ATTACHMENT B
AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
(STRIKEOUT PAGES ONLY)
SECTION 1: LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES |PAGE ii
Lincoln Avenue ........................................................................................................................................... 35 North Lake ................................................................................................................................................. 36 South Fair Oaks.......................................................................................................................................... 37 Washington and Allen ............................................................................................................................... 38 West Gateway ........................................................................................................................................... 38 Northwest .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Section 2: Land Use Element Implementation Program
Implementation Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Section 3: Land Use Element Glossary
Land Use Element Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 66
Section 4: Land Use Element Development Capacity Appendix Land Use Element Development Capacity Appendix ......................................................................................... 70
Tables and Figures
Table 1. Development Capacities ............................................................................................................................. 8 Figure 1. Land Use Diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2. Map of Community Places ....................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 3. Central District ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 4. East Colorado ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 5. East Pasadena .......................................................................................................................................... 32 Figure 6. Fair Oaks and Orange Grove .................................................................................................................... 34 Figure 7. Lincoln Avenue ......................................................................................................................................... 35 Figure 8. North Lake ................................................................................................................................................ 36 Figure 9. South Fair Oaks ........................................................................................................................................ 37 Figure 10. Washington and Allen ............................................................................................................................ 38 Figure 11. West Gateway ........................................................................................................................................ 38 Figure 12. Northwest .............................................................................................................................................. 39
SECTION 1: LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES |PAGE 8
1.3 Development Capacities 1. Regulate building intensity and population density consistently with the designations established by the Land Use Diagram. Within these, cumulative new development within the specific plan areas shall not exceed the number of housing units and commercial square feet specified in the following table2:
Area Residential Units Commercial Square Feet
Central District 4,272 2,112,000
South Fair Oaks 802 988,000
East Pasadena 750 1,095,000
Lamanda Park 100 630,000
East Colorado 300 300,000
North Lake 250 250,000
Fair Oaks / Orange Grove 325 300,000
Lincoln Avenue 180 300,000
1.4 Conversion of Development Capacities. Allow for the conversion of residential units to commercial square feet, or vice versa, in the specific plan areas provided that: (a) such conversions are not precluded by the specific plans; (b) the modified land use mix maintains the desired vision and c haracter for the area defined by the Land Use Elements’ goals and policies and the adopted specific plans; (c) the conversion results in community benefits that may have not otherwise been achieved; and (d) the total square footage of residential or non-residential development under the adopted caps per specific plan is not exceeded. Any conversion shall be subject to the appropriate review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
1.5 Growth and Change Evaluation. Review the General Plan’s res idential and commercial capacities every five years.
Modify, as necessary, to reflect development that has occurred, its impacts, evolving market and economic conditions, and consistency with community values.
1.6 General Plan Amendments. Limit amendments to the General Plan that would increase development capacities to the five-year review of the General Plan Land Use Element.
1.7 Coordination of Capital Facilities, Infrastructure, Land Use, and Economic Development. Development of capital facilities and infrastructure shall be closely coordinated with growth to ensure high levels of service to existing and new development. Targeted growth areas shall have highest priority for capital improvements that induce and support development.
1.8 Unimproved Stree ts. No developments on unimproved streets will be approved until adequate infrastructure improvements are in place or will be made.
1.9 Development Costs. Require new development to provide public services and facilities through equitable fees and exactions.
Land Use Mix
The following goals and policies provide for the maintenance of existing and development of new land uses that cumulatively provide for the needs of Pasadena’s residents, contribute to the quality of life, are economically prosperous and s ustainable, respect the City’s environmental setting, and are consistent with the City’s history, cultural, and community aspirations.
GOAL 2. Land Use Diversity. A mix of land uses meeting the diverse needs of Pasadena’s residents and businesses, fosterin g improved housing conditions, offering a variety of employment and recreation opportunities, and supporting a healthy population while protecting the environment.
1 The City’s development caps do not apply to affordable housing units, except for Fair Oaks/Orange Grove. 2 As of the date of adoption of the Land Use Element.
L A N D U S E E L E M E N T I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P L A N
SECTION 2: LAND USE ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM |PAGE 41
Program Program Description Policy Near
Term
Mid -Long
Term
Contin
uous
Periodic
Update4
Responsible
Departments
A. General Plan Maintenance and Monitoring: The City is committed to reviewing its programs in implementing the goals and policies of the General Plan through a comprehensive maintenance and monitoring program.
1. General Plan Monitoring
a. General Plan Monitoring
System
b. Annual General Plan
Report
Establish a system to monitor the
achievement of goals and policies in
the General Plan.
Prepare an annual report of the
progress of implementation of goals
and policies in the General Plan,
including statutory requirements
such as housing performance and
reduction of greenhouse gases. The
annual report should be reviewed by
the Transportation Advisory
Committee, Planning Commission
and the City Council.
1.1 Basic Growth Policies
1.2 Targeted Growth
1.3 Development Capacities
1.4 Transfer of Dev. Capacities
1.6 General Plan Amendments
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
16.3 Anticipated Needs
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing
25.7 Buffering Adjoining Residential Areas
X
X
All
Departments5
2. Update of General Plan
Elements
Update and amend the General Plan
elements to reflect changing
community values and best practices.
This includes the four year review of
the Housing Element, the five year
review of the Land Use Element
(focused on the caps), an eight year
update of the Housing Element and
ten year update of all other
elements.
1.5 Growth and Change Evaluation
1.6 General Plan Amendments
2.6 Transit-Related Land Use
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
10.2 Land Use Supporting Sustainability
18.1 Development Mix and Densities
18.2 Mobility
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility
X
Planning &
Community
Development,
Transportation
B. Policy and Regulatory Documents: Many General Plan policies are implemented through regulations adopted by the City based on the City’s “police power” to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
1. Zoning Ordinance Review and amend the Zoning Code
(Municipal Code, Title 17) standards
and regulations to achieve
consistency with the General Plan’s
Land Use Diagram, goals and policies,
particularly those related to the
inclusion of form based codes.
1.1 Basic Growth Policies
1.2 Targeted Growth
1.3 Development Capacities
1.4 Transfer of Dev. Capacities
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
2.3 Commercial Businesses
2.4 Job Choices
X
Planning &
Community
Development
4 Annual unless stated otherwise
5 All Departments include City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney/City Prosecutor, Finance, Fire, Housing, Human Resource, Human Service and Recreation, Information and Technology, Libraries and Information Services, Planning & Community Development, Police, Public Health, Public Works, Transportation and Water and Power.
SECTION 2: LAND USE ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM |PAGE 46 Program Program Description Policy Near
Term
Mid -Long
Term
Contin
uous
Periodic
Update4
Responsible
Departments
Management (TDM) nonresidential projects exceeding
75,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area to
comply with Trip Reduction
Requirements and update as
necessary to be consistent with the
Land Use Diagram, goals and policies.
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans
19.7 Reduced Demand for Parking
31.4 Contextual Development in Historic Districts
Planning &
Community
Development
7. Economic Development
Strategic Plan
Review and update based on current
market forces and changes in local
and regional economy every three to
five years.
2.3 Commercial Businesses
2.4 Job Choices
3.4 Filming Locations
4.3 An Active Central District
4.7 Strengthen Major Corridors
11.1 Business Expansion and Growth
11.2 Workforce Development
11.3 New and Complementary Businesses
11.4 Barriers
12.1 Vital Commercial Districts
12.2 Business Attraction
12.4 Revitalization of Commercial Areas
12.5 Small Businesses
12.6 Local Businesses
13.1 Environment
13.2 Business Sectors
13.3 Adaptation to Evolving Market Demands
13.4 New Businesses
13.5 Creative/Innovation Employment Centers
14.1 Tourism and Hospitality
14.2 Conventions and Lodging
15.1 Local Investment
25.1 Diversity of Uses
26.1 Office
26.2 Creative Office
27.2 Business Attraction
X
(3 -5 years)
Economic
Development,
Planning &
Community
Development
8. Development Agreements Monitor expiration dates of existing development agreements, and renew
or encourage new agreements that
reflect the City’s current goals and
polices.
1.7 Coordination of Capital Facilities, Infrastructure, Land Use and Economic Development
2.9 Institutional Uses
8.10 Enforcement
X
Planning &
Community
Development
9. Specific Plans and Updates
a. Central District SP
b. East Colorado SP
c. East Pasadena SP
d. South Fair Oaks SP
Review and update all specific plans
as necessary to ensure consistency
with the General Plan’s Land Use
Diagram, goals and polices every 10
years.
1.1 Basic Growth Policies
1.2 Targeted Growth
1.3 Development Capacities
1.4 Transfer of Dev. Capacities
2.5 Mixed Use
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
X
(10 years)
Planning &
Community
Development
SECTION 2: LAND USE ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM |PAGE 58 All programs and projects would be reviewed for conformance of the General Plan goals and policies; therefore, C1 (Developmen t Review and Entitlement) would occur in every goal/policies in the corresponding table below.
Goal / Policy Program
GOAL 1. Sustainable Growth.
1.1 Basic Growth Policy. A1, B1, B2, B4, B9
1.2 Targeted Growth. A1, B1, B2, B4, B9
1.3 Development Capacities. A1, B1, B9
1.4 Transfer of Development Capacities. A1, B1, B9
1.5 Growth and Change Evaluation. A2
1.6 General Plan Amendments. A1, A2, B3
1.7 Coordination of Capital Facilities, Infrastructure, Land Use, and Economic Development. B8, D1, D8, E1
1.8 Unimproved Streets. B2, D1, D5
1.9 Development Costs. E2, E3
GOAL 2. Land Use Diversity.
2.1 Housing Choices. A1, B1, B11, C5, E4, F10, G
2.2 Senior Housing. A1, B1, B11, C5, E4, F10, G
2.3 Commercial Businesses. B1, B7, F1
2.4 Job Choices. B1, B7, F1, F2
2.5 Mixed Use. B1, B9, F8
2.6 Transit-Related Land Uses. A2, B1, B6, D2, D3, G
2.7 Civic and Community Services. B1, F3, G
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices and
Amenities. B1, D5, D7, D8, E3, F3, F4, F6, F9, G
2.9 Institutional Uses. B1, B8, F9
2.10 Healthy Foods. B1, F8, F9, G
2.11 Health Facilities. B1, F8, F9, G
2.12 Health and Wellness. F3, F8, F9, G
2.13 Parks. D1, D7, F3, F8
2.14 Natural Areas. B1, D7
GOAL 3. Compatible Land Uses.
3.1 High-Impact Uses. B1
3.2 Care Facilities. B1, F4, F8, F9, G, H
3.3 Assembly Facilities. B1, D8
3.4 Filming Locations. B1, B7, F1
3.5 Hazardous Uses. B1, C3, C4, F7, F9, G
3.6 Non-Conforming Uses. B1
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse. B1, F4, F7, F8, F9, H
GOAL 4. Elements Contributing to Urban Form.
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form. A2, B1,B3, B4, B9, F8, F9
4.2 A Diversity of Places. A2, B1,B3, B4, B9,F8, F9
4.3 An Active Central District. A2, B1,B3, B4, B7, B9, F1, F8, F9
4.4 Transit Villages. B1, B4, B9, D2,D3,
SECTION 3: LAND USE ELEMENT GLOSSARY |PAGE 66
City of Pasadena General Plan
SECTION 3: LAND USE ELEMENT GLOSSARY
Accessibility: The degree to which a site, location, o r activity is connected to anothe r site and the abili ty to move between the sites. [Policy 4.10]
Adaptive Reuse: Changing obsolete o r historic buildings fro m thei r origin al o r most recen t use to a new use . Fo r example, changing a former hospital or school building to housing, or changing an historic single-family house to an office. [Policy 10.6] Affordable Housing: Affordable Housing shall be defined b y the Zoning Code’s definition o f affordable housing. [Land Use Classifications, Housing]
Alternative Energy: Any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuels (fossil fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas). [Policy 10.2]
Alternative Transportation Modes: Commuting in an y w ay othe r than driving alone . Examples include biking, walking, carpooling, and taking transit. [Goal 19]
Brick and Mortar Facilities: Businesses that have a physical presence and offer face-to-face customer experiences. [Policy 2.10] Capital Facilities: The basic services th at the public secto r provides to support the communi ty as i t currently exists, such as roadways, parking facilities, utilities, landscaping, bridges, athletic and recreational facilities, etc. [Policy 1.7] City of Gardens: The City of Gardens Standards are an innovative set of zoning regulations aimed at creating more livable multi- family housing projects, encouraging designs that typify the garden character of earlier apartments and bungalow courts in Pasadena. These standards are also an integral way of encouraging the production of multi-family apartments and condominium projects of lasting quality. [Land Use Classifications, Housing] Community Garden: A kind of urban open space that can contain passive features such as paths, benches and landscaping or could include plots for residents to grow fruits and vegetables. A pocket park (also known as a vest pocket or mini-park) is typically much the same as a community garden, except the emphasis would tend to be less on horticulture and more on site amenities such as picnic facilities and small playgrounds. [Policy 2.10] Community Places: A group of defined geographic areas where the City has specific development goals and policies.
Density: The numbe r o f dwelling units on a lo t divided by the size o f the lo t (i.e., units pe r acre) . [Development Density/Intensity Standards]
Development Capacity: The maximum amount number of new housing units or new non-residential square footage that is permitted within a planning area. The 1994 General Plan set a cap on development in the City’s planning areas. [Policy 31.7] Design Review: The comprehensive evaluation of a development and its impact on neighboring properties and the community as a whole, from the standpoint of site and landscape design, architecture, materials, colors, lighting, and signs, in accordance with a set of adopted criteria and standards. Design Review usually refers to a system set up outside of the zoning ordinance, whereby projects are reviewed against certain standards and criteria by a specially established design review board or committee. [Policy 7.4]
Entitlement: In land development, approvals for the right to develop property for a desired purpose or use. [Goal 20] Flex Space: A multi-tenan t space allowing both commerci al (i.e., office, showroom, warehouse space) and industri al uses to coexist in the same building or on the same property. [Land Use Classifications, Commercial] Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The gross floor area permitted on a site divided by the total net area of the site, expressed in decimals to one or two places. For example, on a site with 10,000 net sq. ft. of land area, a Floor Area Ratio of 1.0 will allow a maximum of 10,000 gross sq. ft. of building floor area to be built. On the same site, an FAR of 1.5 would allow 15,000 sq. ft. of floor area; an FAR of 2.0 would allow 20,000 sq. ft.; and an FAR of 0.5 would allow only 5,000 sq. ft. [Development Density/Intensity Standards]
SECTION 4: LAND USE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY APPENDIX |PAGE 70
City of Pasadena General Plan
SECTION 4: LAND USE ELEMENT DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY APPENDIX
The 1994 General Plan Land Use Element established a system of development caps for each of the proposed specific plans.
The General Plan Update of 2014 carries forward a system of development caps. The following is a description of the mechanics and practices of the City will use in governing the development caps.
Upon adoption of the General Plan update and the final certification of the General Plan Environmental Impact Report, the system of caps from the 1994 General Plan Land Use Element (including the 2004 update) will be retired. The new development caps established by the 2014 General Plan Update will be in place. The caps included in the 1994 Land Use Element will be zeroed out and the new caps will take effect; the 2014 caps are not in addition to the 1994 caps.
Development Caps: As described in Policy 1.3, the General Plan designates the intensity of development and the mix of allowed uses within each specific plan area. A shift of development cap from one specific plan to a different specific plan is not permitted.
Net -New: The development caps provide for a certain quantity of net-new development. If an existing building is demolished and a new building is constructed on the same site, the square footage of the existing building is subtracted from the square footage of the new building in determining the total “new” square footage on the site regardless of use.
Regardless of Use: Unless modified by a specific plan, the non-residential development caps are provided irrespective of the type of commercial use. The caps in the Land Use Element are not sub-divided between different types of non-residential or residential development. If a retail building is demolished and replaced with an office building of the same square footage, there is withdrawal from the development caps.
Reuse: The reuse of an existing building without the addition of square footage does not result in “new” square footage on the site.
Parking Structures: Parking structures are exempt from the development caps, unless the specific plan establishes otherwise.
Gross Floor Area: The square footage of a structure shall be calculated using the Zoning Code’s definition of gross floor area.
Housing Unit: A housing unit shall be defined by the Zoning Code’s definition of a dwelling unit.
Affordable Housing: Affordable housing units are not toward the development caps, unless the specific plan determines otherwise. Because of this net-new residential development may exceed the development caps in a specific plan area.
Allocation of Capacity: The practice of the City is to allocated development capacity at the time of building permit issuance.
Educational Institutions: The development caps do not apply to educational institutions as their impact on the community is more closely tied to enrollment than building square footage.
As a charter city, Pasadena is not currently required to meet the State law requirement for consistency between the general plan and the zoning ordinance. However, it is the policy of the City to maintain such land use consistency.