Glendale City Council
March 26, 2024

City of Glendale
Update Regarding Improvements to Entitlement and
Permitting Process
March 26, 2024
1 Improvements To Date
• Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units (In Progress)
• Updating Mixed-use and Multi-family development standards (In Progress) • Express permits for instant approval
• Eliminate unnecessary division or department reviews
• Updating of bulletins and checklists
• Updates to Energov for bugs or user experience improvement • Exemptions for geotechnical reports
• Continuing to fill vacancies
2 Upcoming Proposed Changes
• Coming to Council 04.02.24
• Elimination of the 4/5/6 rule
• Continuation of non-conformance when like for like
• Eliminate parking for auto retailer inventory
• Concurrent review – Planning / Building & Safety
• DRB exemption for rear 50 % of lot
• DRB exemption for second story addition at rear 50 percent if compatible • Allow additions with non-conforming garages
3 Possible Improvements
• Remove design review for like for like
• Overhaul pre-application process
• Remove minimum unit size
• Overhaul parking standards
• Gentle density in single-family zoning
• Study the use of FAR vs. du/acre
• Standardized fence requirements to eliminate unnecessary review • Consider changes in historic districts
• Simplify window permits
4 Possible Improvements
• Replacement signs
• Stair and elevator overruns
• Improvement to Tenant Improvement permits
• Replacement signs
• Stair and elevator overruns
• Improvement to Tenant Improvement permits
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