelines Postponed

The public review of the draft Design Guidelines, originally scheduled for November 24, 2008, has been postponed. A new date will be publicized when the draft document is ready for public review, likely in mid-to-late January 2009. Please contact Kevin Johnson with any questions.

 


 

Documents for Review:

References:

 

General Plan

Specific plans

Land-use Element(4mb)

Citywide Design Principles(5mb)

 


SUBMIT COMMENTS:

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We want to hear from you! Please send us any comments you have regarding architectural design of Neighborhood Commercial or Multi-family projects. You may also use this form to comment on the draft guidelines or any documents posted on this site.

 

Contact information:

Kevin Johnson

(626) 744-7806

kevinjohnson@cityofpasadena.net

 


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Last modified on November 18, 2008