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CURRENT GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
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City of Pasadena General Plan
LAND USE ELEMENT
Adopted by City Council on August 18, 2015 (Resolution #9452) Amended:
January 25, 2016 (Resolution #9480)
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City of Pasadena General Plan
Land Use Element
Table of Contents
Section 1: Land Use Element Goals and Policies
Guiding Principles ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Land Use Diagram ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Development Density/Intensity Standards .................................................................................................. 2 Land Use Classifications .............................................................................................................................. 3 Land Use Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................... 7 Growth ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Land Use Mix ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Compatible Land Uses ............................................................................................................................... 10 Urban Form and Placemaking ................................................................................................................... 10 Sense of Place ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Historic Preservation ................................................................................................................................. 13 Arts and Culture ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Sustainable Environment ........................................................................................................................... 15 Sustainable Economy ................................................................................................................................. 17 Community Services .................................................................................................................................. 18 Education ................................................................................................................................................... 19 Correlation of Land Use with Mobility ....................................................................................................... 20 Parking ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Public Involvement and Participation ........................................................................................................ 21 Land Use Categories ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Residential Neighborhoods........................................................................................................................ 23 Commercial Corridors and Districts ........................................................................................................... 25 Mixed Use Corridors and Villages .............................................................................................................. 26 Community Places ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Central District .......................................................................................................................................... 29 East Colorado ............................................................................................................................................ 31 East Pasadena .......................................................................................................................................... 32 Fair Oaks and Orange Grove ..................................................................................................................... 34
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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 1
City of Pasadena General Plan
SECTION 1: LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES
August 18, 2015
G U I D I N G P R I N C I P L E S
Pasadena’s General Plan Land Use Element is grounded by the following Guiding Principles that cumulatively represent the community’s vision for the future. The Guiding Principles were developed through an extensive program of community outreach and input conducted over a six year period.
1. Growth will be targeted to serve community needs and enhance the quality of life. Higher density development will be directed away from residential neighborhoods and into the Central District, Transit Villages, and Neig hborhood Villages. These areas will have a diverse housing stock, job opportunities, exciting districts with commercial and recreational uses, and transit opportunities. New development will build upon Pasadena’s tradition of strong sense of place, great neighborhoods, gardens, plazas, parks, and trees.
2. Pasadena’s historic resources will be preserved. Citywide, new development will be in harmony with and enhance Pasadena’s unique character and sense of place. New construction that could affect the inte grity of historic resources will be compatible with, and differentiated from, the existing resource.
3. Pasadena will be an economically vital city by providing jobs, services, revenues, and opportunities. A diverse economic base with jobs for Pasadena res idents will be fostered; existing businesses will be encouraged to stay or expand; affordable housing will be provided for the labor pool; the continued fiscal health of the city will be ensured.
4. Pasadena will be a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable community. Safe, well designed, accessible and human-scale residential and commercial areas will be provided where people of all ages can live, work and play.
These areas will include neighborhood parks, urban open spaces and the equita ble distribution of public and private recreational facilities; new public spaces will be acquired. Human services will be coordinated and made accessible to those who need them.
5. Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars. Specific plans in targeted development areas will emphasize a mix of uses, pedestrian activity, and transit; public and private transit will be made more available; neighborhood villages and transit villages will reduce the need for auto use.
6. Pasadena will be a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment and education center for the region. Long -term growth opportunities will be provided for existing institutions; a healthy economy will be fostered to attract new cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment and educational institutions.
7. Community Participation will be a permanent part of achieving a greater city. Citizens will be provided with timely and understandable information on planning issues and projects; citizens will directly participate in shap ing plans and policies for Pasadena’s future.
8. Pasadena is committed to public education and a diverse educational system responsive to the broad needs of the community.
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L A N D U S E D I A G R A M
The Land Use Diagram (Figure 1) functions as a guide to the general public, planners, and decision-makers, depicting the ultimate pattern of development for Pasadena in 2035, consistent with the requirements of State planning law (Government Code §65302(a)). It depicts the distribution of various uses and intensity of development that shall be permitted as the physical representation of this element’s goals and policies. These are implemented through the Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and Specific Plan. These tools more precisely delineate permitted uses and which may be more restrictive in the range of permitted uses and densities. This section describes the Land Use Diagram, categories depicted on the Diagram, and their permitted densities/intensities.
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Residential Land Use Designations
The standard for residential designations is expressed as the maximum number of dwelling units per net acre. Population density can be derived by multiplying the maximum number of dwelling units per net acre by the estimated average number of persons per unit, for the applicable residential designation, as specified below. The following illustrates various residenti al densities on a common-size parcel.
Non-Residential Land Use Designations
Standards for building intensity for commercial uses and R&D flex space are expressed as floor-area ratios (FARs), defined as the ratio of building to land area. The square footage of a building permitted on a property is calculated by multiplying the site area by the FAR. For example, on a 20,000 square foot parcel, a FAR of 0.5 would permit a building of 10,000 square feet; a FAR of 1.0 would permit a building of 20,000 square feet, and so on. The following illustrates the building configuration for var ious FARs on a common -size parcel. While FAR prescribes the maximum allowable area for a n ew building relative to the size of its site, it does not determine the mass or form of the new building. Title 17 of the City’s Municipal Code and design guidelines specify other regulations that will affect a building's form and style within the permitte d FAR (e.g., building height limits, setbacks, and open space requirements).
Mixed-Use Designations
Properties designated as Mixed -Use (MU) by the Land Use Diagram may be developed for a singular use (i.e., commercial or housing) or a mix of uses on the same site. Where a single use is developed, the standard for a commercial use shall be FAR and the standard for a residential use shall be units per net acre, where the size of the dwelling units shall not be calculated as FAR, in conformance with the appr opriate MU classification. Where both commercial and residential uses are developed, the standard shall be both FAR and units per net acre, where the cumulative building area (commercial and residential) shall not exceed the maximum FAR specified for the land use category.
L a n d U s e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n s
The following describes and characterizes the general range of land uses and densities/intensities envisioned for each catego ry of use depicted on the Land Use Diagram. A detailed list of uses allowed in each zone is specifically defined by Title 17 of the City’s Municipal Code.
This illustration shows different densities for residential development on a similarly sized lot. This graphic is intended only to show the relative differences between residential developments at various densities and does not represent a density standard for this General Plan . The diagrams are placeholders, to be replaced by those illustrating densities shown on the Land Use Diagram.
This illustration shows how various building configurations represent different FARs of 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 on a similar sized parcel. This graphic is intended only to show the relative differences in FAR and does not represent an intensity standard for this General Plan.
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Housing
The housing land use categories are intended to provide a diversity of living environments and choices, both ownership and rental, for Pasadena’s residents. These categories are correlated with the goals and policies for affordability defined by the Housing Element. A minimum and maximum density is defined for each land use category. Affordable housing density bonuses defined by State law and the Housing Element may exceed the maximum densities.
Low Density Residential. 0-6 dwelling units per acre. Characterized by single -family residential development with lot sizes ranging from 7,200 square feet to 40,000 square feet and one to two story buildings. These lots are characterized b y a variety of single-family dwellings, ample open space, extensive landscaping, and separations between single -family dwellings and/or accessory buildings. Single -family dwellings are typically some distance from the street, with large front, side, and re ar yard setbacks.
Low-Medium Density Residential. 0-12 dwelling units per acre. Characterized by a mixture of duplexes and single -family residential developments in neighborhoods with lot sizes ranging from 7,200 square feet to 40,000 square feet and one t o two story buildings. These lots are characterized by open space, extensive landscaping, and separations between dwellings and/or permitted accessory buildings. Dwellings are typically some distance to the street, with front, side and rear yard setbacks.
Medium Density Residential. 0-16 dwelling units per acre. Characterized by lower density multi -family complexes in neighborhoods with densities of up to 16 dwelling units per acre and one to three story buildings. Though not exclusively, ma ny of these buildings are characterized as “City of Gardens” projects. Their main feature is a centrally located and usable courtyard or garden court. Units are encouraged to have an entrance toward the street. Parking is not visible from the street and driveways are minimized. There are minimal setbacks at the rear of the property.
Medium-High Density Residential. 0-32 dwelling units per acre. Characterized by medium -high density multi-family complexes in neighborhoods with densities of up to 32 dwelling units per acre and one to three story buildings. Though not exclusively, many of these buildings are characterize d as “City of Gardens” projects. Their main feature is a centrally located courtyard or garden court that is visible from the street. They may have front yards, and if so, they are landscaped and should be similar in size to the rest of properties in the area. Units are encouraged to have an entrance toward the street. Parking is not visible from the street and driveways are minimized. There are minimal setbacks at the rear of the property.
High Density Residential. 0-48 dwelling units per acre. Char acterized by higher density multi -family complexes in neighborhoods with densities of up to 48 dwelling units per acre and two to three story buildings. Though not exclusively, ma ny of these buildings are characterized as “City of Gardens” projects. Their main feature is a centrally located courtyard or garden court that is visible from the street. Units are encouraged to have an entrance toward the street. Parking is not visible from the street and driveways are minimized. There are minimal setbacks at the rear of the property.
Urban Housing. 0-87 dwelling units per acre. Characterized by a variety of development types including high -density multi - family complexes in neighborhoods with densities of up to 87 dwelling units per acre and four to seven sto ry buildings. These lots are characterized by landscaped courtyards and minimal separations between buildings. Parking is not visible from the street and driveways are minimized. Units adjacent to the street have direct entries to the street. These build ings are typically closer to the street, with small sized or no front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
Mixed-Use
The mixed-use land use classifications are intended to afford the intermixing of housing with non -residential uses. This may consist of a mix of housing types horizontally distributed within a district, block, or parcel, or with housing built above non - residential uses. Mixed-use development is an important strategy enabling residents to live close to where they work, shop, and recreate. This can r esult in less vehicle trips, energy consumption, pollution, noise and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increases in walking, bicycling, and transit use. It also expands the customer base supporting nearby businesses, enhancing their economic viability and vitality. Finally, a mix of housing and non -residential uses enhances social interactions and, through walking and bicycling, human health.
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Low Mixed Use. 0.0-1.0 FAR, 0-32 dwelling units per acre. Intended to support the development of properties and/or buildings with a mix of compatible uses, including work/live units or ground floor retail and restaurant uses with office and/or reside ntial uses above. Mixed use buildings may be horizontally or vertically oriented. Sites shall be primarily commercial, b ut may be residential in areas specified by Specific Plans.
Low-Medium Mixed Use. 0.0-1.75 FAR, 0-48 dwelling units per acre. Intended to support the development of properties and/or buildings with a mix of compatible uses, including work/live units, and ground floor retail and restaurant uses with office and/or residential uses above. Non -mixed use sites shall be primarily commercial, but may be residential in specific areas specified by Specific Plans. Mixed -use development projects containing housing sha ll incorporate amenities contributing to a quality living environment for residents including courtyards, recreation facilities, and similar elements. Where buildings face the street frontage, they shall be designed to enhance pedestrian activity with tran sparent facades for retail uses and distinctive entries for housing. Parking shall be located below or to the rear of the street.
Medium Mixed Use. 0.0-2.25 FAR, 0 -87 dwelling units per acre. Intended to support the development of multi -story buildings with a variety of compatible commercial (retail and office) and residential uses. Development is characterized by shared open spaces, extensive landscaping, small to medium separations between buildings, and shared driveways and parking. Sites may be exclusively commercial or exclusively residential, or with buildings vertically integrating housing with non -residential uses.
Mixed-use development projects containing housing shall incorporate amenities contributing to a quality living environment for residents including courtyards, recreation facilities, and similar elements. Where buildings face the street frontage, they shall be designed to enhance pedestrian activity with transparent facades for retail uses and distinctive entries for housing. Park ing shall be located below or to the rear of the street. Projects constructed at Medium Mixed Use densities may be required to develop pedestrian -oriented streetscape amenities along their primary street frontages, consistent with the improvement concepts and plans defined by the City.
High Mixed Use. 0.0-3.0 FAR, 0 -87 dwelling units per acre. Intended to support the development of multi -story mixed use buildings with a variety of compatible commercial (retail and office) and residential uses. Development is character ized by shared open spaces, landscaping, and small to minimal separations between buildings, and shared driveways and parking. Sites may be exclusively commercial, but not exclusively residential. Mixed -use development projects containing housing shall incorporate amenities contributing to a quality living environment for residents including courtyards, recreation facilities, an d similar elements. Where buildings face the street frontage, they shall be designed to enhance pedestrian activity with transparent facades for retail uses and distinctive entries for housing. Parking shall be located below or to the rear of the street.
Projects constructed at High Mixed Use densities may be required to develop pedestrian -oriented streetscape amenities along their primary street frontages, consistent with the improvement concepts and plans defined by the City.
Commercial
Commercial land use classifications accommodate a diversity of uses offering opportunities including retail shopping, persona l and financial services , offices, research and development industries, dining, entertainment, cultural enrichment, and similar uses. Generally, these are located along or close to Pasadena’s arterial corridors and are accessible to and transition with adjoining residential neighborhoods.
Low Commercial. 0.0-1.0 FAR. Characterized by a limited range of retail and service uses. These uses are located and designed to foster pedestrian use, primarily serve the needs of adjacent neighborhoods and maintain compatibility with residentia l uses in the immediate area.
Medium Commercial. 0.0-2.0 FAR. Characterized by a wide range of neighborhood -serving commercial uses in Neighborhood Villages and along major corridors. These uses are designed to foster pedestrian activity and are compatibl e with residential uses in the immediate area.
High Commercial. 0.0-3.0 FAR. Characterized by a wide range of regional commercial uses fostering regional office and incidental retail uses primarily located along Lake Avenue south of the 210 freeway.
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R&D F lex Space. 0.0-1.25 FAR. Characterized by a wide range of industrial uses such as light manufacturing, research and development, creative office and incubator industries, and limited ancillary commercial and office uses.
Institutional. Characterized by fa cilities owned and operated by the City or by other public and/or private institutions such as corporate yards, schools, libraries, and hospitals.
Open Space
The Open Space classification is intended to provide active and passive recreational opportunities for Pasadena’s residents, as well as the preservation and maintenance of undeveloped lands and natural areas.
Open Space. Characterized by a variety of public and private natural and developed open spaces including City -owned open space facilities, privat e golf courses, natural open spaces and areas which have been designated as environmentally and ecologically significant, and land which is publicly owned though in some instances public access may be restricted.
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L A N D U S E G O A L S A N D P O L I C I E S
The followin g text presents the goals and policies for land use in the City of Pasadena. They are divided into three sections including those applicable: (a) globally to all uses and locations in the City, (b) to each principal land use category depic ted on the Land Use Diagram, and (c) to sub-areas of the City including adopted specific plan areas.
Goals are defined as general direction-setters, as an ideal future related to expressions of community values and may be abstract in nature. Policies are specific statements guiding decision-making indicating commitments to a particular course of action that carry-out one or more goals.
C i t y w i d e G o a l s a n d P o l i c i e s
Goals and policies in this section globally apply to all land uses and geographic locations in the City.
Growth
Goals and policies provide for community conservation and strategic growth, preserving existing neighborhoods and targeting new development to infill areas that are vacant or underutilized, and are scaled and designed to complement e xisting uses.
Changes are grounded by the eight Guiding Principles and emphasize maintaining the quality of life of Pasadena’s residents with decreased automobile trips, increased walkability, improve connectivity, and create cohesive and vigorous district s and places.
GOAL 1. Sustainable Growth. Sustainable growth and change in orderly and well -planned developments within targeted areas that allow for higher density development in an urban core setting and in close proximity to transit that provides for t he needs of existing and future residents and businesses, ensures the effective provision of public services, and makes efficient use of land, energy, and infrastructure.
Policies
1.1 Basic Growth Policy. Accommodate growth that is consistent with community values and that complements the scale and character of Pasadena’s unique residential neighborhoods, business districts, and open spaces.
1.2 Targeted Growth. Target growth and new construction in infill areas and away from Pasadena’s residential neighborhoods and open spaces by redeveloping underutilized commercial and industrial properties, especially within the Central District, Transit Villages, Neighborhood Villages, and along selected corridors.
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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.
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Policies
2.1 Housing Choices. Provide opportunities for a full range of housing types, densities, locations, and affordability levels to address the community’s fair share of regional, senior , and workforce housing needs and provide a strong customer base sustaining the economic vitality of Pasadena’s commercial land uses. The types, densiti es, and location of housing shall be determined by the Land Use Diagram and reflect the projected needs specified in the Housing Element.
2.2 Senior Housing. Encourage the development of senior housing that has access to commercial services, health care facilities, community facilities, and public transit.
2.3 Commercial Businesses. Designate sufficient land to enable a broad range of viable commercial uses in Pasadena’s Central District, Transit and Neighborhood Villages , and commercial corridors. These uses will serve both local and regional needs, reducing the need for residents to travel to adjoining communities, capturing a greater share of local spending, and offering a diversity of employment opportunities.
2.4 Job Choices. Provide opportunities fo r the development of a broad range of land uses that offer job opportunities for Pasadena’s residents, including professional and creative office, institutional and research and development (R&D) flex space.
2.5 Mixed Use. Create opportunities for development projects that mix housing with commercial uses to enable Pasadena’s residents to live close to businesses and employment, increasing non-auto travel, and interact socially.
2.6 Transit-Related Land Uses. Promote the development of uses that support and capture the economic value induced by the presence of transit corridors and stations.
2.7 Civic and Community Services. Provide diverse uses and services supporting Pasadena’s residents such as facilities for civic governance and administration, public sa fety (police and fire), seniors and youth, community gatherings, and comparable activities.
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices and Amenities. Ensure that parks and recreation facilities, community services, and amenities are equitably distributed and accessible throughout the City.
2.9 Institutional Uses. Accommodate the development of educational, religious, cultural, and similar facilities that enrich the lives of Pasadena’s residents.
2.10 Healthy Foods. Promote the development of uses provi ding healthy and locally -grown food choices for Pasadena’s residents (i.e., brick and mortar facilities, community gardens, and farmers markets).
2.11 Health Facilities. Accommodate a wide range of healthcare and mental health facilities that are transit -accessible and pedestrian-friendly.
2.12 Health and Wellness. Adopt a framework of policies that characterize and encourage the connections between access to locally grown foods, nutritional education, the encouragement of physical activity, and an overal l commitment to health and wellness of Pasadena’s youth, adults, and seniors.
2.13 Parks. Maintain existing and develop new parks and recreational facilities within walking distance of residents , supporting healthy lifestyles.
2.14 Natural Areas. Maintain existing and acquire additional natural areas to protect watersheds, natural resources, and afford recreational opportunities for Pasadena’s residents.
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Compatible Land Uses
All communities contain uses and functions necessary for the support an d welfare of the population that have characteristics that could negatively impact their setting. The following goals and policies are intended to manage the distribution and operations of such uses to assure compatibility with Pasadena’s neighborhoods and districts.
GOAL 3. Compatible Land Uses. A mix and distribution of land uses characterized by their compatibility.
Policies
3.1 High-Impact Uses . Avoid the concentration of uses and facilities in any neighborhood or district where their intensities, operations, and/or traffic could adversely impact the character, safety, health, and quality of life.
3.2 Care Facilities. Allow for the development of senior daycare facilities, assisted living facilities, hospice, child care, and other care facilities where they can be located, designed, and managed to ensure compatibility with and the safety of adjoining uses, consistent with adopted specific plans, Community Places policies and in accordance with state legislation.
3.3 Assembly Facilities . Require that assem bly facilities for social, cultural, educational, and religious organizations be located, designed, and managed to ensure compatibility and avoid traffic, noise, and other negative impacts with adjoining uses.
3.4 Filming Locations. Facilitate the use of sites for motion picture and television filming activities while protecting residential neighborhoods.
3.5 Hazardous Uses. Prohibit or control land uses which pose potential health and environmental hazards to Pasadena’s neighborhoods and districts.
3.6 Non-Conforming Uses. Encourage the replacement of non -conforming uses to achieve groupings of compatible uses that conform to the current zoning standards.
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Reduce the impact of alcohol and other drug related problems through the regulation and monitoring of establishments that sell alcohol and drugs. Develop regulations for the location and management of alcohol and drug related care facilities. Ensure compatibility with and the safety of adjoining uses, in accordance with state legislation.
Urban Form and Placemaking
"Urban form" is often defined as (a) the "general pattern of building height and development intensity" and (b) the "structur al elements" that define the City physically, such as natural features, transportation corr idors, open space, public facilities, as well as activity centers and focal elements. It envisions the community in three dimensions; 1) how buildings are located on parce ls, 2) how buildings relate to one another and 3) how buildings relate to the street – including sidewalks and open spaces. The following goals and policies guide these elements contributing to distinct and quality places for living, working, shopping, entertainment, and recreation that contribute to Pasadena’s quality of life, economic vitality, and character.
GOAL 4. Elements Contributing to Urban Form. A safe, well-designed, accessible City with a diversity of uses and forms. These diverse forms include distinct, walkable districts, corridors, and transit and neighborhood villages and co hesive, unique single and multi-family residential neighborhoods and open spaces where people of all ages can live, work, shop and recreate. [Definition of Context : Context refers to external elements that influence an object. These elements can be physica l (existing structures, streetscapes, and natural forms) and non-physical (climactic, cultural identity, or economic imperatives).]
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Policies
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form. Provide an overall pattern of land uses and densities that encourages sustainable development; offers convenient alternatives to auto travel; ensures compatibility among uses; enhances livability and public health; sustains economic vitality; and reduces air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption.
4.2 A Diversity of P laces. Maintain and enhance the City’s urban form with distinct, compact, and walkable areas with a diversity of uses, densities, and characters. Offer choices for living, working, shopping, and recreation consistent with community values, needs, and demographics.
4.3 An Active Central District . Continue and reinforce the Central District as a vital, pedestrian -oriented place, linked to local and regional transit designed for all ages and serving as the focal point of community identity, business activity, employment, living, governance, and culture.
4.4 Transit Villages. Accommodate and intensify a mix of local and regional commercial, residential, and public uses close to the Metro Gold Line stations. Design these areas to accommodate safe and convenient w alking, bicycling, and transit use. Include gathering places and amenities to enhance their quality and livability.
4.5 Transit Villages in Context. Differentiate the mix and development intensities of the Transit Villages to reflect their setting, with th e highest intensities at Fillmore, Del Mar, Memorial Park and Lake Metro Gold Line stations, moderate intensities at Sierra Madre Villa station and lowest intensities at the Allen Avenue station.
4.6 Neighborhood Villages. Support neighborhoods through the intensification of development at major intersections to serve as centers of neighborhood identity and activity. Encourage the clustering of community -oriented commercial services, housing, and community gathering places with pedestrian-oriented amenities that are accessible and walkable.
4.7 Strengthen Major Corridors. Encourage the economic improvement of underused parcels along Pasadena’s corridors by clustering more intense uses at major intersections and lower intensity mixed -use or commercial development between major intersections.
4.8 Complete and Livable Neighborhoods. Maintain the pattern of distinct residential neighborhoods oriented around parks, schools, and community meeting facilities that are connected to and walkable from neighborhood -serving businesses and public transit.
4.9 Gateways. Define prominent points of entry to the city with high quality, distinctive architecture or engineering (consider entry points like the intersection of South Orange Grove Boulevard and West Colorado Boulevard, the Colorado Street Bridge, or North Fair Oaks at Woodbury). Other elements, including art installations, landscaping, and light elements are also encouraged.
4.10 Architecture that Enhances. Locate and design buildings to relate to and frame major public streets, open spaces, and cityscape. New development at intersections should consider any number of corner treatments, and should balance safety and accessibility concerns with the vision of the area and the need for buildings to engage the street and create a distinct urban edge.
4.11 Development that is Compatible . Require that development demonstrates a contextual relationship with neighboring structures and sites addressing such elements as building scale, massing, orientation, setbacks, buffering, the arrangement of shared and private open spaces, visibility, privacy, automobile and truck access, impacts of noise and lighting, landscape quality, infrastructure, and aesthetics.
4.12 Transitions in Scale . Require that the scale and massing of new development in higher -density centers and corridors provide appropriate transitions in building height and bulk and are sensitive to the physical and visual character of adjoining lower-density neighborhoods.
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4.13 Planned Developments. Incentivize high-quality, contextual, architectural design in Planned Developments through a discretionary process by allowing for an increase in the allowable Floor Area Ratio for a project , not to exceed a total o f
3.0 , and an increase in the allowable residential density not to exceed 87 dwelling units per acre.
GOAL 5. Pedestrian-Oriented Places. Development that contributes to pedestrian vitality and facilitates bicycle use in the Central District, Transit Villages, Neighborhood Villages, and community corridors.
Policies
5.1 Walkable City. Maintain and i mprove sidewalks and pedestrian paths in Pasadena’s neighborhoods and business districts by incorporating street trees, landscaping, and pedestrian-oriented amenities.
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development. Require buildings in the Central District, Transit Villages, Neighborhood Villages, and along corridors specified by the adopted specific plans to be located along the street/sidewalk and designed to promote pedestrian activity. This can be accomplished by incorporating transparent facades, small plazas, a nd dining areas; while locating parking to the rear or underground and placing primary entries on the street.
5.3 Community Greenways . Improve Pasadena’s public sidewalks as “greenway” corridors with extensive tree canopies, connecting its neighborhoods, Transit Villages, Neighborhood Villages, neighborhoods, parks, schools, and open spaces.
5.4 Community Connectivity. Improve corridors crossing the 210 Freeway to accommodate safe and convenient walking and bicycling with landscape, trees, street furniture, and other amenities. This will improve the visual and physical connectivity of neighborhoods to the north and south. Consider the feasibility for constructing a landscaped deck over the freeway as an open space amenity and as a means of improving the conn ections between neighborhoods on either side of the 210 freeway.
5.5 Civic Center Open Space. Continue to protect the character of the Civic Center as defined by its landscaped open spaces and tree canopy. Locate and design new civic structures to respect this urban form, character, design, functionality, and concepts in the Bennett Plan.
5.6 Property Access. Discourage vehicle driveways on streets with higher pedestrian volumes within the Central District, Transit Villages, and Neighborhood Villages.
5.7 Pedestrian Connections. Support and enhance the pedestrian experience along public and private pedestrian passages, pathways, courtyards, paseos, alleys, and public walkways with increased connectivity and infrastructure, as well as businesses located along these pedestrian corridors.
Sense of Place
A diversity of land use strategies contribute to a community’s sense of place and character including the form, scale, and de sign of development; its recognition of history and culture; the presence of active p ublic places enabling residents to engage and socialize with one another ; and the ease of access without using the automobile . The quality and character of design of buildings, places, and infrastructure have distinguished Pasadena’s identity and character throughout its history. The following goals and policies are intended to preserve and enrich Pasadena’s sense of place and unique character and ensure that new development is designed to respect these contextual elements.
GOAL 6. Character and Scale of Pasadena. A built environment that evolves while maintaining Pasadena’s unique sense of place, character, and the urban fabric.
Policies
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realm, courtyards, paseos, alleys , neighborhoods and districts, building massing and heights, significant architecture, and relationship to the mountains and Arroyo Seco.
6.2 Established Neighborhoods. Preserve, protect, and enhance established residential neighborhoods by providing appropriate transitions between these and adjoining areas. Require new development to complement and respond to the existing physical characteristics that contribute to the overall character and livability of the neighborhood.
6.3 Form-Based Code. Establish standards regulating the form and scale of development to assure that new construction is sensitive to t he massing, scale, architectural character, landscape design, and relationships to street frontages of existing uses.
[Definition of Form Based Code : Form-based codes are an alternative to traditional zoning and begin by a addressing the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. The regulations and standards in form -based codes are presented in both words and clearly drawn diagrams and other visuals. They are regulations, not mere guidelines, adopted into city or county law.]
6.4 View sheds. Recognize and protect significant views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Arroyo Seco, open spaces along with views of significant structures such as the City Hall cupola, Central Library, and the Civic Auditorium.
6.5 Public Art. Integrate public art in private projects and in public spaces, including streetscapes, parks, and civic spaces.
6.6 Community Maintenance. Eliminate and prevent deteriorating conditions in areas of the City with buildings that are not properly maintained through private and public conservation and rehabilitation programs.
6.7 Public Safety and Community Design. Require that neighborhoods, centers, streets, and public s paces be designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street -fronting uses (“eyes on the street”), adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense of community ownership.
GOAL 7. Architectural Design and Qualit y. Encourage an architecturally distinguished city with a diversity of building styles.
New development will recognize this by supporting a variety of materials, forms, and construction techniques while demonstrating contextual relationship to its surround ings through traditional physical concepts (orientation, scale, materials) and non-physical concepts (cultural, climactic, economic).
Policies
7.1 Architectural Quality. Design each building as a high -quality, long term addition to the City’s urban fabric ; exterior design and buildings material shall exhibit permanence and quality, minimize maintenance concerns , and extend the life of the building.
7.2 Architectural Diversity & Creativity. Allow for the development of a diversity of buildings styles. Sup port innovative and creative design solutions to issues related to context and environmental sustainability.
7.3 Compatibility. Require that new and adaptively re -used buildings are designed to respect and complement the defining built form, massing, scale, modulation, and architectural detailing of their contextual setting.
7.4 Design Review . Require design review for new and redeveloped projects to assure compatibility with community character, while promoting creativity, innovation, and design quality.
Historic Preservation
Pasadena’s identity and character are significantly influenced by historic buildings, properties, districts, landscapes , and civic places. The following goals and policies provide for their continued protection and maintenance.
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GOAL 8. Historic Preservation. Preservation and enhancement of Pasadena’s cultural and historic buildings, landscapes, streets and districts as valued assets and important representations of its past and a source of community identity, and social, ecological, and economic vitality.
[Definition of a Historic Resource : A district, landscape, object, sign, site, or structure significant in American archeology, architecture, culture, engineering, or history that is either designated or eligible for designation under City, State, or n ational significance criteria.]
Policies
8.1 Identify and Protect Historic Resources. Identify and protect historic resources that represent significant examples of the City’s history.
8.2 Historic Designation Support. Provide assistance and support for applicants applying for designation of a historic resource through a clear, thorough, and equitable process that identifies if monuments, individual or landmark districts, historic signs or landmark trees are eligible for designation based on adopted evaluation criteria.
8.3 Preservation Efforts. Support preservation and restoration efforts through education, facilitation , and incentive programs.
8.4 Adaptive Reuse. Encourage sensitive adaptive re -use including continuin g the historic use of historic resources to achieve their preservation, sensitive rehabilitation, and continued economic and environmental value.
8.5 Scale and Character of New Construction in a Designated Landmark and Historic Districts. Promote an arc hitecturally sensitive approach to new construction in Landmark and Historic districts. Demonstrate the proposed project’s contextual relationship with land uses and patterns, spatial organization, visual relationships, cultural and historic values, and relationships in height, massing, modulation, and materials.
8.6 Infrastructure and Street Design Compatibility. Encourage street design, public improvements, and utility infrastructure that preserves and is compatible with historic resources.
8.7 Preservation of Historic Landscapes . Identify, protect, and maintain cultural and natural resources associated with a historic event, activity, or person or exhibiting other cultural or aesthetic values.
8.8 Evolving Preservation Practices. Continue to im plement practices for historic preservation consistent with community values and conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, California Historical Building Code, State laws, and best practices.
8.9 Maintenance. Support and encourage maintenance and upkeep of historic resources to avoid the need for major rehabilitation and to reduce the risk of demolition, loss through fire, deterioration by neglect, or impacts from natural disasters.
8.10 Enforcement. Ensure that City enforcement procedures and activities comply with local, State, and Federal historic preservation requirements and fosters the preservation of historic resources.
Arts and Culture
The integration of public art into the built environ ment contributes to the identity of Pasadena and the cultural life of its residents. The following goals and policies build upon existing programs to enhance these opportunities.
GOAL 9. Public Art. Pasadena’s public art is an integral part of the City, reinforcing its visual character, reflecting the strength of its cultural and educational institutions, responding to its urban design initiatives and promoting dialogue across ethnic an d generational lines. Public art in Pasadena reinforces neighborhood c haracter and contributes to a beautiful, sustainable and livable Pasadena.
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Policies
9.1 Art as Identity. Use public art to reinforce Pasadena’s identity, blending culture, people, neighborhoods , and ideas to create a memorable urban landscape that respects the past and creates a legacy for the future.
9.2 Urban Beautification. Embrace public arts as a citywide urban beautification effort. Build a collection of art in public places. Facilitate public art and public art partnerships with City Departments, private developers, and arts and cultural organizations.
9.3 Gateway Improvements. Incorporate works of artists as components of public improvements at the City’s unique gateways.
9.4 Arts Contributions to a More Walkable City. Implement artist-designed crosswalks, murals, free-standing artworks, and environments in pedestrian-oriented retail and entertainment districts.
9.5 Public Art Reflecting Parks and Neighborhoods. Commission public art that reinforces the identity of parks and neighborhoods, highlights neighborhood amenities through pedestrian-oriented artworks, and connects people with the natural environment through environmental-based artworks.
9.6 Public Art in Private Development Program. Refine the Public Art in Private Development Program t o more actively contribute to Pasadena’s cultural identity and reinforce the City’s Urban Design principles.
9.7 Support Cultural Activities. Encourage individuals, organizations, educational institutions, and other entities to provide and support cultural activities, directly and cooperatively with the City, which are of interest and benefit to the public.
9.8 Arts Resources. Promote expanded access to all available arts resources.
A Sustainable Environment
Pasadena maintains a robust program of actions d esigned to meet the underlying objectives for conserving and reducing the consumption of and impacts on n atural resources such as water , energy, and other non -renewable resources. The following goals and policies describe contributing land use and development strategies.
GOAL 10. City Sustained and Renewed. Development and infrastructure practices that sustain natural environmental resources for the use of future generations and, at the same time, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on climate change.
General Policies
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation. Establish Pasadena as a leader on environmental stewardship efforts, including air quality protection, energy and water efficiency, renewable energy standards, natural resource conservation, and greenhouse gas emission standards in the areas of energy, water, air and land.
Land Use Development Policies
10.2 Land Uses Supporting Sustainability. Encourage land uses and improvements that reduce energy and water consumption, waste and noise generation, air quality impacts and support other comparable resource strategies for a sustainable Pasadena; including alternative energy generation, electric vehicle parking and charging, recycling, and similar facilities.
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10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability. Monitor evolving sustainable development practices and technologies and implement those deemed appropriate and feasible in Pasadena.
10.4 Sustainable Building Practices. Foster sustainable building practices and processes specified by the City’s Green Building Code by incorporating energy and water savings, toxic and solid waste reducti on strategies into the building of new structures and remodeling of existing structures.
10.5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans. Require major development projects3 to prepare greenhouse gas reduction plans.
10.6 Adaptive Reuse. Encourage adaptive reuse of structures, including non -historic structures, as a means of supporting environmental sustainability.
10.7 Landscape. Encourage sustainable practices for landscape materials, landscape design, and land development.
10.8 Cool Pavement. Study the feasibility of implementing cool pavement strategies – pavement technologies that reflect more solar energy and enhance water evaporation – in an effort to reduce the urban heat island effect.
Natural Environment Policies
10.9 Natural Open Space. Protect natural open spaces, hillsides, watersheds, and critical habitats to safeguard the health, safety, and beauty of the City for the benefit of present and future generations.
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas. Expand the City’s inventory of natural open spaces through reclamation, restoration, and acquisition, in partnership with local and regional agencies and private institutions.
10.11 Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco. Preserve and maintain the natural character of the Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco as self -sustaining healthy ecosystems of plants and animals, in balance with the integration of recreational facilities and flood control improvements.
10.12 Urban Open Spaces. Preserve and develop urban open spaces such as landscaped parklets, paseos, courtyards, and community gardens. Ensure adequate public access to these opens spaces.
10.13 Urban Forest. Maintain and plant additional trees along the City’s sidewalks, civic places, parks, and in private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, sequester GHG emissions, and contribute to the reduction of the urban heat-island.
10.14 Native Plants. Maintain and, where appropriate, restore, areas of the city with native plants.
10.15 Open Space Connectivity. Maintain and, where possible, restore wildlife corridors and habitat linkages.
Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Policies
10.16 Infrastructure. Design, construct, maint ain, and improve Pasadena’s infrastructure to conserve and reduce impacts to the natural environment.
10.17 Greenstreets. Transform impervious street surfaces into landscaped green spaces, in appropriate and reasonable locations, to capture stormwater ru noff and let water soak into the ground so that plants and soils can filter pollutants.
This will contribute to the protection of water quality in the Arroyo Seco watershed and reduction of pollution/trash entering Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers and the ocean.
10.18 Water Quality. Encourage the use of natural processes to capture, treat, and infiltrate urban runoff throughout the watershed. In appropriate and feasible locations, construct stormwater curb extensions and street planters to transform
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impervious street surfaces into landscaped green spaces that capture stormwater runoff and let water soak into the ground as plants and soil filter pollutants.
10.19 Sustainable Transportation Network. Implement an integrated network of transit, bike faciliti es, and pedestrian improvements as specified by the Mobility Element to reduce automobile trips and commute lengths, with corresponding reductions in energy consumption, pollution, and GHG emissions.
10.20 Alternative Fuel. Provide locations for alternative fuel facilities, such as charging stations for electric vehicles.
10.21 Sustainable Energy. Reduce the use of coal generated power by new development through building design and sustainable practices.
A Sustainable Economy
A vital and healthy economy is considered an essential element of a sustainable community. Without economic prosperity, the resources needed for conserving the natural environment and achieving the health and well -being of Pasadena’s residents would be compromised. The following goals a nd polices provide the foundation for and are directly correlated with the types, densities, and capacities of land use specified in earlier sections of this Element.
GOAL 11. Job Opportunities. Provide land use capacities that accommodate a diversity of j ob opportunities for Pasadena’s residents.
Policies
11.1 Business Expansion and Growth. Support the growth and success of businesses that create new job opportunities and productive and satisfying employment for Pasadena residents.
11.2 Workforce Develop ment. Align workforce development strategies with job skills needed to support Pasadena’s key business clusters. Keep the local workforce trained and employed by allowing for a broad range of job training opportunities. Focus on creating jobs and providing training to create individual and family economic self-sufficiency.
11.3 New and Complementary Businesses. Identify opportunity sites for expansion of successful Pasadena companies and attraction of new establishments that are complementary with Pasaden a’s Central District, neighborhood and transit villages, and commercial corridors.
11.4 Barriers. Reduce barriers to gainful employment such as lack of public transportation, training, job information , and child care.
GOAL 12. Shopping and Dining. Diversity of shopping opportunities enabling Pasadena’s residents to acquire desired goods and services in the City, as well as attracting customers from surrounding communities.
Policies
12.1 Vital Commercial Districts. Enhance commercial districts to create quality shopping and dining experiences.
12.2 Business Attraction. Actively market Pasadena to increase demand for storefront space.
12.3 Adequate Parking. Coordinate public/private parking improvements and policies to support local business.
12.4 Revitalization of Commercial Areas. Encourage the revitalization of commercial and industrial areas by attracting private investment.
12.5 Small Businesses. Encourage the retention and expansion of small businesses through incentives, by providing adequate infrastructure and street beautification. Promote locating of small businesses as integral to the identity of the neighborhood villages.
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12.6 Local Businesses. Support the development of Pasadena-grown and based retail businesses as an alternative to national chain brands.
GOAL 13. Innovation. An environment fostering innovation and creativity enabling Pasadena to be on the “cutting -edge” of business development and jobs generation.
Policies
13.1 Environment. Cultivate an entrepreneurial and academic environment that fosters innovation.
13.2 Business Sectors. Strengthen Pasadena’s technology and innovation sectors.
13.3 Adaptation to Evolving Market Demands. Advance policies and practices that encourage the creation and preservation of flexible commercial and light industrial space.
13.4 New Businesses . Create incentives for the development of laboratory and research and development businesses.
Promote the spinoff of new businesses from existing institutions, such as The California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Huntington Memorial Hospital, and others.
13.5 Creative/Innovation Employment Centers. Provide for the clustering of creative, research, and incubator/“start -up” industries. Leverage the intellectual capital of Pasadena’s educational institutions creating distinct and cohesive centers offering new employment opportunities for its residents.
GOAL 14. Visitors. Pasadena is a major destination for tourists from throughout the world to cele brate its events, culture, history, and setting.
Policies
14.1 Tourism and Hospitality . Encourage the growth of cultural assets and entertainment activities that attract visitors and conventioneers.
14.2 Conventions and Lodging. Grow a variety of lodging options and attract more lucrative conventions.
14.3 Community Events. Promote positive exposure of local assets and events.
GOAL 15. Sound Local Economy. A sound local economy which attracts investment, increases the tax base, creates employment for Pasadena residents and generates public revenues.
Policies
15.1 Local Investment. Advance local investment to support a robust and consistent resource for municipal revenues and opportunities that support community services and improvements.
15.2 Education. Dev elop a well -educated work force that will fuel a healthy economy by expanding collaborative efforts between the City of Pasadena and Pasadena Unified School District (e.g., joint -use agreements, grant funding, and planning efforts).
Community Services
In the broadest sense, the City of Pasadena is committed to implementing policies supporting human development and the quality of life for infants, children, youth, families and senior citizens, and recognizes that the well-being of its residents is linked to the City’s own health and well-being. The City of Pasadena has a Policy on Children, Youth and Family developed in 1989 that ensures a family focus on quality of life, a n Early Child Development Policy adopted in 2015 that emphasizes access to quality early education, a 2013-16 School/City/Community Work Plan that ensures the Human Development and Educational needs are met of students so they graduate college and career ready, and a Senior Strategic Plan approved in 1995 that ensures successful SECTION 1: LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES |PAGE 19
aging aroun d key areas such as transportation and housing. One aspect of these efforts is the Healthy Cities project, implemented by multiple departments within the City. The following goals and policies maintain and build on these programs.
GOAL 16. Superior Servic es. A superior level of services meeting the needs of Pasadena’s diverse residents including schools, hospitals, parks, child and senior facilities and programs, libraries, shelters, public auditoriums, health facilities, socia l clubs and recreation centers.
16.1 Commitment. Provide human and community services to all sectors of the City’s population in an equitable manner.
16.2 Service Adequacy. Periodically review the impacts of major physical, environmental, economic and social changes identifying their implications in meeting the service needs of Pasadena’s residents.
16.3 Anticipated Needs. Ensure that the land use planning process anticipates the future human services needs of the community by utilizing the data compiled by the new evaluation methods identifying the type(s) and ideal location(s) for these services.
16.4 Support Organizations. Provide support to public, private, and voluntary organizations and associations that provide services for Pasadena’s diverse communities.
16.5 Child Care. Provide adequate child care facilities, encouraging locating facilities at or near work sites and public transportation.
16.6 Accessible Services . Locate human services close to those who need them and encourage broad community participation in the planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of all programs.
16.7 Shared Facilities. Encourage the sharing of facilities between various public service providers, as well as those offered by private entities, such as the joint use of school play areas for recreation, school facilities for child and after school day care, and libraries for civic and cultural events.
16.8 Coordination of Human Services. Prioritize coordination of facilities and programs between public and private agencies and between various l evels of government involved in the human service field. Aim to eliminate overlapping efforts in the human service field.
Education
Pasadena’s commitment to public education and a diverse educational system responsive to the needs of the community is a fundamental principle framing the General Plan and Land Use Element. The following goals and policies express a variety of strategies supporting a quality education for all residents and life-long learning opportunities.
GOAL 17. Educational System. A strong and diverse educational system that is responsive to the life -long needs of the community and related to maintaining a high quality of life and a strong economy.
Policies
17.1 Joint-Use. Partner with public schools, and when appropriate, private schools , colleges and universities by sharing facilities, information and resources including parks and playgrounds, libraries, community centers, and day care facilities.
17.2 Career Exposure. Leverage the presence of the California Institute of Technology, Full er Theological Seminary, and the Arts Center College of Design. Encourage coordination between these institutions and the local educational system to promote a range of mentorship and career planning opportunities from not -for-profit and charitable sectors, to creative and artistic endeavors, to scientific and mathematic fields. Support vocational training and school -to-career programs that help students gain early exposure to careers and mentors.
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17.3 Long-Range Planning for Public Schools. Encourage the Pasadena Unified School District to continue to participate in the City’s planning process and collaborate with the City on site selection, site design, traffic control, circulation and si te acquisition to ensure compatibility with the neighborhoods or districts in which they are located.
17.4 Long-Range Planning for Private Schools. Require private schools to collaborate with the City on site selection, site design, traffic control, circulation and site acquisition to ensure compatibility with the neighbo rhoods or districts in which they are located.
17.5 Funding. Collaborate with the Pasadena Unified School District and other public institutions to pursue funding, such as grants, to improve both public schools and community facilities, to gather informat ion, and to leverage existing resources.
17.6 Supporting Uses. Encourage uses that support educational institutions, such as afterschool day care, tutoring centers, bookstores, dance schools, art classes, and karate studios, to cluster around schools located in commercial areas.
Correlation of Land Use with Mobility
By statute, the types and intensities of development permitted by the Land Use Plan must be correlated with the ability to provide adequate mobility to residents and visitors consistent with community values for acceptable levels of congestion. A primary principle defined by General Plan and Land Use Element is that Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without a car. Implementation of the mix and densities of uses depicted on the Land Use Diagram and urban form policies will promote walking, bicycling, and transit use achieving this objective. The following goals and policies express the relationsh ip between land use development and mobility.
GOAL 18. Land Use/Transportation Relationship. Pasadena will be a City where there are effective and convenient alternatives to using cars and the relationship of land use and transportation is acknowledged through transit -oriented development, multi- modal design features, and pedestrian and bicycle amenities in coordination with and accordance with the Mobility Element.
Policies
18.1 Development Mix and Densities. Accommodate the mix and density of land uses and urban form that induce walking, bicycling, and transit use as an alternative to the automobile, as specified by the Land Use Diagram.
18.2 Mobility. Correlate land use development intensities with adequate infrastructure improvements and transportation strategies to ensure mobility in all areas of Pasadena.
18.3 Modal Choices. Promote the development of infrastructure supporting walking, bicycling, and transit use and complete streets as specified by the Mobility Element.
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination . Implement physical improvements facilitating pedestrian access from developmen t projects to the street, bus stops, and/or transit stations.
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility. Manage vehicle traffic volumes and speeds to improve their compatibility with the character of the adjacent land uses, the function of the street(s), and bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
18.6 Relationship of Buildings to Transit Stops. Require that building entrances or accessways be oriented toward transit stops when located adjacent to these facilities.
Parking
Parking standards for Pasadena’s residential neighborhoods and commercial districts and corridors vary according to land use type, density, and proximity to transit stations. Areas with higher density, mixed -use development projects in proximity to transit stations require fewer parking spaces than o ther areas in recognition of the increased potential for transit ridership and local walkability. These standards are established and periodically reviewed and adjusted through the City’s Zoning Ordinance .
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The following goals and policies define a strategy to provide sufficient parking consistent with the vision, land use mix, densities, and access to alternative transportation modes.
GOAL 19. Parking Availability. The supply of parking will reflect Pasadena’s objective to protect residential neighborhoods; create a vital, healthy, and sustainable economy; establish Pasadena as a leader in environmental stewardship; encourage physical activity and a commitment to health and wellness; and encourage walking, biking, and transit. The supply of parking in an area will also reflect the type, mix, and density of uses; the availability of shared facilities; and the proximity to transit.
Policies
19.1 Parking Standards. Establish, periodically review, and adjust as necessary parking standards to ensure an adequate supply of parking commensurate with the vision, uses, densities, availability of alternative modes, and proximity to transit stations in the area.
19.2 Parking Limits. Establish limits on the amount of parking that may be developed for project s in the Central District and Transit Villages to promote walking, bicycling, and use of transit as an alternative to the automobile.
19.3 Parking Management. Manage parking to reduce the amount of land devoted to frequently vacant parking lots through parking management tools.
19.4 Park Once. Provide the opportunity for residents, patrons and visitors to park once and visit many destinations in the Central District, Transit Villages, and Neighborhood Villages through centrally located shared parking while providing additional flexibility for businesses to provide parking off -site or participate in other alternative parking funding mechanisms.
19.5 Bicycle Parking. Accommodate the development of bicycle parking centers in the Central District, Transit Villages, and Neighborhood Villages and require larger development projects to incorporate secured and convenient bicycle parking facilities.
19.6 Unbundled Parking. Encourage practices that separate the cost of parking from commercial lease rates, the co sts of housing, and – where feasible – the price of goods and services to ensure that non -car owners do not pay for parking they do not need and help people weigh the true cost of driving in lieu of transit.
19.7 Reduced Demand for Parking. Reduce the d emand for parking by encouraging businesses and residential development to incentivize walking, biking, and use of transit through practices such as subsidized Metro passes, exchanging parking for Metro passes, and other creative incentives.
Public Involvement and Participation
Pasadena’s residents are actively engaged in the discussion and deliberations for community policies and land use decision - making. The following goals and policies build on this history and provide for continued opportunities as proj ects and improvements are considered implementing the goals and policies of this element.
GOAL 20. Information and Participation. All Pasadena communities will be uniformly aware and participate in land use planning, entitlement processes, and decision -making processes through the communication of clear and understandable information and engagement opportunities.
Policies
20.1 Neighborhood Meetings . Encourage b road representation and community participation at all steps of the planning process.
20.2 Brochures and Notices. Provide notices and information regarding the review and entitlement process for proposed development projects enabling the public to provide input in decision -making. Ensure supporting documents, such as
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staff reports dealing with land u se matters, are easily accessible on the City website and are provided in a timely manner.
20.3 Public Involvement and Proposed Projects. Improve neighborhood participation in current planning and land use decisions by affording adequate opportunity to review and comment on plans, programs, activities and reports covering the City’s land use projects.
20.4 Neighborhood Connections . Utilize the Neighborhood Connections office to send notices of neighborhood m eetings and public hearings to neighborhood associations within a reasonable radius of a proposed project and to the Pasadena Neighborhood Coalition.
20.5 Public Discussion. Increase public discussion through the use of new technology, providing multiple loca tions, times, communication avenues for public involvement and discussion of long range planning initiatives.
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L A N D U S E C A T E G O R I E S
The following presents the goals and policies for each principal category of permitted land uses depicted on the Land Use Diagram and described earlier in this element.
Residential Neighborhoods
Pasadena’s residential neighborhoods are principal contributors to the City’s history, identity, character, and quality of li fe. The goals and policies in this section provide for thei r conservation and maintenance regardless of density and assurance that changes and new development complement their distinguishing qualities.
GOAL 21. Desirable Neighborhoods. A City composed of neighborhoods with a variety of housing types that are desir able places to live, contribute to the quality of life, and are well maintained.
Policies
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing. Provide a variety of housing types (i.e. small subdivisions, row housing, and condominiums), styles, densities, and affordabili ty levels that are accessible to and meet preferences for different neighborhood types (e.g., mixed use pedestrian environments and traditional suburban neighborhoods), physical abilities and income levels, pursuant to the Housing Element.
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing. Providing for the equitable distribution of affordable housing throughout the City, as defined by Housing Element goals and policies, capitalizing on opportunities for new development allowed by the densities permitted in the Central District and Transit Villages.
21.3 Neighborhood Character. Maintain elements of residential streets that unify and enhance the character of the neighborhood, including parkways, street trees, and compatible setbacks.
21.4 New Residential D evelopment. Attract new residential development that is well -conceived, constructed, and maintained in a variety of types, densities, locations and costs.
21.5 Housing Character and Design. Encourage the renovation of existing housing stock in single - and multi -family neighborhoods. When additions or replacement housing is proposed, these should reflect the unique neighborhood character and qualities, including lot sizes; building form, scale , massing, and relationship to street frontages; architectural design and landscaped setbacks.
21.6 Walkable Neighborhoods. Manage vehicle speeds and maintain sidewalks, parkways, street tree canopies, and landscaping throughout residential neighborhoods. Encourage walking as an enjoyable and healthy activity and alternative to automobile use.
21.7 Safety. Require residential developments to facilitate and enhance neighborhood safety by including design features such as front porches or large front windows.
21.8 Housing Maintenance. Encourage the maintenance and improvement of existing residential units through community cleanups and other organized events, to assure high quality and healthy living environment for residents.
21.9 Hillside Housing. Maintain appropriate scale, massing and access to residential structures located in hillside areas.
21.10 Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Amenities. Ensure that existing neighborhoods contain a diverse mix of parks and open spaces that are connected by trails, pathways, and bikeways and are within easy walking distance of residents.
21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools. Encourage a mutually beneficial relationship between public schools and their surrounding neighborhoods so that schools contribute to neighbor hood identity by allowing facilities to be used by community groups, making open space available, and creating community volunteer work days.
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GOAL 22.0. Single -Family Neighborhoods. Distinct and quality single -family residential neighborhoods distinguis hed by their identity, scale, and character.
Policies
22.1 Appropriate Scale and Massing. Discourage mansionization by requiring building scale and massing that is compatible with existing development in single-family residential neighborhoods.
22.2 Garages and Accessory Structures. Locate and design garages and accessory structures so that they do not dominate the appearance of the dwelling from the street.
GOAL 23. Multi -Family Neighborhoods. Multi-family residential neighborhoods that provide ownership and rental opportunities, exhibit a high quality of architectural design, and incorporate amenities for their residents.
Policies
23.1 Character and Design. Design and modulate buildings to avoid the sense of “blocky” and undifferentiated building mass, incorporate well -defined entries, and use building materials, colors, and architectural details complementing the neighborhood, while allowing flexibility for distinguished design solutions.
23.2 Parking Areas and Garages. Minimize the visibility of parking areas and garages.
23.3 Landscaped Setbacks and Walkways. Provide appropriate setbacks, consistent with the surrounding neighborhood, along the street frontage and, where there are setbacks, ensure adequate landscaping is provided.
23.4 Development Tra nsitions. Ensure sensitive transitions in building scale between buildings in multi -family residential areas and lower-scale buildings in adjoining residential areas.
23.5 Streetscapes. Provide ample public spaces and tree-lined sidewalks furnished with pedestrian amenities that contribute to comfortable and attractive settings for pedestrian activity.
23.6 Open Space Amenities. Require that open space is provided on -site, is accessible, and of sufficient size to be usable by residents, in common areas and/or with individual units pursuant to the Zoning Code.
GOAL 24. Supporting Uses in Residential Neighborhoods. Supporting uses that meet the needs of residents located and designed to be subordinate to, and compatible with, the function and quality of the residential environment.
Policies
24.1 Home Occupations. Allow home-based businesses in residential districts, subject to rules that reduce potential negative impacts.
24.2 Compatible Non-Residential Uses. Allow for the continuation of existing and dev elopment of new child and adult day care, religious, and educational facilities in any land use zone where they are compatible with adjacent uses.
24.3 Access to Amenities. Encourage residential developments to be designed to provide safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle access to nearby commercial centers, community facilities, parks, open space, transit facilities, bikeways, trails and other amenities, as applicable.
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Commercial Corridors and Districts
Pasadena contains a diversity of commercial corridors and districts providing opportunities for shopping, working, dining, entertainment, services, and similar activities. These constitute places for commerce and gathering where residents and visitors come together in their daily lives. Many of the corridors and centers at arterial intersections exhibit characteristics supportive of automobile access and parking, with buildings setback from the street and unrelated to their neighbors. In contrast, development in the Central District concentrates buil dings along the street frontages with parking located to the rear or in shared facilities, fostering active pedestrian use of the street front. The goals and policies in this section accommodate additional development implementing goals and policies defined for a sustainable economy (Goals 11 through 15).
GOAL 25. Vital Districts and Corridors. Diverse, active, prosperous, and well -designed commercial corridors and districts that provide a diversity of goods, services, and entertainment and contribute to a positive experience for residents and visitors.
25.1 Diversity of Uses. Encourage the development of a broad range of commercial uses that reduce the need to travel to adjoining communities, while capturing a greater share of local spending.
25.2 Compact Infill Development. Encourage commercial uses along major corridors, in Neighborhood Villages, and as infill development adjacent to existing commercial uses and on surface parking lots to improve commercial services, maximize revenue generation, and leverage concentrating commercial uses.
25.3 Cohesive Development. Encourage the cohesive development and/or master planning of large commercial sites and corridors.
25.4 Architecture and Site Design. Require that new development protect community character by providing architecture, landscaping, and urban design of equal or greater quality than existing and by respecting the architectural character and scale of adjacent buildings.
25.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods. Link commercial areas to adjoining residential neighborhoods and other districts by well-designed and attractive streetscapes with pedestrian sidewalks and street amenities.
25.6 Multi-Use of Public Alleys. Consider alleys as multi-use public spaces that buffer commercial uses from residential areas and serve circulation, parking, utilities, loading areas and trash receptacles. They may also provide access to paseos, rear commercial entries, multiple storefronts and public use areas.
25.7 Buffering Adjoining Residential Areas. Ensure commercial uses adjoining residential neighborhoods or mixed residential and commercial uses are designed to be compatible with each other.
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access. Require commercial projects to be desig ned to promote convenient pedestrian and bicycle access to and from nearby neighborhoods, transit facilities, bikeways, and other amenities.
25.9 Maintenance. Require proper maintenance of commercial areas to ensure they reflect community expectations for a quality environment and remain competitive with commercial facilities located outside of the City.
25.10 Retail. Designate land and develop guidelines for the development of pedestrian friendly commercial areas, each with their own unique identity.
25.11 Retail Streetscapes. Maintain and, where deficient, increase street trees, plantings, furniture, signage, public art and other amenities that encourage pedestrian activity in retail districts and corridors.
25.12 Retail Parking. Develop alternative parking management strategies for businesses in areas with limited parking (such as East Washington Boulevard) while protecting nearby residential neighborhoods implementing such techniques as park once and shared lots and structures.
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GOAL 26. Offices. A diversity of professional, creative, medical, research, and other offices offering attractive job opportunities for residents, and serving as a centerpiece of Pasadena’s economy.
Policies
26.1 Office. Encourage the orderly development and expansion of office uses based upon current conditions and future projects to improve the relationship of jobs and housing in certain areas of the City.
26.2 Creative Office. Allow additional flexibility for creative office spaces to locate and grow in non -traditional areas and areas with desirable amenities for employees.
GOAL 27. R&D Flex Space. A wide range of moderate to low -intensity industrial uses such as light manufacturing, research and development, creative office and incubator industries encouraging the developme nt of new industries induced by the presence of Pasadena’s educational institutions and medical facilities.
Policies
27.1 Diversity of Uses. Provide for a variety of industrial and commercial -industrial uses that offer job opportunities for Pasadena’s residents and revenues to the City without compromising environmental quality.
27.2 Business Attraction. Allow sufficient densities that enable development of technology, digital, research and development, and creative industries offering new job opportunities for residence.
27.3 Supporting Uses. Maintain a predominant industrial character, while allowing the integration of compatible uses in industrial areas that serve the needs of employees and reduce the need to travel off -site during the workday, including such uses as financial services, business services, restaurants, and health and recreational facilities.
27.4 Buffering from Adjacent Prop erties. Ensure that industrial developments incorporate adequate landscape buffers to minimize any negative impacts to surrounding neighborhoods and development, and controlling on -site lighting, noise, odors, vibrations, toxic materials, truck access, and other elements that may impact adjoining uses.
27.5 Impact Mitigation. Cooperate with those agencies concerned with monitoring and controlling the emissions of smoke, particulate matter, noise, and odor associated with industrial uses.
27.6 Adaptive Reu se. Encourage the adaptive reuse of buildings (especially mid -century structures) for research and development and flex space by providing additional flexibility in parking standards.
Mixed-Use Corridors and Villages
Mixed-use corridors and villages provide for the intermixing of housing with commercial uses, enabling residents to live close to where they shop, work, recreate, enjoy entertainment and culture, and participate in civic events. Research indicates that Pasadena’s Central District enjoys a lowe r per capita trip generation and increased pedestrian activity due to the mix and density of these uses, as well as proximity to Metro Gold Line stations. The Land Use Diagram provides opportunities for new mixed-use development in the Central District, ad joining transit stations in a series of “Transit Villages,” as central gathering places for surrounding residential neighborhoods in “Neighborhood Villages,” and in designated areas along the City’s arteria l streets. These may occur in the form of buildings with housing above lower level retail or office uses, or horizontally distributed on a property or larger area. The goals and policies in this section implement these opportunities.
GOAL 28. Places to Live, Work, Shop, and Recreate. A diversity of well-designed corridors and villages containing an integrated mix of commercial uses and/or housing that enable Pasadena’s residents to live close to businesses, services, and employment, reduce automobile use, and actively engage and enhance pedestrian activity.
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Policies
28.1 Land Use Mix. Allow for the development of properties and buildings in areas designated as “Mixed Use” for a mix of compatible commercial and residential uses.
28.2 Development Scale. Establish standards to assure that an adequate scale and footprint of any single use is achieved in mixed-use areas to establish a cohesive environment that minimizes impacts attributable to the adjacency of different uses. This may define minimum parcel and building size, number of housing units, and/or nonresidential square footage, as well as relationships and setbacks.
28.3 On-site Amenities. Require that residential/nonresidential mixed-use projects provide on-site amenities that contribute to the living environment of residents such as courtyards, outdoor barbecues, and recreation facilities.
28.4 Design Integration. Require residential and nonresidential portions of mixed -use buildings and sites to be integrated through architectural design, development of pedestrian walkways and landscaping.
GOAL 29. Transit Villages. Moderate to high density mixed -use clusters of residential and commercial uses developed in an integrated “village-like” environment with buildings clustered on common plazas and ope n spaces in proximity to Metro Gold Line stations capitalizing on their induced market demands and land values, facilitating ridership, and reducing automobile u se while increasing walkability.
Policies
29.1 Mix of Uses. Accommodate mixed-use development permitted by the applicable land use classification on the Land Use Diagram, whether it is horizontally or vertically integrated, as an essential component to the creation and implementation of the Transit Village vision.
29.2 Neighborhood Identity. Design Transit Villages to be distinct, cohesive, and pedestrian -oriented places that are linked with and walkable from adjoining neighborhoods.
29.3 Pedestrian Orientation. Require the inclusion of improvements and amenities to create a safe and comfortable environment for sitting, meeting neighbors and friends, walking and providing easy access to Metro Gold Line station areas and a mix of uses in close proximity to the station.
29.4 Bicycle Facilities. Provide adequate bicycle facilities within one mile of M etro Gold Line station areas and throughout Transit Villages.
GOAL 30. Neighborhood Villages. Lower density mixed -use clusters of residential and commercial uses developed in an integrated “village -like” environment with buildings clustered on common pla zas and open spaces designed as communal places that are walkable from surrounding neighborhoods.
Policies
30.1 Mix of Uses. Accommodate mixed-use development permitted by the applicable land use classification shown on the Land Use Diagram, whether it is horizontally or vertically integrated, as an essential component to the creation and implementation of the Neighborhood Village vision.
30.2 Development at Key Nodes. Encourage development at key intersections and on surface parking lots within neighborhood villages that result in additional neighborhood-serving amenities and intensified economic vitality.
30.3 Neighborhood Identity. Design neighborhood villages to be distinct, cohesive, and pedestrian -oriented places that are linked with and walkable from nearby residential neighborhoods.
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30.4 Community Activity. Foster neighborhood villages to be the center of community acti vity by assisting uses and services desired by the community to locate in these areas (restaurants; coffee shops; community theaters; yoga, dance, or karate studios; etc.)
30.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods. Link neighborhood villages to adjoining residen tial neighborhoods through safe, convenient, well-designed pedestrian sidewalks and bicycle facilities.
30.6 Pedestrian Orientation. Encourage neighborhood serving land uses to provide access to services and goods by walking or bicycle.
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C O M M U N I T Y P L A C E S
A total of ten community places are highlighted in this section. These include the Central District, East Colorado, East Pasadena, Fair Oaks & Orange Grove, Lincoln Avenue, North Lake, South Fair Oaks, Washington & Allen, West Gateway and Northwest (as shown on Figure 2). The goals and policies supplement those described in the preceding section of this element and are unique to each sub-area addressing specific objectives for use, character, design, and functionality. Note that the boundaries for the East Colorado and East Pasadena planning areas have been modified, moving the industrial area of Lamanda Park into the East Colorado area, and the easternmost section of East Colorado Boulevard into the East Pasadena area.
Central District
The Central District is the urban core of Pasadena and is the primary business, financial, retail and government center of the City (Figure 3). The vision for the Central District is to build upon the existing strengths as a vibrant downtown with a mix of uses, walkable areas with shopping, entertainment, restaurants, offices and housing connected by multiple modes of transit.
Within the Central District there are a number of distinct neighborhoods (or sub-districts) with unique identities including Old Pasadena, the Civic Center, Pasadena Playhouse, and South Lake. Old Pasadena is the historic core of the City that has developed into a vibrant retail and entertainment destination. The Civic Center is the governmental center of the City , distinguished by the landmark City Hall, Public Library and Civic Auditorium in accordance with the historic, award-winning, Civic Center Plan, which provides for visual and pedestrian linkages among Pasadena’s key civic buildings. The Playhouse District Figure 2. Map of Community Places
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GOAL 31. Central District. The primary civic, business, financial, retail, entertainment, and cultural center of Pasadena with supporting housing enabling residents to live close and walk to these uses and access regional transit.
Policies
31.1 Focus Growth. Focus growth in the Central District into key sub-areas including the Pasadena Playhouse, Civic Center/Midtown, Lake, Northwest Gateway, and Walnut Districts, and in proximity to the three Metro Gold Line stations, to support economic vitality while preserving and complementing the historic core.
31.2 Sub-District Identity. Enhance the distinctive, yet complementary nature of the Central District’s sub -areas by recognizing and building on their unique attributes and features through signage, streetscape designs, design guidelines and encouraging new uses and infill development that fits with the vision of each sub-area.
31.3 Del Mar, Memorial Park and Lake Transit Villages. Concentrate higher intensity development with a mix of retail, office, and multi-family housing uses that are compatible with one another expanding the customer base for local retail uses and supporting Metro Gold Line ridership.
31.4 Contextual Development in Historic Districts. Require new development within and adjacent to the historic districts to be compatible with the scale, density, and urban design features of existing historic buildings and districts.
31.5 Transit Options. Increase the network of transit, walking, and bicycling opportunities between sub-areas within the Central District through expanded services, additional rights of way/pathways with corresponding signage.
31.6 Connections to Other Community Places. Establish and maintain pedestrian walkways that provide access to the other Community Places and encourage people to move freely between each sub-area within the Central District through a unifying/connected network of public areas.
31.7 Expanded Economic Opportunities. Strengthen the Central District’s economic vitality by supporting existing businesses and providing opportunities for new commercial development in underutilized areas with higher development capacity.
31.8 Street Vitality During Evenings and On Weekends. Sustain a vibrant pedestrian atmosphere in traditionally civic and office dominant sub-areas on evenings and weekends by encouraging additional residential and mixed-use development.
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31.9 Housing Choice. Provide a wide variety of housing options in the Central District in terms of the type, location, size and price.
31.10 Building Orientation. Require businesses to be oriented primarily to pedestrian streets and urban spaces and secondarily to parking lots and to provide visibility and accessibility to customers arriving on foot, by bicycle, and by automobile.
31.11 Public Art Overlay Zone. Create a Public Art Overlay Zone to preserve and enhance existing art in the Civic Center area.
East Colorado
The East Colorado sub-area extends easterly
from the Central District (Catalina Avenue to
Kinneloa Avenue). It is an irregularly shaped
area incorporating properties fronting
Colorado Boulevard and Allen Avenue
between Colorado and the Metro Gold Line
station, and larger districts extending south
to Green Street in the west and northeast
towards the 210 freeway (Lamanda Park,
formerly part of the East Pasadena Specific
Plan area) (Figure 4). The vision for this area
is its transformation from largely auto-
oriented strip uses into a series of
pedestrian-oriented villages and districts
with unique identities, bolstered by their
vibrant mix of uses, amenities and
streetscapes improving their walkability and
appearance.
The overall objective for the planning area is
to break up long stretches of strip commercial with residential uses and cluster commercial uses in nodes. Potential residential development may be converted to non-residential floor area, but nonresidential area may not be converted to allow additional residential units. Neighborhood Villages would be established along Colorado Boulevard in the vicinity of Hill Street and Sierra Madre Boulevard containing a mix of commercial and residential uses with pedestrian-oriented amenities and plazas. Their mix of uses and design would serve as a gathering place and be walkable from adjoining neighborhoods. The Village near Pasadena City College would offer unique opportunities to serve and provide new housing opportunities for students and faculty. The Allen Transit Village capitalizes on its proximity to the Metro Gold Line station by accommodating medium-density commercial and residential development, served by multi-modal linkages, and pedestrian and open space amenities. Mechanisms would be employed to protect the single-family residential area north of the freeway on Allen from the impacts of the light rail station.
The Lamanda Park sub-area offers the opportunity to serve as an incubator for creative technology, and medical start- up industries, capitalizing on their proximity to Pasadena’s esteemed academic institut ions. Directly connected to the Colorado Boulevard commercial corridor, this district will provide new jobs for Pasadena’s residents and customers to invigorate exist ing retail businesses.
GOAL 32. East Colorado. A series of pedestrian-oriented villages and districts with unique identities, bolstered by their vibrant mix of uses, amenities and streetscapes improving their walkability and appearance.
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Policies
32.1 Places and Urban Form. Provide for the evolution of strip corridor uses along Colorado Boulevard by clustering development into distinct pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use centers serving as places for people to live, shop, dine, and congregate with their friends, while maintaining intervening areas for less intensive commercial uses.
32.2 Activity Centers. Cluster the highest intensities of use in the Allen Transit Village (Figure 4), and at Neighborhood Villages located adjacent to Pasadena City College and at South Sierra Madre Avenue with a mix of commercial and residential development designed and scaled to transition with adjoining neighborhoods.
32.3 Allen Transit Village. Support a mix of retail, office, and multi-family housing uses adjoining the Allen Metro Gold Line station providing opportunities for people to live or work close to and use transit, contributing to reductions in vehicle trips, energy consumption, and GHG emissions.
32.4 Educational Neighborhood Village. Provide opportunities for the clustering of development on Colorado Boulevard and Green Street adjoining Pasadena City College as a pedestrian-oriented village center offering places for faculty and students and faculty to shop, dine, enjoy entertainment, and live.
32.5 Lamanda Park. Provide for the evolution of the Lamanda Park area (Figure 4), as an incubator of light industrial, research and development, and creative industries creating new job opportunities and supporting a vibrant economy.
32.6 Innovative Businesses. Allow for the development of building types with flexible space, access and innovative designs and technology to foster the attraction of emerging and creative new businesses.
32.7 Neighborhood Protection. Protect the single-family residential area north of the 210 Freeway near Allen Avenue from impacts of new buildings near the Metro Gold Line station by encouraging compatible uses, scale, heights with appropriate transitions and buffering, while maintaining access to the station for residents.
32.8 Infrastructure Improvements. Prioritize infrastructure improvements along the Boulevard to support redevelopment and more efficient use of underutilized properties.
East Pasadena
East Pasadena is the second most intensive
center for employment (Figure 5) and a
regional retail area of the City, providing
jobs, goods and services to the City. The
vision for this area is to provide additional
employment opportunities by facilitating
expansion of existing businesses and
development of new businesses, while
adding new housing opportunities to enable
residents to live close to jobs and transit.
Most of the area could be infilled by a mix of
commercial, offices, and housing. Large
parcels would be encouraged to be
redeveloped as a cohesive and walkable
district with development concentrated in
proximity to the Sierra Madre Villa Metro
Gold Line station, and establishment of a
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GOAL 33. East Pasadena. A semi-urban environment with higher -density mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office and housing uses to provide increase opportunities encourage transit use and walking.
Policies
33.1 Places and Urban Form. Concentrate development adjoining the Sierra Madre Vi lla Metro Gold Line station, reducing densities outward as transitions for the protection of adjoining residential neighborhoods.
33.2 Sierra Madre Villa Transit Village. Provide for the clustering of pedestrian -oriented retail, office, and multi -family housing uses adjoining the transit station. Provide places where nearby residents can eat, shop, and meet friends.
Improve access to local and regional transit by providing convenient options to reduce driving, contributing to reductions in vehicle trips, energy consumption, and GHG emissions.
33.3 R&D Flex Space Jobs Center. Encourage the development of research and development and office uses to expand job opportunities for Pasadena’s residents with appropriate supporting uses in mixed -use and commercial areas, especially along Halstead Street.
33.4 Retail Centers. Promote the more efficient use and economic vitality of existing retail centers by the development of new uses on surface parking lots, sharing parking facilities, creating public spaces, in creasing landscaping and providing pedestrian amenities thereby creating an enjoyable environment for people to shop at multiple businesses, meet friends, and linger.
33.5 Street Grid and Blocks. Require future developers to modify large commercially -developed parcels with a network of internal pedestrian ways and sidewalks along which buildings will be clustered, establishing a smaller, walkable block grid comparable to the Central District.
33.6 Major Corridors. Redevelop Foothill Boulevard and East Colorado Boulevard as multi -modal corridors that enhance opportunities for walking, bicycling, and transit use.
33.7 Public Streetscapes and Places. Redevelop street frontages with streetscape amenities (such as trees , plantings, furniture, and wayfinding signs) that enhance connectivity and walkability. Develop new public places providing opportunities for residents to gather, such as parklets and plazas.
33.8 Open Space and Urban Form. Use public open spaces and sid ewalks as the organizing elements around which buildings are located and clustered.
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Fair Oaks and Orange Grove
Fair Oaks Avenue is a major north-south corridor traversing Pasadena, extending from the Central District to the northern City boundary (Figure 6). The vision for the plan area is to visually and physically unify the north and south ends of the plan area, remove planning and zoning barriers to new businesses, and to protect the residential neighborhoods. The process of revitalization and development along this corridor will be anchored by a Neighborhood Village at the primary intersection of East Orange Grove Boulevard and North Fair Oaks Avenue. Moving away from the existing undifferentiated strip character of the area, the Neighborhood Village would contain a mix of uses, pedestrian amenities and signage with a unified streetscape that improves the appearance of the corridor. The existing cluster of commercial uses in the North Fair Oaks and Orange Grove area would accommodate additional local serving shops with housing and pedestrian-oriented amenities to serve nearby residential and institutional uses. Its character would evolve into an active pedestrian-oriented village environment where people could shop, dine, live, and meet friends and serve as a destination walkable from adjoining neighborhoods. The adaptive reuse of existing residential and commercial buildings would be promoted to emphasize the historic uniqueness of Fair Oaks/Orange Grove and foster a greater sense of community.
GOAL 34. Fair Oaks and Orange Grove. Distinct pedestrian -oriented
villages containing a mix of commercial and housing.
Policies
34.1 Economic Vitality. Transform North Fair Oaks Avenue from a low-density strip commercial corridor to a series of distinctive low- to medium-density, pedestrian oriented, mixed use villages where residents and visitors can live, shop, work and be entertained.
34.2 Pedestrian-Orientation. Promote the inclusion of pedestrian-oriented plazas an d amenities establishing a “village - like” environment where people shop, dine, meet friends, and actively use public places.
34.3 Development Scale and Transitions. Require that the types of uses, densities, building massing and heights, and design development along Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard assure compatibility and accessibility with adjoining residential neighborhoods.
34.4 Business Expansion and Growth. Preserve existing and create a variety of new job opportunities through catalytic projects that create interest, identity and a focal point and neighborhood serving businesses located within larger Neighborhood Villages.
34.5 Special Study Area. Conduct a planning process involving local residents for the reuse of the Matthew “Mack” Robinson postal facility should the facility be vacated to consider potential uses, amenities, and design standards that assure compatibility with adjoining residential neighborhoods.
34.6 Linkages to the Central District. Establish and maintain pedestrian walkways that provide access between the Central District and the Fair Oak and Orange Grove area to encourage people to move freely between the two areas.
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Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue is a commercial corridor near the 210 Freeway in Northwest Pasadena (Figure 7 ). For decades, it has been the location of small ‐scale industrial businesses, many with outdoor operations. While Pasadena certainly supports a vibrant local industrial sector, districts in the City other than the Lincoln Avenue corridor are better suited and have been designated for such purposes. Lincoln Avenue is a western gateway that serves many distinctive residential neighborhoods and brings visitors to the Rose Bowl and Brookside Park. The corridor merits a new life based on the important local and citywide functions it is well‐positioned to serve. The vision for Lincoln Avenue is to repurpose the Lincoln Avenue corridor from an industrial and limited commercial area into a vibrant neighborhood‐oriented district, with new housing options and a complement of local‐serving retail and service businesses, office spaces, and community uses, all tied together with public improvements that create a vibrant and enjoyable pedestrian environment.
GOAL 35. Lincoln Avenue. A vibrant neighborhood ‐oriented district, with new housing options and a complement of local ‐serving retail and service businesses, office spaces, and community uses, all tied together with public improvements that create a vibrant and enjoyable pedestrian environment.
Policies
35.1 Neighborhood Core. Create a neighborhood “main street” that will serve as the focal point for the neighborhoods surrounding Lincoln Avenue.
35.2 Residential Neighborhoods. Preserve and enhance existing residential areas.
35.3 New Housing. Provide new opportunities for all types of housing along the corridor including multi-family housing and mixed-use residential-commercial developments in its core that are located, scaled, and designed to assure compatibility with and preserve neighboring single-family residential uses.
35.4 Catalytic Projects. Facilitate opportunities for catalytic developments that provide desired neighborhood‐oriented retail and service businesses, local employment opportunities, and a link to the community.
35.5 Re-Use of Industrial Properties. Provide for the gradual phasing out of industrial uses that create conflicts with surrounding neighborhoods.
35.6 Quality Design. Support design that contributes to the enhanced character of the City and Northwest Pasadena in particular.
35.7 Pedestrian Environment. Enrich the pedestrian environment along Lincoln Avenue through well designed and appropriately scaled projects and pleasing streetscapes with wide sidewalks, street trees and signage that helps to establish the Lincoln Avenue identity.
35.8 Investment. Encourage investment, maintenance, and pride in the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan area.
35.9 A Safe Neighborhood. Enhance public safety.
35.10 Mobility Choices. Redesign Lincoln Avenue to accommodate a mix of mobility choices including walking, bicycling, and transit in addition to the automobile.
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North Lake
North Lake Avenue is a major north-south commercial corridor traversing Pasadena extending from the Central District to Elizabeth Street (Figure 8). The vision for North Lake is to transform its automobile-oriented character with pockets of commercial and residential uses into a well-designed and attractive corridor supporting multiple travel modes including transit, bicycling, and walking with clusters of distinctive places for shopping, dining, and living. These will serve and be accessible to residents of adjoining neighborhoods, with the types of uses limited and buildings located and designed to transition to and assure compatibility. Areas around the Lake Metro Gold Line station will accommodate a mix of higher density office, commercial, and residential uses fostering transit ridership and access to and from the region. Existing commercial properties at the intersection with Washington Boulevard would accommodate additional commercial and residential uses with public open spaces and ameniti es in a “village- like” environment as a destination for neighborhood shopping, dining, and gathering for local residents.
GOAL 36. North Lake. A well-designed and attractive corridor supporting multiple travel modes including transit, bicycling, and walking with clusters of distinctive places for shopping, dining, and living.
Policies
36.1. Economic Vitality of the Avenue. Transform North Lake Avenue from a low-density strip commercial corridor to series of distinctive low- to medium-density, pedestrian oriented, mixed use villages designed and scaled to transition with adjoining residential neighborhoods where residents and visitors can live, shop, work and be entertained.
36.2 Lake Transit Village. Provide for the development of higher intensity mix of retail, office, and multi-family housing uses in proximity to the Metro Gold Line station that expand the customer base for local businesses and support Metro Gold Line ridership contributing to the reduction of vehicle trips, energy consumption, and GHG emissions.
36.3 Lake-Washington Neighborhood Village. Promote the development of additional commercial uses with housing and pedestrian-oriented plazas and amenities to establish a “village -like” environment where people shop, dine , meet friends, linger, and actively use public places.
36.4 Neighborhood Compatibility. Require that the types of use and location, scale, and design of development buffer commercial and mixed-use development on Lake Avenue from adjoining lower density residential neighborhoods.
36.5 Transitional Heights and Setbacks . Protect adjacent Low Density Residential and Low-Medium Density Residential areas north of Orange Grove Boulevard, which contain a number of locally and nationally recognized historic properties and districts, from the development of mixed use or residential projects by requiring appropriate transitional heights. Mixed use or residential projects proposed in these locations shall be limited to no more than three stories in height for those portions of the project abutting commercial streets, stepping down to no more than two stories in height abutting the Low and Low-Medium residential areas. Appropriate setbacks shall also be established in order to provide further protection.
36.6 Accessibility. Design Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard as complete streets that accommodate transit, bicycle, and pedestrian use. Include wider sidewalks, public plazas, parks and parklets, bike lanes, and bicycle parking.
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South Fair Oaks
South Fair Oaks is the entrance to the City from the south at the termination of the Historic Arroyo Parkway, 110 Freeway extending north to the Central District (Figure 9 ). It is home to Huntington Memorial Hospital, Art Center College of Design (south campus), and the Fillmore Metro Gold Line station and is one of the major employment opportunity areas in the City.
The vision for South Fair Oaks capitalizes on the presence of these uses, focusing development adjoining the Fillmore Metro Gold Line station; introducing housing for seniors, students, or employees of the major institutions; and converting underutilized industrial areas for new businesses and job -generating uses leveraged by the medical and creative office uses. Areas adjoining the transit station will accommodate higher -density mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office and housing uses to encourage transit use and walkability. Properties north of California Avenue would be redeveloped to accommodate new industrial, research and development, and incubator uses as a secondary jobs center offering flex spaces for emerging, innovative, and creative industries. New development should be located and designed to address the presence of non -conforming uses, which may discontinue over time requiring appropriate site remediation and clean up.
Amenities would be added to improve safety and the quality of life as a desirable neighborhood. Throughout the area, streets will be extensively landscaped to improve pedestrian activity and connectivity and new urban parks developed to provide recreational opportunities for local businesses.
GOAL 37. South Fair Oaks Avenue. Concentration of mixed -use development adjoining the Fillmore Metro Gold Line station; expanded housing opportunities for seniors, students, or employees of the major institutions; and redevelopment of underutilized industr ial areas for new businesses and job-generating uses leveraged by the medical and creative office uses.
Policies
37.1 Fillmore Transit Village. Provide for the development of higher density, transit-oriented uses with a mix of retail, office, and multi-family housing uses that expand the customer base for local retail uses and support Metro Gold Line ridership; while contributing to reductions in vehicle trips, energy consumption, and GHG emissions.
37.2 Medical Supporting Use s. Capitalize on the Huntington Memorial Hospital through opportunities for new and expanded medical facilities, medically-oriented businesses and increased housing so that hospital employees are able to live close to jobs.
37.3 Creative Culture . Foster a creative culture by providing space for start -up businesses and creative office and flex space.
37.4 Visual Variety. Allow for a diversity of architectural design styles and building types contributing to the distinctive characteristics of the area’s intended artistic, cultural, and creative businesses.
37.5 Economic Vitality. Foster a thriving businesses district by supporting the retention and enhancement of local businesses and, emerging technology, and medical uses by encouraging the development of creative office, research and development, and institutional uses with a mix of supporting retail and residential uses.
37.6 Sustainable Streetscape. Improve sidewalks to enhance connectivity and pedestrian activity through enhanced streetscape amenities, distinctive signage, lighting and paving.
Figure 9. South Fair Oaks
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37.7 Neighborhood Compatibility. Require that the types of use and location, scale, and design of development buffer commercial and mixed-use development on N. Fair Oaks Ave. and Arroyo Parkway from adjoining lower density residential neighborhoods.
Washington and Allen
The Washington and Allen area is located near the northeast border of the City, where East Washington Boulevard intersects with North Allen Avenue (Figure 10). The vision for this area is to revitalize its limited commercial automobile-oriented uses into a distinctive pedestrian “village -like” environment that fosters neighborhood identity and activity, is a place for gathering with walkable streets connected to adjacent single- family neighborhoods, and improves the area’s appearance.
Existing local-serving retail and service businesses, office, and community uses will be supplemented with new business to enhance the area’s economic vitality; all tied together with public streetscape improvements. A parking management plan will assure that adaptively re-used older buildings would not impact the adjoining neighborhoods.
GOAL 38. Washington and Allen. A distinctive pedestrian “village -like” environment that foste rs neighborhood identity and activity, is a place for gathering with walkable streets connected to adjacent single-family neighborhoods, and improves the area’s appearance.
Policies
38.1 Pedestrian-Serving Uses. Provide for the development of a diverse mix of pedestrian-serving commercial uses that encourage walking from adjacent neighborhoods for goods and services.
38.2 Public Spaces and Places. Develop additional public spaces and unique places through parklets, green alleys, and plazas with outdoor dining along the East Washington Boulevard corridor.
38.3 Accessibility. Design East Washington Boulevard and North Allen Avenue to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian amenities, including wider sidewalks with sidewalk dining, public plazas, parklets, bike lanes, and ample bicycle parking.
38.4 Parking. Develop a parking management and improvement plan and amend the Zoning Code to assure that adaptively re-used older buildings do not adversely impact parking in adjoining neighborhoods.
West Gateway
The West Gateway is the western entrance to the City from the intersection of the 134 and 710 Freeways (Figure 11), and is home to important institutions, such as the Norton Simon Museum and the Ambassador Auditorium. The vision for the West Gateway is to support these and other institutional uses through improved streetscapes with lush landscaping that provide pedestrian linkages to the Central District.
Figure 10. Washington and Allen
Figure 11. West Gateway
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GOAL 39. West Gateway. Attractive streetscapes with lush landscaping that provide pedestrian linkages to the Central District.
Policies
39.1 South Orange Grove Landscaping. Preserve, replace and enhance historic gardens and landscaping along South Orange Grove Boulevard.
39.2 Linkages to Old Pasadena. Establish and maintain pedestrian walkways that provide access to Old Pasadena that encourage people to move freely between the two areas.
Northwest
The Northwest is the gateway to the City from the north, located east of the Rose Bowl Drive and extending to Lake Avenue, from the City’s northern boundar y to the 210
freeway (Figure 12) and includes Robinson Park, Jackie
Robinson Community Center, and historic neighborhoods. It overlaps and encompasses the North Lincoln and North Lake areas previously discussed. The vision for this area is primarily for low – and low-medium residential land uses, including small lot single family developments, and duplexes supported by adequate parks and institutional uses. The following policies are specific to this sub-area (excluding and complementing the North Fair Oaks-Orange Grove, Lincoln Avenue, and North Lake areas).
GOAL 40. Northwest. Economically vigorous and well-
maintained development.
Policies
40.1 Community Revitalization. Implement pro-active programs to foster business retention and attraction providing jobs for the local community and enhancing the economic vitality of the Northwest area.
40.2 Institutional Uses Overconcentration. Prohibit
new development of but allow for the improvement of: Single-Room Occupancy, Adult Day Care, General, Medical Services – Extended Care (i.e., Convalescent Facilities), Detention Facilities, Hospitals, Maintenance and Service Facilities, Residential Care, General, or a use classification that includes a use listed here with another use.
40.3 Community Services and Infrastructure. Assure that adequate community services and infrastructure are provided to local businesses and residents commensurate with needs.
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City of Pasadena General Plan
SECTION 2: LAND USE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Introduction
If the City’s General Plan is to serve its purpose effectively, it must be reviewed, maintained, and implemented in a systematic and consistent manner. The Implementation Plan outlines the process for reviewing and updating the 2014 General Plan Land Use Element and for monitoring its implementation. The Implementation program provides an overview of the type of actions or tools the City will use to implement the General Plan Land Use Element policies. At a minimum, a comprehensive update of the General Plan should occur every 10 years to reflect prevailing and long term fiscal resources, community needs, and priorities. Revisions to this Implementation Plan shall not constitute an amendment to the General Plan provided that they are consistent with and carryout out its goals and policies and therefore, would not necessitate environmental review to conform to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements.
In terms of timing, the implementation program classifies these actions or tools into three categories: 1) based on the horizon for their completion (near term or mid-long term) 2) those that are implemented continuously and 3) those that require periodic update. High priority programs that are most effective in achieving Pasadena’s vision are anticipated to be completed within three years of adoption (near term). Other timeframes include mid- term to long-term programs that are anticipated to be implemented three to ten years from adoption, continuous updates and periodic updates (annually unless otherwise noted).
As the City implements programs on this priority list, the list will be adjusted to address new challenges facing Pasadena. The timeline for the initiation or completion of a program is only an estimate and is ultimately dependent on the availability of funding resources.
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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, Hu man Service and Recreation, Information and Technology, Libraries and Information Services, Planning & Community Development, Police, Public Health, Public Works, Transportation and Water and Power.
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2.5 Mixed Use
2.6 Transit-Related Land Use
2.7 Civic and Community Services
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
2.9 Institutional Use
2.10 Healthy Foods
2.11 Health Facilities
2.14 Natural Areas
3.1 High-Impact Uses
3.2 Care Facilities
3.3 Assembly Facilities
3.4 Filming Locations
3.5 Hazardous Uses
3.6 Non-conforming Uses
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
4.4 Transit Villages
4.5 Transit Villages in Context
4.6 Neighborhood Villages
4.7 Strengthen Major Corridors
4.9 Gateways
4.10 Architecture that Enhances
4.11 Development that is Compatible
4.12 Transitions in Scale
4.13 Planned Developments
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development
5.5 Civic Open Space
5.6 Property Access
6.1 Sense of Place and History
6.3 Form-based Code
6.7 Public Safety and Community Design
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.7 Landscape
10.9 Natural Open Space
10.12 Urban Open Spaces
10.15 Open Space Connectivity
10.20 Alternative Fuel
10.21 Sustainable Energy
13.3 Adaptation to Evolving Market Demands
13.5 Creative/Innovation Employment Centers
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14.1 Tourism and Hospitality
14.2 Conventions and Lodging
17.4 Long-Range Planning for Private Schools
18.1 Development Mix and Densities
18.2 Mobility
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.6 Relationship of Buildings to Transit Portals
19.1 Parking Standards
19.2 Parking Limits
19.5 Bicycle Parking
21.3 Neighborhood Character
21.4 New Residential Development
21.5 Housing Character and Design
21.7 Safety
21.9 Hillside Housing
22.1 Appropriate Scale and Massing
22.2 Garage and Accessory Structures
23.1 Character and Design
23.2 Parking Areas and Garages
23.3 Landscaped Setbacks and Walkways
23.4 Development Transitions
23.6 Open Space Amenities
24.1 Home Occupations
24.2 Compatible Non-Residential Uses
24.3 Access to Amenities
25.1 Diversity of Uses
25.2 Compact Infill Development
25.3 Cohesive Development
25.7 Buffering Adjoining Residential Areas
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access
25.10 Retail
26.1 Office
26.2 Creative Office
27.1 Diversity of Use
27.2 Business Attraction
27.4 Buffering from Adjacent Properties
27.6 Adaptive Reuse
28.1 Land Use Mix
28.2 Development Scale
28.3 On-site Amenities
28.4 Design Integration
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29.1 Mix of Uses (Transit Villages)
29.4 Bicycle Facilities
30.1 Mix of Uses (Neighborhood Villages)
30.2 Development at Key Nodes
30.3 Neighborhood Identity
30.6 Pedestrian Orientation (Neighborhood Villages)
2. Subdivision Ordinance Review and amend the Subdivision Ordinance (Municipal Code, Title 16)
for consistency with the General
Plan’s Land Use Diagram, goals, and
policies to approve and design street
alignments, street grades and widths,
drainage and sanitary facilities, lot
size and configuration, traffic access,
and other measures “as may be
necessary or convenient to insure
consistency with, or implementation
of, the general plan or any applicable
specific plan”.
1.1 Basic Growth Policies
1.2 Targeted Growth
1.8 Unimproved Streets
X
Planning &
Community
Development,
Public Works
3. Climate Action Plan Develop and adopt a Climate Action Plan that monitors climate change
impacts, outlines a strategy for
reducing greenhouse gas emissions,
and includes measures to adapt to
climate change.
1.6 General Plan Amendments
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.4 Sustainable Building Practices
10.5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans
10.8 Cool Pavement
10.20 Alternative Fuel
10.21 Sustainable Energy
X
Planning &
Community
Development,
Water & Power
4. Design Guidelines Review and create Citywide design
guidelines that incorporate Specific
Plan design guidelines and Citywide
design principles into one document.
The design guidelines shall be
amended as necessary to ensure
consistency with the Land Use
Diagram, goals and policies.
1.1 Basic Growth Policies
1.2 Targeted Growth
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
4.4 Transit Villages
4.9 Gateways
4.10 Architecture that Enhances
4.11 Development that is Compatible
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development
5.6 Property Access
6.1 Sense of Place and History
6.2 Established Neighborhoods
6.4 View sheds
X
Planning &
Community
Development
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7.1 Architectural Quality
7.2 Diversity & Creativity
7.3 Compatible Re-use
7.4 Design Review
8.4 Adaptive Reuse
8.6 Infrastructure and Street Design Compatibility
10.6 Adaptive Reuse
10.7 Landscape
18.6 Relationship of Buildings to Transit Portals
21.3 Neighborhood Character
21.4 New Residential Development
21.5 Housing Character and Design
21.7 Safety
21.8 Housing Maintenance
21.9 Hillside Housing
22.1 Appropriate Scale and Massing
23.1 Character and Design
23.3 Landscaped Setbacks and Walkways
23.4 Development Transitions
25.4 Architecture and Site Design
25.7 Buffering Adjoining Residential Areas
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access
27.4 Buffering from Adjacent Properties
28.2 Development Scale
28.3 On-site Amenities
28.4 Design Integration
29.2 Neighborhood Identity (Transit Villages)
29.3 Pedestrian Orientation (Transit Villages)
30.3 Neighborhood Identity (Neighborhood Villages)
31.10 Building Orientation
5. Historic resource surveys Continue to actively identify and evaluate eligible and potentially
eligible historical resources through
reconnaissance and intensive level
survey.
4.11 Development that is Compatible
8.1 Identify and Protect Historic Resources
8.2 Historic Designation Support
8.3 Preservation Efforts
8.4 Adaptive Reuse
8.5 Scale and Character of New Construction in a
Designated Landmark and Historic Districts
8.7 Preservation of Historic Landscapes
8.8 Evolving Preservation Practices
8.9 Maintenance
X
Planning &
Community
Development
6. Transportation Demand Review TDM which currently requires 2.6 Transit-Related Land Use X Transportation,
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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
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e. West Gateway SP
f. Fair Oaks/Orange Grove
g. North Lake SP
h. Lincoln SP
The review of specific plans and
update should incorporate form-
based code that establishes standard
regulations of form and scale of
development.
The City shall also prepare new
specific plans as necessary to further
goals and policies of the General
Plan.
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
4.4 Transit Villages
4.5 Transit Villages in Context
4.6 Neighborhood Villages
4.7 Strengthen Major Corridors
4.8 Complete and Livable Neighborhoods
4.9 Gateways
4.10 Architecture that Enhances
4.12 Transition in Scale
4.13 Planned Developments
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development
5.4 Community Connectivity
5.6 Property Access
6.1 Sense of Place and History
6.2 Established Neighborhoods
6.3 Form-based Code
6.4 View sheds
10.2 Land Use Supporting Sustainability
25.2 Compact Infill Development
25.10 Retail
29.1 Mix of Uses (Transit Villages)
29.2 Neighborhood Identity
29.4 Bicycle Facilities
30.1 Mix of Uses (Neighborhood Villages)
30.2 Development at Key Nodes
31.1 – 31.11 Central District
32.1 – 32.8 East Colorado
33-.1 -33.8 East Pasadena
34.1-34.6 Fair Oaks and Orange Grove
35.1-35.10 Lincoln
36.1 -36.6 North Lake
37.1.-37.7 South Fair Oaks
38.1-38.4 Washington and Allen
39.1-39.2 West Gateway
40.1-40.3 Northwest
X
10. Building and Construction
Code Revisions
a. Green Building Ordinance
2010
Update Building and Construction
Code to establish additional
standards to ensure consistency with
the General Plan goals and policies.
Such standards shall be incorporated
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.4 Sustainable Building Practices
10.6 Adaptive Reuse
10.16 Infrastructure
X
(As required
by State)
Planning &
Community
Development
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in the Climate Action Plan and Green
Building Ordinance.
10.21 Sustainable Energy
27.6 Adaptive Reuse
11. Inclusionary Housing
Program
Review and update the Inclusionary
Housing requirements, which
generally require a percentage of
units to be set aside for affordable
housing, as necessary to be
consistent with the General Plan
goals and polices.
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing
X
Housing, Planning &
Community
Development
C. Development Review and Entitlement: City ordinances also create a development review process that provides for City review of individual project proposals and authorizes the City to approve, deny, or condition projects based on their consistency with the Land Use Element.
1. Development Review and
Entitlement
Continue to review projects for
consistency with the General Plan
goals and policies.
All Policies
X
Planning &
Community
Development, Fire,
Public Works,
Health,
Transportation and
Utilities
2. Process of Development
Review and Entitlement
Analyze the efficiency of the
development review and entitlement
process and identify the City’s
expectations for planning, designing,
and reviewing development
proposals every 5 years.
20.1 Neighborhood Meetings
20.2 Brochures and Notices
20.3 Public Involvement and Proposed Projects
20.4 Neighborhood Connections
20.5 Public Discussion
X
(5 years)
Planning &
Community
Development
3. CEQA Update
a. Environmental Policy
Guidelines
b. Environmental
Administrative Procedures
Review and update the
environmental guidelines for
administering CEQA as necessary,
including thresholds of significance to
reflect the General Plan goals,
policies and best practices.
3.5 Hazardous Uses
8.10 Enforcement
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.9 Natural Open Space
20.1 Neighborhood Meetings
20.2 Brochures and Notices
20.3 Public Involvement and Proposed Projects
20.4 Neighborhood Connections
20.5 Public Discussion
27.5 Impact Mitigation
X
(As required
by State)
Planning &
Community
Development
4. Application of CEQA Continue to review projects for
consistency with CEQA.
X
Planning &
Community
Development
5. Affordable Housing
Entitlement Process
Analyze the efficiency of the
entitlement process for affordable
housing projects and modify as
necessary to reduce barriers and
ensure consistency with the General
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing
X
Planning &
Community
Development,
Housing
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Plan goals and policies.
D. Master Plan and Public Improvements: The City has adopted many master plans, strategies, and programs focusing the City’s attention on various types of City services and facilities, types of development, or geographic areas. These plans, strategies and programs are prepared to provide more specific direction for City decision-makers, staff, and the public on how the General Plan Land Use Element will be implemented.
1. Capital Improvements
Programs (CIP)
Prepare a CIP budget annually that
addresses the current needs of the
community and is aligned with the
General Plan goals and policies.
1.7 Coordination of Capital Facilities, Infrastructure, Land Use, and Economic Development
1.8 Unimproved Streets
2.13 Parks
5.1 Walkable City
5.3 Community Greenways
5.4 Community Connectivity
5.5 Civic Open Space
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.8 Cool Pavement
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas
10.11 Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco
10.12 Urban Open Spaces
10.13 Urban Forest
10.16 Infrastructure
10.17 Greenstreets
18.3 Modal Choices
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access
X
(Annual)
All Departments
2. Comprehensive
Transportation Plans
a. Intelligent Transportation
System Master Plan 2009
b. Bicycle Transportation
Plan 2014
c. Pedestrian Master Plan
2006
d. Short Range Transit Plan
2013
Review comprehensive
transportation plans and update to
ensure consistency with the General
Plan goals and policies.
2.6 Transit-Related Land uses
4.4 Transit Villages
4.5 Transit Villages in Context
4.6 Neighborhood Villages
4.8 Complete and Livable Neighborhoods
5.1 Walkable City
5.4 Community Connectivity
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.16 Infrastructure
10.19 Sustainable Transportation Network
18.2 Mobility
18.3 Modal Choices
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access
31.5 Transit Options
31.6 Connections to Other Communities Places
X
Transportation
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3. Transportation Services
and Management
a. Truck Route Designations
b. Traffic Management
c. Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program
(handbook) 2004
The City shall review and update its
official truck routes as necessary to
be consistent with land use goals
and policies in minimizing the
impacts of traffic on residential
areas, and continue its efforts in
managing neighborhood traffic by
incorporating traffic control
measures in residential
neighborhoods.
2.6 Transit-Related Land uses
4.4 Transit Villages
4.5 Transit Villages in Context
4.6 Neighborhood Villages
5.3 Community Greenways
10.19 Sustainable Transportation Network
18.2 Mobility
18.3 Modal Choices
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access
30.2 Development at Key Nodes
X
Transportation
4. Parking Management
Plans
Develop a parking strategy for
specific plan areas and community
place areas, such as the Walnut
Corridor and Washington & Allen, to
respond to the unique constraints of
each area; to be completed in
conjunction with specific plan
reviews/updates.
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development
5.5 Civic Open Space
12.3 Adequate Parking
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.5 Land Use Mobility Compatibility
19.1 – 19.7 Parking Availability
23.2 Parking Areas and Garages
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access
25.12 Retail Parking
27.6 Adaptive Reuse
X
(10 years)
Planning &
Community
Development,
Transportation
5. Street Improvements
a. Safe Routes to School Plan
2006
b. Complete Streets Policy –
In Progress 2014
Review plans for street
improvements and update as
necessary to ensure consistency
with the General Plan Land Use
goals and policies.
1.8 Unimproved Streets
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
4.8 Complete and Livable Neighborhoods
5.3 Community Greenways
5.4 Community Connectivity
6.7 Public Safety and Community Design
10.16 Infrastructure
10.17 Greenstreets
10.18 Water Quality
18.3 Modal Choices
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility
21.3 Neighborhood Character
21.6 Walkable Neighborhoods
21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools
23.5 Streetscapes
25.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods
25.6 Multi-Use of Public Alleys
25.11 Retail Streetscapes
29.2 Neighborhood Identity (Transit Villages)
29.3 Pedestrian Orientation (Transit Villages)
X
Planning &
Community
Development,
Transportation
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30.3 Neighborhood Identity (Neighborhood
Villages)
30.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods
30.6 Pedestrian Orientation (Neighborhood
Villages)
31.6 Connections to Other Communities Places
6. Infrastructure Master
Plans
a. Power Integrated
Resource Plan 2012
b. Master Sewer Plan 2007
c. Urban Water
Management Plan 2010
d. Water Integrated
Resource Plan 2011
e. Water System Master Plan
2002
f. Comprehensive Water
Conservation Plan 2009
g. Pasadena Groundwater
Storage Program 2008
Review and evaluate infrastructure
master plans to account for
population growth and update as
necessary to ensure consistency with
current community values and the
General Plan goals and policies.
Planning & Community Development
shall assist in providing population
project data as needed.
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.4 Sustainable Building Practices
10.5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans
10.16 Infrastructure
10.18 Water Quality
10.20 Alternative Fuel
10.21 Sustainable Energy X
(As needed)
Water and Power,
Planning &
Community
Development
7. Recreation and Parks
a. Recreation and Parks
Master Plan 2007
b. Green Space, Recreation
and Parks Master Plan
2007
c. Central Park Master Plan
2007
d. Hahamongna Watershed
Park Master Plan 2003
e. Arroyo Seco Master Plan
Review and evaluate Recreation and
Parks master plans to account for
population growth and update as
necessary to ensure consistency with
existing community values, the
General Plan Land Use goals and
polices. Planning & Community
Development shall assist in providing
population project data as needed.
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
2.13 Parks
2.14 Natural Areas
5.4 Community Connectivity
10.9 Natural Open Space
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas
10.11 Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco
10.12 Urban Open Spaces
10.14 Native Plants
10.15 Open Space Connectivity
10.16 Infrastructure
21.10 Neighborhood Parks and Open Space
Amenities
X
Public Works
Human Service
& Recreation,
Planning &
Community
Development
8. Municipal Facilities Develop a Municipal Facilities master plan to manage municipal facilities,
review the operational and physical
conditions of existing structures and
determine a range of alternatives for
renovation and expansion on existing
1.7 Coordination of Capital Facilities, Infrastructure, Land Use and Economic Development
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
3.3 Assembly Facilities
5.5 Civic Open Space
X
Public Works
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and alternate sites. Update
Municipal Facilities master plan as
necessary based on current
community values and the General
Plan goals and policies.
10.7 Landscape
10.12 Urban Open Spaces
10.14 Native Plants
10.16 Infrastructure
10.17 Greenstreets
10.18 Water Quality
9. Urban Forestry Program
a. Master Street Tree Plan
1991
b. Tree Protection Ordinance
Continue to implement and
periodically assess the effectiveness
of the Urban Forestry Program,
including reviewing and updating the
Master Street Tree Plan and Tree
Protection Ordinance as necessary
for consistency with the General Plan
goals and policies. The Urban
Forestry Program should be updated
every 15 years.
5.1 Walkable City
5.3 Community Greenways
5.5 Civic Open Space
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.13 Urban Forest
X
(15 years)
Public Works
Human Services
and Recreation
10. Public Arts Master Plan
a. Cultural Nexus Plan
Review the Public Arts Master Plan
and Cultural Nexus Plan (10 year-
Cultural Master Plan) and update as
necessary to bring up to date goals
and objectives, include new public
arts programs, events and update to
reflect current community values and
the General Plan goals and policies.
4.9 Gateways
6.5 Public Art
9.1 – 9.8 Public Art
14.3 Community Events
31.11 Public Art Overlay Zone X
Planning &
Community
Development
E. Finance and Budgeting: The development, maintenance, and operation of public facilities and city services require financial resources are derived from various sources.
1. Municipal budgeting Prepare a City budget based on the General Plan goals and policies.
1.7 Coordination of Capital Facilities, Infrastructure, Land Use, and Economic Development
16.1 Commitment
16.2 Service Adequacy
16.3 Anticipated Needs
X
(Annual)
All Departments
2. Development Permit Fee
Study
Evaluate permit fees and determine
whether they need to be amended to
cover City resources, to process
development permit applications,
and to be consistent with the General
Plan goals and policies.
1.9 Development Costs
X
(5 years)
Planning &
Community
Development,
Transportation,
Health, Public
Works, Fire
3. Development Impact Fee
Ordinance
a. Traffic Impact fees
b. Residential Impact fees
Evaluate impact fees and update as
necessary to adequately cover the
costs of providing public services that
are consistent with the General Plan
goals and policies.
1.9 Development Costs
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas
10.12 Urban Open Spaces
X
(5 years)
Planning &
Community
Development,
Transportation,
Health, Public
Works, Fire
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4. Affordable Housing Fund
a. Homeless Prevention and
Rapid Re-Housing Program
funds.
b. Inclusionary Housing In-
Lieu Fees
Evaluate funding sources for
affordable housing programs and
update as necessary to adequately
provide for housing choices that are
consistent with the General Plan
goals and policies.
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing X
(5 years)
Planning &
Community
Development,
Housing
F. Community Services and Operations: The City provides a broad range of services to its residents, businesses, and visitors and manages and operates its facilities to meet community needs. How the City provides services and carries out its operation makes a significant difference in how effectively the General Plan Land Use Element is implemented.
1. Economic Development
Programs
Continue to provide, expand and
modify programs that further the
goals of the Economic Development
Strategic Plan and the General Plan
Goals and Policies, such as retail
recruitment, business outreach
promoting the City’s innovation and
technology companies, identification
of opportunity sites and utilities
incentives.
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 – 11.4 Job Opportunities
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 -13.5 Innovation
15.1 Local Investment
25.10 Retail
26.1 Office
26.2 Creative Office
27.1 Diversity of Use
27.2 Business Attraction
27.3 Supporting Uses
30.4 Community Activity
31.7 Expanded Economic Opportunities
X
Economic
Development
2. Job training programs
a. Maintenance Assistance
and Services to
Homeowners
b. First Source Local Hiring
Continue to provide job training
programs and local job opportunities
and promote City economic vitality
2.4 Job choices
11.4 Barriers
15.1 Local Investment
17.2 Career Exposure
X
Economic
Development,
Finance, Housing
3. Human Services and
Recreation Program
a. Human Services and
Recreation
Work/City/Community
Work Plan (Draft 2013-
Review work plan and align services
to current community values, land
use policies and goals. The work
plan shall be amended every three
years.
2.7 Civic and Community Services
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
2.12 Health and Wellness
2.13 Parks
16.1 – 16.8 Superior Services
X
(3 years)
Human Services
and Recreation
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21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools
4. Programs: Youth, Young
Adults, Seniors,
Developmentally
disabled
Continue to provide services and
programs tailored to the needs of
each group in order to reflect
General Plan goals and policies.
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
3.2 Care Facilities
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
16.1 -16.8 Superior Services
17.1 Joint-Use
17.2 Career Exposure
21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools
X
Human Services and
Recreation
5. Waste management
programs and studies
Create a list of policies, programs and
facility initiatives to effectively
manage waste and support the
United Nations Urban Environmental
Accords goal of achieving zero waste,
such as a Zero Waste program, to
further the General Plan goals and
polices.
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.2 Land Use Supporting Sustainability
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.4 Sustainable Building Practices
10.5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans X
Public Works
6. Library services
Continue to provide a wide range of
services beyond traditional loaning of
books and material to the
community, such as service to small
businesses, teachers, literacy
programs, digital access,
employment search and accessibility
services.
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
12.5 Small businesses
14.3 Community Events
16.1 Commitment
16.2 Service Adequacy
16.4 Support Organization
16.6 Accessible Services
X
Libraries and
Information
Services
7. Code compliance Continue to enforce land use
regulations in the Zoning Code and
regulations in the Municipal Code,
consistent with City goals and
policies. Code compliance services
include proactive compliance
(inspection programs), and reactive
compliance (response to complaints).
3.5 Hazardous Uses
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
6.6 Community Maintenance
6.7 Public Safety and Community Design
8.10 Enforcement
12.3 Adequate Parking
19.1 Parking Standards
21.4 New Residential Development
21.5 Housing Character and Design
21.7 Safety
21.8 Housing Maintenance
25.9 Maintenance
27.4 Buffering from Adjacent Properties
27.5 Impact Mitigation
X
Planning and
Community
Development
8. Healthy Communities
Strategy
Identify community health goals and
concerns and develop a work/action
plan to prioritize policy decisions
such as increasing availability of
2.5 Mixed Use
2.10 Healthy Foods
2.11 Health Facilities
2.12 Health and Wellness
X
Health, Planning &
Community
Development
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healthier foods and beverage
choices, promoting exercise by
expanding pedestrian friendly
environment, and increasing the
accessibility of health care facilities.
2.13 Parks
3.2 Care Facilities
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
4.8 Complete and Livable Neighborhoods
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development
16.1 -16.8 Superior Services
17.6 Supporting Uses
18.2 Mobility
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility
19.5 Bicycle Parking
21.6 Walkable Neighborhoods
21.10 Neighborhood Parks and Open Space
Amenities
29.4 Bicycle Facilities
30.3 Neighborhood Identity
30.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods
30.6 Pedestrian Orientation
9. Public Health Programs
a. Tobacco Control Program
b. Public Health
Preparedness Program
c. Minority Immunization
Program
d. Food Inspection Program
Continue to implement health
programs such as education, wellness
programs, and regulatory programs
to prevent and eliminate known
agents and unsanitary conditions,
including the enforcement of
California Health and Safety Codes
and Municipal Codes. Programs
should be expanded or modified as
necessary to be consistent with the
General Plan goals and policies.
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
2.9 Institutional Use
2.10 Healthy Foods
2.11 Health Facilities
2.12 Health and Wellness
3.2 Care Facilities
3.5 Hazardous Uses
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
4.1 Sustainable Urban Form
4.2 A Diversity of Places
4.3 An Active Central District
X
Health
10. Housing Programs
a. Housing Department
Administrative Plan (rental
assistance) Annual Plan
2013
b. Tenant Protection
Ordinance
c. Inclusion Housing Receipts
Continue to implement housing
programs such as rental assistance,
tenant protection, maintenance, and
affordable housing. Programs should
be expanded or modified as
necessary to be consistent with the
General Plan goals and policies.
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing
21.8 Housing Maintenance
X
Housing
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d. Publication of Affordable
housing projects in
Pipeline HOME
Investment Partnership
Program
e. Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG)
f. Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher (HCV)
g. Community Development
Block Grant Recovery
G. Intergovernmental Coordination: The City must coordinate with numerous local, regional, state, and federal agencies to implement the General Plan. These agencies provide services, facilities, or funding and administer regulations that directly or indirectly affect many issues addressed in the General Plan. The following is a partial list of public agencies that may play a role in implementing the General Plan :
Educational entities such as the Pasadena Unified School District and Pasadena City College
Regional agencies such as Los Angeles County, the Southern California Association of Governments and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government
State agencies
Transportation agencies such as Metropolitan Transportation Agency and California Department of Transportation
Public safety organizations
Community service providers
Public and quasi-public utilities.
2.1 Housing Choices
2.2 Senior Housing
2.6 Transit-Related Land Use
2.7 Civic and Community Services
2.8 Equitable Distribution of Community Devices
and Amenities
2.10 Healthy Foods
2.11 Health Facilities
2.12 Health and Wellness
3.2 Care Facilities
3.5 Hazardous Uses
5.1 Walkable City
9.7 Support Cultural Activities
9.8 Art Resources
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas
10.11 Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco
10.14 Native Plants
10.19 Sustainable Transportation Network
15.2 Education
16.1 - 16.8 Superior Services
17.1 Joint-Use
17.3 Long-Range Planning for Public Schools
17.5 Funding
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination
18.5 Land Use- Mobility Compatibility
21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools
27.5 Impact Mitigation
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All Departments
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H. Public-Private Partnership: The City can combine its efforts with private sector efforts to improve public service delivery, manage public sector assets, or leverage private sector investment. By expanding the role of the private sector, the City can use its technical, management, and financial resources in creative ways to achieve objectives of the General Plan. The following is a partial list of private partnerships that may play in role in implementing the General Plan:
Chamber of Commerce
Solid waste providers
Historic preservation groups such as Pasadena Heritage Private universities such as California Institute of Technology, Art Center College of Design, Fuller Seminary, William Carey International University, and Pacific Oaks College
3.2 Care Facilities
3.7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Housing
8.1 Identify and Protect Historic Resources
8.2 Historic Designation Support
8.3 Preservation Efforts
8.7 Preservation of Historic Landscapes
8.8 Evolving Preservation Practices
9.2 Urban Beatification
9.7 Support Cultural Activities
9.8 Art Resources
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas
10.11 Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco
10.14 Native Plants
13.1 Environment
13.2 Business Sectors
13.3 Adaptation to Evolving Market Demands
13.5 Creative/ Innovation Employment Centers
14.1 Tourism and Hospitality
14.2 Conventions and Lodging
14.3 Community Events
15.2 Education
16.1 Commitment
16.4 Support organization
16.7 Shared Facilities
16.8 Coordination of Human Services
17.1 Joint-Use
17.2 Career Exposure
17.4 Long-Range Planning for Private Schools
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable
21.7 Safety
21.8 Housing Maintenance
21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools
25.6 Multi-use of Public Alleys
25.9 Maintenance
25.11 Retail Streetscapes
X
All Departments
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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,
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4.5 Transit Villages in Context. B1, B9, D2, D3
4.6 Neighborhood Villages. B1, B9, D2,D3
4.7 Strengthen Major Corridors. B1, B7, B9, F1
4.8 Complete and Livable Neighborhoods. B9, D2, D5, F8
4.9 Gateways. B1, B4, B9, D10
4.10 Architecture that Enhances. B1, B4, B9
4.11 Development that is Compatible. B1, B4, B5
4.12 Transitions in Scale. B1, B9
4.13 Planned Developments. B1, B9
GOAL 5. Pedestrian-Oriented Places.
5.1 Walkable City. D1, D2, D9, G
5.2 Pedestrian-Oriented Development, B1, B4, B9, D4, F8
5.3 Community Greenways. D1, D3, D5, D9
5.4 Community Connectivity. B9, D1, D2, D5, D7
5.5 Civic Open Space. B1, D1, D4, D8, D9
5.6 Property Access. B1, B4, B9
GOAL 6. Character and Scale of Pasadena.
6.1 Sense of Place and History. B1, B4, B9
6.2 Established Neighborhoods. B4, B9
6.3 Form-Based Code. B1, B9
6.4 View sheds. B4, B9
6.5 Public Art. D10
6.6 Community Maintenance. F7
6.7 Public Safety and Community Design. B1, D5, F7 GOAL 7. Architectural Design and Quality.
7.1 Architectural Quality. B4
7.2 Architectural Diversity & Creativity. B4
7.3 Compatible Re-use. B4
7.4 Design Review. B4
GOAL 8. Historic Preservation.
8.1 Identify and Protect Historic Resources. B5, H
8.2 Historic Designation Support. B5, H
8.3 Preservation Efforts. B5, H
8.4 Adaptive Reuse. B4, B5
8.5 Scale and Character of New Construction in a
Designated Landmark and Historic Districts. B5
8.6 Infrastructure and Street Design Compatibility. B4
8.7 Preservation of Historic Landscapes. B5, H
8.8 Evolving Preservation Practices. B5, H
8.9 Maintenance. B5
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8.10 Enforcement. B8, C3, C4, F7
GOAL 9. Public Art.
9.1 Art as Identity. D10
9.2 Urban Beautification. D10, H
9.3 Gateway Improvements. D10
9.4 Arts Contributions to a More Walkable City. D10
9.5 Public Art Reflecting Parks and Neighborhoods. D10
9.6 Public Art in Private Development Program. D10
9.7 Support Cultural Activities. D10, G, H
9.8 Arts Resources. D10, G, H
GOAL 10. City Sustained and Renewed.
10.1 Environmental Quality and Conservation. B1, B3, B6, B10, C3, C4, D1, D2, D6, D9, F5, G
10.2 Land Uses Supporting Sustainability. A2, B9, F5
10.3 Best Practices for Sustainability. B1, B3, B6, B10, C3, C4, D1, D2, D6, D9, F5, G
10.4 Sustainable Building Practices. B3, B10, D6, F5
10.5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans. B3, B6, D6, F5
10.6 Adaptive Reuse. B4, B10
10.7 Landscape. B1, B4, D8
10.8 Cool Pavement B3, D1
10.9 Natural Open Space. B1, C3, C4, D7
10.10 Expanded Natural Areas. D1, D7, E3, G, H
10.11 Eaton Canyon Corridor and the Arroyo Seco. D1, D7, G, H
10.12 Urban Open Spaces. B1, D1, D7, D8, E3
10.13 Urban Forest. D1, D9
10.14 Native Plants. D7, D8, G, H
10.15 Open Space Connectivity. B1, D7
10.16 Infrastructure. B10, D1, D2, D5, D6, D7, D8
10.17 Greenstreets. D1, D5, D8
10.18 Water Quality. D5, D6, D8
10.19 Sustainable Transportation Network. D2, D3, G
10.20 Alternative Fuel. B1, B3, D6
10.21 Sustainable Energy. B1, B3, B10, D6
GOAL 11. Job Opportunities.
11.1 Business Expansion and Growth. B7, F1
11.2 Workforce Development. B7, F1
11.3 New and Complementary Businesses. B7, F1
11.4 Barriers. B7, C1, F1, F2
GOAL 12. Shopping and Dining.
12.1 Vital Commercial Districts. B7, F1
12.2 Business Attraction. B7, F1
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12.3 Adequate Parking. D4, F7
12.4 Revitalization of Commercial Areas. B7, F1
12.5 Small Businesses. B7, F1, F6
12.6 Local Businesses. B7, F1
GOAL 13. Innovation.
13.1 Environment. B7, F1, H
13.2 Business Sectors. B7, F1, H
13.3 Adaptation to Evolving Market Demands. B1, B7, F1, H
13.4 New Businesses. B7, F1
13.5 Creative/Innovation Employment Centers. B1, B7, F1, H GOAL 14. Visitors.
14.1 Tourism and Hospitality. B1, B7, H
14.2 Conventions and Lodging. B1, B7, H
14.3 Community Events. D10, F6, H
GOAL 15. Sound Local Economy.
15.1 Local Investment. B7, F1, F2
15.2 Education. G, H
GOAL 16. Superior Services.
16.1 Commitment. E1, F3, F4, F6, F8, G, H
16.2 Service Adequacy. E1, F3, F4, F6, F8, G
16.3 Anticipated Needs. A1, E1, F3, F4, F8, G
16.4 Support Organizations. F3, F4, F6, F8, G, H
16.5 Child Care. F3, F4, F8
16.6 Accessible Services. F3, F4, F6, F8, G
16.7 Shared Facilities. F3, F4, F8, G, H
16.8 Coordination of Human Services. F3, F4, F8, G, H
GOAL 17. Educational System.
17.1 Joint-Use. F3, F4, G, H
17.2 Career Exposure. F2, F4, H
17.3 Long-Range Planning for Public Schools. G
17.4 Long-Range Planning for Private Schools. B1, H
17.5 Funding. G
17.6 Supporting Uses. F8
GOAL 18. Land Use/Transportation Relationship.
18.1 Development Mix and Densities. A2, B1
18.2 Mobility. A2, B1, D2, D3, F8
18.3 Modal Choices. D1, D2, D3, D5
18.4 Transit-Pedestrian Coordination. B1, D2, D3, D4, D5,F8, G
18.5 Land Use-Mobility Compatibility. A2, D2, D3, D4, D5,F8, G
18.6 Relationship of Buildings to Transit Portals. B1, B4
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GOAL 19. Parking Availability.
19.1 Parking Standards. B1, D4, F7
19.2 Parking Limits. B1, D4
19.3 Parking Management. D4
19.4 Park Once. D4
19.5 Bicycle Parking. B1, D4, F8
19.6 Unbundle Parking. D4
19.7 Reduced Demand for Parking. B6, D4
GOAL 20. Information and Participation.
20.1 Neighborhood Meetings. C2, C3, C4
20.2 Brochures and Notices. C2, C3, C4
20.3 Public Involvement and Proposed Projects. C2, C3, C4
20.4 Neighborhood Connections. C2, C3, C4
20.5 Public Discussion. C2, C3, C4
GOAL 21. Desirable Neighborhoods.
21.1 Adequate and Affordable Housing. A1, B11, C5, E4, F10, H
21.2 Equitable Distribution of Affordable Housing. A1, B11, C5, E4, F10, H
21.3 Neighborhood Character. B1, B4, D5
21.4 New Residential Development. B1, B4, F7
21.5 Housing Character and Design. B1, B4, F7
21.6 Walkable Neighborhoods. D5, F8
21.7 Safety. B1, B4, F7, H
21.8 Housing Maintenance. B4, F7, F10, H
21.9 Hillside Housing. B1, B4
21.10 Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Amenities. D7, F8
21.11 Neighborhood-Oriented Schools. D5, F3, F4, G, H GOAL 22.0. Single-Family Neighborhoods.
22.1 Appropriate Scale and Massing. B1, B4
22.2 Garages and Accessory Structures. B1
GOAL 23. Multi-Family Neighborhoods.
23.1 Character and Design. B1, B4
23.2 Parking Areas and Garages. B1, D4
23.3 Landscaped Setbacks and Walkways. B1, B4
23.4 Development Transitions. B1, B4
23.5 Streetscapes. D5
23.6 Open Space Amenities. B1
GOAL 24. Supporting Uses in Residential Neighborhoods.
24.1 Home Occupations. B1
24.2 Compatible Non-Residential Uses. B1
24.3 Access to Amenities. B1
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GOAL 25. Vital Districts and Corridors.
25.1 Diversity of Uses. B1, B7
25.2 Compact Infill Development. B1, B9
25.3 Cohesive Development. B1
25.4 Architecture and Site Design. B4
25.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods. D5
25.6 Multi-Use of Public Alleys. D5, H
25.7 Buffering Adjoining Residential Areas. A1,B1, B4
25.8 Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Access. B1, B4, D1, D2, D3, D4
25.9 Maintenance. F7, H
25.10 Retail. B1, B9, F1
25.11 Retail Streetscapes. D5, H
25.12 Retail Parking. D4
GOAL 26. Offices.
26.1 Office. B1, B7, F1
26.2 Creative Office. B1, B7, F1
GOAL 27. R&D Flex Space.
27.1 Diversity of Uses. B1, F1
27.2 Business Attraction. B1, B7, F1
27.3 Supporting Uses. F1
27.4 Buffering from Adjacent Properties. B1, B4, F7
27.5 Impact Mitigation. C3, C4, F7, G
27.6 Adaptive Reuse. B1, B10, D4
GOAL 28. Places to Live, Work, Shop, and Recreate.
28.1 Land Use Mix. B1
28.2 Development Scale. B1, B4
28.3 On-site Amenities. B1, B4
28.4 Design Integration. B1, B4
GOAL 29. Transit Villages.
29.1 Mix of Uses. B1, B9
29.2 Neighborhood Identity. B4, B9, D5
29.3 Pedestrian Orientation. B4, D5
29.4 Bicycle Facilities. B1, B9, F8
GOAL 30. Neighborhood Villages.
30.1 Mix of Uses. B1, B9
30.2 Development at Key Nodes. B1, B9, D3
30.3 Neighborhood Identity. B1, B4, D5, F8
30.4 Community Activity. F1
30.5 Connectivity to Neighborhoods. D5, F8
30.6 Pedestrian Orientation. B1, D5, F8
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GOAL 31. Central District.
31.1 Focus Growth. B9
31.2 Sub-District Identity. B9
31.3 Del Mar, Memorial Park and Lake Transit Villages. B9
31.4 Contextual Development in Historic Districts. B6, B9
31.5 Transit Options. B9, D2
31.6 Connections to Other Community Places. B9, D2, D5
31.7 Expanded Economic Opportunities. B9, F1
31.8 Street Vitality During Evenings and On Weekends. B9
31.9 Housing Choice. B9
31.10 Building Orientation. B4, B9
31.11 Public Art Overlay Zone. B9, D10
GOAL 32. East Colorado.
32.1 Places and Urban Form. B9
32.2 Activity Centers. B9
32.3 Allen Transit Village. B9
32.4 Educational Neighborhood Village. B9
32.5 Lamanda Park. B9
32.6 Innovative Businesses. B9
32.7 Neighborhood Protection. B9
32.8 Infrastructure Improvements. B9
GOAL 33. East Pasadena.
33.1 Places and Urban Form. B9
33.2 Sierra Madre Villa Transit Village. B9
33.3 R&D Flex Space Jobs Center. B9
33.4 Retail Centers. B9
33.5 Street Grid and Blocks. B9
33.6 Major Corridors. B9
33.7 Public Streetscapes and Places. B9
33.8 Open Space and Urban Form. B9
GOAL 34. Fair Oaks and Orange Grove.
34.1 Economic Vitality. B9
34.2 Pedestrian-Orientation. B9
34.3 Development Scale and Transitions. B9
34.4 Business Expansion and Growth. B9
34.5 Special Study Area. B9
34.6 Linkages to the Central District. B9
GOAL 35. Lincoln Avenue.
35.1 Neighborhood Core. B9
35.2 Residential Neighborhoods. B9
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35.3 New Housing. B9
35.4 Catalytic Projects. B9
35.5 Re-Use of Industrial Properties. B9
35.6 Quality Design. B9
35.7 Pedestrian Environment. B9
35.8 Investment. B9
35.9 A Safe Neighborhood. B9
35.10 Mobility Choices. B9
GOAL 36. North Lake.
36.1. Economic Vitality of the Avenue. B9
36.2 Lake Transit Village. B9
36.3 Lake-Washington Neighborhood Village. B9
36.4 Neighborhood Compatibility. B9
36.5 Transitional Heights. B9
36.6 Accessibility. B9
GOAL 37. South Fair Oaks Avenue.
37.1 Fillmore Transit Village. B9
37.2 Medical Supporting Uses. B9
37.3 Creative Culture. B9
37.4 Visual Variety. B9
37.5 Economic Vitality. B9
37.6 Sustainable Streetscape. B9
37.7 Neighborhood Compatibility. B9
GOAL 38. Washington and Allen.
38.1 Pedestrian-Serving Uses. B9
38.2 Public Spaces and Places. B9
38.3 Accessibility. B9
38.4 Parking. B9
GOAL 39. West Gateway.
39.1 South Orange Grove Landscaping. B9
39.2 Linkages to Old Town Pasadena. B9
GOAL 40. Northwest.
40.1 Community Revitalization. B9
40.2 Institutional Uses Overconcentration. B9
40.3 Community Services and Infrastructure. B9
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City of Pasadena General Plan
SECTION 3: LAND USE ELEMENT GLOSSARY
Accessibility: The degree to which a site, location, or activity is connected to another site and the ability to move between the sites. [Policy 4.10]
Adaptive Reuse: Changing obsolete or historic buildings from their original or most recent use to a new use. For 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 by the Zoning Code’s definition of 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 any way other 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 that the public sect or provides to support the community as it 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 pr oduction 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 plot s 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 number of dwelling units on a lot divided by the size of the lot (i.e., units per a cre). [Development Density/Intensity Standards]
Development Capacity: The maximum 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 accord ance with a set of adopte d 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 -tenant space allowing both commercial (i.e., office, showroom, warehouse space) and industrial 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 flo or 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]
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General Plan: A legal document with a City’s policies to guide its long -term development in the form of maps accompanied by text. State law requires a General Plan to contain certain chapters, or elements, including land use and circulation (or mobility).
Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Gases that are believed to contribute to climate change, in the form of changes in temperature, rainfall, snow or wind patterns. Vehicle emissions are a major source of greenhouse gases. [Policy 4.1] Historic Preservation: The preservation of historically significant structures and neighborhoods in order to facilitate restoration and rehabilitation of the building(s) to a former condition. [Goal 8] Home Occupation: A business conducted in a dwelling unit or accessory structure and is accessory to a residential use. [Policy
24.1]
Human Services: Services with the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focu sing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of servi ce populations. [Policy 16.3]
Infill Development: Development of vacant or underutilized land (usually individual lots or l eft-over properties) within areas that are already largely developed. [Policy 25.2]
Intensity, Building: For residential uses, the actual number or the allowable range of dwelling units per net acre. For non - residential uses, the actual or the maximum permitted floor area ratios (FARs). [Development Density/Intensity Standards] Land Use Classification: A system for classifying and designating th e appropriate use of properties, as shown on the Land Use Diagram.
Mansionization: New construction or additions o n residentially zoned lots that are out -of-scale with the surrounding neighborhood, but which comply with the current City zoning regulations. [Policy 22.1] Massing: In architecture, massing refers to the general shape and size of a building. [Policy 4.11] Mixed-Use: When non-residential uses (such as offices, shops, or restaurants) are combined with housing in a building or on the same property. [Land Use Classifications]
Multi-modal: Involves using two or more modes of transportation, such as driving, taking public transit, walking, and biking, in a journey. [Goal 18]
Multi-family Residential: Two or more dwelling units on a lot.
Neighborhood Park: Generally, neighborhood parks provide informal, general -use areas developed with children’s play areas, multi-purpose open turf areas, and other amenities used for smaller social gatherings. Some larger neighborhood parks may include active recreation elements such as ball fields. Neighborhood parks play an important role in providing neighborhood focus and identity. [Policy 21.10]
Neighborhood Villages: Lower density mixed -use clusters of residential and commercial uses developed in an integrated “village-like” environment with buildings clustered on common plazas and open spaces designed as communal places that are walkable from surrounding neighborhoods. [Goal 30]
Non-conforming Use: A use of a structure (either conforming or nonconforming) or land that was legally established and maintained before the adoption of the Zoning Code and which does not conform to c urrent Code provisions governing allowable land uses for the zoning district in which the use is located. This includes uses that do not conform to the land u se regulations for the district in which they are located and were established prior to July 1, 19 85, under a use of property variance. [Policy 3.6]
Open Space: A Land Use Element category that includes natural open spaces as well as active and passive recreational facilities.
The designation applies to lands owned by the City.
Parklets: A parklet is a small space serving as an extension of the sidewalk to provide amenities and green space for people using the street. It is typically the size of several parking spaces and extends out from the sidewalk at the level of the si dewalk to the width of the adjacent parking space. [Policy 10.12]
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Paseos: Public places or paths designed for walking, like promenades. [Policy 10.12] Pedestrian-Oriented Development: A development that includes a mixture of land uses, shorter distances between likely origins and destinations, and design improvements to the pedestrian environment. [Policy 5.2] Per capita: A citywide value or number – such as water use – divided by the number of people who live and work in the city.
Personal Services: A business providing non -medical services to individ uals as a primary use. Examples include barber shops, beauty salons, shoe repair shops, tailors, etc. [Land Use Classifications, Commercial] Placemaking: A multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Plac emaking capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, ultimately creating good public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being. [Goal 4]
Planned Development: A comprehensively planned project on a site of at l east two acres in size where an applicant proposes and the City desires to achieve a particular mix of uses, appearance, land use compatibility, or special sensitivity to neighborhood character. An increase in the allowable Floor Area Ratio for such proje cts, not to exceed a total of 3.0, can be allowed through a discretionary process for projects of high -quality, architectural design that is in context with the e xisting surrounding development. [Policy 4.13]
Public Art: Art in any media that has been planned and executed with the intention of being staged in the physical public domain, usually outside and accessible to all. [Policy 6.5] Research and Development (R&D): An industrial use that involves the study, testing, d esign, analysis or experimental development of products, processes or services. [Land Use Classifications, Commercial] Setback: The distance by which a structure, parking area or other development feature must be separated from a lot line easement, other structure or development feature. [Land Use Classifications, Housing] Single-family Residential: A building containing one dwelling unit located on a s ingle lot, but may include a second residential unit in compliance with Section 17 of the Zoning Code.
Specific Plan: A planning document governing a particular area within the City that serves as a tool to implement the policies stated in the General Plan, and which contains specific criteria and standards applying to the plan area.
Streetscape: Roadway characteristics that include its physical design (width, grade or slope), amenities (street furniture, bus stop shelters), landscaping, lighting, etc., that affect street users and nearby residents. [Goal 4] Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present wit hout compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Further defined as balancing the three E’s: environment, economy and equity. For example, a decision or action aimed at promoting economic development should be balanced with issues involving environmental quality and social inequity. [Goal 10]
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): A development located within walking distance of a light rail station or other transit node and that encourages non-auto travel. [Goal 18]
Transit: A system of regularly -scheduled buses and/or trains available to the public on a fee -per ride basis. Also called mass transit.
Transit Villages: Moderate to high density mixed -use clusters of residential and commercial uses developed in an integrated “village-like” environment with buildings clustered on common plazas and open spaces in proximity to Metro Gold Line stations capitalizing on their induced market demands and land values, facilitating ridership, and reducing automobile use while increasing walkabilty. [Goal 29]
Trip Generation: The dynamics that account for people making trips in automobiles or by means of public transportation. Trip generation is the basis for estimating the level of use for a transportation system and the impact of additional devel opment or transportation facilities on an existing, local transportation system. Trip generations of households are correlated with destinations that attract household members for specific purposes. [Land Use Categories, Mixed-Use Corridors and Villages]
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Urban Design: The attempt to give form, in terms of both beauty and function, to selected urban areas or to whole cities.
Urban design is concerned with the location, mass, and design of various urban components and combines elements of urban planning, architecture, and landscape architecture. [Goal 9] Urban Form: The general pattern of building height and development intensity and the structural elements that define the City physically, such as natural features, transportation, open space, public facilities , as well as activity centers and focal elements. [Goal 4]
Urban Forest: The total collection of trees and associated plants growing in a city or town. It includes trees in parks and yards, along roadways and paths, and in other areas. [Policy 10.13] Urban Housing: In Pasadena, refers to a high-density multi-family project in the Central District, in a commercial zoning district, or a part of a transit-oriented development around a light rail station. [Land Use Classifications, Housing] Urban Open Space: Pasadena has a large variety of public outdoor open spaces that cannot be classified as parks but these spaces do fulfill many of the same functions as public parks. These urban open spaces and special facilities can be either ci ty- owned or privately-owned. Public plazas, paseos, golf courses and the grounds of museums and historic sites are all examples of this type of open space. Another good example of this form of land use is a community garden. These are public spaces that can contain passive features su ch 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 10.12]
Vehicle Trips: A trip by a single privately operated vehicle regardless of the number of persons in the vehicle. [Land Use Classifications, Mixed-Use]
View Shed: The area within view from a defined observation point. [Policy 6.4] Walkability: A measure of how friendly the built environment is to walking.
Watershed: The land area that drains into a stream; the watershed for a major river may encompass a number of smaller watersheds that ultimately combine at a common point. [Policy 2.14] Work/Live: Buildings or spaces that are used for both housing and commercial purposes (such as an artist’s studio, or a home - based business) for the same occupant. [Land Use Classifications, Mixed-Use] Zoning: The division of a city or county by legislative regulations into areas, or zones, which specify allowable uses for real property and size restrictions for buildings within these areas; a program that implements policies of the General Plan.
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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 Genera l 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 footag e 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 ar e 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 th eir 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.