Pasadena City Council
July 18, 2022

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2021-2029 Housing element update
July 2022
Exhibit B

2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
JULY 2022

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Housing Pasadena 2021-2029
Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Required Scope of the Housing Element ............................................ 2 Related Plans ..................................................................................... 4 Terms and Acronyms .......................................................................... 6 Public Engagement ............................................................................. 9 Framing the Challenge ..................................................................... 13 Housing Plan .................................................................................... 17

Appendices:

Appendix A: Community Profile/Housing Needs Assessment
Population and Employment Trends .................................................. A-1 Baseline Population and Population Growth ..................................... A-1 Age...................................................................................................... A-2 Race and Ethnicity .............................................................................. A-2 Employment ....................................................................................... A-3 Household Characteristics .................................................................. A-4 Housing Stock Characteristics ............................................................ A-6 Special Housing Needs ....................................................................... A-9 Projected Housing Need – Allocation of Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) .......................................................................... A-23

Appendix B: Constraints on Housing Production
Nongovernmental Constraints ........................................................... B-1 Governmental Constraints ................................................................. B-5

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T O C - 2 C I T Y O F P A S A D E N A | H O U S I N G E L E M E N T Appendix C: Housing Resources
Housing in Pasadena .......................................................................... C-2 Housing Production ............................................................................ C-4 Inventory of Housing Sites ............................................................... C-11 Financial Resources .......................................................................... C-23 Administrative Resources................................................................. C-26

Appendix D: Evaluation of Progress toward Implementing the 2014-2021 Housing Element ................................................................................ D-1

Appendix E: Public Engagement and Input Summary
Mayor’s Housing Task Force Meetings................................................ E-1 Community Workshops ....................................................................... E-3 Community Survey .............................................................................. E-5 Planning Commission Workshops ..................................................... E-11 City Council Workshops..................................................................... E-11 Methods of Outreach ........................................................................ E-11 Housing Element Webpage ............................................................... E-13

Appendix F: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
A. Introduction and Overview of AB 686............................................. F-1 B. Assessment of Fair Housing Issues .................................................. F-1

1. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach .................................. F-1

2. Integration and Segregation ..................................................... F-4

3. Racially and Ethnically Concentration Areas ........................... F-15

4. Access to Opportunities .......................................................... F-18

5. Disproportionate Housing Needs ............................................ F-41

6. Other Relevant Factors ........................................................... F-52

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Table HE-1: Quantified Housing Objectives ....................................................... 17 Table A-1: Population Growth and Projected Growth ..................................... A-1 Table A-2: Age .................................................................................................. A-2 Table A-3: Race and Ethnicity .......................................................................... A-3 Table A-4: Employment by Industry ................................................................ A-3 Table A-5: Principal Employers – 2019 ............................................................ A-4 Table A-6: Household Characteristics by Tenure ............................................. A-6 Table A-7: Housing Stock Characteristics by Tenure ....................................... A-7 Table A-8: Fair Market Rents in Pasadena and Los Angeles County – 2020 .................................................................................................................. A-9 Table A-9: Special Needs Groups ..................................................................... A-9 Table A-10: Publicly Assisted Multi-Family Housing ...................................... A-15 Table A-11: Inclusionary Rental Projects with Affordable Units .................... A-19 Table A-12: Affordable Housing with Expiring Covenants (2021-2031) .................................................................................................... A-20 Table A-13: Assisted Housing Acquisition Cost .............................................. A-22 Table A-14: Regional Housing Needs Assessment 2021-2029 ....................... A-23 Table B-1: Residential General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning Districts ............................................................................................................ B-6 Table B-2: General Plan Development Caps by Specific Plan Area .................. B-7 Table B-3: Zoning Districts Permitted Land Uses ............................................. B-8 Table B-4a: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (Central District and East Colorado) .......................................................................................................... B-9 Table B-4b: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (East Pasadena) ..................... B-9 Table B-4c: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (Fair Oaks/ Orange Grove) ................................................................................................ B-10 Table B-4d: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (Lincoln Avenue) .................. B-10 Table B-5: Residential Development Standards ............................................ B-12 Table B-6: Specific Plan Density and Height Standards ................................ B-14 Table B-7: Parking Standards ......................................................................... B-18 Table B-8: Development Fees ........................................................................ B-28 Table of Contents
T O C - 4 C I T Y O F P A S A D E N A | H O U S I N G E L E M E N T Table B-9: Typical Fees for Residential Development ................................... B-29 Table B-10: Timelines for Permit Procedures ................................................ B-31 Table C-1: Approved Projects .......................................................................... C-5 Table C-2: Proposed Projects ......................................................................... C-10 Table C-3: Vacant and Underutilized Sites ..................................................... C-16 Table C-4: RHNA/Sites Inventory Summary ................................................... C-21 Table C-5: RHNA/Sites Inventory ................................................................... C-23 Table F-1: Characteristics of Clients Served by HRC (FY 2014-2018) ................ F-2 Table F-2: Discrimination Complaints by Protected Classification (FY 2014-2018) .................................................................................................. F-3 Table F-3: Racial Compositions in Neighboring Cities and Region .................... F-5 Table F-4: Dissimilarity Indices ......................................................................... F-5 Table F-5: RHNA Unit Distribution by Percent Minority Concentration ........... F-6 Table F-6: RHNA Units by % Population with Disabilities ................................. F-8 Table F-7: RHNA Units by Percent Children in Married Couple Households .. F-11 Table F-8: RHNA Distribution by Percent Children in Female-Headed Households (FHH) ............................................................................................ F-11 Table F-9: RHNA Unit Distribution by Percent LMI Households in Census Tract .................................................................................................... F-13 Table F-10: Domains and List of Indicators for Opportunity Maps ................ F-19 Table F-11: RHNA Units by TCAC Opportunity Areas...................................... F-25 Table F-12: Opportunity Indicators by Race/Ethnicity ................................... F-29 Table F-13: RHNA Units by CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Scores ................................. F-38 Table F-14: Housing Problems by Race, Pasadena vs. Los Angeles County (2017) ......................................................................................................................... F-42 Table F-15: Housing Problems, Elderly and Large Households, Pasadena vs. Los Angeles ............................................................................................................ F-43 Table F-16: Overcrowded Households, Pasadena vs. Los Angeles County ..... F-46 Table F-17: Loan Applications and Approval by Race (2017) .......................... F-53 Table F-18: Local Preference Categories (2021) .............................................. F-60 Table F-19: Sites Inventory by Area ................................................................. F-63

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Figure 3-6: Central District Maximum Residential
Density (dwelling units/acre) .......................................................................... B-15 Figure 3-8: Central District Maximum Height ................................................ B-16 Figure C-1: Sites Inventory ............................................................................... C-7 Figure F-1: Race/Ethnicity Composition Changes ............................................. F-4 Figure F-2: Racial/Ethnic Minority Concentration and Sites Inventory ............ F-7 Figure F-3: Distribution of Population with Disabilities and Sites Inventory .... F-9 Figure F-4: Children in Married Households and Single Female-Headed Households and Sites Inventory ...................................................................... F-12 Figure F-5: Low- and Moderate-Income Household Distribution ................... F-14 Figure F-6: Racially and Ethnically Concentration Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) ............................................................................................ F-16 Figure F-7: Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs) ....................... F-17 Figure F-8: TCAC Opportunity Areas in the Region ......................................... F-20 Figure F-9: District Land Use Patterns (1999) ................................................. F-22 Figure F-10: District Development Intensity .................................................... F-22 Figure F-11: Home Owner’s Loan Corporation Redlining Grade ..................... F-24 Figure F-12: TCAC Opportunity Areas in Pasadena ......................................... F-26 Figure F-13: GreatSchools Ratings .................................................................. F-32 Figure F-14: TCAC Education Score Map ........................................................ F-33 Figure F-15: AllTransit Performance Score ..................................................... F-34 Figure F-16: Number of Transit Stops within One-half Mile of Households ... F-35 Figure F-17: Jobs Proximity Index ................................................................... F-36 Figure F-18: TCAC Economic Score ................................................................. F-37 Figure F-19: TCAC – Environmental Score ...................................................... F-39 Figure F-20: RHNA Unit Distribution by CalEnvironScreen 4.0 Score 3 ............. F40 Figure F-21: Change in Cost-Burdened Renter Households, 2014 to 2019 .................................................................................................... F-44 Figure F-22: Change in Cost-Burdened Owner Households, 2014 to 2019 .................................................................................................... F-45 Figure F-23: Overcrowded Households .......................................................... F-47 Table of Contents
T O C - 6 C I T Y O F P A S A D E N A | H O U S I N G E L E M E N T Figure F-24: Median Year Housing Built ......................................................... F-48 Figure F-25: Sensitive Communities Map, Regional ....................................... F-50 Figure F-26: Sensitive Communities, City of Pasadena ................................... F-51 Figure F-27: Housing Choice Voucher Use ....................................................... F-54 Figure F-28: Median Gross Rent ...................................................................... F-55

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Housing Pasadena 2021‐2029

Introduction
The  City  of  Pasadena  is  a  thriving  community  of 141,000  residents,  many  of  whom  have  lived  here
for generations and others who continue to move to
the  City  attracted  by  its  diverse  neighborhoods,
broad jobs base, quality public services, ready transit access,  and  beautiful  backdrop  of  the  San  Gabriel Mountains.  Pasadena has been referred to  as a city
on  the  world  stage—sharing   its  qualities  with  an international television audience every January 1—
but with smaller‐scale community experiences that
residents find in its many distinctive neighborhoods.

These  qualities  continue  to  distinguish  Pasadena  as  one  of  the  most  livable communities in California.

In Pasadena’s neigh borhoods, you can find homes of almost any configuration, size, and architectural style.   And in an increasingly difficult housing market, the City  has  been  a  leader  in  facilitating  production  of  affordable  housing—with affordability  extending  to  middle‐income  households  that  previously  had  few housing  assistance  programs  available  to  them.   However,  conditions throug
hout California have created a housing market increasingly unaffordable to  people  of  modest  means,  with  lower‐income  households  unable  to  find decent housing near their jobs or in the communities where their families have lived  for  generations.   This  housing  crisis  threatens  to  dilute  the  richness  of communities like Pasadena that benefit from diversity.

For many de
cades, federal, and State housing legislation has been based on the goal  of  a  decent  home  and  suitable  living  environment  for  every  American.

Homes provide more than just shelter; decent housing contributes to our well‐ being  by  providing  a  stable  and  safe  environment  for  children  to  grow  up , parents  to  raise  families,  and  seniors  to  retire  in  safety  and  security.   The environment  or  neighborhood  in  which  housing  is  placed  also  provides  the context where interactions important to a community can take place.

City leaders, staff, and community members have long been at the forefront of housing policies and prog rams, not only in the San Gabriel Valley but in Southern California  as  a  whole.  In  2000,  Pasadena  was  one  of  the  first  communities  to develop a housing vision that expressed its commitment to housing its residents.

All Pasadena residents have an equal right to live in decent, safe, and affo rdable housing in a suitable living environment for the long‐term well‐being and stability of  themselves,  their  families,  their  neighborhoods,  and  their  community.  The

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housing vision for Pasadena is to maintain a socially and economically diverse community of homeowners and renters who are afforded this right.

The 2021–2029 Pasadena Housing Element continues the work to achieve this vision  and  to  move  beyond  statutory  requirements.  The  City  is  committed  to opening doors for people of all income levels, at all stages in their lives, and to creating pro
grams that demonstrate innovation and leadership.

Required Scope of the Housing Element
California law requires that every city and county develop housing programs to address existing and future housing needs of their residents.  To  comply with State law and achieve its vision of providing suitable living environments for all residents,  the  City  of  Pasadena  has  prepared  housing  elements  since  the requirement was adopted in 1969.  The housing eleme nt is a mandated chapter of the Pasadena General Plan and addresses the production, maintenance, and improvement  of  housing,  as  well  as  ensuring  equal  access  to  housing  for  all persons. This housing element covers an eight‐year planning period from 2021 to 2029.

The  detailed  statutory  requirements  for  preparing  a  housing  element  are contai
ned  in  the  California  Government  Code  (sections  65580–65589.8).  In accordance  with  State  law,  the  housing  element  must  include:  1)  an identification  and  analysis  of  its  existing  and  projected  housing  needs;  2)  an analysis  of  the  various  governmental  and  non‐governmental  constraints  to meeting that need; and 3) a ser ies of goals, policies, and scheduled programs to further the development, improvement, and preservation of housing.

This  housing  element  consists  of  two  sections:  Housing  Framework  and Appendices. The Housing Framework sets forth the housing concerns and issues in Pasadena, followed by the goals, policies, programs, and resources to address those
issues.  The  Appendices  support  the  Housing  Framework  and  address specific statutory requirements as follows:
 Appendix A: Housing Needs. This includes an analysis of demographic, economic, social, and housing characteristics of Pasadena residents and an assessment of current and future housing needs in the community associated with population an d employment growth and change.  Appendix B: Constraints Analysis. This includes an analysis of potential governmental  constraints  that  affect  the  development,  maintenance, and  improvement  of  housing  for  all  income  groups  and  people  with disabilities, commensurate with the City’s identified housing needs.  Appendix C: Housing Resources. This includes an inventory of resources available to address the City’s housing need
s, including available land
to accommodate new housing, financial resources to support program efforts, and administrative capacity to manage housing programs.

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 Appendix D: Program Evaluation. This includes an evaluation of current housing  programs  and  accomplishments  in  addressing  the  housing needs identified in the 2014–2021 Housing Element.
 Appendix  E:  Community  Inputs.  This  includes  the  input  from community engagement initiatives conducted for this Housing Element update. Although the City lacks resources to implement all initiatives in the  Housing  Element,  this  appen
dix  is  a  resource  to  draw  upon  for
creative housing solutions over a longer planning horizon.  Appendix  F:  Affirmatively  Furthering  Fair  Housing.   State  Housing Element  law  requires  a  thorough  analysis  of  any  patterns  of discrimination in the provision of housing.  The analysis in this section is  coup
led  with  programs  in  the  Housing  Plan  to  forward  meaningful actions to address fair housing issues identified in the analysis.

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Related Plans
Pasadena’s 2021–2029 Housing Element is related to local planning efforts and others  mandated  by  the  State  of  California  and  the  federal  government.  The following describes these documents and how the City will maintain consistency with each of them.
 General Plan Housing Vision. Pasadena’s General Plan establishes eight guiding  principles:  1)  growth  targe ted  to  the  Central  District,  Transit Villages,  and  Neighborhood  Villages;  2)  historic  preservation;  3) economic  vitality;  4)  social,  economic,  and  environmental sustainability; 5) circulation without cars; 6) regional prominence and leadership;  7)  robust  community  participation;  and  8)  educational commitment.  The  City’s  Housing  Vision  to  maintain  a  socially  and economically  diverse  community  of  homeowners  and  renters  is consistent with the General Plan guiding pr
inciples.
 General Plan Consistency. In 2015, the City comprehensively updated the  Land  Use  Element.  The  land  use  plan  includes  extensive accommodation of mixed‐use development within the Central District, areas surrounding Metro light rail stations, and neighborhood villages.

This  approach  creates  great
er  capacity  for  new  residential  uses.  To
implement land use policy, the City is updating seven existing specific plans,  creating  a  new  specific  plan  for  the  Lamanda  Park  area,  and undertaking targeted zoning code amendments.  This Housing Element reflects  and  responds  to  the  updated  Land  Use  Element  regarding targete
d areas for housing growth and allowed densities; the specific plans and zoning code will facilitate housing production.  The  City will maintain  consistency  between  this  element  and  other  General  Plan elements  by  reviewing  those  elements  and  determining  whether  any focused amendments are required.
 City  of  Pasadena  Housing  Plans.  To  maintain  eligibility  for  receiving federal  Community  Develop
ment  Block  Grant  (CDBG)  funds,  HOME
Investment  Partnerships  program  grant,  Emergency  Solutions  Grant, and  associated  monies,  Pasadena  prepares  a  consolidated  plan  on  a five‐year cycle. Pasadena’s Consolidated Plan was last revised for the 2015– 2019 planning period. The City also prepared its 2020 Analysis of Impediments  to
Fair  Housing  Choice  and  Ten  Year  Plan  to  End
Homelessness.  The  housing,  community  development,  and  economic needs  identified  during  those  efforts  and  the  program  commitments made are consistent with those in the 2021–2029 Housing Element.  Water and Sewer Services. The Pasadena Water and Power Department provides water service to the Pasadena com
munity. Sewer services are
provided  by  the  Sanitation  District  of  Los  Angeles  County  and  the Pasadena Public Works Department. The City transmitted this housing element  to  these  agencies  to  allow  for  population  projections  to  be incorporated  into  their  plans.  This  allows  purveyors  to  plan  for

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infrastructure  and  set  priorities  to  serve  affordable  housing—as required under Government Code section 65589.7—should  a shortfall in water or sewer service occur.
 Disadvantaged  Unincorporated  Communities.  As  required  by  SB244, cities are required to amend their land use element to address provision of  services  to  disadvantaged  communities  within  their  sphere  of influence. Accord
ing to the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation
Commission,  Pasadena  does  not  have  disadvantaged  communities under the definition specified in SB244 within its sphere of influence.

Therefore, the City is not required to amend the General Plan to address this legislation.

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Terms and Acronyms
This  Housing  Element  uses  many  terms  and  acronyms  specific  to  Housing Element law.  While  the City has looked to minimize use of acronyms to make the document more accessible, the following definitions are provided for terms and acronyms used for purposes of expediency.

AFFH – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Refers to the 1968 Fair Housing Act’s obligation for State and local governments to improve and achieve more meaningful outcomes from fair housing policies, so  that  every  American  has  the  right  to  fair  housing,  regardless  of  their  race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status.

AI – Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
A document required by the federal government for the review of impediments or  barriers  that  affect  the  rights  of  fair  housing  choice.  It  covers  public  and private  policies,  practices,  and  procedures  affecting  housing  choice.  The  AI serves as the basis for fair housing planning, provides essential information to policymakers, administrative staff, housing providers, lenders, an d fair housing advocates, and assists in building public support for fair housing efforts.

AMI – Area Median Income
The Area Median Income (AMI) is the midpoint of a region’s income distribution; half of families in a region earn more than the median and half earn less. Related to  housing  policy,  the  U.S.  Department  of  Housing  and  Urban  Development (HUD) and California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) both define and release income thresholds every year, by household size, that determines eli
gibility for affordable housing.

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant
A  grant  program  administered  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  Housing  and  Urban Development  that  provides  federal  grants  directly  to  larger  urban  cities  and counties  for  activities  that  benefit  low‐  and  moderate‐income  individuals, eliminate blight, or address a serious and immediate threat to public health and welfare. States distribute CDBG funds to smaller cities and towns. Grant am ounts are determined by a formula based upon need.

CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act
A  State  law  requiring  state  and  local  agencies  to  assess  the  environmental impacts of public or private projects they undertake or permit. Agencies must mitigate  adverse  impacts  of  the  project  to  the  extent  feasible.  If  a  proposed activity  has  the  potential  for  a  significant  adverse  environmental  impact,  an Environmental  Impact  Report  (EIR)  must  be  prepare d  and  certified  as  legally adequate by the public agency before action on the proposed project.

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CHAS – Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
A  plan  prepared  by  State  or  local  agencies  as  a  prerequisite  for  receiving assistance under certain U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs.

CHDO – Community Housing Development Organization
A private nonprofit organization certified by the State that meets federal criteria to receive HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. A minimum of 15 percent of total HOME funds provided to each state are reserved for CHDOs.

HCD – California Department of Housing and Community Development A State agency that administers State housing programs and is responsible for review of the Housing Element for compliance with law.  HCD also administers the  federal  HOME  and  CDBG  programs  on  behalf  of  jurisdictions  that  are  not directly assisted by HUD.

HOME – HOME Investment Partnership Program
A federal housing program that provides formula grants to States and localities.

Communities use the grants (often in partnership with local nonprofit groups) to fund a wide range of activities. These include building, buying, or rehabilitating affordable  housing  for  renters  and  homeowners,  and  providing  direct  rental assistance to low‐income people.

HUD – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
A federal, cabinet‐level department responsible for overseeing, implementing, and administering U.S. government housing and urban development programs.

LIHTC – Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program
A federal housing subsidy program that gives tax credits or reductions in federal income tax liability as incentives for investment in affordable housing projects.

The  owners  of  LIHTC  projects  receive  tax  credits  each  year  for  10  years.  The program is often used by limited partnerships made up of nonprofit developers that  build  and  manage  the  projects  ( general  partners)  and  for‐profit  passive investors (limited partners) who receive shares of the project’s tax credits. The federal government allocates tax credit amounts to states based on population.

In  California,  tax  credits  are  awarded  by  the  California  Tax  Credit  Allocation Committee (CTCAC) in the State Treasurer’s Office.

MRB – Mortgage Revenue Bonds
A mortgage revenue bond is a type of municipal tax‐exempt bond issued by state and  local  governments through  housing  finance  agencies to  help finance  low‐ and  moderate‐income  housing  for  first‐time  qualifying  homebuyers.  MRB mortgages are generally restricted to first‐time homebuyers who earn no more than the area median income (A MI).

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RHNA – Regional Housing Needs Assessment
A determination by a council of governments (or by the California Department of Housing and Community Development) of the existing and projected need for housing  within  a  region.  The  RHNA  process  numerically  allocates  the  future housing need by household income group for each locality within the region. This housing  allocation  must  be  reflected  in  the  locality’s  Housing  Elem ent  of  the general plan.

SCAG – Southern California Association of Governments
SCAG  is  a  Joint  Powers  Authority  under  California  law,  established  as  an association  of  local  governments  and  agencies  that  voluntarily  convene  as  a forum  to  address  regional  issues.  Under  federal  law,  SCAG  is  designated  as  a Metropolitan  Planning  Organization  and  under  State  law,  as  a  Regional Transportation Planning Agency and a Council of Governments.  The SCAG region encompasses  six  counties  (Imperial,  Los  Angeles,  Orange,  Riverside,  San Bernardino, and Ventura) and 191 cities in an area covering more than 38,000 square miles.

TOD – Transit‐Oriented Development
Moderate to higher‐density development, located within easy walk of a major transit stop. TOD generally has a mix of residential, employment, and shopping opportunities  designed  for  pedestrians.  TOD  can  be  new  construction  or redevelopment of one or more buildings whose design and orientation facilitate transit use.

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Public Engagement
California  law  requires  local  governments  to  engage  the  public  in  the development  of  the  Housing  Element.  Specifically,  Government  Code  section 65583I(7)  states  “that  the  local  government  shall  make  a  diligent  effort  to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development  of  the  housing  element,  and  the  program  shall   describe  this effort.”  State  law  does  not  specify  the  means and  methods for  participation; however, it is generally recognized that the participation must be inclusive.

Pursuant  to  one  the  General  Plan  guiding  principles,  the  City  is  committed  to engaging the community in defining local housing needs and discussing creative ways  to  addres
s  them.  Public  engagement  and  input  were  extensive  via  four workshops, an online survey that had approximately 1,100 participants, 12 Task Force  meetings,  and  study  sessions  (open  to  the  public)  with  the  Planning Commission  and  City  Council.  This   participation  and  public  comments  are documented thoroughly in Appendix E.

Preparation of this Housing Element include
d the following public engagement
opportunities:

Website.   The  City  hosted  a  Housing  Element  webpage  on  the  Planning  & Community Development Department’s landing page (on the City of Pasadena website).  Information   available  included  Housing  Element  background materials, presentations and summaries from community workshops and Task Force meetings, and the dra ft housing element for public review.

Housing  Task  Force.  In  March  2021,  Mayor  Victor  M.  Gordo  announced  the formation  of  a  Housing  Task  Force,  with  its  first  charge  being  to  advise  on development of  Housing  Element  programs.  The  Task  Force  met  three  times during initial Housing Element preparation (via videoconference due to CO VID‐ 19 restrictions on public gatherings) and 12 times in total through April, 2022.

All Task Force presentation materials and summaries were posted on the City’s Housing Element webpage.

The  Task  Force  considered public  comments  in  their  discussions  that directed crafting of the housing programs and implementing act ions.   For example, the suggestion  to  create  a  congregational  housing  overlay  arose  from  public comment.  City  staff—Planning  and Housing—reviewed  both public comments and Task Force recommendation to prepare the draft Housing Element shared with the Commission and Council before sending the document to HCD in August 2021.

While HCD was conducting its 60 ‐day review for the draft Housing Element, the Task Force used this time to meet four more times to strengthen and prioritize housing  programs  based  on  public  comments.  The  Task  Force  reviewed  all comment  letters  submitted  throughout  the  process  and  used  the  content  of those letters to create a priority matrix  of programs.  Also,  the Task Force had the benefit of reviewing HCD’s comment letter on the first draft element.

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Additional  Task  Force  meetings,  open  to  the  public,  were  held  on  March  16, March 30, and April 6, 2022 to review additional comments from HCD and the public.  Task   Force  members  considered  not  just  the  materials  presented regarding HCD comments but also letters from the Pasadena Housing Coalition and  other  housing  interest  groups.   Through  a   deliberative  process,  the  Task Force identified additional programs to include in the third draft of the Housing Element.  Those   discussions  were  addressed  through  further  revisions  to  the draft Housing Element.

Community Survey: To reach a broad constituency, the City prepared an on‐line Housing  Element  survey,  available  in  both  English  and  Spanish  that  was accessible  fro
m  mid‐May  to  mid‐July  2021.  City  staff  also  provided  paper versions  at  key  City  facilities.  Over  600  persons  participated,  responding  to multiple‐choice questions and providing detailed, thoughtful responses to open‐ ended  questions.  The  City  advertised  survey  availability  via  social  media platforms,  email  blasts,  ne
wspaper  advertisements,  and  direct  contact  with
numerous community groups.

Community  Workshops.  Two  community‐wide  workshop  series  were conducted, with each series offering an English version and a Spanish version.

The first series occurred April 15 and 22, 2021, and the second on June 2, 2021.

These workshops were extensively advertised via Counci l district contact lists, social  media,  email  blasts,  and  direct  outreach  to  over  35  community‐based organizations, including churches and similar institutions that have deep reach into the community.   Because of restrictions on public gatherings imposed by COVID‐19, all events were held online.   However, this platform allowed many more  people  to  participate  tha
n  the  City  typically  experienced  for  in‐person
events, with over 100 participants at the first workshop series and approximately 50 participants at the second workshop.  Participants’ input was recorded on a digital whiteboard as shown in the exhibit on page 12.

Planning Commission and City Council Study Se ssions.  In May through August 2021,  Planning  staff  conducted  three  study  sessions  with  the  Planning Commission and one with the City Council to review ideas and programs for the Housing  Element  prior  to  submitting  the  draft  to  HCD  for  review.  The Commission and Council reviewed and considered inputs from th e Task Force meetings, community survey, and community workshops.  Following additional Task  Force  meetings  in  March  and  April  of  2022,  the  Planning  Commission conducted  a  study  session  on  April  27,  2022  to  hear  from  the  Task  Force regarding  its  further  recommendations.   Members  of  the  public  attended  the session and provided comments.

Publ
ic Hearings.  The City conducted public hearings on the Housing Element in June and July of 2022.

Public  comments  were  considered  by  City  staff,  the  Task  Force,  the  Planning Commission, and City Council in the drafting of the Housing Element.  The Task Force,  Commission,  and  Council  were  all  provided  with  public  workshop summaries  and  all  comments  received  via  th
e  survey,  as  well  as  any  letters
submitted  outside  of  these  processes.  Task  Force  members  in  particular Housing Plan
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considered  public  comments  in  their  discussions  that  directed  crafting  of  the housing  programs and  implementing  actions.   For  example,  the  suggestion  to create a congregational housing overlay arose from public comment.  City staff— Planning  and  Housing—reviewed   both  public  comments  and  Task  Force recommendation to prepare the draft Housing Element that was shared with the Commission and Co
uncil before sending the document to HCD in August 2021 and  as  part  of  subsequent  submittals.  Other  examples  of  public recommendations and the City’s responses in the Housing Element include:
 Making it less costly and time intensive to develop ADUs:  This element commits  the  City  to  continuing  the  pil ot  program  to  fund  ADU construction for properties owners covenanting the units as affordable housing.
 Using Caltrans’ houses for affordable housing: This element includes a program  to  explore  the  purchase  of  Caltrans  I‐710  properties  for creative housing types for lower‐income and special needs households.  Allowing  housing  in  comm ercially  zoned  areas:   Program  6  directs amendments to the Zoning Code to allow housing in commercial zones, where consistent with General Plan objectives.
 Adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings: Program 6 also calls for the City  to  incentivize  the  adaptive  reuse  of  nonresidential  buildings  for residential uses.
 City actions to preserve natur ally occurring affordable housing: The City has  partnered  with  The  California  Statewide  Communities Development Authority (a joint powers authority) to set aside 513 units in  the  Hudson  and  Westgate  apartment  developments  for  low‐  and moderate‐income households.  Program  12 calls for similar efforts to continue as funds are available.

Actions
to address fair housing issues: Appendix F provides a comprehensive list of  meaningful actions  the  City  will  take  to ensure  all  residents  have access to affordable, clean, and safe housing.  Program 2 specifically addresses the needs of  Northwest  Pasadena,  an  area  historically  underserved.  Throughout development  of  the  Housing  Element  and  on  an  ongoin g  basis,  the  Housing Department  conducted  targeted  workshops  for  lower‐income  households  on such topics as tenant protections, the MASH program, and ADUs. For example, the  Housing  Department  convened  workshops  for  the  Pasadena  Second  Unit ADU  Program  on  September  16‐17,  2019,  to  provide  potential  applicants program inf
ormation. Specifically, the program provides homeowners financial assistance  to  build  an  ADU  through  new  construction  or  garage  conversion.

Assistance  is  also  available  to  rehabilitate  and  bring  up  to  code  an  existing unpermitted “granny flat” or illegal garage conversion.

In 2019, the City initiated community outreach events for the program to update all
Specific Plans. These outreach events include presentations and discussions on housing issues in the City. In 2020, the City held virtual community workshops Housing Plan
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and open houses from July 2020‐December 2020.  Public hearings for the Specific Plans began in 2021 and continued through 2022/23.

Comments from participants the first workshop were captured on a digital white board.  Appendix  E contains summaries of all comments from all community engagement activities.

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Framing the Challenge
Pasadena’s 2021–2029 Housing Element has been prepared during a unique and challenging period. Foremost, the COVID‐19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown caused many people to lose their jobs, thus significantly affecting their ability to pay rents and mortgages.  Supply chain disruptions drove up the cost of building materials, making it more expensive to build hous ing and deliver new units to the market.  Housing prices continued to rise.    Interestingly, however, Pasadena experienced substantial housing construction, much of it likely pent up  from  long‐existing  building  demand  and  tied  to  construction  loans  made before  COVID‐19  erupted.  The  impacts  of  COVID‐19  piled  onto  the  hou sing challenges many people faced before 2020 began, which they identified during community workshops and through the Housing Element: a lack of affordable housing, too few units for large families, rising rents, a shortage of housing for special needs individuals, and City permits and processes that add to the cost of building new homes.

Housing and Neighborhood Change
A  most‐unusual  housing  market  continued  to  affect  Pasadena  and  all  of California into the 2010s and 2020s.  The housing crisis and Great Recession that began  in  2007/2008  became  a  distant  memory  as  housing  prices  rebounded quickly, and housing costs showed continued escalation through the pandemic.

The  underlying  housing  issues  from  10  years  ago—and   primarily underp
roduction  to  meet  pent‐up  demand—remain.   Pasadena’s  ability  to further its housing vision depends upon its success in addressing the following:
 High Housing Costs. During the 2000s, Pasadena’s housing prices have soared. As of May 2021, the median price of a home was $1.1 million, up almost 19 percen t from 2020.1 According to RENTCafe, the average rent  payment  for  a  two‐bedroom  apartment  was  $2,463  per  month, one  percent  higher  than  the  previous  year.  The  income  required  to afford housing is still above moderate household incomes.  Housing  Overpayment.  As  housing  prices  have  increased  faster  than household income, the affordability crisis continues to worsen. In 2017 , 56  percent  of  all  Pasadena  households  experienced  housing  cost burden, meaning more than 30 percent of household income was spent on rent or a mortgage.  This degree of overpayment means that many people  face  having  to  cut  back  severely—or   forego—spending   on healthcare, education, and other life needs.
 Housing Qualit
y. Overall, Pasadena’s housing stock is in good condition.

However, certain neighborhoods still have many older homes in need of maintenance and repairs.  Older homes (pre‐1970s) may have lead‐ based  paint,  asbestos, and  other conditions  that  require remediation

1 Redfin.com.  Accessed June 22, 2021.

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upon remodeling or simply to create a healthier indoor environment.

The City’s Presale Certification If Inspection program provides a means to  address  major  life  and  safety  code  corrections,  as  does  the Quadrennial Inspection Program for multi‐family units.  Continuing such programs  allows  housing  for  people  of  all‐income  levels  to  be maintained in good condition
.
 Equal Housing Access for All People. Pasadena offers a quality of life that continues to attract new residents and investors looking to profit from  the  successful  local  housing  market.   Pasadena  does  not  view housing  as  a  commodity.   Housing  is  a  basic  human  need  and  right.

Every  person  deserves  acce ss  to  decent,  affordable  homes.  Housing policies  and  programs  must  recognize  and  respond  to  very  specific housing needs in Pasadena, not just for the eight years covered by this Housing  Element  but  over  a  longer  planning  horizon.   Avoiding displacement,  housing  the  unhoused,  creating  ownership opportunities, making it easier for essential workers to live and work in the  communit
y,  providing  tenant  protections:  these  represent  goals that  will  strengthen  the  City  and  provide  places  where  people  can thrive, feel safe, and contribute to Pasadena’s continued success.

Demographic Change
Pasadena completed its fifth cycle Housing Element update in 2014, just as the country  and  region  were  slowly  emerging  from  the  Great  Recession  brought about by the housing mortgage crisis and resulting economic impacts. Since that time,  the  housing  market  has  rebounded  significantly,  due  in  part  to demographic  changes  and  shifts  in  housing  preferences  amo ng  young  adults.

Some  of  the  key  demographic  changes  now  affecting  the  housing  market  are described here.
 Continued  Aging  of  the  Baby  Boom  Generation.  According  to  U.S.

Census data, between 2010 and 2020, Pasadena’s population increased by  just  over  7,200  residents,  to  a  total  of  144,842  residents.  Th e proportion of residents 65 years of age or older grew by two perce nt
and now represents about 16 percent of all residents.   This age group captures the oldest of the Baby Boomer generation and those in the 60 to  65  age  range  who  contribute  to  the  number  of  residents  nearing retirement age.

While many older residents may wish to stay in their
current homes, others may wish to move to smaller units in Pasadena or relocate to make their retirement incomes stretch farther in more affordable cities.
 Race  and  Ethnic  Change.  Over  the  several  decades  preceding  2010, Pasadena’s  ethnic  com position  and  distribution  changed  very  little, with  Whites  and  Hispanics  representing  about  70  percent  of  the population  and  Blacks  around  10  percent.  Since  2010,  the  White population  declined  four  percent  and  Black  only  one  percent,  with parallel  increases  in  Hispanics  by  one  percent  and  Asian/Pacific Housing Plan
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Islanders by four percent. Over this 10‐year period, the change has not been dramatic, particularly in recognition that these latter two groups are increasing proportionally throughout San Gabriel Valley cities.  Increasing Household Income. In 1990, the median household income in Pasadena was equal to the median household income of Los Angeles Count
y as a whole; 20 years later it grew to 125 percent of the County’s median.  In  2018,  that  trend  persisted,  with  the  Pasadena  median income 123 percent that of the County.  With respect to lower‐income residents,  they  make  up  40  percent  of  all  households  which  is comparable to the share over the last two deca des.  It is important to note  that  15.7  percent  of  residents  in  Pasadena  live  in  poverty  (per federal criteria). These latter two data points illustrate the critical need for more affordable housing.
 Special Needs. The City of Pasadena continues to have a large resident popula
tion  with  special  housing  needs.  This  includes  seniors,  large families,  people  with  disabilities,  people  who  are  unhoused,  college students,  and  transitional  at‐risk  youth.  Regardless  of  the  broader demographic  trends  at  work,  special  needs  groups  in  Pasadena continue to be one of the largest groups in need of affordable ho using.

Balancing Goals and Resources
Throughout  California,  people  face  challenges  to  finding  decent,  affordable housing for many reasons: high housing costs; a multitude of lower‐paying jobs in the consumer services, tourism, and agricultural industries; and an acute lack of new housing production over the past several decades. The State Department of  Housing  Community  Development  (HCD),  in  assessing  statewide  housing needs for the sixth ho
using element cycle identified a need for 1.3 million new homes  in  the  six‐county  region  Southern  California  region  (not  including  San Diego  County)—with   about  two‐thirds  representing  not  growth  demand  but existing need due to chronic housing under‐production.

Pasadena has long recognized the dem and, and the City’s more recent history has  been  marked  by  forward‐thinking  housing  policy,  with  programs implemented  by  partnerships  between  many  City  agencies  and  numerous community organizations and other government agencies.  Even with the loss of redevelopment in 2012, production of affordable housing has proceeded, largely because of the City’s inclusionary housing policies and th e success of nonprofit homebuilders  in  acquiring  suitable  properties  and  securing  grant  and  loan funding to provide housing in this high‐resource area.  But as many people will report, the production is never enough. The gap between household incomes and housing costs—either  to rent or buy a  home—means  that many long‐time residents and others looking to locate to Pasadena cannot afford to live here.

In 2020‐2021, the COVID‐19 pandemic added new pressures.  Many  residents lost their jobs as businesses were forced to shut down.   Unable to pay rent or mortgages, people mostly relied on federal and State pay ments and programs when assistance was available.   City  revenues declined due to loss of sales tax Housing Plan
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and all‐important transient occupancy taxes collected from visitors.  For the first time since World War II, Pasadena was effectively closed on New Year’s Day in 2021,  with  no  Tournament  of  Roses  Parade  or  Rose  Bowl  game.   But interestingly,  during  the  pandemic  year,  local  housing  construction  continued apace.

The  City  continues  to  recover  from  COVID‐19  impacts  and  co ntinues  its commitment  toward  housing.   The  State  legislature  continues  to  create  new housing  mandates that  Pasadena  steps  forward  to  meet.  The  following  goals, policies,  and  programs,  demonstrate  Pasadena’s  leadership  and  resolve  to proactively address the community’s housing needs.

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Housing Plan
The  Housing  Element  vision,  goals,  and  policies  are  achieved  through  the implementation  of  the  housing  programs  described  in  this  section,  organized into five overarching goals: 1) maintaining housing and neighborhood quality, 2) increasing  housing  diversity  and  supply,  3)  providing  housing  assistance,  4) addressing  households  with  special  needs,  and  5)  affirmatively  furthering  fair housing.

Quantified Objectives
To  maintain  consistency  among  planning  efforts  and  address  State  law, quantified  objectives  for  all  housing  programs  are  provided,  where  possible.

Quantified  objectives  can  refer  to  the  number  of  households  served,  housing units built or preserved, or other units of service planned for from 2021–2029.

The quantitative objectives are based on current funding known to day. Should funding  change,  the  achievable  objectives  would  change  as  well.  Table  HE‐1 summarizes quantified objectives for these programs.

Table HE‐1: Quantified Housing Objectives
Program Area*
Income Category
0–30 %
of MFI
31–50%
of MFI
50–80%
of MFI
81–120%
of MFI
120%+
of MFI  Totals
Housing
Construction1

4,472

2,036

4,485

10,953
Housing
Rehabilitation2
0  0  64  0  0  64
Rental Housing
Preservation3
0  0  113  0  0  113
Homeownership
Assistance4
0  0  3  3  0  6
Rental Housing
Assistance5
1,100  180  0  0  0  1,280
Workforce Housing
Conversion6
0  0  0  993  0  993
All quantified objectives are subject to funding availability.

MFI = Median Family Income
1 Refers to the 2021–2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).  Total RHNA is 9,429. This identifies excess capacity to achieve the RHNA.
2 Refers to City‐assisted rental rehab projects and owner‐occupied rehab through MASH and HOME Single‐Fam ily Rehab.

3. Refers to the provision of incentives, technical assistance, and/or funding (subject to availability) to preserve affordable rental housing
4 Refers to repurchase/resale of City deed‐restricted homeownership units, and down payment assistance loans funded from repayment of existing BEGIN and Calhome loans for units not included in above program areas. 5 Refers
to the annual number of housing choice vouchers, subject to federal funding. 6 Refers to existing units purchased by a Joint Powers Authority and deed restricted for low and moderate income.

This figure includes units already acquired in 2021 at the start of the planning period (e.g., Westgate Apartments).

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Goals, Policies, and Programs
Pasadena  remains  committed  to  achieving  its  housing  vision  and  pursuing strategies and programs to address the community’s housing needs. These goals and  policies  further  the  City’s  housing  vision  and  establish  the  framework  for decision making.

GOAL HE‐1: HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVING

ENVIRONMENTS
Pasadena has a rich mosaic of neighborhoods that have developed over its more than  100‐year  history.  Each  neighborhood  is  distinguished  by  its  history, architecture, housing types, density and urban form, and public amenities. The City  has  established  45  historic  and  landmark  districts  and  numerous  more neighborhood associations. Some neighborhoods cover a single block and ot hers a square mile or more.

Natural  geography  and  topography  define  many  Pasadena  neighborhoods.

Residential neighborhoods along the Arroyo or northern foothills are framed by the  surrounding  hillsides,  peaks,  washes,  and  other  features  of  the  natural landscape.  Neighborhoods  are  also  defined  by  urban  form.  While  the  Central District offers an eclectic and high
ly differentiated urban form, east Pasadena
offers the suburban residential environments of Hastings Ranch, and southern Pasadena provides single‐family estate homes on larger lots.

Neighborhoods are defined by more than the homes within a geographic area.

Complete  neighborhoods  are  those  with  essential infrastructure and  services:
well
‐maintained  streets,  sidewalks  and  bikeways,  parks,  street  trees,  libraries and  cultural  facilities,  schools,  reliable  public  services,  and  easy  access  to commercial goods and services.  Pasadena believes every resident should live in a complete neighborhood.

Regardless of location, urban form, or income level, Pasadena takes great care and  pride  in  maintaining  and  improving  the  quality  of  neigh borhoods.  From improving infrastructure to planting landscape amenities, and from monitoring the  condition  of  existing  housing  to  carefully  guiding  the  design  and development of housing—these  activities demonstrate a steadfast commitment to providing a quality environment for all Pasadena residents.

GOAL HE‐1
Neighborhoods citywide with quality hous ing, parks and community services, infrastructure,  and public services  that  maintain  and enhance  neighborhood quality, character, and residents’ health.

Policies
HE‐1.1  Diversity  of  Neighborhoods.  Provide  balanced  mixes,  densities, and  forms  of  residential  and  mixed‐use  districts  and neighborhoods.

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HE‐1.2  Property Conditions. Help property owners maintain the quality of rental  and  ownership  housing  by  ensuring  compliance  with  City building  codes  and  standards.  Facilitate  and  promote  the renovation, improvement, and rehabilitation of housing.

HE‐1.3  Housing Design. Require excellence in design of housing through use of materials and colors, building treatments, la ndscaping, open space,  parking,  and  environmentally  sensitive  and  sustainable building design.

HE‐1.4  Historic Preservation. Promote the preservation of historically and architecturally  significant  buildings  and  the  quality  of  historic neighborhoods  through  the  appropriate  land  use,  design,  and housing policies and practices.

HE‐1.5  Community  Services.  Integrate  and  maintain  the  provision  of schools,  public  safety,  comm
unity  centers,  infrastructure,  green
spaces and parks, and other public amenities with the planning and development of housing.

HE‐1.6  Green  Spaces.  Preserve  neighborhood  and  community  parks, street  trees,  open  spaces  and  recreational  areas,  hillsides,  and other landscape amenities that support, define, and lend character to residential neighborh oods.   For new development., ensure that residents have ready access to public parks and private open space.

HE‐1.7  Neighborhood Safety. Provide City services that contribute to the overall safety of neighborhoods in terms of traffic and circulation, crime prevention, and property conditions. Support the efforts of neighborhood  groups  to  promote  safe  conditions  in  th eir neighborhoods.

HE‐1.8  Healthful  Housing.  Promote  indoor  air  quality  through  a  ban  on smoking in apartments and condominiums and with construction materials that are sustainable, green, and not a detriment to indoor air quality.

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GOAL HE‐2: HOUSING SUPPLY AND DIVERSITY
Pasadena’s housing strategy is founded on principles of sustainability, strategic growth,  and  inclusiveness.  Pasadena  has  and  continues  to  affirm  sustainable patterns of development. The City is committed to providing safe, well‐designed, accessible, and human‐scaled residential and commercial areas where people of all ages can live, work, and play. This includes neighbor hood parks, urban open spaces, and the equitable distribution of public and private recreation facilities.

Since the streetcar days of the 1900s to today’s use of Metro’s light rail system, Pasadena  has  benefitted  by  linking  land  use  planning  to  transit  access.  The General  Plan  Land  Use  Element  continues  to  promote  land  use  pattern s  that focus higher‐density development into the Central District, transit villages, and neighborhood villages, as well as along major corridors where buses travel.

Providing a range of housing choices is fundamental to furthering the housing vision, with housing types and densities that respond to people’s needs at all life stages and incomes.

In addition to traditional detached homes and multi‐family apartments  and  townhomes/condominiums,  local  housing  choice  includes transitional and supportive housing.  Increasingly,  accessory dwelling units are offering new housing choices, as are small studio apartments and even house sharing.  Pasadena   looks  to  accommodate  emerging  housing  trends  and development  approaches
that  can  both  increase  housing  supply  and  reduce costs.

The  following  goal  and  policies  further  the  production  of  housing  that  is affordable and suitable for the varied lifestyle needs of Pasadena residents.

GOAL HE‐2
A  balanced  supply  and  diversity  of  rental  and  ownership  housing  suited  to residents of varying lifestyle needs and income levels.

Policies
HE‐2.1  Housing  Diversity.  Facilitate  and  encourage  diversity  in  types, prices,  ownership,  and  size  of  single‐unit  homes,  apartments, homes,  mixed‐use  and  transit‐oriented  developments,  work/live housing, and emerging housing types.

HE‐2.2  Strategic  Growth.  Direct  new  residential  development  into  the Central District, transit  villages,  neighborhood  villages,  and  along key  corridors—neighborhoo
ds  where  people  can  live  and  work,
shop, and benefit from access to a rail and bus transit.

HE‐2.3  Environmental  Sustainability.  Encourage  sustainable  patterns  of residential  growth  and  preservation  with  respect  to  land  use, building  and  site design,  resource conservation,  open  space, and health considerations.

HE‐2.4  Affordable  Housing.  Facilitate  a  mix  of  household  income  and affordability  lev
els  in  residential  projects  citywide,  with  an

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emphasis on ensuring integration of affordable housing into every neighborhood.

HE‐2.5  Adaptive  Reuse.  Support  innovative  strategies  for  the  adaptive reuse  of  office,  retail,  hotels/motels,  and  industrial  buildings, consistent  with  land  use  policy,  to  accommodate  innovative housing types and productive use of underused buildings.

HE‐2.6  Housing  Incentives.  Facilitate  the  development  of  affordable housin
g  through  regulatory  concessions,  financial  assistance, density bonuses, the inclusionary housing program, and other City and outside agency programs.

HE‐2.7  Missing  Middle.  Address  the  growing  need  for  “missing  middle” housing—rental  and  ownership  homes  affordable  to  the moderate‐income workforce.

HE‐2.8  Development  Process.  Modify  development  processes  to streamline  and  simplify  the  processing  of  entitlement  permits, design review, building permit
s, and funding of affordable housing
projects.

HE‐2.9  Community  Involvement.  Continue  and  support  dialogue  with builders,  advocates,  nonprofits,  residents,  finance  industry,  and other  stakeholders  to  understand  and  address  evolving  housing needs of residents and the workforce.

HE‐2.10  Overconcentration  of  Affordable  Housi ng.  Ensure  future development  of  housing  distributes  affordable  units  throughout the City and avoids overconcentration of affordable units.

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GOAL HE‐3: HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND PRESERVATION
Pasadena  residents  value  social,  cultural,  and  economic  diversity  and  its contribution to the rich character of community life. A diverse community allows for  expression  of  contrasting  ideas,  sparks  creativity,  and  fosters  a  greater appreciation  of  lifestyles.  Housing  policies  and  programs  have  a  fundamental role  in  preserving  the  social  and  economic  diversity  of  the  community.  By providing  assistance  to  hou
seholds  of  more  limited  means,  the  City  and  its partner agencies foster this richness and provide opportunities for children to grow  up  in  mixed‐income  neighborhoods—and   for  people  and  families  facing homelessness  to  live  in  stable  environments.  Pasadena’s  inclusionary  housing program, neighborhood reinvestment strategies, rental v oucher subsidies, and Ten‐Year  Plan  to  End  Homelessness,  among  other  strategies,  preserve  and create these opportunities.

Although  affordable  housing  production  is  often  the  focus  of  State  policy, Pasadena’s significant stock of existing affordable housing continues to provide the  majority  of  quality  and  affordable  housing  for  residents.  This  includes assisted housing that is dee
d restricted as affordable to lower‐ and moderate‐
income  households. Pasadena  has  more  than  3,700  units  of  assisted  housing, including  over  1,200  units  assisted  under  the  City’s  Housing  Choice  Voucher program. Pasadena also has a larger inventory of non‐deed‐restricted housing priced at levels affordable to low‐ and moderate‐income households.

The
following goals and policies further achievement of the City’s objective to preserve existing affordable housing and provide assistance that results in the production new affordable housing.

GOAL HE‐3
Increased opportunities for people to find and retain housing in Pasadena and to afford rental and ownership homes specific to their income and life stage status.

Policies
HE‐3.1  Financial Resources. Pursue and maximize the use of State, federal, local,  and  private  funds  for  the  development,  preservation,  and rehabilitation  of  housing  affordable  to  lower‐  and  moderate‐ income households.

HE‐3.2  Partnerships.  Pursue  collaborative  partnerships  with  nonprofit organizations,  faith‐based  organizations,  developers,  business community,  and  State  and  federal  agencies  to  develop, rehabilitate, preserve, and retain affor
dable housing.

HE‐3.3  Homeownership  Opportunities.  Increase  homeownership opportunities  for  lower‐  and  moderate‐income  residents,  local employees,  and  essential  workers  through  the  provision  of financial  assistance  (subject  to  funding  availability  and partnerships).

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HE‐3.4  Preservation of Affordable Housing. Establish and seek to renew long‐term  affordability  covenants  for  all  City‐assisted  housing projects.   Support  the  conservation  of  unassisted  housing affordable to lower‐income households.

HE‐3.5  Homeownership  Retention.  Create  and  maintain  education  and resources  that  enable  residents  to  make  informed  decisions  on home purchases and maintai ning homeownership.

HE‐3.6  Rental  Assistance.  Support  the  provision  of  rental  assistance  for residents  earning  lower  incomes,  including  persons  with  special needs consistent with City preference and priority categories and fair housing law.

HE‐3.7  Workforce  Housing.  Work  with  major  employers,  educational institutions,  health  care  institutions,  and  other  employers  within Pasadena  to  facilitate  and  encourag e  the  development  of workforce housing opportunities.

HE‐3.8  Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation. Promote the acquisition, rehabilitation, preservation, or purchase of affordability covenants on  multi‐family  housing  and  the  maximum  extension  of affordability controls.

HE‐3.9  Neighborhood  Stability.   Promote  strategies  that  guard  against neighborhood gentrification and facilitate the ability of long‐time residents to remain in th
eir neighborhoods as economic conditions
change.

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GOAL HE‐4: SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
Pasadena  residents  have  a  diversity  of  backgrounds,  family  types,  lifestyles, income levels, and abilities. Due to their personal financial or physical condition, some  residents  may  have  housing  needs  that  are  not  met  by  conventional housing types.  Seniors or persons with physical disabilities may need to live in group  settings  where  needed  services  can  be  provide d  and  where  they  can benefit  from  increased  interaction  with  others.  People   facing  homelessness because they have lost a job or cannot work benefit from supportive housing, where they can find programs that help them reenter the work force.   Pasadena continues to implement creative responses to these and other spe cial housing needs.  The following goal and policies further the provision, maintenance, and improvement of housing for special needs households.

GOAL HE‐4
Adequate housing opportunities and support services for seniors, people with disabilities,  families  with  children,  college  students,  and  people  in  need  of emergency, transitional, or supportive housing.

Policies
HE‐4.1  Senior  Housing.  Support  development  and  maintenance  of affordable  senior  rental  and  ownership  housing  and  supportive services that facilitate independence and the ability of seniors to remain in their homes and the community.

HE‐4.2  Family  Housing.  Facilitate  and  encourage  the  development  of larger housing units for families with children, and the provision of support  servi
ces  such  as  childcare,  after‐school  care,  family
development services, and health care.

HE‐4.3  People with Disabilities. Support the development of permanent, affordable,  and  accessible  housing  that  allows  people  with disabilities to live independent lives.

HE‐4.4  Service‐Enriched Housing. Support and assist organizations in the provision  of  support  services  and  service‐enriche
d  housing  for
special needs groups, such as seniors, large families, people with disabilities,  people  experiencing  homelessness,  and  those  with medical conditions.

HE‐4.5  Large  Institutions.  Work  with  educational  and  health  care institutions  to  update  master  plans  and  provide  housing accommodations for students, faculty, an d employees that reflect the housing needs and preferences of their respective institution.

HE‐4.6  Homeless  Housing  and  Services.  Provide  support  and  financial assistance  to  community  service  organizations  that  provide housing opportunities and supportive services for people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

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GOAL HE‐5: AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING
Pasadena supports and promotes a diverse community of unique neighborhoods where all residents are included and valued, no group is privileged above any other group, and all have opportunity to live in neighborhoods of their choosing.

Federal  and  State  fair  housing  laws  prohibit  discrimination  in  home  sales, financing,  and  rentals  based  on  race,  color,  religion,  sex,  or  national  origin.

Historic housing discriminatory practices nationally and even locally have left a legacy  of  income‐siloed  neighborhoods  and  concentrations  of  ethnic populations, but Pasadena has worked hard for the past several decades to erase this legacy and create a city marked by diversity and opportunity for all.

GOAL HE‐
5 A housing environment in which all people have equal access to the housing of their choice and are treated with dignity and respect in the neighborhoods in which they choose to live.

Policies
HE‐5.1  Fair  Housing.  Support  the  enforcement  of  federal  and  State  fair housing  laws  that  prohibit  discrimination  in  the  sale,  rental,  and occupancy of housing on the bases of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, family type, handicap, minor children, or other protected status under State and federal law.

HE‐5.2  Organizational  Support.  Su
pport  organizations  that  can  receive
and  investigate  allegations  of  noncompliance  with  fair  housing principles,  monitor  compliance  with  fair  housing  laws,  and  refer possible violations to enforcing agencies.

HE‐5.3  Distributed  Housing.   Work  to  ensure  that  housing  for  lower‐ income  households  is  distributed  throughout  the  City  an d   that concentrations in particular neighborhoods and/or Council districts are explicitly avoided.

HE‐5.4  Supportive Housing. Promote a balanced geographical dispersal of assisted  affordable  housing  developments  and  associated supportive  social  services  for  individuals  and  households throughout the community.

HE‐5.5  Civic  Engagement.  Provide  the  means  for  residents  and neighborhood  organizations  to   be  proactive  in  identifying  and addressing housing and neighborhood needs and seeking solutions in  partnership  with  the  City.  Facilitate  increased  participation among  traditionally  underrepresented  groups  in  the  public decision‐making process.

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PROGRAM #1: CODE ENFORCEMENT AND HOUSING INSPECTION
Code  enforcement  and  other  efforts  to  improve  the  quality  of  housing  are important tools to maintain home values and to protect residents’ health, safety, and welfare. To achieve these goals, the City conducts several code enforcement and housing inspection programs.
 Code  Compliance.  Code  compliance  is  a  means  to  ensure  that  the quality  of  th
e  City’s  commercial  and  residential  neighborhoods  is maintained.  Code compliance staff enforces State and local regulations governing  exterior  building  conditions,  property  maintenance,  and interior  conditions.  Code  compliance  staff  also  works  with neighborhood  groups  to  address  common  concerns.  For  properties found  in  violation,  eligible property owners  are  directed  to  nonprofit organizatio
ns and City rehabilitation loans and grants for assistance in resolving code violations and making repairs. The City has organized the Code Compliance Division to have officers assigned to specific areas of Pasadena, thus achieving faster abatement.
 Emergency  Enforcement.  The  City  maintains  an  inter‐  departmental effort  called  City  Resources  Agai nst  Substandard  Housing  (CRASH), chaired by  the  Code  Compliance Manager. The  CRASH  team  includes representatives from Health, Fire, Building, Humane Society, Police, and Code  Enforcement.  The  CRASH  team  works  to  correct  substandard buildings,  eliminate  blight,  identify  solutions  to  neighborhood  crime, and  provide  emergency  response  and  abatement  for  the  worst properties. The program also encomp asses an education component to train  property  owners  in  prevention  of  illegal  activity.  In  addition, Health and Code Compliance staff regularly reassign complaints via the Pasadena Citizen Service Center for appropriate follow‐up.  Maintenance Assistance to Homeowners. The MASH program provides free services to low income, senior, or disabled homeowners unable  to perform deferred maintenance on their owner‐occupied, single‐family homes. As a secondary function, the MASH program provides a unique program  for  providing  on‐the‐job  training  for  adults  to  gain  the  skills and work habits necessary to obtain a permanent job. MASH crews may also assist in times of emergencies, such as fire
, storms, or earthquakes.
 Occupancy Inspection. This inspection is designed to ensure the quality and maintenance of single‐family homes, duplexes, and condominiums.

Whenever a change in occupancy of an eligible unit occurs, the property is  inspected  for  compliance  with  City  codes.  Typical  items   inspected include electrical, plumbing, heating, structural conditions, and health and  safety  items.  If  a  housing  code  violation  is  found,  the  property owner  is  notified  of  the  violations  and  given  a  reasonable  time  to correct  them.  Upon  correction  of  the  violations,  a  certificate  of inspection  is  issued.  To   streamline  the  program,   the  City  has established an online self‐certification process at:

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https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/code‐compliance/presale‐ program/.
 Quadrennial  Inspection.  This  inspection  is  designed  to  ensure  that apartments are decent, safe, and well maintained. All rental properties with three or more units are inspected at least once every four years.

Typical items inspected include the same as an occupancy inspection.

Property owners are notified if code violations exist and, upon remedy, are issued a certificate of compliance. This program co ntinues to be an
effective way to identify code violations as they occur before they affect the condition of the building and quality of life experienced by tenants.  Lead‐Based Paint Hazards. The City’s Public Health Department has a Childhood Le
ad Poisoning Prevention Program designed to prevent lead exposure  and,  when  exposure  occurs,  to  care  for  children  with  lead poisoning. Public health nurses provide case management for children and  their  families  affected  by  lead  poisoning.  Environmental  health specialists work with nurses to identify lead sources, provide advice on lead‐safe  painting  and  remodeling,  en force  City  ordinances  for  lead reduction, and provide information and assistance to care providers of children.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Continue  code  compliance  efforts;  reallocate  resources  to  maximize achievement of code compliance goals.
 Work with Health Department officials to coordinate efforts responding to health and safety concerns.
 Continue impl
ementation of housing inspection programs.
 Continue to educate the community about health and safety hazards with increased outreach, especially to Northwest Pasadena, to connect lower‐income households with available resources for housing repairs and rehabilitation.
 Cross‐train inspectors to identify and address health and safety hazards.

Target Populat
ion:  Citywide for all economic groups
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsible Agency:  Interdepartmental
Funding Source(s):  General  Fund,  CDBG,  rental  property  fees,  other federal sources as available

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PROGRAM #2: NORTHWEST PASADENA
The City of Pasadena has long directed enhanced efforts at improving conditions in Northwest Pasadena, where a history of discriminatory real estate practices, followed  by  decades  of  underinvestment,  created  neighborhoods  in  need  of focused attention. (The General Plan Land Use Element, on page 39, describes the  Northwest  neighborhood.)  Through  community  building  efforts  and enha
nced  community  participation,  the  City  continues  to  make  substantial investments in this area.  Prior to the dissolution of redevelopment in California, funds  were  available  for  significant  investment  in  housing.  Without  that resource,  the  City  has  had  to  use  federal  and  State  funding  sources  more creatively  to  improve  the  existing  housing  stock   and  bring  new  homes  to  the Northwest  community.   Of  note:  the  CDBG  Northwest  Fund  account  was discontinued in 2015 due to overall reduction citywide on CDBG resources.  Community  Building.  Pasadena  supports  for‐profit,  nonprofit,  and faith‐based  organizations  that  are  committed  to  implementing community‐building efforts in Northwest Pa sadena. These include, but are not limited to, Flintridge Center, Community Bible Church through its work at the Kings Village and Community Arms Apartment projects, and  numerous  other  nonprofit  and  for‐profit  organizations.  Other efforts include Neighbors Acting Together Helping All (NATHA), which has  received  three‐year  grants  from  the  California  Communit y Foundation.
 Northwest  Commission  and  Programs.  Working  in  conjunction  with the Northwest Commission, the City’s Northwest Program office works specifically to maintain a healthy business environment and facilitate housing  maintenance  and  production.  These  include  monitoring  of capital  improvement  projects,  improvements  to  park  facilities  and community  centers,  police  department  activities  to  address neighb
orhood safety, and ongoing liaison activities with neighborhoods associations.
 Citywide Programs. The many programs described in this element are used  to  assist  households  within  Northwest  Pasadena,  from  rental assistance  to  tenant  protections  to  new  affordable  housing construction.  The  City  will  conduct  focused  outreach  for  these programs in Northwest Pasa dena to increase residents’ awareness of available resources.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Support  community  building  efforts  through  funding  and  dedicating staff resources. Annually, through the CDBG funding process, allocate available  resources  to  support  community‐building  efforts,  with  the goal of assisting other City departments to address public facility and infrastructure im
provements in the community.

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 Work with the Northwest Commission to address community concerns and  support  the  long‐term  revitalization  of  this  area.  Meet  with  the Northwest Commission at least once per year.  In accordance with the City’s  CIP,  implement  the  following  improvements  in  Northwest Pasadena:
o Jackie  Robinson  and  Pintoresca  Park  improvements:  2022 (completion of ongoing prog ram)
o Sidewalk  repairs  and  ADA  improvements:  Through  2026  and beyond
o Raymond Avenue electrical system undergrounding: Through 2026 and beyond
o Various pedestrian and traffic system enhancements: Through 2026 and beyond
o Various  water  system  enhancements:  Through  2026  and beyond
o Various  electric  power  system  upgrades:  Through  2026  and beyond
 Fair  Housing  Outreach.  Th
e  City  will  conduct  increased  outreach  in
Northwest Pasadena to increase awareness of housing resources, fair housing  workshops,  and  the  City’s  Tenant  Protection  Ordinance.

Specifically,  the  Housing  Department  will  conduct  at  least  one  fair housing workshop each year for community‐based organizations that serve residents and housing pr oviders in Northwest Pasadena.  At least one workshop annually will be conducted in Spanish.
 ADU  Production.    Apply  for  and  use  funding  from  CalHome  and CalFHA  sources  to  incentive  and  facilitate  construction  of  ADUs  in Northwest Pasadena.
 Community‐building  Efforts:  Support  community‐building  efforts  by funding  organizations  and  dedica ting  staff  resources  to  support efforts,  subject  to  funding  availability.  By   FY  2022,  expand  staff capacity (utilizing CDBG funds) to assist service providers in Northwest Pasadena  to  apply  for  CDBG  and  Pasadena  Assistance  Fund (endowment for human services).
 Neighborhood Improvements (infrastructure and community facility improvements): Target 20 percent of public i mprovement funds under the CBDG program to Northwest Pasadena.

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Target Population:  Northwest neighborhoods
Time Frame:   Ongoing
Responsible Agency:  City  Manager’s  Office;  Housing  Department;  Public Works Department
Funding Source(s):  General Fund; grants

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PROGRAM #3: HOUSING REHABILITATION
Many housing units in Pasadena are 50 years or older; maintaining housing in good  condition  is  a  critical  priority  since  existing  units  are  often  the  most affordable type of housing.  In  addition to the programs described in Program #1, the City offers several programs to encourage the maintenance, repair, and improvement of rental and ow nership housing.
 Municipal  Assistance,  Solutions,  and  Hiring  (MASH).  The  MASH program  provides  free  services  to  low‐income,  senior,  or  disabled homeowners unable to perform deferred maintenance on their owner‐ occupied,  single‐family  homes.  As  a  secondary  function,  the  MASH program provides a unique program for providing on‐the‐job training for  adults  to  gain  th
e  skills  and  work  habits  necessary  to  obtain  a
permanent job. MASH crews may also assist in times of emergencies, such as fire, storms, or earthquakes.
 Single‐family Rehabilitation Loan. The City works with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS) to provide ser vices. This program  includes  a  single‐family  rehabilitation  loan  program, homebuyer  and  homeownership  education,  foreclosure  counseling, and  other  neighborhood  services  formerly  provided  by  the  Pasadena NHS.  These  programs  are  offered  citywide,  although  many  of  the activities are targeted for residents in the Northwest community.  Three owner‐occupied  home  rehabilitation  projec ts  were  completed  by  the interdepartmental Under One Roof program between 2014 and 2020:
840 Manzanita Avenue, 3570 Cartwright Avenue, and 760 Elmira Street.

NHS  administers  the  HOME  single‐family  rehabilitation  program  in Pasadena.  The program is being marketed to identify projects.  Acquisition/Rehabilitation.  Pasadena  implements  multi‐family  and other  housing  acquisition  an d  rehabilitation  efforts  as  opportunities arise.  However,  initiation  of  a  more  strategic,  proactive  program  can help  fill  a  needed  gap,  serve  to  both  upgrade  older  apartment properties  and  stabilize  rents,  and  enhance  City  efforts  to  improve distressed  neighborhoods.  One  project,  268  Waverly  Drive,  involved City  purchase  and  rehabilitation  of  a  Caltrans‐owned  single‐family residence and construction of an ADU for City o
peration of rental Rapid
Re‐Housing.

Lack  of  a  permanent  source  of  funds  limit  the  City’s  ability  to  compete  with market rate investors to acquire residential buildings.   However, the City used HOME  funds  to  support  a  nonprofit  housing  devel oper’s acquisition/rehabilitation  and  preservation  of  a  44‐unit  housing  project  (The Groves).  Also, the City Council continues to consider committing inclusionary in‐ lieu fees to assist with acquisition/rehabilitation projects.

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Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Implement  the  MASH  program  and  focus  on  lead‐based  paint abatement  and  minor  repairs.  Repair  64  homes  over  the  planning period.
 Implement the single‐family home rehabilitation program with the goal of assisting 96 households over the planning period and monitor new contracts to administer the single‐family home rehabilitation program on be
half of the City.
 Conduct at least one outreach activity in Northwest Pasadena each year to promote available resources to address issues related to substandard housing conditions.

Target Population:  Citywide; Extremely low‐, very low‐, and low income‐ income households
Time Frame:   Ongoing
Respon
sible Agency:  Housing Department
Funding Source(s):  General Fund, CDBG, Grants

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PROGRAM #4: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The City's historic preservation program promotes the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation,  adaptive  use,  and  restoration  of  historic  structures, neighborhoods,  and  other  landmarks.  With  respect  to  housing,  key  activities directed at historic preservation objectives are as follows.  Historic  Ordinance  and  Design  Guidelines.  The  Historic  Preservation Ordinance implements the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan and establishes the review aut
hority of the Historic Preservation
Commission and Design Commission. City codes require that properties within historic districts and individually designated historic properties be  reviewed  and  approved  prior  to  alteration  or  development.

Pasadena’s “Design Guidelines for Historic Districts” and the Secretary of the Interior’s “Sta ndards for Rehabilitation” help guide the review of historic  properties.  In   March  2021,  the  City  adopted  changes  to  the Historic  Preservation  Ordinance.  Details  of  the  historic  preservation programs, which promote the identification, evolution, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and restoration of historic structures, are advertised on the City's website.  Key revisions included in the 2 021  update are: 1) the regulations now apply to all buildings 45 years of age or older and 2) for undesignated  historic  resources,  a  Certificate  of  Appropriateness  is required  for  demolitions  and  major  projects  (as  defined  in  the ordinance). The requirement to conduct an assessment to building 45 years of age or older can add up to 12  weeks to the entitlement process.  Historic Preservation Incentives. The City offers incentives to promote the  preservation  of  historic  sites  and  structures.  Incentives  include reduction  of  building  permit  fees  and  construction  tax,  waiver  of covered  parking  requirements  in  single‐family  landmark  districts, modified  City  of  Gardens  sta
ndards,  and  variances  for  both  adaptive
reuse and relocation. The City’s Mills Act program also allows owners of designated  historic  properties  to  reduce  their  property  taxes  in exchange for a contract with the City to maintain the property’s historic character.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Continue designating eligible landmark districts and structures, issuing Mills Act contr
acts, and completing historic design review.
 Continue  to  advertise  incentives  for  historic  preservation  and  to support historic preservation projects as funding is available.  Monitor  application  of  the  Historic  Preservation  Ordinance  to understand  how  processes  might  be  streamlined  to  reduce  timelines for overall project entitlemen
t.  Make adjustments as needed based on
the monitoring activity.

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Target Population:  Citywide; all economic groups
Time Frame:  Ongoing for designation of properties and incentives for preservation
Assess  application  of  the  Historic  Preservation
Ordinance  and  its  effects  on  entitlement  timelines during 2022‐23
Responsible Agency:  Planning & Community Development
Funding Source(s):  General Fund

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PROGRAM #5: HOUSING DESIGN
Pasadena  implements design  review  of proposed  projects  to  ensure that  new development  is  of  exemplary  quality  and  appropriately  integrated  into  the surrounding neighborhood context.
 Design  Review.  Pasadena  requires  excellence  in  architectural  design that complements the scale and character of the City. Citywide design principles  set  the  foundation,  and  City  residential  design  guidelines provide
clear examples of the quality and type of design recommended.

Design guidelines work in tandem with development standards in the zoning code or appropriate specific plans.
 Neighborhood  Development  Permit,  Hillside  Development  Permit, and  Single‐Family  Compatibility  Permit.   The  City  has  three  types  of permits that provide a means to ensure proposed new development fits within  existing  neighbor
hood  context.  The  Neighborhood
Development  Permit  is  required  for  properties  within  the  Lower Hastings Ranch neighborhood and is intended to preserve the scale and architectural style of this 1950s/1960s era neighborhood. The Hillside Development Permit is required for specific types of projects, in cluding proposed  subdivisions,  new  dwelling  units  or  structures,  any  new square footage above the first story, and the addition of 500 square feet or greater to the first floor of an existing structure for properties that are  within  the  HD  and  HD‐SR  overlay  zones.  The  Single‐Family Compatibility  Permit  applies  only  to  properties  within  limited designate
d geographic areas for which applications for second building stories  or  upper‐story  additions;  the  regulations  are  intended  to address  concerns  regarding  “mansionization”  in  lower‐scale  single‐ family neighborhoods.
 City  of  Gardens  Standards.  The  City  of  Gardens  Standards  apply  to multi‐family projects within RM districts, certain specific pl an areas, and the CL and CO commercial districts. 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 enco uraging the production  of  multi‐family  apartments  and  condominium  projects  of lasting quality.
 Historic  Review.  Because  of  the  age,  history,  and  rich  fabric  of Pasadena, many structures contain valuable and historic architectural features.  The  Pasadena  Zoning  code  requires  that  properties  within historic districts and individua lly designated historic properties must be reviewed and approved prior to alteration or development. Pasadena’s “Design  Guidelines  for  Historic  Districts”  and  the  Secretary  of  the Interior’s “Standards for Rehabilitation” help guide historic review. City staff carefully reviews such structures to ensure that historic features are preserved.

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Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Continue  to  implement  development  review  procedures  to  ensure maintenance of Pasadena’s architectural character and quality of the built environment.
 Implement City of Gardens standards as a tool to enhance the quality and compatibility of multi‐family residential projects.  Adopt objective development standards and guidelines as part of the Specifi
c Plan updates.

Target Population:  Citywide, All economic groups
Time Frame:  Ongoing  for  design  review  and  implementation  of City  of  Gardens  standards;  adopt  objective
development standards and guidelines as part of the
Specific Plan updates.

Responsible Agency:  Planning & Community Development
Funding Source(s):  General Fund

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PROGRAM #6: HOUSING SITES
Since 1994, Pasadena’s General Plan has explicitly directed new residential development into seven specific plan areas . The 2015 update of the Land Use Element confirmed this direction and more specifically, stated that growth would occur within the Central District, transit villages, and n eighborhood villages and along selected corridors. This strategy is intended to allow for continued growth and development while reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, providing housing, and stimulating economic development.

Beginning in 2017, the City initiated updates of the seven specific plans and creation of an eighth for Lamanda Park (comprising parts of the current East Colorado and East Pasadena Specific Plans). As of July 2022, the City Council has adopted updates to the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan, East Colorado Specific Plan, and South Fair Oaks Specific Plan. Adoption of all specific plans should conclude by the end of 2023. The 2015 General Plan established residential development caps within each specific plan area. However, on May 23, 2022, the City Council removed the caps. Also, adoption of the Specific Plans will expand the overall residential capacity in Pasadena by increasing development densities in some areas and allowing residential uses on properties currently zoned exclusively for commercial use.

The RHNA for 2021-2029 is 9,429 units, divided among four household income categories as shown on the adjacent graphic. These housing planning targets can be addressed through a combination of housing production credits and available housing sites. As mentioned in Appendix C, adequate sites can be identified to accommodate the full RHNA at the four income levels. If, through the update process of the specific plans, additional housing capacity is created, this can be reflected in any subsequent Housing Element updates.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
• Adopt the eight specific plans and expand housing
capacity beyond current limits to create additional
opportunities over time and to provide additional
buffer for no net loss of sites for affordable housing
units.
• Build on the existing housing permit tracking system by sh owing how each specific plan, once adopted, will expand capacity for all types of housing—and lower-income sites in particular, which contribute to the inventory and ease no-net-loss tracking of Housing Element sites citywide.
• Continue to implement the cur rent housing replacement program for non-vacant sites redeveloped with new housing, whereby any project that involves the demolition of existing, vacated, or demolished

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residential uses that are occupied by, or subject to an affordability requirement for lower- income households within the last five years (relative to demolition) must be replaced by units affordable to lower- income households.
• Investigate new and creative approaches to providing housing, such as allowing units to be constructed on top of or wrapping parking structures and easing conversion of office buildings and commercial space to housing. Amend the Zoning Code to allow housing in commercial zones, where consistent with General Plan objectives, and to incentivize the adaptive reuse of nonr esidential buildings for residential uses.
• Explore land use and zoning tools to facilitate additional and diverse housing opportunities in Northwest Pasadena either through alternative housing types and/or acquisition/rehabilitation/adaptive reuse.
• Amend the Zoning Code to establish an ordinance to allow the adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings for residential uses , including eliminating Pasadena Municipal Code requirements that are not related to fire/life safety requirements.
• Subsequent to the City’s acquisition of the former Interstate 710 right- of-way area, study the potential of reclaiming portions of Interstate 210 and the Interstate 710 stub to create additional land area for housing and knit back together the community division created by original freeway construction. For I -710, pursue a federal Reconnecting Communities grant and other grants for the study and implementation of reuse of those portions relinquished to the City by Caltrans. • Establish a formal system to monitor for loss of sites identified for affordable housing to achieve the RHNA. The program will include the ability of City staff to adjust the Housing Element sites inventory ove r time―without requiring public hearings―to include new sites included among those for below -market-rate housing and to remove sites developed with fewer affordable units than assumed in the sites inventory. As updated Specific Plan are adopted through 2023, the City will use the information from those plans to update the sites inventory and build buffers for the no net loss program.
• To affirmatively further fair housing choice, continue to target housing construction of affordable units within high opport unity areas, such as East Pasadena and portions of the Central District. Aim to establish at least 20 percent of the moderate - and lower- income RHNA units in these high resource areas.

Target Population: Citywide, All economic groups
Time Frame: Specific Plans adoption 2022 through 2023
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Incorporate Specific Plans in no -net-loss tracking
system in 2022.

Explore land use and zoning tools to facilitate housing opportunities in Northwest Pasadena by 2024.

Create an adaptive re-use ordinance by 2023.

Create a vision plan for the former Interstate 710
right-of-way by 2028.

Responsible Agency: Planning & Community Development, Transportation Department
Funding Source(s): General Fund

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PROGRAM #7: MIXED USE/TOD STRATEGY
Pasadena  housing  growth  strategy,  as  noted  above,  relies  predominantly  on mixed‐use  and  transit‐oriented  development  focused  into  specific  plan  areas, transit  villages,  and  neighborhood  villages,  plus  along  key  corridors.  To implement  the  Land  Use  Element,  the  City  has  a  mixed‐use/transit‐oriented development strategy described below.
 Mixed‐Use  Development.  Mixed  use  is  the  key  strategy  to  increase housin
g  choices  (including  affordable  housing),  concentrate  higher‐ density projects in specific plan areas, support economic activity, and improve neighborhood/district walkability. To achieve these benefits, the  City  has  codified  zoning  standards  that  facilitate  and  encourage mixed‐use  projects—such   as  reducing  the  project  area  required  for open  space,  providing  flexib
ility  in  meeting  that  requirement,  and
allowing a larger building envelope.
 Transit‐Oriented Development. Transit‐oriented development, or TOD, closely  coordinates  land  use  and  mobility  planning,  making  it  more convenient  to  travel  throughout  the  community  by  transit  and  foot.

Pasadena has embraced TOD planning since establishment of the Gold Line  (now  called  the  L
Line)  in  the  City  in  2003.  In   2005,  Pasadena
adopted  TOD  standards  to  encourage  projects  within  a  quarter‐mile radius of light rail stations and throughout the greater Central District, which  has  three  stations.  Allowed  densities  are  substantially  higher within  one‐quarter  mile  of  transit  stations.  Th e se  incentives  have resulted  in  numerous  residential  and  mixed‐use  projects,  including Westgate, Del Mar Station, 10 West Walnut, and numerous projects in East Pasadena near the Sierra Madre station.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Continue implementation of mixed‐use incentives; monitor and assess the  effectiveness  of  the  incentives  on  a  bi‐ annual  basis.  Explore  the adjustment  of  zoning  regulations  if  the  assessment  indicates  that current incentives no longer spur housing development.
 Continue  land  use,  housing,  and  mobility  strategy  of  encouraging transit‐ oriented developments around Metro L Line (Gold Line) transit stations.
 Update  all  specific  plans  by  the  en d  of  2023  to  implement  new standards that promote TOD, allowing more housing within all Specific Plan areas.

Through  the  ongoing  Specific  Plan  update  process,  evaluate  the  ability  of  the density incentives provided to encourage housing development.

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Target Population:  All economic groups
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsible Agency:  Planning & Community Development
Funding Source(s):  General Fund

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PROGRAM #8: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
The City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requires that residential and mixed‐ use projects of 10 or more units dedicate 20 percent of the units as  affordable to  very  low‐,  low‐,  and  moderate‐income  households.  For   rental  housing,  at least five percent must be rented to very low‐income households, five percent to
very  low‐  or  low‐income,  and  10  percent  to  very  low‐,  low‐,  or  moderate‐ income.  As   an  alternative  to  constructing  the  inclusionary  units,  a  developer may choose one of three options: 1) pay an in‐lieu fee, 2) construct the required units on another site, or 3) donate ano ther site for a portion or total number of units.  If  existing affordable units are displaced by a development project, the required inclusionary units must be provided on that site.

The  City’s  inclusionary  housing  ordinance  continues  to  be  very  effective, benefitting  immensely  from  AB  1505,  which  eliminated  restrictions  on  the application  of  inclusionary  housing  ordi
nances.   From  2014  to  2020,  432
inclusionary  affordable  units  were  added  (building  permits  issued,  under construction,  and  completed),  and  $14,283,090  in  developer‐paid  in‐lieu  fees were added to the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund.  During 2020 alone, despite the  COVID‐19  pandemic,  135  inclusionary  units  had  bui lding   permits  issued, were under construction, or were issued occupancy permits.

The City updated the ordinance in 2019 to increase the inclusionary requirement from 15 to 20 percent, increase in‐lieu fees, and provide a streamlined process for  developers  to  utilize  concessions  and  incentives  pursuant  to  State  density bonus law through a local  Affordable Housing Concession Menu.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Continue  to  monitor  effectiveness  of  the  inclusionary  housing ordinance and the expenditure of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds.  Promote the City’s Local Preference Ordinance and upcoming available inclusionary units at least annually at an outreach event in Northwest Pasadena.
 By  2027
,  investigate  ways  to  incentivize  creation  of  three‐bedroom units and implement those strategies.

Target Population:  Citywide;  very  low‐,  low‐,  and  moderate‐income households
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsible Agency:  Planning  &  Community  Development  and  Housing Departments
Funding Source(s):  General Fund; Inclusionary Housing Trust

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PROGRAM #9: REMOVAL OF CONSTRAINTS
The Constraints chapter of this Housing Element identifies several conditions and practices  that  act  to  constrain  housing  development.  By   addressing  these conditions and practices, the City can streamline development processes, thus allowing developers to get housing to market faster and less expensively.  Development  Review.  City  staff  continues  to  examine  how modifications to developmen
t review procedures and requirements—
design  review,  permit  processing,  commission  reviews,  and  other features—can   be  improved  to  streamline  the  process.  In  2020, Pasadena  implemented  a  new  Land  Management  System  to consolidate and streamline several processes, including use of an online plan  check  tool.  In  the  future,  further  improvements  may  include broader  by‐
right  approval  processes,  streamlined  environmental review,  and  tighter  timeframes  to  comply  with  SB  330  (statutes  of 2019).  The  City  assesses  the  improvements  in  light  of  staffing  loads, community expectations, service demands, and funding.
 Development Fees. Development fees largely are established based on nexus  studies  and  the  cost  of  providing  municip al  services  and infrastructure to serve new development. The California legislature has focused  on  fees  as  significant  cost  driving  up  housing  prices  and proposed  laws  to  control  fees.  The  City  sets  its  fees  to  reflect  cost recovery, will continue to review fees on a regular basis (every two to three  years),  and  will  im
pose  fees  consistent  with  community
expectations for services and facilities and in compliance with all state laws
 Short‐Term Rentals.   Pasadena is a destination and vacation city, not just during the annual Rose Parade and Rose Bowl festivities but year‐ round.  Some property owners look to profit from th is circumstance by renting  out  their  units  for  short‐term  vacation  stays,  thus  removing homes from the ordinary rental market and potentially driving up prices to  purchase  properties  because  of  the  income  potential.   While Pasadena  has  a  short‐term  rental  ordinance,  regulations  may  be revisited if the City finds that short‐ term rental activities are adversely impacting housing supply.
 Residential  Care  Facilities.  With  the  passage  of  several  State  laws addressing transitional and supportive housing, the distinction between such  housing  and  group  homes  has  become  blurred.   The  Pasadena Zoning Code (Municipal Code Title 17) subsumes the definition of group homes  within  tha
t  of  “residential  care  facilities,”  with  the  specific distinction that a residential care facility involves 24‐hour nonmedical care.  Residential   care  facilities  for  seven  or  more  persons  require  a conditional  use  permit  in  residential  and  commercial  zones,  whereas transitional  and  supportive  housing  do  not.  The  regulations  will  be revisited as part of the co
mprehensive Zoning Code update to ensure
the distinctions are clear, to allow care facilities in all residential zones,

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and to ensure all regulations comply with current State law.  The  City will  modify  or  replace  conditional  use  permit  regulations  to  assure approval certainty and provide objective standards, such as addressing the need for  standards and conditions to focus on life safety conditions of such facilities and not the persons being housed.
 Emergency  Housing.  Meeting   the  needs  of  Pasadena’s  unhoused residents  includes  ensuring  that  emergency  housing  is  available commensurate with identified need.  Zoning regulations need to clearly identify  where  emergency  housing  can  be  established,  and  the development regulations need to be crafted in manner that allows such facilities to be readily established.   State law is very specific regarding zoning  regulations  for  emergency  housing,  including  requiring  Low Barrier  Navigation  Centers  to  be  a  by‐right  use  in  mixed‐use  and nonresidential zones.
 Ongoing  Evaluation.  Over  time,  potential  constraints  to  the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing will arise due to changing conditions an d local needs. These potential constraints may be  related  to  municipal  codes,  environmental  conditions,  funding availability,  or  City  processes.  The  City  will  respond  to  changing conditions as they arise and evaluate whether further adjustments to local  government  practices  are  needed  to  provide  a  welcoming environment for housing production.

Implementation:
2021–
2029 Objective(s):
 Study ways to streamline design review process and implement process improvements by 2026.
 Study live/work regulations to determine whether loosening limitations on  the  residential  square  footage  would  help  meet  targeted  housing needs. If changes are determined to be appropriate, implement those changes by 2026.
 Create  a  modified  developm ent  review  process  (from  entitlement  to building permit) for projects providing at least 60 percent of the total units as affordable and for all projects seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits to remove timing constraints.
 Review  development  fees  following  implementation  of  development process improvements.
 Periodically  review  potential  constraints  to  the  develop ment, maintenance, and improvement of housing as conditions change.  As  part  of  the  Zoning  Code  update  program,  identify  and,  where feasible, remove constraints in the Pasadena Municipal Code which: 1) prohibit  or  overburden  the  use  of  manufactured  and  prefabricated housing,  and  2)  inhibit  establishment  of  residential  care  facilities  for Housing Plan
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seven  or  more  persons  that  may  in  fact  operate  as  transitional  or supportive housing.
 Publish the process for conversion of non‐residential square footage to residential units.
 Eliminate  the  discretionary  Affordable  Housing  Concessions  Permit process that applies to the density bonus program.

Target Population:  All economic groups
Time Frame:  Create  a  modified  develo pment  review  process  for affordable housing projects in 2022.  Other  analysis,
study, and change by 2026 and ongoing.

Responsible Agency:  Planning & Community Development
Funding Source(s):  General Fund

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PROGRAM #10: REGULATORY INCENTIVES
Because  Pasadena  is  built  out  with  well‐established  development  patterns, housing  incentives  represent  the  key  means  to  facilitate  the  construction  of affordable and market‐rate housing in targeted growth areas.  Density  Bonus.  Pasadena  implements  a  density  bonus  ordinance  to incentivize  the  production  of  affordable  housing.  Because  the ordinance, as of June 2021, has not  been updated to reflect evolving State density bonus law, the City defaults to the requirements of State law  where  the  local  ordinance  conflicts.  Given  the  effectiveness  and flexibility  of  the  City’s  concession  menu  ordinance,  many  developers opt  instead  to  use  the  concession  programs  in  that  ordinance  over density  bo
nus  provisions.  The  City,  in  a  May  2021  memorandum, outlined  the  relationship  between  density  bonus  law  and  the inclusionary housing ordinance to assist the development community.  Parking Incentives. Reductions in parking requirements are available to facilitate  affordable,  special  needs,  and  transit‐oriented  housing.  For example,  tandem  parking  may  fulfill  up  to  30  perc ent  of  the  parking requirement  in  multi‐family and  mixed‐use  projects.  Parking   may be reduced  to  0.5  space  per  unit  for  senior  housing  and  0.25  space  for single  room  occupancy  units.  The  City  also  requires  a  reduction  in parking for transit‐oriented development within one‐quarter mile of a light  rail  station  and  in  the  Central  District  Transit‐ Oriented  Area.

However,  through  the  public  engagement  process  for  the  Housing Element,  the  public  noted  additional  constraints  imposed  by Pasadena’s parking regulations.
 Minor Variances. The City has created other flexible tools to facilitate new housing, such as the minor variance process. Eligible projects can receive  the  following  minor
variances:  1)  yard  setback  requirements,
with no limit on percentage of deviation; 2) size of landscape areas in multi‐family districts (including City of Gardens projects); 3) fence/wall height, with no limit on percentage of deviation; 4) building heights; and 5) oth
er development standards set forth in the municipal code.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Update the density bonus ordinance to parallel State law and include any  additional  incentives  unique  to  and  desired  by  Pasadena—and reflective of its relationship to the inclusionary housing ordinance.  In  the  updated  specific  plans,  provide  targeted  parkin g  reductions based on a combination of uses and other factors. Consider changes to the zoning regulations that allow the unbundling of parking costs from housing rent payments.

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 Update the Affordable Housing Concessions Menu by 2025 to align with the incentives on the menu to be consistent with current State Density Bonus law.
 By 2023,  establish  reduced processing  time  for  both  entitlement  and plan checking for affordable housing projects (with 50 percent or more units  for  lower‐income  households).  The  goal  is  to  reduce  the  plan che
ck time from the current 30 days to 15 days. Prioritize processing of projects in Northwest Pasadena.

Target Population:  Citywide, All economic groups
Time Frame:  Zoning Code and Specific Plan amendments by 2024 Responsible Agency:  Planning & Community Development
Funding Source(s):  General Fund

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PROGRAM #11: ALTERNATIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Pasadena residential neighborhoods offer a diversity of housing types that vary in  type,  density,  and  vintage.  The  challenge  in  creating  new  housing opportunities is how to integrate new units into established and highly defined neighborhoods.
 Accessory  Dwelling  Units.    Beginning  in  2017,  the  State  legislature passed  a  series  of  laws  regulating  accessory  dwelling  un its,  or  ADUs, recognizing the ability of such housing to provide an ample source of smaller units considered affordable by design. These laws now largely pre‐empt  local  regulations,  and  homeowners  have  the  authority  to construct a detached ADU as well as a junior ADU (essentially a rented room  with  an  efficiency  kitc
hen)  in  a  single‐family  residence.  Under
certain  conditions,  extra  space  in  multi‐family  dwellings  can  be converted to units.  Rent  from second units can help modest income and elderly homeowners remain in or continue affording their homes.

As of June 2020, the City had not adopted a local ADU ordinanc e and thus relies upon the provisions of State law.  In  2019‐2020, Pasadena received  150  applications  for  ADUs.   In  2020,  the  City’  Housing Department  initiated  a  pilot  program  to  provide  loans  to  qualifying property  owners  wishing  to  construct  a  new  ADU  or  to  legalize  an existing ADU constructed without proper permits.   Also in 2021, the City launched  a  joint  ADU  Technical  Services  project  with  SCAG,  which includes  a  review  of  current  ADU  approval  processes  and  any recommended improvements; potential prototype plans, together with development  of  other  materials  to  encourage  ADU  production  in Pasadena.
 Religious  Facilities  with  Affordable  Housi ng  Ordinance.   Pasadena  is home  to  a  multitude  of  properties  owned  by  churches,  mosques, temples, and other religious institutions. In 2022, the City started the process  of  investigating  whether  to  allow  housing  development  to occur  on  these  properties.  Local  institutions  and  housing  advocacy organizations have expressed enthusiasm over such a program.  Caltrans  Houses.   For  dec
ades,  the  California  Department  of
Transportation  (Caltrans)  has  owned  the  homes  located  along  the planned  route  for  the  I‐710  freeway  extension.  With  the  State Legislature’s action not to pursue the extension, plans continue to move forward for reuse of the Caltrans properties.  Many of the large homes could readily be converte
d to supportive housing. The City has already
completed a demonstration project by purchasing and rehabilitating a unit,  plus  adding  an  ADU,  with  all  units  provided  for  lower‐income households.

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Implementation:
2020–2029 Objectives:
 Bring an ordinance forward for consideration that allows for affordable housing development on properties ow ned by and zoned for religious institutions. If adopted, in the futu re consider expanding to additional institutional uses.
 Investigate  how  the  City  or  a  partner  organization  may  serve  as  the property manager for property owners who construct ADUs but wish to have a low‐cost option for managing the rental.
 Review  the  current  ADU  standards  and  review  process  and  evaluate how best to amend the ordinance to reflect State law w hile maintaining the  character  and  quality  of  residential  neighborhoods.  Make  any adjustments needed to facilitate ADU production.
 Continue  the  pilot  program  to  fund  ADU  construction  for  properties owners committed to covenanting the units as affordable housing for a time period specified in the program.   Depending upon the su ccess  of the first phase of the pilot program, allocate funding for furthering the program.
 Implement recommendations from the ADU Technical Services project, where feasible.
 Explore the purchase of Caltrans I‐710 properties for creative housing types for lower‐income and special needs households.
 Monitor  and  review  all  ADU  prog rams  in  2024  for  effectiveness  to ensure ADU production and affordability goals are being achieved. As necessary, adjust the incentives in 2025 to facilitate production.  Advertise  all  ADU  incentives  and  programs,  targeting  high‐resource areas  to  encourage  ADU  production  for  lower‐income  households  in neighborhoods with ready access to goo d schools, health services, and quality jobs.
 Implement the provisions of SB9 (2021 legislative session), as codified in the Pasadena Zoning Code.

Target Population:  All economic groups citywide
Time Frame:  Bring  forward  an  ordinance  for  Religious  Facilities with Affordable Housing in 2022.

Complete the second phase of the ADU pilot program
by 2023.

Follow
up on recommendations of the ADU Technical
Services project (due October 2022) in 2023‐24.

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Relinquishment of Caltrans I‐710 properties has been
initiated  and  the  planning  and  environmental
evaluation process will occur throughout the cycle.

Responsible Agency:  Planning  &  Community  Development  and  Housing Departments.

Funding Source(s):  General Fund

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PROGRAM #12: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The  City  provides  financial  assistance  for  developers  of  affordable  housing  to encourage the production of affordable housing. Assistance may include direct financial contributions, land assemblage/write‐downs, and fee modifications or waivers.
 City Assistance. During 2014‐2020, the City provided funding to assist in  the  rehabilitation,  preservation,  or  development  of  225  affordable units.  Funding resources include the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund, HOME, State, and federal funds. Eligible uses include new construction (rental and ownership), property acquisition, rehabilitation (rental and ownership),  homebuyer  assistance,  special  needs  hous ing,  and affordable housing preservation. When funds are available, the Housing Department issues Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) and requests for proposals to solicit competitive proposals. For example, in 2020 the City  and  nonprofit  developer  BRIDGE  Housing  entered  into  a development  and  loan  agreement  with  $4,992,683  in  funding assistance for the new constr uction of a 70‐unit permanent supportive housing  complex  for  homeless  seniors,  located  on  the  City‐owned “Heritage Square  South”  site.  In   2021,  the  City  partnered  with  The California  Statewide  Communities  Development  Authority  (a  joint powers authority) to set aside 513 units in the Hudson and Westgate apartment developments for low ‐ and moderate‐income households.  Land Assemblage/Write‐downs. The City may also provide land write‐ downs  to  selected  developers  in  the  acquisition  and  disposition  of housing  sites  and/or  surplus  properties  for  the  construction  or rehabilitation of affordable housing units. Typically, developers acquire and  assemble  lots  before  submitting  an  application  for  development and  City  funding.  Subject  to  the  availability  of  fundi ng,  the  City  will continue  to  seek  property  acquisition  opportunities,  consider  land write‐downs and other creative land subsidies, and assemble sites for affordable housing.
 Fee  Reduction. Developers  of  affordable  housing  are not  required  to request  fee  waivers  or  reductions.   Projects  with  affordable  units automatically qualify for fee reductions, which are accounted for at the time  of  building  permit  issuance.  Affordable   projects  receive  fee reductions of up to $25,000 per unit, with a cap of $125,000 per project.

Fee modifications are
increased progressively for projects that provide
a higher percentage of affordable units and deeper income targets. The fee  modification  also  includes  a  reduced  residential  impact  fee  and traffic  impact  fee  for  affordable  housing.  From   2014  to  2019,  17 projects  received  over  $7  million  total  in  impact  fee  reductions  by providing affor
dable housing.
• Rental Assistance. The City participates in a State program—Housing  Is Key—that  provides  rental  assistance  to  qualified  households.  In

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November 2021, the City approved 900 rental assistance applications, drawing from a fund of $11.3M.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Contingent on availability, provide funding support for the production, rehabilitation, and preservation of up to 90 affordable units annually.  Continue to provide reduced fees for new affordable housing units and consider applying fee waivers to ADU constr uction where occupancy is restricted to lower‐income households.
 Continue to provide reduced fees for the new affordable housing units.

For ADU construction, comply with State requirement to provide waiver of  local  impact  fees.  In   addition,  continue  to  offer  local  impact  fee waiver for units that exceed th e State size requirements if the units are available for family members, deed restricted for seven years as low‐ income  housing,  or  rent  exclusively  to  Housing  Choice  Voucher households.  In  2024,  evaluate  the  current  approach  to  creating affordable ADUs and develop a program to waive fees, as legally and economically feasible, for affo
rdable ADUs.
 Identify  opportunities  to  convert  existing  market  rate  housing  to affordable units. Proactively target properties that have a high potential to be converted, and work with the owners to achieve the conversion.  Use  all  available  and  applicable  State  funding  programs  for  new affordable  housing  construction  and  rent  subsidies,  in cluding  the Housing is Key program.
 Investigate the most effective means available to generate funds locally to support the construction of affordable housing in Pasadena, such as but  not  limited  to  a  residential  property  vacancy  tax,  real  estate transaction fee, and commercial development linkage fee.  Annually  pursu
e  opportunities  for  increasing  voucher  allocations  to Pasadena.

Target Population:  Citywide;  Extremely  low‐,  very  low‐,  low‐,  and moderate‐income households
Time Frame:  Ongoing for seeking funding and reducing fees Identify potential properties for conversion by 2023
and ongoing
Responsible Agency:  Housing Department
Funding Source(s):  General Fund; grants; loans; se t‐aside funds

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PROGRAM #13: HOMEBUYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Pasadena has traditionally offered several homeownership programs to increase the  number  of  affordable  housing  opportunities.  Though  the  loss  of redevelopment funding has significantly curtailed these efforts, the City will be pursuing additional funding to restore past program efforts.  Homebuyer Education. The City contracts with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NH S)  to provide homebuyers’ education and counseling to lower‐income renters to purchase housing. Program services  also  include  credit  counseling,  financial  prequalification, referrals, and limited financial assistance to first‐time homebuyers. NHS also  employs  certified  foreclosure  counselors  who  work  with homeowners and lenders in the home mortgage lending process.  Homeowne rship  Assistance.  Because  the  State  loan  assistance  limits under the CalHome program are insufficient to bridge the financing gap between market sale prices and low‐income affordability given the high cost  of  housing  in  Pasadena,  this  program  does  not  work  locally.

However, CalHome assistance may be helpful to provide deeper income affordability  in  for‐sale  housing  projec
ts  that  already  require  low‐
income  units  (e.g.,  projects  subject  to  density  bonus  or  inclusionary requirements).  Thus, developers of such projects may opt to apply to the State for CalHome funds.  Also, in 2021 the State awarded Pasadena approximately  $5.6M  in  Permanent  Local  Housing  Allocation  funds through  20
26,  a  portion  of  which  will  be  used  to  provide  workforce housing down payment assistance loans to homebuyers.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Continue to provide homebuyer education, foreclosure counseling, and closing cost assistance to prospective homebuyers on an annual basis.  Conduct  at  least  one  homebuyer  workshop  each  year  in  Northwes t Pasadena.

Target Population:  Citywide; extremely low, very low, low, and moderate‐income households
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsible Agency:  Housing Department, NHS
Funding Source(s):  HOME; CalHOME; Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds

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PROGRAM #14: RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE
The  Housing Department  is the  federally  designated  agency  for  implementing rental  assistance  programs  for  income‐eligible  households,  as  well  eligible families experiencing homelessness, individuals, and persons with special needs.

During the COVID‐19 pandemic of 2020‐2021, temporary rental assistance and rental forgiveness programs at the federal, State, and local level provided safety nets  for  residents  who
lost  their  jobs  during  the  economic  shutdown.   Those programs are not anticipated to continue during this sixth cycle Housing Element and therefore are not discussed here as programs to be carried through 2029.  Housing  Choice  Vouchers.  The  Housing  Department  issues approximately  1,285  vouchers  annually  to  income‐eligible  Pasadena residents.  The  City’s  priority  and  prefere
nce  system  for  allocating
vouchers adhere to the following order: residency, working, disability, veteran, involuntary displacement, and substandard housing.  Special  Needs.  Pasadena  administers  vouchers  for  special  needs groups. These include persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families under  the  Housing  Opportunities  for  Persons  with  Aid s  (HOPWA) program. Vouchers are also issued to non‐elderly disabled (NED) people under  two  programs:  NED  #1  must  be  selected  from  the  Section  8 waiting list and meet the definition of non‐elderly disabled households, and  NED  #2  provides  rental  assistance  to  very  low‐income  people.

Federal  funds  are
also  allocated  for  the  Continuum  of  Care  (CoC)
program.
 Rapid  Rehousing.  The  City  continues  to  receive  Los  Angeles  County Measure  H  funding  for  rapid  rehousing  of  single  adults  as  well  as homelessness prevention for individuals. This funding is contracted out to  local,  non‐profit  homeless  service  providers.  In  late  20 21,  the  City submitted  a new  grant  application  for $103,667  in Measure  H  funds.

Additionally, the City has allocated $1.2 million of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG‐CV) funding made available through the CARES Act for rapid rehousing  activities.  In  fiscal  year  2022,  the  City  expects  to  receive Homeless  Housing,  Assistance  and  Prevention  Roun d  2  grant  funding from the State of California, which will be allocated toward additional rapid rehousing activities.  In 2021, the City approved two projects that will provide housing for homeless individuals and seniors: a Salvation Army development and Heritage Square South in Northwest Pasadena.  Case  Management .  Case   management  for  rental  assistance  is supported  with  Los  Angeles  Measure  H  funding.  This  initiative  helps rental  assistance  participants  who  had  previously  experienced homelessness to assist them to remain in good standing with the rental assistance program.
 Rent Stabilization.  In  2019, the California Governor signed AB 1482, which  capped  rent  increases  statewide   through  December  31,  2030.

Rent increases are tied to increases in the consumer price index.  Given

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that  the  legislation  applies  equally  throughout  the  State,  it  does  not reflect  unique  conditions  in  more  expensive  housing  markets  like Pasadena’s.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Assist 1,200 households annually or the number of vouchers allocated under  the  housing  choice  voucher  program,  including  project‐based vouchers.
 Continue to allocate available vouchers to spe cial needs groups under the HOPWA, NED, and CoC programs.
 Increase the availability of rental vouchers by applying for special needs or other vouchers when available.
 Expand outreach and education on the State’s new Source of Income protection  (SB  329  and  SB  222),  prohibiting  housing  discrimination against those utilizing pu blic assistance for housing payments (including housing choice vouchers).
 Work with local property owners and landlords on an ongoing basis to encourage their willingness to accept vouchers and thus increase the supply of units citywide where vouchers can be used.
 Seek  available  funding  or  new  grants  to  continue  rapid  reho using activities, particularly funds available through Measure H.  In  the  event  that  the  rent  control  initiative  on  the  November,  2022, ballot  fails  to  pass,  investigate  the  feasibility  of  enacting  local  rent stabilization controls or other tenant protection strategies that reflect conditions unique to Pasadena.

Target Population:  Citywide; extremely low, very low, and low ‐income households
Time Frame:  Vouchers: Annually
Landlord education: Ongoing
Seek funding and grants: Annually
Develop and distribute information on Source of
Income protection by 2022 and ongoing thereafter
Investigate local rent stabilization ordinance: by
2026
Responsibility:  Housing Department
Funding Source:  U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Devel opment Housing Plan
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PROGRAM #15: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION
The City of Pasadena has an expansive inventory of deed‐restricted affordable housing and a smaller inventory of market‐rate affordable projects.  Preserving existing affordable housing, both market rate and government deed‐restricted projects, are important goals.
 Deed‐Restricted  Affordable  Housing.  Pasadena  has  approximately 3,000  publicly  assisted  multi‐family  units  that  are  deed  restricted  as afforda
ble  to  lower‐income  households  (owner  and  rental).

Approximately 243 of the covenanted units will come up for renewal by 2031.  Properties  owned  by  non‐profit  entities  with  an  affordable housing  mission  are  less  at  risk  than  properties  owned  by  for‐profit entities.  About   half  of  the  units  cited  ab ove  are  owned  by  profit‐ motivated  organizations;  most  of  these  units  consist  of  covenanted units within a market‐rate multi‐family housing development. The City monitors  the  status  of  these  projects  and  reaches  out  to  owners  to determine ways to preserve the units as affordable. The City proactively monitors
the list of at‐risk properties, explores funding sources to keep the  affordable  units  as  affordable,  presents  options  for  developers building new projects to preserve at‐risk units, and ensures tenants are properly  notified  of  impending  conversions  as  required  by  State  law.

For  example,  in  June  2021,  the  City  closed  on  the  transaction  to rehabilitate
and  preserve  the  114‐unit  La  Villa  Lake  senior  rental housing complex at 1070 N. Lake Avenue.

Properties owned by for‐profit entities will continue to be more difficult to preserve.  One  strategy would involve partnering with a non‐profit housing provider to purchase long‐term leases for the units and th en rent them to qualifying households.
 Market Rate Affordable Housing. Pasadena helps to preserve market rate  housing  affordable  to  lower‐income  households  through acquisition  and  rehabilitation  (Program  #3),  historic  preservation (Program  #4),  and  funding  assistance  (Program  #11).  Developers  can fulfill  their  inclusionary  housing  ordinanc e  obligations  by  acquiring, rehabilitating, and preserving existing market rate units as affordable housing. Since this is a complex issue, an objective to study options for preserving  non‐deed‐restricted  affordable  housing  and  tenant protections is included as an action for this Housing Element.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objectives:
 Preserve  all  possible  deed‐res tricted  housing  at  risk  of  conversion during the planning period by: 1) conducting early outreach to property owners (at least three years prior to potential conversion), 2) identifying partners to preserve the units, 3) ensuring property owners/landlords comply with notification requirements (three‐year, one‐year, and six‐

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month),  and  4)  discussing  with  the  City  Council  annually  (or  as otherwise appropriate) the possible allocation of funds for preservation (balanced with other housing program priorities).
 Continue activities to preserve market rate affordable housing through rehabilitation loans. Inform builders of the option to satisfy inclusionary housing ordinance requirements through acquisition/rehabilitation of rental prop
erties.
 At the predevelopment review stage, inform builders of the option to fulfill inclusionary requirements with off‐site acquisition/rehabilitation.  Beginning in 2023 and updating annually, generate a list of small older multi‐family  rental  properties  for  potential  acquisition/rehabilitation and deed restriction. Target properties in Northwest Pasadena.  Before 2027 , study whether the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance should be  amended  to  provide  an  option  for  allowing  developers  to  fund rehabilitation of non‐deed‐restricted affordable housing.  If  the study indicates the option to be a productive means of preserving affordable housing, include provisions in the IHO by 2029.

Target Population:  Citywide;  extremely  low,  very  low,  an d  low‐income households
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsibility:  Housing Department
Funding Source:  Local, State, and federal funds

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PROGRAM #16: HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Pasadena  encourages  the  development  of  housing  suitable  for  people  with disabilities (including developmental disabilities) and funds supportive services to address their needs.
 Building  Design.  The Americans  with  Disabilities  Act  (ADA)  mandates certain requirements for multi‐family housing units to be accessible to people  with  disabilities.  There  are  also  techniques  for  improving  th e accessibility of housing through the adoption of principles of “universal design,”  “visitability,”  or  “barrier  free”  housing.  Features  typically include  zero‐step  entrances,  wide  doorways  that  can  accommodate wheelchairs, and other key features.
 Reasonable  Accommodation.  Pasadena’s  housing  stock  was predominantly  built  before  ADA  requirements  and  may  not  be  as accessible as new units. Therefore, the City’s muni
cipal code establishes
a  process  for  requesting  and  granting  reasonable  modifications  to zoning, development regulations, building codes, and land use to allow for the fullest access to housing. The City will simplify the process and thus improve access to housing for people with disabilities.  Housing  Op
portunities.  Expanding  housing  opportunities  for  people with  disabilities  (including  developmental  disabilities)  is  a  necessary step toward achieving Pasadena’s housing vision. The City supports the construction  of  housing  and  group  quarters  suitable  for  people  with disabilities. The City allocates vouchers (Program #15) for people with disabilities  to  live  in  housing  in  an  integrated  setting  with  other nondisabled peop
le. The City uses federal and state grants, as well as
county  and  local  tax  revenue,  to  provide  services  and  permanent housing for the unhoused population, a significant percentage of whom have disabilities. Notably, $3.15 million of Continuum of Care funding received from the U.S. Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is utilized for the provision of permanent supportive housing to people with a disabling condition.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Continue to process applications for reasonable accommodations in an expeditious manner.
 Seek  opportunities  and  grants  to  fund  the  provision  of  housing  and services  for  peo
ple  with  disabilities  (including  developmental
disabilities) as funding arises.
 Amend the Municipal Code to remove the Minor Variance requirement for a request for a reasonable accommodation and replace the process with a staff‐level ministerial action.

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Target Population:  All economic groups
Time Frame:  Ongoing for grants; amend Reasonable
Accommodation provisions by 2023
Responsibility:  Planning & Community Development; Housing Funding Source:  Local, State, and federal funds

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PROGRAM #17: HOUSING FOR SENIORS
Pasadena  continues  to  have  a  sizable  senior  population.  Many  retirement communities have been built in the City since Pasadena was established.  Housing  Facilities.  Pasadena  offers  more  than  1,200  units  of  senior housing, the majority of which are deed‐restricted affordable to low‐ income seniors through covenants. In addition, more than 500 housin g choice  vouchers  are  allocated  to  seniors  to  rent  housing  in  the community.  The  production  of  senior  housing  is  also  encouraged  in multi‐family districts, where provisions for parking reductions, density bonus  incentives,  and  fee  reductions  apply.  The  City  actively  seeks partners  to  preserve  affordable  senior  housing,  such  as  the arrangemen
t with the Retirement Housing Foundation to rehabilitate and  preserve  the  150‐unit  Concord  senior  housing  development  and the 70‐unit Heritage Square rental project for older residents.  Life  Care  Facilities. As  the baby  boomer  population continues  to  age and  grow,  senior  housing  providers  are  expanding  their  housing facilities  and  services  to  include  “life‐care”  housing  opportunities , ranging  from  independent  and  semi‐  independent  to  assisted‐living housing. The concept is to allow seniors who no longer reside in single‐ family homes to age in place without having to move to a completely different community or building as their health needs change. To that end, Pasadena works with life‐care
facility providers and developers to
facilitate the construction of senior life‐care facilities.  At‐Risk  Seniors.  A  significant  percentage  of  grant  funding  and  local dollars spent on  homeless services,  including  Continuum  of  Care  and Emergency  Solutions  Grant  program  funding,  provide  housing  and supportive  services  to  seniors.  In  June  2020,  th e  City  and  BRIDGE
Housing entered into a development and loan agreement for the new construction  of  a  70‐unit  permanent  supportive  housing  complex  for homeless seniors, located on the City‐owned “Heritage Square South” site.
 Senior Services. Pasadena seniors benefit fr om  supportive services that enable  them  to  live  at  home  as  independently  as  possible.  The  City funds organizations that provide meal and nutrition, recreation, health care, and service programs. Many programs operate from Pasadena’s Senior Center. The City’s transit line offers subsidized low‐cost public transit for seniors. The City also implements its MA SH program, which provides free home maintenance, repairs, and property maintenance for eligible seniors.
 Shared Housing.   Existing housing units can help meet seniors’ needs through shared housing programs. Seniors who are mobile and wish to remain  in  their  single‐family  homes  but  may  not  have  the  financial resources  for  maintena
nce  can  look  for  other  seniors  or  younger
roommates  to  reduce  living  costs.  This  model  can  achieve  many

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objectives simultaneously: allow seniors to live independently, provide them with companionship and support with daily care/assistance with tasks,  create  affordable  housing  options for  students,  and  encourage intergenerational interactions.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Continue to support the construction of new senior housing and life‐ care facilities and the preservation of affordable senior housing.  Continue  to  f
und  the  provision  of  supportive  services  for  senior residents as funding becomes available.
 Use  Measure  H  and  other  targeted  funding  sources  to  meet  the particular  needs  of  seniors  at  risk  of  becoming  homeless  or  who  are currently unhoused.
 Explore the creation of a City‐sponsored shar ed housing program.

Target Population:  Seniors from all economic groups
Time Frame:  Providing senior housing and services: ongoing through the CDBG and other funding programs
Shared housing program: Investigate 2022‐23 and if
feasible, implement by 2025
Responsibility:   Housing Department
Funding Source:   Local, State, and federal funds

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PROGRAM #18: FAMILY, YOUTH, AND STUDENT HOUSING
The City of Pasadena implements several programs to assist in developing and providing  housing  for  families,  including  families  with  children,  emancipated foster‐care youth, and college‐age persons.
 Development of Housing for Families. During the public outreach for this  Housing  Element,  many  participants  identified  the  lack  of affordable  housing  for  families  with  children.   Residents  noted  the difficult
y  of  finding  three‐bedroom  or  larger  apartments  and  houses that provide the space needed for larger families in particular.  Because most  new  housing  production  in  Pasadena  consists  of  multi‐family housing,  opportunities  to  create  units  with  three‐plus  bedrooms  are limited unless incentives or subsidies are pro vided (as the City has done for the Marv’s Place and Summit Grove projects).
 Housing for Emancipated Youth. Emancipating youth refers to youth “aging  out”  of  the  foster  care  system,  as  well  as  a  broader  group  of youth becoming independent adults before the age of 18. About 1,500 foster  yout
h  age  out  of  the  Los  Angeles  County  child  welfare  system each year. Most have nowhere to turn for jobs, housing, education, or support.  Studies  show  that  this  population  is  at  higher  risk  of homelessness. The City historically has not provided programs targeted to  emancipated  foster  youth  as  other  programs  for  afforda ble apartments and supportive housing help address their needs. The goal is to ensure these youth have access to the information that can help them find appropriate services.
 Student  Housing.  Pasadena  is  home  to  Caltech,  Fuller  Theological Seminary, ArtCenter of Design, Pasadena City College, and other small private colleges that collectively enroll more
than 45,000 students. The
exceptionally  large  number  of  educational  institutions  in  Pasadena creates  a  high  demand  for  apartments  and  affordable  housing  for faculty  and  students.  While   Fuller  Theological  Seminary  is  moving toward a predominantly online presence, ArtCenter has expanded to a second  campus  on  South  Raymond  Avenu e  and  has  plans  to  provide housing. Pasadena City College supports the educational aspirations for about 29,000 students every year, and statewide data show that as high as 17 percent of these students face housing challenges. The City will continue to work with the private institutions to prepare and update Master  Plans  to  provide
additional  housing  opportunities.  Pasadena
City College’s land use decisions are not subject to City regulation, but Pasadena supports efforts to allow housing on Pasadena City College lands to meet a significant student housing need.

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Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Work  with  organizations  that  oversee  foster  youth  to  help  provide information  regarding  housing  and  services  available  to  meet  their needs as they transition out of the foster system.
 Identify incentives that can be used to encourage production of multi‐ family  housing  units  with  three  or  more  bedrooms  and  incorporate those  incentives  into  zoning  an
d  other  appropriate  development
regulations.
 Work  with  private  colleges  and  universities  to  require  that  student, faculty, and staff housing be proactively addressed in updated master plans.
 Continue to offer residential impact fee reductions for student housing.  Support  State  legislation  that  authorizes  construction  of  student housin
g  on  community  college  campuses.   Encourage  Pasadena  City College to take advantage of any existing and future State legislation that authorizes construction of student housing on community college campuses, and work with the College to identify potential partnerships.

Target Population:  All economic groups
Time Frame:  Coordination work and lobbying efforts are ongoing throu
ghout the cycle.

Incentives for production of 3+ bedroom units will
be examined as part of the Specific Plan updates and
zoning code update to be completed by 2024.

Responsibility:  Planning & Community Development; Housing Department
Funding Source:  Local, State, and federal funds

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PROGRAM #19: HOMELESS SERVICES
Pasadena employs a multi‐faceted approach to addressing homelessness, as set forth  in  its  Ten‐Year  Strategy  to  End  Homelessness.  As   noted  in  the  2020 Pasadena  Homeless  Count,  “although  we  continue  to  battle  complex  societal factors  that  are  compounded  by  long‐standing  structural  inequities,  an increasing number of people are successfully getting connected to ser vices and housing.”
 Continuum  of  Care.  Pasadena  has  traditionally  implemented  a Continuum  of  Care  (CoC)  approach  to  addressing  homelessness.  A network  of  service  agencies  has  emerged  to  address  the  needs  of Pasadena’s  homeless  population:  The  Pasadena  Partnership  to  End Homelessness.  The  Pasadena  Partnership  is  the  primary  entity  in Pasadena focused on meeting the housin
g and service needs of people
experiencing  homelessness.  As   a  CoC  designee,  the  Pasadena Partnership  receives  funding  from  HUD  for  its  programs.  The   City’s Housing Department is a collaborative applicant for the CoC funding.  Rapid Re‐housing/Transition. Pasadena supplements the CoC system with a Rapid Re‐housin g Approach, as described in Program #15. This highly successful model provides an option for placing individuals and families  experiencing  homelessness  immediately  into  permanent housing  with  supportive  services.  Rapid  re‐housing  participants  are provided  with  short‐term  interventions  such  as  deposit  assistance; short‐term  rent  subsidies;  and  stabilization  services  includin g  case management, budgeting assistance, and assistance to increase income.  Motel/Hotel  Conversions.  Pasadena  has  many  motels  that  have  the potential  to  be  converted  to  affordable  housing.   In   2018,  the  City passed a hotel/motel conversion ordinance to make it easier to convert existing hotels and motels to affordable housing.
 Supportive  Se
rvices.  Pasadena  continues  to  support  agencies  that provide  supportive  services  to  people  experiencing  homelessness.

Services  are  provided  by  a  network  of  organizations  (nonprofit,  local government, for‐  profit,  etc.)  addressing  both chronic  and  temporary homeless conditions people of all ages and backgrounds face, with the key  goals  of  providing  transitional  and  permanent  housing.  This assistance  may  incl
ude  food  services,  job  training,  mental  health,
substance  abuse  recovery,  referral  services,  and  other  services  that enable people to transition to live full and productive lives.

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Implementation
2021‐2029 Objective(s):
 Update  and  implement  on an  ongoing  basis  the  recommendations  in the City’s Ten‐Year Strategy to End Homelessness.
 Continue programs to allow for the permanent conversion of motels to supportive and transitional housing.
 Continue  to  provide  weather‐activated  motel  vouchers  to  people experiencing homelessness.
 Working  thro
ugh  the  CoC  Board,  continue  to  prioritize  funding  for permanent supportive housing when it is eligible and feasible with the funding source.
 Pursue  investments  in  homelessness  prevention  programming  to reduce the number of people who experience homelessness for the first time due to the anticipated sharp increase in demand for prevention and diversion se
rvices when eviction moratoria are lifted in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
 Through the CoC, explore using State funding to support a “Moving On” program for formerly chronically homeless participants living in a local permanent  supportive  housing  site.  The  program  will  provide  direct assistance  via  move‐in  costs,  security  deposits,  etc .  to  support  the
transfer over to a less service‐intensive housing assistance resource and free  up  permanent  supportive  housing  units  for  those  currently experiencing  homelessness  who  need  the  housing  and  intensive services that accompany it.
 Investigate establishing a “safe parking” ordinance that allows people without perman
ent housing to park on a temporary basis in designated
safe parking areas, with some form of discretionary review required to allow such use.  If  found to be an appropriate City program, establish an ordinance by 2024.

Target Population:  Extremely  low‐,  very  low‐,  and  low‐income households

Time Frame:  Update the Ten‐Year Plan by 2025
Investigate “Moving On” program by 2024
All other programs are ongoing
Responsibility:  Housing  Department  working  with  the  Pasadena Partnership to End Homelessness
Funding Source:  HUD

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PROGRAM #20: FAIR HOUSING
Pasadena’s  fair  housing  program  supports  its  vision  of  a  socially  and economically  diverse  community  by  facilitating  the  provision  of  housing opportunities  for  all  persons,  regardless  of  their  status.  Pasadena’s  efforts  to affirmatively  further  fair  housing  law  are  detailed  below  and  described  in Appendix  F.  Many  of  the  programs  involve  work  of  the  Human  Rig hts  Center through its contract with the City.
 Fair Housing Services. Pasadena contracts with nonprofit agencies to promote the enforcement of fair and equal housing opportunity laws.

These agencies provide counseling and referrals, landlord and tenant dispute resolution, discrimination and complaint processing, education, outreach,  training,  technical  assistance,  advocacy,  and  relocation assistance.  The  City  implements  its  Housing  Mediati on  Ordinance,
which oversees landlord‐tenant disputes.
 Fair Housing Impediments. Fair housing concerns have varied over the past  decades  concurrent  with  case  law,  improved  awareness,  and contemporary  challenges.  In  accordance  with  federal  and  State  fair housing law, the City regularly prepares an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Cho
ice that identifies potential impediments and offers a
menu of strategies to address them. The City will continue to work with its  fair  housing  provider  to  affirmatively  address  identified impediments.
 Monitoring. Contracting with non‐profit housing organizations, the City will  continue  fair  housing  testing  every  two  years  starting  in  2022.

Specifi
cally, upon release of 2020 Census data, random testing will be conducted that reflects the City’s changing demographics and emerging fair  housing  trends.   Ensure  fair  housing  testing  is  conducted  in Northwest  Pasadena  with  disproportionate  housing  needs  and displacement risks.
 Tenant Protection Ordinance. The City re quires  property owners to pay relocation assistance for tenants who are involuntarily displaced from housing  when  the  tenant  is  not  at  fault.  Relocation  assistance  is required if: 1) the unit is slated for demolition; 2) the building must be vacated due to health and safety violations; or 3) the landlord seeks to remove  the  unit  permane
ntly  from  the  rental  market.  Tenant
protections  are  also  enforceable  in  the  case  of  condominium conversions.  In  2019,  updates  to  the  ordinance  strengthened  tenant protections. The City will strengthen protection efforts as follows:
o With  additional  City  funding,  the  Housing  Department  will continue  to  provide  tena nt  protections  counseling  and  legal services.
o Continue  implementing  the  Housing  Mediation  Ordinance, which oversees landlord‐tenant disputes.

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 “Renoviction”:  By  the  end  of  2022,  complete  amendments  to administrative regulations in the existing Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) to close loopholes associated with landlord evictions of tenants for unit improvements.
 Landlord  Education.  The  Housing  Department  supports  landlord education  through  funding  to  non‐profit  organizations  and  partners with  the  HRC  to  conduct  fai r  housing  workshops  and  informational flyers.  Through  the  contract,  the  City  will  expand  outreach  and education of the State’s Source of Income Protection laws (SB 329 and SB 222) defining public assistance, including housing choice vouchers as legitimate  source  of  income  for  housing.   Also,   the  City  will  develop materials  regarding  source  of  income  protection  for  dis tribution  to rental  property  owners,  including  property  owners  with  ADUs  and property  owners  seeking  building  permits  for  small  rental  complexes such as duplex and triplex developments.
 Tenant and Homeowner Education. The City will target dissemination of Fair Housing Outreach information and notices of available services and  workshops
in  Northwest  neighborhoods  identified  with
disproportionate housing needs and displacement risks.
 Unhoused Individuals and Families.  The City will engage Mental Health Advocacy Services to provide fair housing training for homeless services providers who assist with housing locator services.
 Expanding  Housing  Opportunities.   A  key  goal  of  fair  housing  is  to create  o
pportunities  for  people  to  find  housing  of  all  types  in  all neighborhoods.  Actions to achieve this goal include:
o Continue the Second Unit Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Pilot Program  to  provide  easy  financing  to  construct  an  ADU  in exchange  for  leasing  the  unit  to  a  Section  8  housing  choic e voucher holder for seven years.  Other options include bringing an unpermitted ADU (e.g., garage conversions) up to code for low‐ to moderate‐income households.   The goal is to achieve 20 ADUs over eight years.
o Initiate  a  program  in  2022  to  produce  pre‐approved  ADU building plans to help reduce the cost to property owners of processing building permits and getti
ng a project more quickly
to construction.
o Monitor  and  review  all  ADU  programs  for  effectiveness  to ensure  ADU  production  and  affordability  goals  are  being achieved.   As  necessary,  adjust  the  incentives  to  facilitate production.
o Continue  to  implement  the  20 21  modifications  to  the  Local Preference  Ordinance  for  affordable  housing  (rental  or ownership)  developed  with  City  subsidy  or  under  the Housing Plan
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Inclusionary  Housing/Density  Bonus  Ordinances.  The
modifications created a new priority category and of a new set‐ aside designed to address displacement (Over‐Housed Priority and Former Resident Set‐Aside (20 percent of available units). o Increase  visibility  of  the  http://pasadenahousingsearch.com website by publishing an article for the website annually in the City’s  Pasadena‐in‐Fo
cus  newsletter,  which  is  sent  to  all
Pasadena residents.
o Work  with  SocialServe.com  (the  developer  of  the http://pasadenahousingsearch.com website) to include areas of opportunity as a search feature.
o In  2021,  as  part  of  its  Missing  Middle  policy  to  address  the growing  need  for  “missing  middle”  housing—rental  units affordab
le  to  the  moderate‐income  workforce—the   City
entered  a  of  a  Public  Benefit  Agreement  with  the  California Statewide  Communities  Development  Authority  for  the acquisition  of  existing  apartment  projects  Westgate Apartments Phase II and Ill (340 units) and The Hudson, with 173  units.  The  City  will  consider  additional  projects  if opportunities arise during the pla nning period, with the goals of acquiring 900 total units.
o Beginning  in  2022,  promote  the  City’s  reduced  residential impact  fee  from  $20,000  to  $3,000  if  the  developer  builds workforce units. Currently, this reduction is not being widely utilized.  Promote  this  incentive  during  pre‐application  and initial project reviews.

Im
plementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Continue  to  provide  fair  housing  services,  tenant‐landlord  mediation, enforcement, and outreach and education services.
 Expand  fair  housing  outreach  and  education  in  Northwest  Pasadena, including at least one annual workshop in the neighborhood.  Update the City’s Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice every five years and im
plement recommendations contained in it.
 Conduct fair housing testing every other year beginning in 2022.  Continue  to  implement  Pasadena’s  Tenant  Protection  Ordinance  and applicable  provisions  of  the  State  2019  Tenant  Protection  Act,  with expanded tenant protection counseling and legal services.

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 By 2022, develop materials regarding source of income protection for distribution to rental property owners, including property owners with ADUs.
 At least annually, disseminate Fair Housing Outreach information and notices of available services and workshops, with targeted outreach in Northwest neighborhoods.
 Continue programs focused on landlord education of fair housing laws.  Continue  to  r
equire  affirmative  marketing  of  available  affordable housing,  especially  for  inclusionary  housing  units  and  affordable housing  projects  that  received  City  funding  or  incentives.  Annually monitor  to  verify  that  each  builder  follows  procedures  and requirements for tenant or homebuyer selection.
 On  an  ongoing  basis,  publicize  fair  housing  even ts  and  program information more prominently on City website and at public locations.

Expand methods of outreach and education, especially through social media and community‐based organizations.
 At least annually make public announcements, via different media (e.g., social  media,  newspaper  ads,  and  public  service  announcements  at local radio and television channels) related to fair housing programs  and opportunities.
 In  2023,  work  with  KPAS  (local  public  access  television)  to  create  an informational video on fair housing, including the new source of income protection.
 Annually, participate in diversity awareness events and programs at a variety of locations throughout the City.
 Annually publi
cize outcomes of fair housing lawsuits and complaints to promote the positive outcomes and resolutions.
 By 2023, establish a method of measuring the progress of fair housing practices  which  can  include  the  index  of  dissimilarity,  the  Regional Opportunity Index, and percentage of residents experiencing extreme housing cost burdens. Re port the findings of these metrics as part of the  city’s  Housing  Element  Annual  Progress  Report  each  April.  Use information collected to adjust and target community outreach.

Target Population:  Persons with protected status under fair housing laws
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsibility:  Housing Department
Funding Source:  Local HOME funds; CDBG; California Sta tewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) Joint
Powers Authority
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PROGRAM #21: EDUCATION AND MONITORING
Education and monitoring activities are an essential process for evaluating and refining housing programs. The City has three primary activities geared toward monitoring  progress  and  engaging  and  educating  decision  makers  and  the community about housing policies and programs.
 Monitoring  Program.  For  reporting  purposes  of  federal  funding programs,  Pasadena  prepares  the  required  Consolida ted  Annual Performance  Evaluation  Report  (CAPER)  for  federal  programs.   As required by State law, the City prepares the Annual Housing Element Progress report for HCD.  The City maintains a tracking program for the specific  plans  to  ensure  conformance  with  General  Plan  policies regarding development caps (which do not apply to affordable ho using production and which the City has committed to removing). Per State law, a similar program will be required to track no‐net‐loss provisions regarding  housing  inventory  sites  identified  for  affordable  housing production.
 Community/Commission  Education.  Housing  policy  and  programs, State  and  federal  mandates,  funding  sources,  and  entitlement processes can be confusing to people un
familiar with their application.

To  enhance  and  inform  the  decision‐making  process  for  housing matters and to help the public navigate seemingly complex processes, the City will implement more formal education programs about housing production  and  policy.  Targeted  audiences  will  include  elected  and appointed City officials, affected Cit y staff, and the public who use and benefit from housing programs and entitlement processes.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Monitor annually the progress in meeting the objectives set forth in the Housing Element and prepare Annual Report to HCD as required by law.  Establish a no‐net‐loss tracking program that allows the public to readily access  inform
ation  regarding  housing  sites  available  for  the
construction of affordable units.
 Conduct ongoing educational efforts to engage and inform the public, decision makers, and stakeholders about housing issues and programs.

Provide  informational  materials  both  online  and  as  part  of  in‐person events.

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Target Population:  All economic groups
Time Frame:  Annually and ongoing
Responsibility:  Planning & Community Development; Housing Department
Funding Source:  General Fund

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PROGRAM #22: NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY

PRESERVATION
Several neighborhoods in Pasadena have home values that have stayed lower than  the  local  median  prices  due  to  underinvestment  in  community infrastructure, historic real estate practices that prevented people of color from buying or renting homes in particular districts, and poorly performing local public schools, among other factors.  Like  other Pasadena neighborhoods, th e lower‐ income areas contain houses with historic character and local shopping districts that people can walk to. They are culturally rich neighborhoods where families have lived for generations.

With  home  prices  so  high  in  most  of  the  City,  homebuyers  and  institutional investors  see  the  value  in  the  historically  undervalued  areas  and  are  buying houses
at  seemingly  bargain  prices.  They   may  be  purchasing  properties  now rented as affordable units, rehabilitating the home, and “flipping” them to be bought or rented at higher prices.  This practice often forces long‐term residents to  move.   Also,  however,  long‐term  residents  who  own  the  homes  are benefittin
g  from  increased  home  values  and  can  build  generational  wealth formerly not possible.  The process of gentrification creates tensions, and those residents who are adversely affected see a loss not just of their home but their neighborhood.

As  of  2021,  Pasadena  did  not  have  any  programs  specifically  to  address  the adverse impacts of gentrifica
tion.  However, the City has adopted strategies and
programs to address residents’ concerns, such as expanding the middle‐income housing  supply  and  providing  opportunities  for  renters  to  purchase  the  units they live in. Through the public engagement process for this Housing Element, residents  and  neighborhood  advocates  asked  fo r   additional  actions  to  allow long‐term residents to remain in their neighborhoods of choice.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Annually  monitor  building  and  home  sales  activities  in  historically under‐market neighborhoods to identify any adverse trends.  If trends indicate substantial displacement and changes in community character, investigate effective means that can supplement existing City efforts.  Investigate whether imposition of a
vacancy tax would result in keeping
properties  in  the  rental  and  for‐sale  markets  and  not  held  vacant  by owners waiting for the market to shift upwards.
 Continue to implement the 2021 modifications to the Local Preference Ordinance for affordable housing (re ntal or ownership) developed with City  subsidy  or  under  the  Inclusionary  Housing/Density  Bonus Ordinances.  The  modifications  created  a  new  priority  category  and  a new set‐aside designed to address displacement (Over‐Housed Priority and Former Resident Set‐Aside 20 percent of available units).

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o Prioritize  Former  Resident:  Many  residents  who  are  being priced  out  of  Pasadena  are  disproportionately  minority.  This priority is for people who were priced out within the last ten years. Set aside 20 percent of new affordable units (up to 50 units) for former residents of Pasadena.  By 2025, evaluate the effectiveness  of  this  priority  and  consider
modifications  and
increases to this number.
o Over‐Housed  Priority:  Many  older  City  deed‐restricted affordable homes (with three or more bedrooms) are being occupied by older adults whose children no longer live with them. These households are “over‐housed” but have limited trade  down  op tions  in  Pasadena  due  to  price.  This  priority allows  the  over‐housed  households  to  access  small inclusionary units and be able to remain in the community.

Target Population:  Residents of historically underserved neighborhoods Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsibility:  Planning & Community Development; Housing Department
Funding Source:  General Fund

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PROGRAM #23: ZONING CODE UPDATES
Beginning  in  2017,  the  California  legislature  passed  several  laws  aimed  at increasing housing production of all types, particularly housing for lower‐income and special needs households. To implement the legislation, Pasadena will need to amend its zoning ordinance to address current density bonus regulations, laws applicable to ADUs, low‐barrier navigation centers, suppor tive housing as a by‐ right  use,  and  application  review  processes  for  projects  using  streamlined approvals pursuant to SB 35 and SB 330. In the absence of tailored local zoning regulations, State law applies.

Implementation:
2021–2029 Objective(s):
 Amend  Title  17  (Zoning  Code)  of  the  Pasadena  Municipal  Code  to implement curren t State laws.
 Amend  the  Zoning  Code  to  reinstate  transitional  housing  regulations the City adopted (that were inadvertently deleted by a subsequent code amendment) to implement State law.
 Update  emergency  shelter  regulations  in  the  Zoning  Code  to  ensure consistency  with  State  law,  reflect  reasonable  parking  requirements, and allow for Low Barrier Nav igation Centers consistent with State law.  Amend Zoning Code regulations regarding employee housing to allow such housing with six or fewer residents in a single‐family residential zone  to  be  treated  the  same  as  any  single‐family  residence  and employee housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 be ds to be permitted in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone.

Target Population:  All income groups
Time Frame:   By 2024
Responsibility:   Planning & Community Development
Funding Source:   General Fund

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PROGRAM 24: RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Pasadena  encourages  sustainable  development  that  reduces  energy conservation, protects the environment, and facilitates production of affordable housing.  In 2018, the City adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) which establishes several  strategies  applicable  to  residential  development.  Notably,  the  CAP includes  a  consistency  checklist  which  City  staff  uses  in  project  review  to determine ability of project design feat ures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Building  Codes.  Pasadena  implements  the  California  Green  Building Standards Code (CalGreen) to promote sustainable building design and construction  practices.  Although  CalGreen’s  mandatory  provisions apply  only  to  new  construction  and  rehabilitation,  the  City  extends these  requirements  to  additions  and  alterations.  Additional requirements,  as  permitted
under  State  law,  also  apply  to  the
residential and mixed‐use development.
 Solar Incentives. Pasadena Solar Initiative (PSI) promotes the expansion of  renewable  solar  power  use  locally.  Through  rebates,  additional incentives and education, the PSI aimed to facilitate the generation of 14  megawatts of solar power by 2017. Through these incentives, the City  has  alre
ady  facilitated  the  installation  of  380  solar  units  in residential structures in Pasadena.
 Water and Sewer Services. The 2015 General Plan EIR concluded that adequate  water supplies  are  available  to  meet  the  projected  level  of growth,  with  which  this  Housing  Element  conforms.  However, statewide  drough
t  conditions  associated  with  climate  change  can  be expected to strain water supply.  As required by State law, the City has policies  in  place  (City  Council  resolution  #8621)  to  grant  priority  for service  allocations  to  proposed  projects  that  include  low‐income housing.  Sewer service capacity continues to be adequate.

Im
plementation:
2021–2091 Objectives:
 Continue  to  implement  CalGreen  and  make  technical  refinements  to the code as required to implement its provision.
 Continue to implement the City’s solar initiative to help reach targets for nonrenewable energy production.
 Implement  Climate  Action  Plan  strategies  related  to  TOD,  energy efficiency  upgrades,  carbon‐neutral  technologies,  and  water  use reduction.

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Target Population:  All economic groups
Time Frame:  Ongoing
Responsible Agency:  Planning & Community Development; Pasadena Water and Power
Funding Source(s):  Building permit fees; General Fund; grants

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Appendix A: Community Profile/Housing
Needs Assessment

Population and Employment Trends
To better understand the types of housing needed to meet existing and future demand, Housing Element law requires that the Housing Element assess local population demographics and housing stock characteristics. Age, ethnicity, and employment influence the type and cost of housing needed in a community and tracking  changes  in  demographics  can  help  City  leaders  better  respon d  to  or anticipate  changing  housing  demand.  The  information  presented  here  largely has  been  drawn  from  consolidated  data  provided  by  the  Southern  California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the sixth cycle Housing Element updates, the native sources of which include the U.S. Census Bureau (Decennial Census and 2014‐20 18 American Community Survey), HUD Comprehensive Affordability Strategy  (CHAS),  the  California  Department  of  Finance,  and  the  California Department of Development Services.  Sources of housing sales and rental data are as cited in this section.

Baseline Population and Population Growth
Between 2010 and 2020, as reported by the California Department of Finance, the population of Pasadena grew approximately 5.6 percent, from 137,122 to 144,842 residents. This growth rate was greater than in Los Angeles County (4.2 percent). Growth forecasts generated by SCAG for preparation of the regional planning  document  Connect  SoCal  predict  a  steady  increase  in  po pulation through 2045. From 2020 to 2045, SCAG estimates that Pasadena’s population will  grow  by  seven  percent,  and  the  countywide  population  is  expected  to increase by 14.8 percent.

Table A‐1:  Population Growth and Projected Growth
2010  2020  2045
% Change  % Change
2010‐2020  2020‐2045
Pasadena  137,122  144,842  155,500  5.6%  7.0%
Los Angeles County  9,758,256  10,172,951  11,677,000  4.2%  14.8% Source:  CA DOF E‐5 Population and Housing Estimates, SCAG Growth Forecasts

In  addition  to  population  projections,  other  demographic  characteristics  and trends can indicate housing needs, such as age composition, racial and ethnic composition, and employment.

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Age
Population age distribution serves as an important indicator of housing needs because  housing  needs  and  preferences  change  as  individuals  or  households grow older. Young families tend to focus more on cost and the ability to become first‐time  homebuyers.  Older  adults  may  look  to  downsize  their  homes  upon retirement.   Table  A‐2  shows  the  age  grou ps  of  Pasadena  residents.  In  2018, residents between 25 and 44 years old represented the largest age group (33 percent) followed by the age group 45 to 64 (25 percent). The two age groups were also the largest in 2010. Pasadena’s median age is 38.1 years, which skews older compared to the Count
y (36.2 years) and California as a whole (36.3 years).

While  the  older  population  percentage  is  sizable,  the  large  portion  of  young adults  and  adults  means  that  demand  is  likely  to  continue  to  grow  for  larger family‐sized units.

Table A‐2: Age
Demographic Profile  2010  Percentage  2018  Percentage Age
0‐19  29,848  22%  29,774  21%
20‐24  9,268  7%  8,484  6%
25‐44  45,371  33%  46,064  33%
45‐64  34,073  25%  34,877  25%
65+  18,562  14%  22,047  16%
Median Age  37.2     38.1
Source: US Census Bureau 2010 Census, American Community Survey 2014‐2018 5‐year estimates Race and Ethnicity
Table A‐3 shows the racial/ethnic distribution of population in Pasadena. White (35 percent)  and Hispanic (35 percent)  residents  make up  the  majority  of the population, followed by Asian/ Pacific Islander (17 percent), Black (nine percent), and Other (three percent). When compared with Los Angeles County, Pasadena has  more  White  residents  (35  perce nt   compared  to  26  percent)  and  fewer Hispanic residents (35 percent compared to 48 percent). Since 2010, the White population  in  Pasadena  has  decreased  by  four  percentage  points  while  the Hispanic  population  has  increased  by  one  percentage  point.  The  Black population has decreased by one percentage point since 2010, and the Asian/ Pacific Islander pop
ulation has increased by three percentage points.

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Table A‐3: Race and Ethnicity
Demographic Profile  2010  Percentage  2018  Percentage Race/Ethnicity
White (non‐Hispanic)  53,135  39%  49,992  35%
Hispanic  46,174  34%  49,211  35%
Black  13,912  10%  13,100  9%
Asian/Pacific Islander  19,293  14%  24,020  17%
Other  4,608  3%  4,923  3%
Source: US Census Bureau 2010 Census, American Community Survey 2014‐2018 5‐year estimates Employment
Pasadena  has  73,119  residents  who  are  employed  across  13  major  industrial sectors. Table A‐4 provides detailed employment information. The majority of Pasadena  residents  work  in  educational  services,  health  care,  and  social assistance  (27  percent),  followed  by  professional,  scientific,  management, administrative, and waste management services (17 percent). These industries were the largest in 2010 as w ell, with 26 percent of Pasadena residents working in educational services, health care, and social assistance and 16 percent working in professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services.

Table A‐4: Employment by Industry
Demographic Profile  2010  Percentage  2018  Percentage Employment by Industry
Educational services, health care, and social
assistance  17,750  26.1%  19,623  26.8%
Professional, scientific, management,
administrative, and waste management services  11,086  16.3%  12,257  16.8% Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation
and food services  5,387  7.9%  7,922  10.8%
Retail trade  5,270  7.7%  6,159  8.4%
Finance, insurance, and real estate rental and
leasing  5,978  8.8%  5,517  7.5%
Manufacturing  3,785  5.6%  3,961  5.4%
Other services, except public administration  4,207  6.2%  3,809  5.2% Information  3,710  5.5%  3,648  5.0%
Construction  3,443  5.1%  3,150  4.3%
Public administration  2,801  4.1%  2,880  3.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities:  2,257  3.3%  2,515  3.4% Wholesale trade  2,059  3.0%  1,543  2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and
mining:  268  0.4%  135  0.2%
Source: US Census Bureau 2010 Census, American Community Survey 2014‐2018 5‐year estimates

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These trends are important, as certain industries are generally associated with lower median earnings. According to the 2018 American Community Survey, in Pasadena, educational services, health care, and social assistance workers have a  median  income  of  $49,873;  those  in  professional,  scientific,  management, administrative,  and  waste  management  services  had  a  median  income  of $61,
473.  A large income gap exists between these two employment industries.

The 10 largest employers in Pasadena are outlined in Table A‐5.

Table A‐5: Principal Employers ‐ 2019
Employer  Total Number of
Employees
Percent of Total Employment of all
Businesses in Pasadena
California Institute of Technology ‐ Jet Propulsion
Laboratory  5,029  7.0%
Kaiser Permanente  4,760  6.5%
California Institute of Technology ‐ Campus  3,900  5.4% Huntington Memorial Hospital  3,200  4.0%
Pasadena City College  2,619  3.6%
Pasadena Unified School District   2,420  3.3%
The City of Pasadena  2,278  3.0%
Bank of America  1,300  2.0%
Pacific Clinics Administration  1,100  1.5%
Art Center College of Design  883  1.0%
Source: City of Pasadena, Comprehensive Annual Report, 2019 Household Characteristics
Characteristics  for  Pasadena  households  are  summarized  in  Table  6.  Between 2010 and 2018, the number of households in Pasadena increased three percent (from 52,987 in 2010 to 54,394 in 2018) according to the 2010 Census and 2018 American Community Survey.

Income
According  to  the  2018  American  Community  Survey,  the  median  household income  for  Pasadena  was  $78,941,  which  is  higher  than  the  County  of  Los Angeles  median  household  income  of  $64,251.  Median  household  income differs  by  tenure  in  Pasadena;  owner  households  earn  more  than  twice  the earnings of renter households.

U.S. Census data report that 15. 7 percent of Pasadena residents live in poverty, as  defined  by  federal  guidelines.  This  proportion  is  about  the  same  as  Los Angeles  County,  which  is  16 percent.  The  poverty  threshold  is  set  by  the  U.S. government to indicate the least amount of income a person or family needs to meet their basi
c needs. Poverty thresholds are established based on family size and are updated annually in relation to the Consumer Price Index but do not vary geographically.   Certain   populations,  such  as  people  who  do  not  have  a  high school degree, are more likely to be living in poverty.

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Because  poverty  thresholds  do  not  differ  based  on  geographic  differences,  a better  measure  of  income  disparities  is  the  distribution  of  incomes  for  a particular  area.  For  planning  and  funding  purposes,  the  United  States Department  of  Housing  and  Urban  Development  (HUD)  uses  five  income categories to evaluate housing need based on the Area Median In come (AMI) for Los Angeles County:
 Extremely Low‐Income Households earn 0‐30 percent of AMI  Very Low‐Income Households earn 30‐50 percent of AMI
 Low‐Income Households earn 50‐80 percent of AMI
 Moderate‐Income Households earn 80‐100 percent of AMI (HCD uses 120
percent)
 Above  Moderate‐Income  Households  earn  over  100  percent  of  AMI (HCD uses >120 percent)
The  Comprehensive  Housing  Affordability  Strategy  (CHAS)  data  developed  for HUD reports household income adjusted for family size and tenure. As shown in Table  A‐6,  in  Pasadena,  above  moderate‐income  households  comprise  the largest  share  of  all  house
holds  (50  percent),  and  extremely  low‐income
households comprise the second largest category (17 percent). As indicated in Table  A‐6,  income  also  differs  by  tenure,  with  more  renter  households  in  the lower‐income categories (≤80 percent AMI) than owner households.

For renter households, extremely low‐income households represent 24 percent  of  renters.   This  high  percentage  illustrates  a  critical  need  for housing for persons at the very low end of the income scale. Given their income levels, these households likely face very high‐cost burdens and live  in  overcrowded  and  possibly  substandard  units.  Some  may   be unhoused.   The  City’s  Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance  does  not specifically address extremely low‐income households; they are included among the very low‐income category. Programs focused on assistance to homeless  individuals  and  families  do  not  address  all  needs  in  the community.  A  gap exists between the housing needs of extremel y low‐ income households and available resources to meet their needs.

Housing Overpayment
State  and  federal  standards  specify  that  households  spending  more  than  30 percent of their gross annual income on housing expenses experience a housing cost  burden.  Housing  cost  burdens  occur  when  housing  costs  increase  faster than household income. When a household spends more than 30 percent of its income on housing costs, it has less remaining income for other necessities such as health care, child
care, and food. In the event of unexpected circumstances such as loss of employment or health problems, lower‐income households with a  housing  cost  burden  are  more  likely  to  be  at  risk  of  becoming  homeless  or experience overcrowding. In Pasadena, 42 pe rcent of households are considered cost  burdened  (per  2018  data),  with  lower‐income  renter  households experiencing the highest rate of overpayment at 79 percent.

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Table A‐6: Household Characteristics by Tenure
Household
Characteristic
Owner
Households  Percentage
Renter
Households  Percentage  All Households  Percentage
Number of
Households1  23,396  43%  30,998  57%  54,394  100%
Median Household
Income1  $ 118,264     $ 57,406     $ 78,941
Household Income Categories2
Extremely Low
Income (0‐30% AMI)  2,055  9%  7,455  24%  9,510  17%
Very Low Income
(30‐50% AMI)  1,300  5%  4,300  14%  5,600  10%
Low Income (50‐80%
AMI)  2,200  9%  4,670  15%  6,870  13%
Moderate Income
(80‐100% AMI)  1,865  8%  3,515  11%  5,380  10%
Above Moderate
Income (100% + AMI)  16,455  69%  10,925  35%  27,380  50% Total   23,870     30,860     54,735
Overpayment
All Households
Overpaying for
Housing2
7,720  32%  15,450  50%  23,170  42%
Lower‐Income
Households
Overpaying for
Housing (*0‐80%)2
3,910  70%  12,935  79%  16,845  77%
Source1: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2014‐2018 5‐year estimates Source2: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Tables 2013‐2017 Source3: Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2023 – 2031 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Housing Stock Characteristics
Housing Stock
In 2020, the California Department of Finance reported 62,753 housing units in Pasadena. Between 2010 and 2020, the housing stock increased by 3,202 units.

Currently, most of the housing stock consists of multi‐family units (51 percent), followed  by  detached  single‐family  homes  at  42  percent.  The  California Department  of  Finance  estimated  an  overall  vacancy  ra te  of  7.9  percent  in January 2020. The remainder of the housing stock is composed of single‐family attached  units  such  as  townhomes  (seven  percent)  and  mobile  homes  (0.2 percent).

Due to disparities between household income and housing costs in a community, some  households  may  not  be  able  to  buy  or  rent  ho using  that  provides  a reasonable level of privacy and space. According to both California and federal standards, a housing unit is considered overcrowded if it is occupied by more Community Profile/Housing Needs Assessment
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than  one  person  per  room  (excluding  kitchens,  bathrooms,  and  halls).  In Pasadena, five percent of housing units are overcrowded according to the 2018 American  Community  Survey.  Overcrowding  is  more  prevalent  in  renter households than owner households. Pasadena, experiences less overcrowding than  Los  Angeles  County  at  large,  where  11  percent  of  households  are overcrowded.

Table A‐7: Housing Stock Characteristics by Tenure
Housing Characteristic  Owner Households  Renter Households  All Households Single Family Detached1
N/A  N/A
26,388 (42%)
Single Family Attached1  4,225 (7%)
Multi‐Family Units1  32,010 (51%)
Mobile home, other units1  130 (0.2%)
Total units1  62,753
Average or median Household Size1  2.44
Vacancy Rate2  1.5%  3.2%  9.9%
Overcrowded Units2  487  2,817  3,304
Units Needing Replacement/Rehabilitation  N/A  N/A  1,635 Housing Cost  $888,0003   $1,5982   N/A
Source1: California Department of Finance E‐5 Population and Housing Estimates (2020) Source2: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2014‐2018 5‐year estimates Source3: CoreLogic September 2020

Housing Condition
The  housing  stock  in  Pasadena  is  predominantly  older,  with  75  percent  built before 1970 (or older than 50 years).  Pasadena incorporated in 1886, and many homes date to the City’s early years and reflect architectural styles spanning over 125 years.  While  thousands of units citywide are of “mature” age, Pasadena’s commitment to preserving this heritage has resulted in improvements to all unit types tha
t extend their effective lives.  Generally,  without committed property owner efforts to property maintenance, residential units begin to show age after 30  years  and  require  focused  maintenance,  such  as  roof  repair,  painting, landscaping,  and  exterior  finishes.  Structures  older  than  50  or  60  years  often require upgrad
es to plumbing, electrical, heating, and other major components or lead‐based paint removal to bring the property up to current health and safety standards.  Housing  units  constructed  prior  to  1978  are  likely  to  contain  lead‐ based  paint.  These  conditions  are  not  always  the  case,  since  many  homes, particularl
y older historic homes, have been renovated.

Generally,  Pasadena’s  housing  stock  is  in  excellent  condition,  and  most residential  neighborhoods  are  well  maintained.  However,  isolated  structures need  repair.  The  U.S.  Census  provides  a  limited  assessment  of  housing conditions. According to the American Community Survey 2014‐2018 Five‐Year Estimates, approximately 0.7 percent
of units lack complete plumbing facilities
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1,635 substandard units in Pasadena. These estimates for substandard housing do not include units lacking heating.

City staff inspects an average of 1,800 single‐family and duplex units through its Occupancy Inspection Program and 5,500 multi‐family rental units through the Quadrennial Inspection Program. Through the Occupancy Inspection Program, Code  Compliance  officers  inspect  all  single‐family  residences  an d  duplex properties (prior to the sale of a property) using an expansive checklist of major and  minor  violations.  The  Quadrennial  Inspection  Program  was  established  in 1987 to ensure the quality and maintenance of the City’s multi‐family housing stock.  All  rental  properties  containing  three  or  more  units  are  subject  to  the Quadrennial
Inspection  Program  and  are  inspected  once  every  four  years.

Between August and October 2021, for example, the City inspected 900 units.

These  programs  have  been  credited  with  helping  to  ensure  that  Pasadena’s single‐ and multi‐family housing and properties are adequately maintained and repaired. In 20
19, in response to a significant improvement in the housing stock and changes to the real estate environment, the Occupancy Inspection Program was  replaced  by  a  Presale  Self‐Certification  Program.  The  Presale  Self‐ Certification Program eliminates and reduces the delays in the sale/transfer of a residential property and eliminates redun dancies and ineffectiveness associated with private and City inspections while continuing to require the abatement of life  and  safety  code  violations.  In  some  cases,  City  staff  also  assists  in rehabilitating larger multi‐family projects or single‐family homes through loans or grants, acquisition and rehabilitation activities, and support for State/federal grants.

Between  201
2  and  2021,  the  City  identified  3,234  units  (an  average  of  359 annually)  as  having  minor  to  major  code  violations,  with  minor  violations consisting of simple fixes like replacing missing smoke detectors and fixing minor plumbing  leaks  (e.g.,  a  dripping  faucet).   Major  violations  generally  require health  and  safety  repairs,  such  as  addressing  exposed  electrical  wi res  or improperly  vented  water  heaters.  Given   that  Pasadena  has  a  total  of  62,753 housing units (Table A‐7), 359 annual violations represents less than one percent of the units having code violations.   The City’s active programs to monitor and improve the  physical condition  of  units  means  overall,  th e  housing  stock  is  in very good condition.

Housing Cost
The  cost  of  housing  in  a  community  is  directly  correlated  to  the  number  of housing  problems  and  affordability  issues.  High  housing  costs  can  price  low‐ income  families  out  of  the  market,  cause  extreme  cost  burdens,  or  force households into overcrowded or substandard conditions. Based on information provided  by  CoreLogic,  the  Pasadena  median  home  price  in  Septem ber  2020, based  on  information  provided  by  CoreLogic,  was  $888,000,  which  is  two percent higher than the median price in September 2019.   By comparison, the median home price in Los Angeles County in September 2020 was $710,000.

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According  to  the  2018  American  Community  Survey,  57  percent  of  Pasadena households live in rental housing. The real estate website Zumper.com reports a median rent of $1,875 for one‐bedroom units, $2,625 for two‐bedroom units, and $3,800 for three‐bedroom units in Pasadena as of December 2020. Table A‐ 8 shows th e  HUD‐determined fair market rents for Pasadena and Los Angeles County. Rents in Pasadena are more expensive than the HUD‐determined fair market rents (although not exorbitantly so), indicating that Pasadena rents are more expensive than many other parts of Los Angeles County.

Table A‐8: Fair Market Rents in Pasadena and Los Angeles County ‐ 2020
Location  Efficiency  One‐
Bedroom
Two‐
Bedroom
Three‐
Bedroom
Four‐
Bedroom
City of
Pasadena
$1,369  $1,605  $2,508  $2,735  $2,982
Los Angeles
County
$1,279  $1,517  $1,956  $2,614  $2,857
Source: FY2020 Fair Market Rents. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Special Housing Needs
Housing  Element  law  requires  local  governments  to  include  an  analysis  of housing  needs  for  residents  in  specific  special  needs  groups  and  to  identify resources  available  to  address  these  needs.  These  special  needs  groups  often spend  a  disproportionate  amount  of  their  income  to  secure  safe  and  decent housing  and  are  sometimes  subject  to  discrimination  base d  on  their  specific needs or circumstances.

Table A‐9: Special Needs Groups
Special Needs Category  Count  Percent of Total Population Persons with Disabilities1  14,239  10%
Persons with Developmental Disabilities2  1,483  1% of residents Elderly (65+ years)1  22,047 persons  11% of residents
13,445 households  25% of households
Large Households (5+ members)1  4,523 households  8% of households Farmworkers1  135 persons  0.2% of labor force
Female Headed Households1  5,804  11% of households
People Experiencing Homelessness3  527 persons  N/A
Source1: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2014‐2018 5‐year estimates Source2: California Department of Developmental Services, March 2021; DDS consumer count by CA ZIP Codes 91101‐91107 Source3: Pasadena Partnership, Homeless Count

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Persons with Disabilities, Including Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
Residents with disabilities face housing access and safety challenges. People with disabilities, in many cases, are of limited incomes. As such, most of their monthly income is often devoted to housing costs. In addition, persons with disabilities may face difficulty finding accessible housing (housing that is made accessible to people with disabilities through the positioning of appliances  and fixtures, the heights  of  installations  and  cabinets,  layout  of  unit  to  facilitate  wheelchair movement, etc.) because of the limited number of such units.

U.S.  Census  data  report  14,239  residents  with  a  disability  in  Pasadena, representing 10 percent of residents. The majority of residents with a disability are 75 years an
d over (51.9 percent), followed by those 65 to 74 years old (20.4 percent). The most commonly occurring disability amongst seniors 65 and older is  an  ambulatory  disability,  experienced  by  25.2  percent  of  seniors.

Understanding the employment status of people with disabilities may also be an important comp
onent in evaluating specialized housing needs. In Pasadena, 34.8 percent  of  the  population  with  a  disability  are  employed,  compared  to  77 percent of the population without a disability.

The San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Regional Center (SGPRC) is among 21 regional centers operated by the State Department of Developmental Services to provide services and su
pport for adults and children with developmental disabilities. The center is a private, non‐profit community agency that contracts with local service providers  to  offer  a  wide  range  of  services  to  individuals  with  developmental disabilities and their families. Some of the services and support regional centers provide include information and referral, assessment and diagnosis, coun seling, individualized  planning  and  service  coordination,  resource  development, advocacy,  family  support,  and  placement  of  out‐of‐home  care.  In  Pasadena 1,483 persons are served by the local Regional Center. This includes 854 persons who are 18 years and older and 629 persons under 18 years old receiving services from the Depa
rtment of Development Services. The majority of individuals with developmental disabilities live in home settings, often with service and care from a family member and/or health provider.

Elderly (65+ years)
Many senior households have special needs due to their relatively low incomes, disabilities or limitations, and dependency needs. Specifically, many people aged 65 years and older live alone and may have difficulty maintaining their homes, are usually retired and living on a limited income, are more likely to have high health  care  costs,  and  rely  on  public  tr ansportation,  especially  those  with disabilities. The limited income of many elderly persons often makes it difficult for them to find affordable housing. In Pasadena, 13,445 households are headed by elderly residents, representing 25 percent of total households. The majority of senior households are nonfamily households. In Pasadena , 11 percent of all Community Profile/Housing Needs Assessment
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residents  live  in  poverty,  with  14.8  percent  of  this  population  being  senior households.

Large Households (5+ members)
Large households, defined by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as households containing five or more persons, have special housing  needs  due  to  the  limited  availability  of  adequately  sized,  affordable housing units. Larger units can be very expensive; as such, large households are often forced to reside in smaller, less expensive units or double up with other families or extended family to save on housing costs, both of wh ich may result
in  unit  overcrowding.  Pasadena  reports  4,523  large  households,  representing eight percent of all households. A larger percentage of renter households are large (4.7 percent), compared to owner households (3.5 percent).

Farmworkers
Due to the high cost of housing and low wages, a significant number of migrant farmworkers  in  California  have  difficulty  finding  affordable,  safe,  and  sanitary housing.  Because  Pasadena  is  located  in  a  more  urban  setting,  very  few farmworkers  live  in  the  City.  The  U.S.  Census  reports  that  135  residents, representing only 0.2 perce nt  of the labor force, are farmworkers. Maps from the  State  of  California  Department  of  Conservation  Farmland  Mapping  and Monitoring Program show no farmland in Pasadena. Due to the low number of agricultural workers, the housing needs of migrant and/or farmworkers can be met through affordable housing programs focused on lower‐income househ olds.

Female‐headed Households
Single‐parent households require special consideration and assistance because of the greater need for daycare, health care, and other services. In particular, female‐headed  households  with  children  tend  to  have  lower  incomes  and  a greater need for affordable housing and accessible daycare and other supportive services.  The  relatively  low  incomes  earned  by  female‐heade d  households, combined  with  the  increased  need  for  supportive  services,  severely  limit  the housing options available to them. There are 5,804 female‐headed households in Pasadena, representing 11 percent of all households. A total of 24.7 percent of  female‐headed  households  live  in  poverty  compared  to  9.8  percent  of  all Pasadena households living in poverty.

People Experiencing Homelessness
Population estimates for people experiencing homelessness are very difficult to quantify.  U.S.  Census  information  is  often  unreliable  due  to  the  difficulty  of efficiently  counting  a  population  without  permanent  residences.  Given  this impediment,  local  estimates  of  the  homeless  and  anecdotal  information  are often  where  population  numbers  of  the  homeless come  from.  During  the  Los Community Profile/Housing Needs Assessment
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Angeles County 2020 Point‐in‐Time Homeless Count, 527 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Pasadena, a decrease from 542 people in 2019.

Pasadena is adopting components of a “Housing First” approach to address the housing  and  supportive  needs  of  its  homeless  population.   Under  this  model, non‐chronic  and  chronic  homeless  individuals  and  families  are  immediately transitioned into
housing and provided wrap‐around services to ensure longer‐ term housing stability. This is contrasted with a “housing readiness” model that focuses on individuals successfully addressing substance abuse or mental health issues or “graduating” through case management in a shelter/transitional home to become “housing ready.”
Although  the  City’s  preference  is  for  rapid  reentry  into  permanent housing, Pasadena recognizes that a full continuum of housing options is needed to meet  the  needs  of  homeless  people  at  various  stages  of  recovery.  The following housing options are provided in Pasadena for homeless people.  Emergency  Shelters:  Several  year‐round  shelters  in  Pasa dena provide housing and case management to prepare residents to obtain and  maintain  housing.  Also,  242  shelter  beds are  available  during inclement  weather.  The  City  provides  funding  to  nonprofit  homeless service providers for hotel vouchers they distribute to persons.  Street Outreach:  The City has dedicated teams focuse d on identifying and engaging unhoused individuals to connect them to services that will help  them  move  into  permanent  housing.  These  teams  cover  100 percent  of  Pasadena.  In   addition,  the  Pasadena  Police  Department works with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to pair a  police  officer  with  a  mental  health  care   specialist  for  crisis intervention.
 Residential  Rehabilitation  Center:  A  residence  that  provides  housing for  up  to six  months  and  provides  specialized  treatment  and  active rehabilitation for alcoholism and other drug‐related issues on‐site.  Rapid  Re‐Housing:  This  refers  to  an  approach  of  moving  chronically homeless peop le immediately off the street to permanent supportive housing that allows an environment conducive to stabilization.  The City funds Union Station Homeless Services and Foothill Family Unity Center to  lead  placing  single  adults  and  families  into  supportive  housing.

Funding is also provided to Hathaway‐Sycamores and Family Services for efforts targeted to peo ple 18 to 24 years of age.
 Transitional  Housing:  A  residence  that  provides  a  stay  of  up  to  two years, during which residents are provided case management services that prepare  them  to  obtain  and  maintain  housing  and  live  self‐ sufficiently.  The funding and agencies noted above for rapid re‐housing includes ho
using services to place people in transitional housing.  Permanent  Supportive  Housing:  A  residence  that  provides permanent housing  linked  with  ongoing  support  services  designed  to allow  residents  to  live  at  the  place  of  residence  on  an  indefinite basis.  The  funding  and  agencies  noted  above  for  rapid  re‐housing Community Profile/Housing Needs Assessment
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includes  housing  services  to  place  people  in  permanent  supportive housing.
 Landlord  Incentives:  The  City’s  Homeless  Incentives  Program  (HIP) provides  financial  incentives  to  private  landlords  who  rent  available units to rental assistance voucher holders experiencing homelessness.

Incentives  include  holding  fees,  move‐in  assistance,  vacancy  loss payments, and damage claims.

Energy Conservation Opportunities
California's Energy Efficiency Standards require all new housing developments to meet minimum energy conservation standards. This requirement can be met in two ways: either with a prescriptive approach or a performance approach. With either  option,  mandatory  components  would  be  installed,  such  as  minimum insulation,  heating,  ventilation,  and  air  conditioning  systems  and  efficient heating  equipment.

In  addition,  all  residential  projects  are  subject  to  State building codes, which also include energy conservation standards.

In 2010, Pasadena adopted the new California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen),  replacing  many  provisions  of  the  existing  Green  Building  Code.

CalGreen  offers  statewide  uniformity  to  many  established  and  emerging  local green  building  ordinanc
es.  Pasadena’s  new  code  is  designed  to  promote
sustainable  building  design  and  construction  that  has  a  low  impact  on  the environment, uses resources efficiently, is healthy for the occupants, and brings economic and social benefits to the community. The CalGreen Code applies to all projects, residential and non‐residential. The City excee ds CalGreen Standards by including additions and alterations of all projects except where exempted in City codes. The City also adopted additional requirements, including: 1) all new and  re‐roofs  of  low‐slope  roofs  be  "Cool  Roof"  certified;  2)  water‐efficient flushing  must  comply  with  industry  standards  or  manufacturer's  in structions; and  3)  pre‐installation  of  conduits  in  all new buildings  for  future  photovoltaic systems. Moreover, mixed‐use projects and multi‐family buildings four or more stories  in  height  must  comply  with  Tier  I  standards,  which  are  comparable  to LEED certification.

Affordable Housing at Risk of Conversion
Publicly subsidized affordable housing provides the largest supply of affordable housing  in  most  communities.  Pasadena  has  a  number  of  affordable  housing units that receive public subsidies in return for long‐term affordability controls.

Typically, these residential projects provide units affordable to extremely low‐, very  low‐,  and  low‐income  households,  including  persons  with  special  needs.

Ov
er time, certain affordable housing units are eligible to transition from lower‐ income housing  to  market‐rate  housing  as covenants  and  bond commitments expire.

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and are at risk of converting from low income to market rate over the next 10 years.

A  percentage  of  the  City’s  affordable  housing  results  from  the  inclusionary housing ordinance program, and these units are guaranteed to be affordable in perpetuity. However, the majority of assisted affordable housing units are not guaran
teed to remain affordable indefinitely. The reasons why publicly assisted housing  may  convert  to  market  rate  include  expiring  subsidies,  mortgage prepayments, and expiration of affordability restrictions. Affordable housing is most  likely  to  convert  to  market  rents  during  inflationary times  when  market rents  escalate  and  create  a  financial  incentive.  Low  vacancy  rates  and  the strength  of  the  housin
g  market,  therefore,  will  place  pressure  on  owners  to convert their properties.

Table  A‐10  lists  all  multi‐family  rental  projects  that  have  received  public assistance and are deed restricted as affordable in Pasadena as of June 2021.

Those that have covenants expiring by 2031 are indicated by bol d/italicized text in the right‐hand column. Table A‐11 identifies rental units created via the City’s Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance,  all  of  which  will  remain  affordable  for  their lifetimes.

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Table A‐10: Publicly Assisted Multi‐Family Housing
Project Name and
Address
Project Characteristics
Target
Group  Year Built  Total Units| Bedroom Mix  Property Owner Project Funding
Sources
Expiration Date
of Covenants
Acappella Apts.
160 Corson

Family

2002
143 units
12 VLI

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2023
Arpeggio Apts.
325 Cordova St.

Family

2002
135 units
11 VLI

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2021
Archstone Apts.
25 S. Oak Knoll Ave

Family

2002
120 units
10 VLI

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2023
Del Mar Gardens
240 E. Del Mar

Family

2009
31 units
3 L; 1 M

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

Perpetuity
Del Mar Station
202 S. Raymond Ave

Family

2006
347 units
14 L; 7 M

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; No DB

Perpetuity
Pasadena Place
169 W. Green St

Family

2006
38 units
3 VLI

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

Perpetuity
Renaissance Court
46 E. Grove Blvd

Family

2006
31 units
5 LI

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

Perpetuity
Trio Apartments
621 E. Colorado

Family

2006
304 units
12 L; 6 M

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; No DB

Perpetuity
Westgate Apartments
231 S. De Lacey Ave

Family
2010 and
2011
820 units
96 VLI

N/A  Profit‐ Motivated  City IHO; No DB

Perpetuity
The Bellevue
33 South Wilson Ave

Family

2007
45 units
4 VLI

N/A  Profit‐ Motivated City IHO; City DB

2023
Walnut Place
712 East Walnut

Family

2005
28 units
3 VLI

N/A  Profit‐ Motivated  City IHO; No DB
Perpetuity
Green Street SRO
1299 Green Street

Mixed

2009
89 units
9 L; 80 M

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; No DB

Perpetuity
Fuller Theological
135 N. Oakland

Students

2006
169 units
18 L; 151 M

N/A

Nonprofit  City IHO; No DB

Perpetuity
636 Holliston

Family

2009
10 units
1 LI
1 bd: 3 du
2+ bd: 7 du
Profit‐
Motivated

City DB

Perpetuity
422 Linda Rosa  Family  2010  7 units
1 LI
bd: 4 du
bd: 3 du
Profit‐
Motivated  City DB  Perpetuity

168 N. Wilson Avenue

Family

2005
23 units
1 VLI

N/A  Profit‐ Motivated

City IHO

Perpetuity
Raymond Grove

55. E. Orange Grove

Family

1998
12 units
12 VLI
bd: 5 du
bd: 7 du
Profit‐
Motivated
City Housing
Trust Fund

2046
Community Arms
169 E. Orange Grove

Family
1973
2002
133 units
133 VLI
1bd: 22 du
2bd: 86 du
3bd: 24 du
Community
Bible CDC
Section 8; LIHTC;
Bonds

2057
Kings Village
1141 N. Fair Oaks

Family
1971
2002
313 units
312 VLI
bd: 29 du
bd: 113 du
bd: 170 du

Community
Bible CDC
LIHTC; ACF;
MFRB

2055
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Table A‐10: Publicly Assisted Multi‐Family Housing
Project Name and
Address
Project Characteristics
Target
Group  Year Built  Total Units| Bedroom Mix  Property Owner Project Funding
Sources
Expiration Date
of Covenants
Villa Los Robles
473 N. Los Robles

Family

1992
8 units
8 VLI
bd: 1 du
bd: 7 du
Limited
Partnership  RDA
3 units: 2038
2 units: 2047
3 units: 2073
Villa Parke Homes
422/488 N. Raymond;
and 557 Los Robles

Family
1989
2013
9 units
9 LI/VLI
bd: 2 du
bd: 7 du
Abode
Communities
LIHTC; RDA;
HOME

2028
Villa Yucatan
2186 E. Villa

Family

1973
14 units
14 VLI

4bd: 14du
Villa Yucatan
Nonprofit

LMSA; HAP

2023
The Groves (formerly
Northwest Manor II)
965 N. Raymond
700 E. Mountain

Family

1972
88 units
69 VLI
bd: 8 du
bd: 23 du
bd: 57 du

Nonprofit

LIHTC, HUD, City

2069
Northwest Manors I
985 N. Raymond  Family  1960  44 units
all LI
1bd: 14 du
2bd: 30 du
Community
Conservation
Partners
LIHTC, HUD  2068
Washington
Townhomes 529 E.

Washington

Family

1972
20 units
20 VLI

2 bd; 20 du

Nonprofit

LMSA; HAP

2023
Orange Grove Gardens
252 E. Orange Grove

Family

2006
38 units
37 VLI
bd: 18 du
bd: 20 du
Abode
Communities
HOME; ACF; HAP
RDA; LIHTC, COI

2060
Parke Los Robles
626 N. Los Robles

Family

1994
12 units
12 VLI
bd. 6 du
bd: 6 du
Los Robles Dev.

Corp

LIHTC; RDA

2049
Villa Washington
264 E. Washington

Family

1995
21 units
21 VLI/LI
bd: 11 du
bd: 10 du
Profit‐
Motivated

LIHTC; RDA

2050
Holly Street Apts.
151 E. Holly St.

Family

1993
374 units
75 VLI
bd: 31 du
bd: 43 du
Profit‐
Motivated
LIHTC; MFRB;
City RDA

2026
Agape Court
445 N. Garfield Ave

Family

1999
44 units
12 L; 32 M
1bd: 4 du
2bd: 5 du  Beacon Housing  City HTF; HOME
PropTax Exempt

2039
Magnolia Townhomes
1172 N. Raymond

Family

1981
5 units
5 VLI

3 bd: 5 du
Profit‐
Motivated

HAP/S8NC

2022

543 N. Raymond

Family

1996
3 units
1 VLI; 2 LI

4 bd: 3 du
Profit‐
Motivated

HOME; RDA

2025
Navarro House
1516 N. Navarro St
Special
Needs

N/A
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds
Affordable
Housing Svcs
HOME; SHP; City
Grant

2032
Casa Maria
691 E Washington Blvd
Special
Needs
1998
2008
1 SFR
14 VLI

14 beds

URDC

EHAP

2063
Allen House
1808 Las Lunas
Special
Needs

2000
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Villa Esperanza
PRAC 811; COI
Funds

2041
Casa de Oro I
1370 N Dominion Ave
Special
Needs

1998
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Villa Esperanza

PRAC 811

2040
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Table A‐10: Publicly Assisted Multi‐Family Housing
Project Name and
Address
Project Characteristics
Target
Group  Year Built  Total Units| Bedroom Mix  Property Owner Project Funding
Sources
Expiration Date
of Covenants
Casa de Oro II
1115 N. Chester
Special
Needs

2001
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Villa Esperanza

PRAC 811

2040
Dudley House
2131 E. Dudley
Special
Needs

2001
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Villa Esperanza

PRAC 811

2043
Wagner House
1894 Wagner St
Special
Needs

2000
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Villa Esperanza
PRAC 811; COI
Funds

2041
Wynn House
1920 E. Villa
Special
Needs

1998
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Villa Esperanza
PRAC 811;
City HTF

2040
Villa Apartments
2089‐97 E. Villa
Special
Needs

2001
5 units
5 VLI
bd: 0 du
bd:5 du

Villa Esperanza
PRAC 811;
COI Funds

2042
Sierra Rose
3053 E. Del Mar
Special
Needs

2002
1 SFR
6 VLI

6 beds

Ability First
PRAC 811;
HOME

2041
Crown House
3055 E. Del Mar
Assisted
Living

1987
11 units
10 VLI

1 bd: 10 du

Ability First  City RDA  2027
Ashtabula Homes
390 Ashtabula
Special
Needs

2003
21 units
20 VLI

1 bd: 21 du

Homes for Life
HUD 811; COI
Funds; RDA  2044
Madison House
1802 N Madison Ave
Special
Needs

1994

9 beds

1 bd: 9 du

Homes for Life

HOME; RDA

2024
Wilson House
54 N Wilson Ave
Special
Needs

1993

8 beds

1 bd: 8 du

Homes for Life

N/A

N/A
Pasadena Accessible
915 Rio Grande
Special
Needs

2002
13 units
12 VLI
bd: 9 du
bd: 3 du
United Cerebral
Palsy
COI Funds; PRAC
811

2042
Centennial Place
235 E Holly St.

Special
Needs
1991
2010
144 units
143 VLI

144 Studios
Abode
Communities
LIHTC; COI; City
2068
Euclid Villa
154 S. Euclid
Special
Needs

2000
15 units
15 VLI
1bd: 5 du
2bd+: 9 du

Union Station
LIHTC; City HTF;
COI; HACOLA

2053
Parke Avenue Apts.
270 E Parke St
Special
Needs

2007
12 units
12 VLI
bd: 2 du
bd: 9 du
Affordable
Housing Svcs
City HTF; SHP;
Sec. 8; City DB

2062
Silvercrest Apts
975 E. Union

Senior

1996
75 units
74 VLI
bd: 32 du
bd: 42 du

Salvation Army
PRAC 202;
City RDA

2027
Pilgrims Towers East
440 N. Madison

Senior

1979
158 units
157 VLI
1 bd: 157
du
Retirement
Housing Found.  HUD
2039
Pilgrims Towers North
560 E. Villa

Senior
1974
2005
258 units
255 VLI
1 bd: 258
du
Retirement
Housing Found.

LMSA: HAP;
LIHTC

2060
Concord Senior
275 Cordova St.

Senior
1966
2001
150 units
149 VLI
bd: 57 du
bd: 92 du
Retirement
Housing Found.  LIHTC, HUD, City
2075
Rosewood Court
1890 Fair Oaks

Senior

2004
65 units
65 VLI

1 bd: 64 du
Beacon Senior
Housing Corp
PRAC 202;
COI Funds

2043
Fountain Glen
775 E. Union St.

Senior

2004
98 units
3 L/1 M

N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB
Perpetuity
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Table A‐10: Publicly Assisted Multi‐Family Housing
Project Name and
Address
Project Characteristics
Target
Group  Year Built  Total Units| Bedroom Mix  Property Owner Project Funding
Sources
Expiration Date
of Covenants
Telacu Courtyard
42 E. Walnut

Senior

1997
70 units
69 VLI

1 bd: 69 du

TELACU
PRAC 202;
City RDA

2035
Hudson Oaks
1267 N. Hudson

Senior

2012
45 units
44 VLI
1bd: 44 du
2 bd: 1 du
Adobe
Communities
COI Funds; LAC
HIF; HAP; City
Incl Funds

2066
Green Hotel
50 E. Green St.

Senior

2006
139 units
139 VLI
Stud: 99 du
1 bd: 39 du

Goldrich & Kess
City Inc. Funds;
CA HTF; HAP  2047
Villa Raymond
455 N. Raymond

Senior

1941
61 units
61 VLI
bd: 45 du
bd: 16 du

Profit‐Motivated

LMSA; HAP  2031
Hudson Gardens
1255 N Hudson Ave

Senior

1982
42 units
41 VLI

1 bd: 42 du

AIMCO  HUD  2033
La Pintoresca
1235 La Pintoresca

Senior

1969
64 units
63 VLI
bd: 55 du
bd: 4 du
bd: 5 du
La Pintoresca
Housing Corp.  HUD  2035
Woodbury Apts
476 E. Woodbury

Senior

1989
12 units
12 Low
bd: 2 du
bd: 10 du
Profit‐
Motivated
City covenant;
CALHFA

Perpetuity
Heritage Square
762 N Fair Oaks

Senior  2015  70 units
69 VLI

1 bd: 69 du

Bridge Housing
LIHTC; HOME;
Vouchers; City
Incl Funds

2068
Marv’s Place
131 N. Mar Vista Ave
Family  2016  20 units
20 VLI
1 bd: 10 du
2‐bd: 10 du  National CORE
LIHTC, County,
City HOME, RDA
& Incl funds
2068

Notes:

Cal HFA:  California Housing Finance Agency  HOME:  HUD HOME Partnership City DB:  City Density Bonus  HTF:  Pasadena Housing Trust Funds City IHO:  City Inclusionary Housing Ordinance  LIHTC:  California Low Income Housing Tax Credit City RDA:  Former City Redevelopment Agency  LMSA:  HUD Loan Management Setaside COI Funds:  Former City of Industry Funds  MFRB:  Multi‐family  Housing Revenue Bond EHAP:  HCD Emergency Housing Assistance  PRAC:  HUD Project Rental Assistance Contract HACOLA:  Housing Authority of County of Los Angeles  SHP:  HUD Supportive Housing Program HAP:  HUD Housing Assistance Payment  Vouchers:  HUD (Pasadena) Housing Choice Vouchers

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Table A‐11: Inclusionary Rental Projects with Affordable Units Project Name  Address
Year
Completed  Total Units
Number of
Affordable Units
Theo Apartments  289 N. El Molino Ave  2020  105  9
137 W. Wilson Ave  137 S. Wilson Ave  2019  30  2
Avila Apartments  75 W. Walnut St  2019  201  30
177 E. Del Mar  177 E. Del Mar Blvd  2018  17  1
218 S. Oakland  218 S. Oakland Ave  2018  21  2
Vinedo Garden
Apartments
60‐70‐80 S. Vindedo Ave  2018  26  3
The Andalucia  686 E. Union St.  2017  118  11
Luxe Pasadena  1765 E. Walnut St.  2017  131  10
Bell Apartments  3330 E. Foothill Blvd.  2017  212  25
67‐73‐75 S. Vinedo
(off‐site units for 388
S. Los Robles)
67 & 73 S. Vinedo Ave  2017  3  2
J Grant Apartments  119 S. Los Robles Ave.  2016  50  4 168 N. Wilson Ave
(off‐site units for
Greystar projects)
168 N. Wilson Ave.  2016  23  18
Westgate Apts  231 S. DeLacy St.  2011  480  96
Del Mar Gardens  240 E. Del Mar Blvd.  2011  31  3
Aqua Courtyard Suites  1299 E. Green St.  2009  90  90
Renaissance Court  456 E. Orange Grove Blvd.  2007  31  5 Pasadena Place  169 W. Green St.  2007  38  3
Avalon Del Mar
Station
265 Arroyo Parkway  2006  347  21
Trio Apartments  621 E. Colorado Blvd.  2006  304  18
Chang Commons
(Fuller Seminary
student/faculty)
255 N. Madison Ave.  2006  179  169
Walnut Place  712 E. Walnut St.  2005  28  3
Fountain Glen (senior
housing)
775 E. Union St.  2004  98  4
Total Affordable Units       529
Source:  Pasadena Housing Department, June 2021.

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Preservation and Replacement Options
Based on City records and information from the California Housing Partnership Corporation,  in  the  next  10  years  (2021‐2031),  affordability  covenants  at  13 properties, totaling 243 units, are set to expire (Table A‐12). While many of these projects  are  identified  as  high  risk  of  conversion  due  to  for‐profit  ownership structures, nea
rly all responded to City inquiries that the owners have no plans to  opt  out  of  affordability  restrictions.  Preservation  of  at‐risk  projects  can  be achieved in a variety of ways, with adequate funding availability. Alternatively, units that are converted to market rate may be replaced with new assisted multi‐ family units with specified affordability timeframes.

Table A‐12: Affordable Housing with Expiring Covenants (2021‐2031) Project Name and
Address
Target
Group
Year
Built
Total Units| Bedroom
Mix
Property
Owner
Project Funding
Sources
Expiration
Date of
Covenants
Acappella Apts.

Family

2002
143
units  N/A  Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2023
160 Corson  12 VLI
Arpeggio Apts.

Family

2002
135
units
N/A
Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2021
325 Cordova St.  11 VLI
Avalon Pasadena
Family

2002
120
units  N/A  Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2023
25 S. Oak Knoll Ave  10 VLI
The Bellevue
Family

2007
45 units
N/A  Profit‐
Motivated  City IHO; City DB

2023 33 South Wilson Ave  4 VLI
Villa Parke Homes
Family
1989  9 units  2 bd: 2 du  Abode
Communiti
es
LIHTC; RDA;
HOME

2028 422/488 N. Raymond;
and 557 Los Robles  2013  9 LI/VLI  3 bd: 7 du
Villa Yucatan
Family

1973
14 units
4 bd: 14 du
Villa
Yucatan
Nonprofit

LMSA; HAP

2023 2186 E. Villa  14 VLI
Washington
Townhomes
529 E. Washington

Family

1972
20 units
2 bd; 20 du

Nonprofit

LMSA; HAP

2023 20 VLI
Holly Street Apts.

Family

1993
374
units  1 bd: 32 du  Profit‐
Motivated
LIHTC; MFRB;
2026 151 E. Holly St.  75 VLI  2 bd: 43 du  City RDA
Magnolia
Townhomes 1172 N.

Raymond
Family   1981  5 units
5 VLI   3 bd: 5 du  Profit‐
Motivated   HAP/S8NC  2022
543 N. Raymond  Family   1996
3 units
4 bd: 3 du  Profit‐
Motivated
HOME; RDA  2025 1 VLI; 2
LI
Crown House
Assisted
Living

1987
11 units
1 bd: 10 du

Ability First  City RDA  2027 3055 E. Del Mar

10 VLI
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Table A‐12: Affordable Housing with Expiring Covenants (2021‐2031) Project Name and
Address
Target
Group
Year
Built
Total Units| Bedroom
Mix
Property
Owner
Project Funding
Sources
Expiration
Date of
Covenants
Madison House   Special
Needs

1994

9 beds  1 bd: 9 du

Homes for
Life

HOME; RDA

2024 1802 N Madison Ave
Villa Raymond
Senior   1941
61 units  0 bd: 45 du
Profit‐
Motivated

LMSA; HAP  2031
455 N. Raymond  61 VLI  1 bd: 16 du
Total Units at Risk of Conversion:  243 units
Notes:

Cal HFA:  California Housing Finance Agency  HOME:  HUD HOME Partnership City DB:  City Density Bonus  HTF:  Pasadena Housing Trust Funds City IHO:  City Inclusionary Housing Ordinance  LIHTC:  California Low Income Housing Tax Credit City RDA:  Former City Redevelopment Agency  LMSA:  HUD Loan Management Setaside COI Funds:  Former City of Industry Funds  MFRB:  Multi‐family  Housing Revenue Bond EHAP:  HCD Emergency Housing Assistance  PRAC:  HUD Project Rental Assistance Contract HACOLA:  Housing Authority of County of Los Angeles  SHP:  HUD Supportive Housing Program HAP:  HUD Housing Assistance Payment  Vouchers:  HUD (Pasadena) Housing Choice Vouchers

Rental Assistance
State, local, or other funding sources can be used to provide rental subsidies to maintain the affordability of at‐risk projects. These subsidies can be structured to mirror the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 program, whereby the subsidy covers the cost of the unit above what is determined to be affordable for the tenant’s ho
usehold income (including a utility allowance) up to the fair market value  of  the  apartment.  Unit  sizes  for  the  at‐risk  properties  range  from  one‐ bedroom to three‐bedroom units and are reserved for low‐income households.

The  total  annual  subsidy  to  maintain  the  243  at‐risk  units  is  estimated  at approximately $2.36
million.1
Transfer of Ownership
If  the  current  organizations  managing  the  at‐risk  units  are  no  longer  able  to maintain  the  project,  transferring  ownership  of  the  affordable  units  to  a nonprofit  housing  organization  can  be  a  viable  way  to  preserve  affordable housing for the long term. The estimated market value for 243 affordable units potentially  at  risk  of  converting  to  market  rate  is  over  $4 3  million.  However, many  of  these  units  are  located  within  larger  complexes;  thus,  additional acquisition cost would be required to acquire the market‐rate units as well.

1 Rental subsidies are calculated using the difference in affordability (by income level and unit size) and the fair market rent for the metro area.

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Table A‐13: Assisted Housing Acquisition Cost
Project Size  Developments at Risk (Units)
0‐bdrm  45
1‐bdrm  85
2‐bdrm  84
3‐bdrm  12
4‐bdrm  17
Total  243
Annual Operating Costs  ($987,500)
Gross Annual Income  $4,910,447
Net Annual Income  $3,922,947
Market Value  $43,152,421
Notes: Fair Market Rents (2020) for Los Angeles‐Long Beach‐Glendale HUD Metro Area Average Size: Studio = 500 sq ft, 1‐bed = 700 sq ft, 2‐bed = 900 sq ft, 3‐bed = 1200 sq ft, 4‐bed = 1500 sq ft 5% vacancy rate and annual operating expenses per square foot = $5.00

Construction of Replacement Units
The construction of new affordable housing can be a means to replace at‐risk units.  The  cost  of  developing  new  housing  depends  on  a  variety  of  factors, including  density,  size  of  units,  construction  quality  and  type,  location,  etc.

Assuming a development cost of $167.27 per square foot (ICC Building Valuation Data 2020) and the average size of units, th e construction cost of replacing all 243  affordable  at‐risk  units  would  be  approximately  $33  million.  Given  the escalation in building materials cost and premiums for construction labor, this estimate is likely to increase over the planning period.

Entities  Interested  in  Participating  in  California's  First  Right  of Refusal Program
An owner of a multi‐family rental housing development with rental restrictions (i.e.,  is  under  agreement  with  federal,  State,  and  local  entities  to  receive subsidies for low‐income tenants) may plan to sell their at‐risk property. HCD has listed qualified entities that may be interested in participating in California's First Right of Refus
al Program. If an owner decides to terminate a subsidy contract, prepay  the  mortgage,  or  sell  or  otherwise  dispose  of  the  assisted  housing development—or   if  the  owner  has an  assisted  housing development in  which there  will  be  the  expiration  of  rental  restrictions—the   owner  must  first  give notice  of  the  opportunity  to  offer  to  pur chase  to  a  list  of  qualified  entities provided  to  the  owner.  HCD  has  listed  42  entities  that  may  be  interested  in participating in California's First Right of Refusal Program in Los Angeles County2.

2 California Department of Housing and Community Development website accessed April 27, 2021. https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy‐research/docs/HPD‐00‐01.xlsx Community Profile/Housing Needs Assessment
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Of those entities listed, at least four have completed projects in Pasadena in the past: BRIDGE, National CORE, Abode, and SGV Habitat.

Projected Housing Need – Allocation of Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
Housing element law requires a quantification of each jurisdiction’s share of the regional  housing  need  as  established  in  the  RHNA  plan  prepared  by  the jurisdiction’s  council  of  governments.  HCD,  in  conjunction  with  SCAG,  has determined the projected regional housing need for the SCAG region. The RHNA is 1,341,827 new housing units for the 2 021 ‐2029 planning period throughout the  entire  SCAG  region.  SCAG  has,  in  turn,  allocated  this  share  among  its constituent  jurisdictions,  distributing  to  each  its  own  RHNA  allocation  divided along income levels. The City of Pasadena has a RHNA of 9,429 housing units to accommodate  in  the  Housing  Element  period.  The  inco me  distribution  is  as shown in Table A‐14.

Table A‐14: Regional Housing Needs Assessment 2021‐2029 Income Group
% of County
AMI
Number of Units
Allocated
Percent of Total
Allocation
Very Low1  0‐50%  2,747  29%
Low  >50‐80%  1,662  18%
Moderate  >80‐120%  1,565  17%
Above Moderate  120%+  3,455  37%
Total  ‐‐‐  9,429  100%
Note:  Pursuant  to  AB  2634,  local  jurisdictions  are  also  required  to  project  the  housing  needs  of  extremely  low‐income households (0‐30% AMI). In estimating the number of extremely low‐income households, a jurisdiction can use 50% of the very low‐income allocation or apportion the very low‐income figure based on Census data. Usin g the 50% apportionment, the City’s very low‐income RHNA of 2,740 can be split into 1,370 extremely low‐ and 1,370 very low‐income units.

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Appendix B: Constraints on Housing
Production

Government policies and regulations impact the price and availability of housing and  the  provision  of  affordable  housing.  Constraints  include  residential development  standards,  fees,  and  permitting  procedures.  Providing infrastructure  and  services  also  increases  the  cost  of  producing  housing.  Not every  constraint  to  housing  production  is  governmental.  The  most  significant nongovernmental  constraints  include  housing  market  con ditions,  access  to capital, cost of construction materials, and labor costs, all of which lie beyond local  government  control.   For  example,  during  the  COVID‐19  pandemic  that began  in  2020,  supply  chain  bottlenecks  substantially  increased  lumber  costs, driving up prices for new housing and home renovation budgets. This chapter examines  ho
w  nongovernmental  constraints,  together  with  governmental regulations and processes, can affect housing supply.

Nongovernmental Constraints
The availability and cost of housing is strongly influenced by market factors over which  local  government  has  little  or  no  control.  State  law  requires  that  the housing element contain a general assessment of these constraints so that the City  may  consider  ways  to  take  actions  that  may  offset  the  effects  on  the production  of  housing.  The  primary  no
ngovernmental  constraints  to  the
development  of  new  housing  are  land  costs,  construction  costs,  and environmental conditions.

Development Costs
Land Prices
Land costs include land acquisition and the cost of holding that land throughout the development process. These costs can account for as much as half of the final sales prices of new homes in small developments or in areas where land is scarce. Land costs in single‐family residential neighborhoods in Pasadena range from $9
00,000 to $7,000,000 per acre, averaging approximately $4,000,000 per acre.1  Among  the  variables  affecting  land  prices  are  lot  size,  location  and amenities,  the  availability  and  proximity  of  public  services,  and  financing arrangements between the buyer and seller.

1 A review of vacant residential land sales on Zillow.com on February 16, 2021 provided eight vacant lots  for  sale  within  the  City.  Land  costs  were  estimated  from  this  sample  and  may  not  be representative of general land costs in Pasadena.

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Construction Costs
Construction costs are determined primarily by the cost of labor and materials.

The  relative  importance  of  each  is  a  function  of  the  complexity  of  the construction job and the desired quality of the finished product.  The price paid for  materials  and  labor  at  any  time  will  reflect  short‐term  considerations  of supply  and  de
mand;  for  labor  costs,  whether  a  developer  chooses  to  and  is required to pay prevailing wage adds to the total costs.  Future costs are difficult to predict given the cyclical fluctuations in demand and supply that in large part are created by fluctuations in the State and national economies.

An  indicator
of  construction  costs  is  Building  Valuation  Data  compiled  by  the International  Code  Council  (ICC).  The  unit  costs  compiled  by  the  ICC  include structural,  electrical,  plumbing,  and  mechanical  work,  in  addition  to  interior finish and normal site preparation. The data are national and do not consider regional differences, nor do the data incl ude the price of the land upon which the buildings are built. The 2020 national averages for costs per square foot of apartment units and single‐family homes are as follows:
 Type I or II, Multi‐Family: $129.23 to $167.27 per square foot  Type  V  (Wood  Frame),  Multi‐Family:  $112 .76  to  $147.50  per  square foot
 Type  V  (Wood  Frame),  One‐  and  Two‐Family  Dwelling:  $122.46  to $141.72 per square foot
Availability of Financing
The availability of capital to finance new residential development is a significant factor that can impact both the cost and supply of ho using. Two types of capital are involved in the housing market: 1) capital used by developers for initial site preparation and construction, and 2) capital for financing the purchase of units by  homeowners  and  investors.  Interest  rates  substantially  impact  home construction, purchase, and improvement costs. A fluctuation in rates of just a few  percen
tage  points  can  make  a  dramatic  difference  in  the  annual  income needed  to  qualify  for  a  loan.  Since  about  2015,  financing  for  new  residential development  has  been  available  at  reasonable  rates.  However,  economic fluctuations due to COVID‐19 in 2020‐2021 caused caution among lenders and may  have  lasting  effects  thr
ough  this  Housing  Element  planning  period.  And
while interest rates have remained low, lenders are considering applicants much more  closely  than  in  the  past,  leading  to  credit  tightening  despite  affordable interest rates.

Labor Costs
Labor costs can significantly increase construction costs, depending on whether union  or  non‐union  labor  is  used.  For  affordable  proj ects  funded  by  the  City, State  law  requires  the payment  of  prevailing  wages,  increasing labor costs 20 percent to 30 percent in Southern California. To mitigate the impact of increasing labor costs on affordable housing, State law exempts project using low‐income housing tax credits and tax‐exe mpt bonds where no other subsidy is used from paying  prevailing  wages.  However,  project  applicants  looking  to  streamline Constraints on Housing Production
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development applications pursuant to SB 35 (California statutes of 2017) must pay prevailing wages.2
Government Code 65583(a)(6) Development Analysis
Government  Code  section  65583(a)(6)  requires  an  analysis  of  requests  to develop  housing  at  densities  below  those  anticipated  in  the  housing  sites inventory.  The   analysis  must  also  indicate  the  length  of  time  between  a developer receiving approval for housing development and the submittal of a building  permit  application.  Further,  the  analysis  must  look  at   local  efforts  to remove  nongovernmental  constraints  that  create  a  gap  in  the  jurisdiction’s ability to meet the RHNA by income category.

Requests for Lower Development Densities
In Pasadena, requests for development at densities below anticipated densities are rare.  Development  approval of projects with densities lower than what is allowed  by  the  General  Plan  and  zoning  re gulations  is  not  expected  based  on review  of  applications  over  the  past  several  years.  In  almost  all  cases, development applications aim for densities as close as possible to that which is allowed  and,  in  many  cases,  with  density  bonuses,  densities  exceed  the maximums.  For example, the projec t at 177 E. Del Mar is zoned at a maximum density of 87 units per acre and achieved 100 units per acre (in the CD‐1 zone).

The project at 125 Hurlbut is zoned RM‐32 (32 units per acre) and yielded 36 units  per  acre.  The  Avila  Apartments  built  at  75  W.  Walnut  (2 01  total  units) yielded 106 units per acre in the CD‐1 zone (87 units per acre maximum).    For projects in the RM‐12 and RM‐32 zones, where development generally consists of replacing a single unit or units with multifamily housing and the IHO may not apply, resulting densities range
from 86 to 90 percent of the permitted density.

These  applications  and  the  densities  proposed  can  be  attributed  to  the robustness  of  the  local  housing  market  and  the  City’s  inclusionary  housing requirements.  Proposed  developments  maximize  density  to  account  for  price controls on affordable units.

2 SB 35, enacted by the California legislature in 2017, is aimed at streamlining housing construction of  qualifying  projects.  Among  the  criteria  for  qualifying  include  requirements  that  a  project  must consist  of  multi‐family  housing  that  includes  at  least  10  percent  affordable  units  for  cities  not achieving their prior low‐income RHNA targets and  50 percent affordable if the low‐income RHNA was not achieved.  The developer must also agree to pay union‐level wages to construction workers.

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Entitlement Processing
Pasadena has several procedures for reviewing residential development permit applications.  Typical processing times are as follows:
 Conditional Use Permits – six to eight months
 Preliminary Plan Review – one to two months; three to four months if City Council review is required
 Preliminary Plan Check – three to four mo nths  or longer; typically longer for projects subject to the City of Gardens regulations for multi‐family housing
 Variance – four to five months
 Planned  Development  Permit  –  eight  to  12  months  or  longer  if associated with a General Plan amendment
Building Permit Timeframe
In  Pasadena,  the  length  of  time  between  a  developer  receiving  entitlement approval for a housing (or mixed‐use) development and issuance of a building permit  is  typically  three  months  for  a  single‐family  residence  and  six  to  10 months for a multi‐family residential project, depending on project complexity.

For  example,  a  multi‐family  residential  project  with  co mplex  excavation  (for underground parking), grading, and drainage plans may take longer than usual to respond to City requests for additional information.

Local Efforts to Remove Nongovernmental Constraints
Housing  element  law  requires  analysis  of  local  efforts  to  remove nongovernmental constraints that create a gap in the City’s ability to meet its RHNA  by  income  category.  The  primary  nongovernmental  constraint  is  the overall  cost  of  affordable  housing  development  (high  land  and  development costs)  in  most  parts  of  the  State.  In  general,  constructing  af fordable  housing, especially for low‐ and very low‐income households, is not profitable for housing developers. Therefore, deed‐restricted affordable units require subsidy beyond available density or financial incentives. This places the construction burden on nonprofit organizations and similar grant‐funded housing developers and may result in affordable projects that are not dis persed throughout the region but are concentrated in limited areas with lower development costs. While the City can offer developer incentives such as expedited permit processing or fee deferrals or partner with a developer on City‐owned properties, it cannot afford to fully mitigate the high cost of development fo r affordable housing projects.

In addition to technical assistance, regulatory incentives, and concessions, the City  of  Pasadena  continues  to  facilitate  housing  development,  specifically  for affordable units, through the following:
 As part of Pasadena’s inclusionary housing program, the City allows off‐ site affordable units to be built with modified materials and different features and in
terior finishes than market rate units, provided that all units are comparable in construction quality and exterior design.

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• Pasadena  can  grant  waivers  of  plan  check  and  building  permit  fees, including  its  construction  tax  for  projects  containing  housing  units affordable  to  low‐  and  moderate‐income  households.   Further,  the City’s  residential  impact  fee  is  charged  at  a  flat  rate  per  on‐site affordable unit and reduces the fee for all units in th e same project.

• In  2020,  the  City  initiated  a  pilot  ADU  program  for  which  the  City provides  construction  financing  for  the  ADU  if  the  property  owner agrees to rent the unit to a lower‐income household for a period of at least seven years.

Governmental Constraints
Although  local  governments  have  little  influence  on  such  market  factors  as interest  rates  and  availability  of  funding  for  development,  local  policies  and regulations can affect both the amount of residential development that occurs and  housing  affordability.  Thus,   State  law  requires  the  Housing  Element  to “address  and,  where  appropriate  and  legally  possible,  remove  govern mental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.” Land Use Controls
Use Regulations
The City’s primary policies and regulations that affect residential development and housing affordability include the 2015 General Plan, Title 17 – Zoning Code, Title 16 – Subdivisions, and the City’s seven Specific Plans. (Seven Specific Plans are  being  updated  to  implement  the  2015  General  Plan,  and  a  new  eighth Specific  Plan  for  the  Lama
nda  Park  neighborhood  will  be  produced  upon
completion of the update program.) Table B‐1 summarizes the General Plan land use designations and zoning districts that either allow residential development by right or subject to conditional use permit approval.

Generally, development standards in the Zoning Code are easy to find and clearly stated.   As  desc
ribed  for  the  sites  inventory,  most  development  projects approach  the  maximum  permitted  densities  inclusive  of  required  parking  and reflective  of  the  required  development  standards.  Thus,   land  use  controls, including  the  Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance  (IHO),  are  not  a  constraint  on development,  as  further  evidenced  by  the  1,277  de velopments  currently underway and in the entitlement process (as cited in the Resources appendix).

Pasadena  has  established  development  caps  within  Specific  Plan  areas.  (Such limits do not apply to properties outside of the Specific Plans.) However, land use policies allow for reallocation of nonresidential development capacities to residential  cap acities  in  response  to  demand.  This  means  that  the  residential caps  can  be  exceeded.   Also,  affordable  housing  units  (via  density  bonus,  the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, or other means) do not count toward the caps, except within the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan.  Thus,  for example, a Constraints on Housing Production
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development  involving  100  percent  affordable  units—anything   except  market rate—would  not count toward any cap.

Also  of  note  in  Table  B‐1:  the  2015  General  Plan  does  not  apply  minimum densities  to  any  multi‐family  zones.  However,   as  stated  above,  the  City’s experience is that developers largely propose projects at or near the maximum permitted densities.

Table B‐1: Residential General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning Districts
General Plan
Land Use
Designations  Density
Corresponding Zoning
Districts
Required
Entitlement
Low Density
Residential
0‐6 du/ac  RS   Permitted by right
Low‐Medium
Density
Residential
0‐12 du/ac  RM‐12   Permitted by right
Medium Density
Residential
0‐16 du/ac  RM‐16   Permitted by right
Medium‐High
Density
Residential
0‐32 du/ac  RM‐32  Permitted by right
High Density
Residential
0‐48 du/ac  RM‐48  Permitted by right
Urban Housing  0‐87 du/ac  CD‐1, CD‐2, CD‐3, CD‐4,
and CD‐5 (Central District
Specific Plan)

Permitted by right
with restrictions on
ground‐floor
residential use.

Low Mixed Use  0‐32 du/ac  Zones determined by
applicable Specific Plan
Permitted by right
subject to Code
Compliance
Certificate
Low‐Medium
Mixed Use
0‐48 du/ac
Medium Mixed
Use
0‐87 du/ac
High Mixed Use  0‐87 du/ac
Specific Plan  32‐87
du/ac
Varies by Specific Plan  Varies by Specific
Plan

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The  General  Plan  and  Zoning  Code  designate  several  Specific  Plan  areas  or districts. Many of these areas are designated for higher‐density residential uses ranging  from  16  to  87  units  per  acre,  with  variations  based  on  location  and adjacent  commercial  and  residential  uses.  Development  standards  within  the plans vary depending on location, allowed uses, proximity to transit, adjacency to  single
‐family  neighborhoods,  historic  landmark  districts,  and/or  desired building form.  To regulate building intensity and population density consistently with General Plan land use designations, the General Plan limits the number of market rate housing units or cumulative new development within each Specific Plan area.   Table B‐2 lists the Specific Plans with th e corresponding cumulative new residential unit limit.  These limits do not apply to affordable housing units, except  within  the  Fair  Oaks/Orange  Grove  Specific  Plan.  Also,   some  Specific Plans include mechanisms to allow for nonresidential square footage allocations to be converted to residential units upon Cit y Council authorization.

Table B‐2: General Plan Development Caps by Specific Plan Area
Area or District  Number of Units
Central District  4,272
South Fair Oaks  802
East Pasadena  750
Lamanda Park  100
East Colorado  300
North Lake  250
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove  325
Lincoln Avenue  180
Note:  The Lamanda Park Specific Plan area is designated in the General Plan, but the Specific Plan will  not  be  adopted  until  2022,  concurrent  with  the  other  seven  plans  undergoing  updates  to achieve General Plan consistency.

Table  B‐3  summarizes  the  housing  types  permitted  by  zone.   Each  use  is designated  by  a  letter  denoting  whether  the  use  is  allowed  or  conditionally permitted.

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Table B‐3: Zoning Districts Permitted Land Uses
Land Uses  RS  RM‐12  RM‐16  RM‐32  RM‐48  PS  CO  CL  CG  IG Single‐family Dwelling1  P  P  P  P  P   P  P
Multi‐Family Dwelling (in PS, only as
accessory to principal use)    P  P  P  P  C  P  P
Accessory Dwelling Units   P  P  P  P  P   P  P
Mobile/Manufactured Home  P  P  P  P  P   P  P
Mixed Use           P  P
Work/Live Units               C
Dormitories/Fraternities/
Sororities
P  P     P
Affordable Senior Housing   P  P  P  P  C  P  P
Life‐Care Facilities2         C   C  C
Emergency Shelter               C  C
Temporary Homeless Shelter with
Religious Facility  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  P  P
Transitional/Supportive Housing   P  P  P  P   P  P
Single Room Occupancy             P  P
Residential care, ≤ 6 clients  P  P  P  P  P   P  P
Residential care, > 6 clients     C  C  C  C  C  C
Boarding House       P  P     P
Notes:

Subject to development standards of the RS‐6 zone in all RM and C zones.

Provides housing accommodations for varying levels of senior care.  Development can provide a blend of independent units, residential care facilities and hospice care.

Tables  B‐4a  through  B‐4d  identify  residential  land  use  regulations  within  the seven  adopted  Specific  Plans.  Each  use  is  designated  by  a  letter  denoting whether the use is allowed or conditionally permitted.

For the North Lake Specific Plan (SP‐1), the land use regulations of the underlying zoning district apply, except as the following regardi ng residential uses:
• In  the  SP‐1a,  SP‐1b,  SP‐1c  and  SP‐1e  subdistricts,  work/live  units  are allowed subject to a conditional use permit.
• In  the  SP‐1d  subdistrict,  residential  uses  and  mixed‐use  projects including residential uses are not allowed.
• In the SP‐1e subdistrict, single‐family and multi ‐family residential uses are not allowed.

For  the  South  Fair  Oaks  Specific  Plan  (SP‐2),  the  land  use  regulations  of  the underlying zoning district apply. For properties located west of Fair Oaks Avenue and south of Hurlbut Street, the following additional uses are allowed: life/care facilities, multi‐family residential up to 32 units per ac re, residential care general
and limited, supportive/transitional housing, and emergency shelters subject to specific use standards.

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Table B‐4a: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (Central District and East Colorado) Land Uses  CD‐1  CD‐2
CD‐
3  CD‐4
CD‐
5 CD‐
6 EC
CG‐1
EC
CG‐2
EC
CG‐3
EC
CG‐4
EC
CG‐5
EC
CG‐6
Single‐family Dwelling     P          P
Multi‐Family Dwelling  P  P  P  P  P       P  P   P
Accessory Dwelling Units   P  P  P  P  P       P
Mixed Use  P  P  P  P  P  P  P  P  P   P  P
Work/Live Units  P  P  MC  P  MC  P  C  C  C  C  C  C
Dormitories/Fraternities/
Sororities
C  C  C  C  C  C     P
Life‐Care Facilities2  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C Emergency Shelter         P  MC  MC  MC   MC  MC
Caretaker Quarters           P  P  P  P  P  P
Transitional/Supportive Housing  P  P  P  P  P  P     P  P   P Single Room Occupancy  P  P  P  P  P  P        P
Residential care, ≤ 6 clients  P  P  P  P  P  P     P  P   P Residential care, > 6 clients  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C  C Boarding House  P  P  P  P  P  P     P
Notes:

1.  See Chapter 17.30 (Central District Specific Plan) of the zoning code for specific requirements for ground‐floor pedestrian‐oriented uses and targeted restrictions on residential use on Arroyo Parkway and Lake Avenue.

2.  In ECSP, mixed use and multi‐family only permitted within ¼ mile of a light rail station.

Table B‐4b: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (East Pasadena) Land Uses
d1‐
CO
d1‐
CL
d1‐
CG
d1‐IG  d2‐
CO
d2‐
CL
d2‐
CG
d2‐IG  d2‐
PS
d3‐
CO
d3‐
CG
Single‐family Dwelling
Multi‐Family Dwelling  P  P  P  P   P  P    C  P  P
Accessory Dwelling Units   P  P    P   P
Mixed Use   P       P
Work/Live Units   C  C  C    C  C    C
Dormitories/Fraternities/
Sororities
P       P     C
Life‐Care Facilities2  C  C  C     C  C  C    C
Emergency Shelter     MC  MC     MC  MC    MC
Caretaker Quarters         P  P  P  MC  C  P  P
Transitional/Supportive Housing  P  P  P  P   P     C  P  P Single Room Occupancy     P     P       P
Residential care, ≤ 6 clients  P  P  P  P   P  P   C  P  P Residential care, > 6 clients  C  C     P  C  C  C  C
Religious Facility with Temporary
Homeless Shelter  C  P  P   C  P  P    C  C  C
Senior Affordable Housing              C
Boarding House   P       P

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Table B‐4c: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (Fair Oaks/Orange Grove) Land Uses
RM‐
12 RM‐
16  PS
OS  CL‐
1a
CL‐
1b
C‐2  C‐3a,
b, d
C‐3c
Single‐family Dwelling  P  P  C     P   P
Multi‐Family Dwelling  P  P  C     P
Accessory Dwelling Units   P  P       P   P
Mixed Use         P   P
Work/Live Units           C  C  C
Dormitories/Fraternities/
Sororities
C     P   P
Life‐Care Facilities2
Emergency Shelter
Caretaker Quarters     C  C   P   P
Transitional/Supportive Housing  P  P  C     P   P
Single Room Occupancy
Residential care, ≤ 6 clients  P  P  C     P   P
Residential care, > 6 clients
Religious Facility with Temporary
Homeless Shelter  C  C  C   P  P  P  P  P
Senior Affordable Housing
Boarding House

Table B‐4d: Specific Plan Permitted Land Uses (Lincoln Avenue) Land Uses  RM‐16  CL  CG‐1  CG‐2  PS
Single‐family Dwelling  P  P
Multi‐Family Dwelling  P  P
Accessory Dwelling Units   P  P
Mixed Use   P
Work/Live Units   P  C  C
Dormitories/Fraternities/
Sororities

Life‐Care Facilities2
Emergency Shelter
Caretaker Quarters   P  P  P
Transitional/Supportive Housing  P  P
Single Room Occupancy
Residential care, ≤ 6 clients  P  P
Residential care, > 6 clients
Religious Facility with Temporary Homeless Shelter  C  C  C  C  C Senior Affordable Housing
Boarding House

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Development Standards – Non‐Specific Plan Properties
Table  B‐5  summarizes  key  development  standards  for  residential  uses  within residential, commercial, and mixed‐use zones.

For multi‐family housing, height limits are indicated in terms of feet rather than stories, thus providing developers with flexibility regarding how many stories to incorporate  within  the  limits  (e.g. ,  placing  a  first  story  partially  below  grade, variable floor plate heights).  Mixed‐use buildings may extend four to five stories in height.

Unique to Pasadena are zoning regulations that encourage designs that typify the  garden  character  of  earlier  apartments  and  bungalow  courts  in  the  City.

These  City  of  Gardens  standards  are  des igned  to  ensure  that  high‐density apartments  and  condominiums  incorporate  landscaped  common  open  space rather than concrete interiors and bulky mass designs. These regulations apply to all multi‐family residential district projects with three units or more in the RM‐ 16, RM‐32, RM‐48 zones, in portions of cert ain specific plan areas, and in the CL and CO districts.

The City of Gardens standards are structured to emphasize multi‐family projects with a landscaped open space feature as the central focus occupying between 17  to  37  percent  of  a  multi‐family  residential  project  area.  The  majority  of projects submi
tted achieve close to the maximum density in the RM‐16, RM‐32, and RM‐48 zones without requiring a variance. Therefore, these requirements are  not  considered  an  actual  constraint  to  the  production  of  affordable  or market‐rate  housing;  they  provide  an  alternative  that  harkens  to  the  City’s historic  context  for  residential  developme nt  and  provides  meaningful  use  of open space areas within multi‐family housing.

All City of Gardens projects are subject to Design Review, with projects proposing nine or fewer units reviewed by the Planning Division Director (or designee) and 10  or  more  units  requiring  Design  Commission  approval.  This   discretionary Design  Comm
ission  process  may  be  subject  to  CEQA  compliance  unless specifically exempted by CEQA.

The  City  of  Gardens  requirements  provide  clear  guidance  regarding  the development parameters to be used in designing and developing multi‐family housing.  This  clarity  means  less  interpretation  by  the  Director  or  Design Commission  in  the  review  of  projec ts,  as  the  standards  are  objective.   Before they submit applications, developers know what the City will be looking for and can  design  accordingly.  As   discussed  above,  a  review  of  approved  projects indicates that developers are able to achieve at or near the maximum allowed densities.

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Table B‐5: Residential Development Standards
Development Standard  RS  RM‐12
RM‐161
&
(RM‐16‐1)
RM‐321

RM‐481

Mixed Use
in CO, CL,
CD
Minimum Lot Area (sf)
7,200 to
40,000
7,200  7,200

(12,000)
10,000  10,000  None
Minimum Lot Width (ft)
55 to
100
55  75  60  60  None
Maximum Density (units
per lot)
1  2  16  32  48  48‐87 per
acre
Setbacks (feet)
Front  25  25  20 (40)  20  20  Variable
Sides (each)  5, 10  5, 10  5 (10)  5  5
Rear  25  10  0‐5 (20)  0‐25  0‐25
Maximum Height (feet)  28‐32  28‐32  23‐36  23‐36  38  4‐5 stories Maximum Site Coverage  35‐40%  35‐40%  None
(35%)
None  None  None

Development Standards – Specific Plan Properties
For development standards in the Specific Plan areas, please refer to Chapters

17.30 through 17.37 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.  The regulations are very detailed and vary by subdistrict within each Specific Plan.  Within those Specific Plan  subdistricts  conventional  residential  and  mixed‐use  developments  are permitted,  the  density  an
d  height  standards  are  shown  in  Table  B‐6  and  the following figures from the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.30.040.

Within the Specific Plans, maximum allowed heights vary (see Table B‐6 and the figures referenced in Table B‐6 excerpted from the zoning code).  Except within the Central Dis
trict, building height limits generally are 45 feet to 60 feet within ¼ mile of a rail station; this provides the flexibility described above.  Within the Central District, the height map shown on page B‐14 illustrates generous height allowances and the ability to use height averaging to attain additional bu ilding height.

The building height regulations are flexible and do not constrain development, as  evidenced  by  the  many  development  applications  currently  underway  and recently  approved—and   the  fact  that  developers  build  at  or  close  to  the maximum allowable densities.

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Table B‐6: Specific Plan Density and Height Standards
Specific Plan and Subdistrict  Maximum Density   Maximum Height Central District – CD‐1
Per PMC 17.30.040, Figure
3‐6
(48‐87 du/ac)
Per PMC 17.30.040,
Figure 3‐8

Central District – CD‐2  Per PMC 17.30.040, Figure
3‐6
(48‐87 du/ac)
Per PMC 17.30.040,
Figure 3‐8

Central District – CD‐3  Per PMC 17.30.040, Figure
3‐6
(48‐87 du/ac)
Per PMC 17.30.040,
Figure 3‐8

Central District – CD‐4  Per PMC 17.30.040, Figure
3‐6
(48‐87 du/ac)
Per PMC 17.30.040,
Figure 3‐8

Central District – CD‐5  Per PMC 17.3 0.040, Figure
3‐6
(48‐87 du/ac)
Per PMC 17.30.040,
Figure 3‐8

Central District – CD‐6  Per PMC 17.30.040, Figure
3‐6
(48‐87 du/ac)
Per PMC 17.30.040,
Figure 3‐8

East Colorado – CG‐1  48 du/ac  60 feet
East Colorado – CG‐2  48 du/ac  45 feet
East Colorado – CG‐3  60 du/ac  45 feet;
60 feet within ¼ mile
of rail station
East Colorado – CL‐3  48 du/ac;
60 du/ac near ¼ mile of rail
station
45 feet;
60 feet within ¼ mile
of rail station
East Colorado – CG‐5  48 du/ac  45 feet
East Colorado – CG‐6  60 du/ac  45 feet;
60 feet within ¼ mile
of rail station
East Pasadena – d1CO  48 du/ac  45 feet
East Pasadena – d1CL  32 du/ac  36 feet
East Pasadena – d2CO
48 du/ac
Per PMC 17.32.070,
Figure 3‐12
(generally 32‐60 feet)
East Pasadena – d2CL
32 du/ac
Per PMC 17.32.070,
Figure 3‐12
(generally 32‐60 feet)
East Pasadena – d2CG  48 du/ac;
60 du/ac near ¼ mile of rail
station
Per PMC 17.32.070,
Figure 3‐12
(generally 32‐60 feet)
East Pasadena – d3CO  48 du/ac  38 feet
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove – RM12  2 du/lot  28‐32 feet
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove – RM16  16 du/ac  23‐36 feet
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove – CL1b  16 du/ac  23‐36 feet
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove – C3a  40 du/ac  32 feet
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Table B‐6: Specific Plan Density and Height Standards
Specific Plan and Subdistrict  Maximum Density   Maximum Height Fair Oaks/Orange Grove – C3b  32 du/ac  32 feet
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove – C3d  32 du/ac  32 feet
Lincoln Avenue ‐ RM16
16 du/ac
Per PMC 17.37.060,
Figure 3‐17
(generally 36 feet)
Lincoln Avenue ‐ CL
16 du/ac
Per PMC 17.37.060,
Figure 3‐17
(generally 36 feet)
North Lake – SP1a  16 du/ac  23‐36 feet
North Lake – SP1b  32 du/ac  23‐36 feet
North Lake – SP1c  32 du/ac  23‐36 feet
South Fair Oaks  32 du/ac  45 feet
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Source: PMC Section 17.30.040

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Source: PMC Section 17.30.040

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Parking Standards
Parking  requirements  for  residential  development  in  Pasadena  are  typical  of those required for suburban communities, which generally is two parking spaces per unit for both single‐family and multi‐family developments (see Table B‐7), plus guest parking for multi‐family. Tandem parking is allowed for all multi‐family and  mixed‐use  developme
nts  (except  in  the  RM‐12  zoning  district).   Zoning regulations mandate reductions in transit‐oriented districts for projects built at 48 units per acre or more.  Units  650 square feet and smaller are allowed no more than one space per unit.  Units  larger than 650 square feet must have a minimum of 1.5
spaces per unit but no more than 2.0 per unit near the Sierra Madre Villa station and 1.75 per unit near all other stations.   All senior citizen housing  developments  qualify  for  a  ratio  of  0.5  parking  spaces  per  unit.  The regulations ensure that sufficient on‐site spaces are available to accom modate vehicle ownership rates of residents and the actual parking required for special needs  housing,  while  encouraging  use  of  other  modes  of  transportation  by mandating  maximums  in  TOD  districts.   Because  of  this  flexibility,  Pasadena’s parking  requirements  are  not  considered  an  impediment  to  housing development,  including  special  needs  housing.   In  sum,  the  Cit y’s  parking regulations  are  typical  for  those  in  a  suburban  community  and  responsive  to reduced parking demands in TODs and more urbanized areas.

For emergency shelters, the City requires one parking space per four beds, with the  spaces  available  for  both  shelter  staff  and  homeless  individuals  using  the shelter.  Per Gov
ernment Code 65583(a)(4)(A), the City is permitted to establish parking requirements for emergency shelters, “provided that the standards do not  require  more  parking  for  emergency  shelters  than  other  residential  or commercial  uses  within  the  same  zone.”  For   temporary  shelters  on  religious institution properties, the existing parking for that institution can suffice.   For permanent  emergency  shelters,  dedicated  space  must  be  provided  at  the  1:4 ratio.  A comparable commercial use might be a lodging facility, such as motel, which requires one space per guest room.  A comparable residential use might be single‐room occupancy affordable housing, which requires one space per four units, plus two spaces for the resident
manager.  Thus, the parking standards for
emergency shelters appear consistent with other uses in the same zone and are not a constraint on such a use. Of note, the City of Pasadena restricts overnight parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. throughout most residential  neighborhoods and on major arterial roads.  Residents who do not have sufficient on‐site parking are  required  to  obtain  on‐street  parking  permits.  The  City  charges  a  $47.00 application fee for on‐street parking permits; discounted permits are available for low‐income residents.

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Table B‐7: Parking Standards
Residential Use Type  Requirement  Regulatory Concessions Single‐Family  2 covered per unit  None
Multi‐Family and Mixed Use  2 covered per unit >
650 sf
1 covered per unit up to
650 sf
1 guest space per 10
units
Reduction in
requirements for TOD
areas in the City
Work‐Live Units  3 spaces per 1,000 sf  Minor CUP for shared parking
Emergency Shelter  1 space per 4 beds  None
Dormitories/Fraternities/
Sororities and Boarding House
1 covered per 3
habitable rooms
None
Single‐Room Occupancy  1 space per unit
2 spaces allocated for
manager
Reduction if affordable
units
Transitional/Supportive
Housing
Same requirement
applies to dwelling type
allowed in zone
None
Senior Housing  2 covered per unit >
650 sf
1 covered per unit up to
650 sf
1 guest space per 10
units
Reduction to minimum
of 0.5 space with Minor
CUP

On‐/Off‐Site Improvements
Site improvements and property dedications are important components of new development  and  contribute  to  the  creation  of  decent  housing.  Housing construction in Pasadena is subject to a variety of site improvement and building code requirements. Developers are required to fulfill obligations specified in the City’s Subdivision Code (Municipal Co de Title 16). Required improvements may include water, sewer, and other utility line improvements or extensions; street construction to City standards; and traffic control devices reasonably related to the project.

Typical standard requirements include:
 Local  streets must  have 60‐foot  of  right‐of‐way and 36  feet  of  paved roadway. Collector streets must have a 64‐foot right‐of‐way and 40‐foot
paved section. Secondary highways must have 90‐foot of right‐of‐way and 66 feet of roadway. Major highways have a 108‐foot right‐of‐way and 80 feet of roadway.
 Required street improvements include street trees (where  warranted) per  the  City’s  Tree  Master  Plan,  curbs  and  gutters,  streetlights,  and signage.

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 Utility  lines—electric,  communications,  street  lighting,  and  cable television—are  required to serve the subdivision and must be placed underground.
 Construction of all new water and drainage distribution systems related to the project must be provided by the developer.
 Parks and recreation facilities must be provided via a dedication of land and/or paym
ent of a fee set forth in the City’s development impact fee schedule.

Throughout  Pasadena,  infrastructure  is  in  place  to  serve  future  residential developments.  However,  the  age  of  water  and  sewer  lines  in  older neighborhoods and districts may require replacement of water and sewer lines that are of insufficient size or significantly deteriorated.  In these cases, on‐and off‐site improvements are pr
ovided through payment of a pro‐rata share of fees.

This means that the costs of on‐ and off‐site improvements are passed along to the homebuyer as part of the final home cost or financing for rental housing. The on‐ an
d off‐site improvement standards imposed by the City are typical for most communities and do not pose unusual constraints for housing development.

Locally Adopted Ordinances
State law requires that cities include an analysis of any locally adopted ordinance that directly impacts the cost and supply of residential developm ent.

California Government Code Section 65915 requires local governments to grant a density bonus of at least 20 percent (five percent for condominiums) and an additional  incentive,  or  financially  equivalent  incentive(s),  to  a  developer of  a housing  development  agreeing  to  provide  a  certain  percent  of  affordable housing units. In recent years,  the density bonus law has been amended multiple times to further facilitate affordable housing production.  A city has the option of  defaulting  to  State  law  or  adopting  its  own  density  bonus  regulations.  In Pasadena, developers often use density bonus to achieve increased maximum residential density. Since adoption of the Inclusionary Housing Ordina nce (IHO) in 2001, numerous projects have taken advantage of density bonus incentives.

The IHO applies to all residential and mixed‐use projects with 10 or more units.

The  requirements,  set  forth  in  Municipal  Code  Chapter  17.42,  requires  that  a minimum  of  20  percent  of  the  total  number  of  dwelling  units  in  a  residential project to be developed, offered to, and sold or rented to households of very low, low, and moderate‐income, at an affordable housing cost, as follows.

1.  Units for sale. If the project consists of units for sale, a minimum of 20 percent of the total number of un its in the project shall be sold to very low, low, or moderate‐income households.

2.  Rental  units.  If  the  residential  project  consists  of  rental  units,  a minimum of five percent of the units shall be rented to very low‐income households, five percent of the units shall be rented to very low  or low‐ Constraints on Housing Production
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income households, and 10 percent of the units shall be rented to very low, low, or moderate‐income households.

Because developers often use the IHO in coordination with Pasadena’s density bonus ordinance, developers can be required to obtain an Affordable Housing Concession  Permit,  which  is  a  discretionary  permit.   This  process  can  be considered a constraint to develop
ment since it requires additional fees and a
public hearing.  This process can incrementally increase the cost of housing.

In  2019,  the  City  amended  the  IHO  to  give  developers  the  option  of  using  an affordable housing concession menu to select concessions to be used instead of applying for an Afforda
ble Housing Concession Permit. (The IHO amendments
also included increasing the inclusionary requirement from 15 to 20 percent.) The  City  worked  closely  with  a  variety  of  stakeholders,  including  the development community, in order to ensure that the IHO and Concession Menu did  not  constrain  the  production  of  housing  in  the  Cit y.  In   a  May  10,  2021, memorandum to the City Council, staff reported that the 2019 IHO amendment creating  the  menu  approach  to  concessions  appears  to  be  attractive  to developers.

In  October  2018,  the  City  Council  directed  staff  to  study  and  prepare  an ordinance to address an imbalance between  increasing impacts of density bonus concessions and the public benefits accrued to the City. This was prompted by concerns  that  local  inclusionary  unit  trade‐down  credit  provisions  used  in conjunction  with  State  density  bonus  law  were  resulting  in  fewer  affordable housing units being produced. On August 19, 2019, the City Council am ended the  Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance  to  increase  the  percentage  of  required affordable units from 15 to 20 percent. Because the Density Bonus Ordinance (Chapter 17.43 of the Pasadena Municipal Code) dates to 2006 and State law has since been amended, the City will also need to update these regulations to relate better to its inclusionary requirements and reflect State law.

In addition to ac
tively promoting and encouraging housing development through the incentives offered through density bonus and inclusionary requirements, the City  has  adopted  provisions  restricting  short‐term  rentals  requiring  annual review,  registration,  and  various  limitations  on  lengths  of  stay  related  to unhoste
d use of a residential unit.  The City also prohibits vacation rentals.

Application  and  building  permit  data  demonstrate  that  the  IHO  does  not constrain development.  As indicated in Table C‐1 beginning on page C‐5 of the Housing Element, current and recently approved applications will result in 1,277 new housing
units, with almost all applications required by the IHO to provide affordable  units.  Table   B  in  the  City’s  2020  Annual  Progress  Report  to  HCD indicates that building permits for 3,004 units were issued 2014‐2020. The IHO does not constrain housing production.

In January, 2021, City staff presented an analysis of th e 2019 IHO amendments to the Planning Commission which concluded: “Based on this review, it appears that the amendments have been working relatively well and as intended.  They have not slowed or stopped production of housing in the city, have not caused a Constraints on Housing Production
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sudden  influx  of  more  affordable  housing  concession  permit  projects  with increased  height,  and  in  some  cases,  have  been  enough  of  an  incentive  for projects to choose concessions on the menu rather than seeking additional relief through SDBL [state’s density bonus law.]”
See  https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/developers‐not‐discouraged‐by‐ inclusionary‐housing‐ordinance‐amendment.

With  regard  to  the  density  bonus  ordinance,  however,  codified  in  Municipal Code Section 17.43, a developer is required to obtain a discretionary Affordable Housing  Concession  Permit  to  deviate  from  standards—as   permitted  by  State law—to  facilitate  construction  of  affordable  housing.   This  permit  can  be considered  a  constraint  on  development  due  to  the  time  and  fees  associated with the process.

Codes and Enforcement
Pasadena implements the 2019 edition of the California Building Code and 2019 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code and continues to amend Title  14  (Buildings  and  Construction)  of  the  Municipal  Code  as  needed  to implement  the  most‐current  industry  standards.   These  codes  establish standards  and  require  inspections  at  various  stages  of  construction  to  ensure code  com
pliance  and  minimum  health  and  safety  standards.  Although  these standards  and  the  time  required  for  inspections  increase  housing  production costs and may impact the viability of rehabilitation of older properties, the codes are mandated for all jurisdictions in California.

Local jurisdictions may approve local amendments necessary to address uniq ue local climatic, geologic, and/or topographical conditions. The City of Pasadena coordinated  with  88  cities  in  Los  Angeles  County  through  the  Los  Angeles Regional  Uniform  Code  Program  to  minimize  local  variations  to  the  Code  and promote  consistency  among  proposed  amendments  adopted  by  cities  in  the region.  Because  of  this  regional  effort ,  the  City  adopted  the  following  local amendments  to  the  California  Building  Standards  Code  to  protect  the  public health  and  safety  from  hazards  common  in  the  City  and  neighboring jurisdictions.
 Restrictions on the use of wood as exterior wall and roof material in fire hazard  areas,  and  requirem ents  for  Class  A  assembly  for  other materials;
 Requirements  for  fire  sprinklers  in  all  new  construction,  except  one‐ and two‐family dwellings outside brush hazard areas, townhomes less than three stories in height, and certain residential care facilities for six or fewer clients;
 More  restrictive  building  standards  for  roof  sheathing,  diaphragms , suspended ceilings, footings and foundations, shear walls, and building separation to reduce risk of injury and property damage in the event of an earthquake; and
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 Additional  amendments  provide  for  carrying  forward  existing administrative provisions, such as establishment of the City Council as the Board of Appeals and other miscellaneous provisions.

The  City  enforces  code  compliance  to  promote  property  maintenance  in accordance with the City Zoning and Building ordinances and State and County Health  Codes.  Similar  to  most  jurisdi ctions,  the  Code  Compliance  Division receives and investigates complaints regarding alleged violations.  Additionally, Pasadena also implements a three‐tiered code enforcement function to ensure that  property  and  residential  structures  are  well  maintained.  The  City administers a program that inspects all multi‐family projects every four years for building and property maintenance standards. Properties that receive ci tations or  notices  for  correction  are  provided  information  on  City  loan  programs  and grants  that  can  be  applied  for  to  facilitate  and  encourage  the  repair  of  code violations  and  housing  rehabilitation.  Single‐family  residential  properties  are routinely  inspected  through  normal  code  enforcement  programs  Citywide.

Properties in vi
olation of City codes are also given citations with specific time frames  to  remedy  the  code  violations.  These  programs  are  implemented uniformly throughout the community.

Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types
State housing element law requires that jurisdictions facilitate and encourage a range of housing types for all economic segments of the community.  The City of Pasadena accommodates a wide variety of housing types as summarized below.

Multi‐family Rental Housing
Multi‐family  developments  are  permitted  by  right  in  all  RM  zones  and  two nonresiden
tial zones (CO and CL), while a conditional use permit and a master plan approval is required in the PS zone (as accessory to the primary use).   As indicated  above  in  Tables  B‐4a  through  B4‐D,  every  Specific  Plan  allows residential and mixed‐use development. As a matter of policy, Pasadena foc uses multi‐family  development  in  areas  that  can  best  accommodate  growth  and reduce  transportation  demand:  within  the  Central  District,  in  Transit  and Neighborhood  Villages,  and  along  major  travel  corridors.  Student   housing,  in support of the four major colleges and smaller private educational institutions within the City, is permitted by right in hig her‐density residential zones, as well as several commercial zones and on the campuses of the private colleges and universities.  The City requires that these institutions prepare master plans and allows the master plans to accommodate student housing.

Housing for Agricultural Employees (permanent and seasonal) The  Employee  Housing  Act  (Governm ent  Code  Section  17021.5  and  17021.6) requires that any employee housing occupied by six or fewer employees shall be considered a single‐family structure within a residential land use and must be treated the same as a single‐family dwelling of the same type in the same zone.

In addition
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family or household, must be considered an agricultural land use and be treated the same as any other agricultural activity in the same zone.

Regionally, according to the USDA Census on agricultural population, there were 413 farms in Los Angeles County and 3,266 farmworkers. The City of Pasadena does not have land zoned for or remaining in agricultural  use and does not have any  inventory  of  farm  housing.  Therefore,   none  of  the  zoning  districts specifically  distinguish  housing  for  agricultural  employees  from  any  other programmatic housing dedicated or developed to be affordable.

Emergency Shelters
State  legislation  (SB  2  of  the  2007  legislative  session,  codified  in  Government Code  sections  65
582,  65583,  and  65589.5))  requires  jurisdictions  to  identify locations where emergency shelters can be established without a conditional use permit  or  other  discretionary  permit.  In  Pasadena,  emergency  shelters  are permitted  by  right  in  the  EPSP‐D1‐IG  and  South  Fair  Oaks  SP‐2  districts (maximum of 12 beds). Sh elters may be established with a minor conditional use permit in the CG and IG districts, the Central District, and the CG and IG districts of the East Colorado, East Pasadena, and South Fair Oaks Specific Plans. Religious facilities may also operate a homeless shelter for temporary stays as a by‐right use in the CL and CG districts and in portio
ns of Central District. They may also
operate a shelter in all residential districts, CO district, and parts of the Central District.

At the time the ordinance establishing these regulations was adopted, the City’s analysis  indicated  that  35  sites  were  available  within  the  zones,  allowing  a maximum of 420 beds (in addition to existing provided beds).   In early 2022, a reexamination  of  those  sites  identified  approximately  24  available  sites.

Assuming a maximum of 12 beds per site, the total capacity would be 288 beds.

The  2022  Point‐in‐Time  Homeless  County  identified  51 2  people  experiencing homelessness  in  Pasadena  on  a  single  night  in  February.  Of   those  512,  45 percent were staying in either transitional housing or emergency shelters.  The remaining 55 percent (280 individuals) were considered unsheltered. The 2022 Housing  Inventory  Count  reported  199  emergency  shelter  beds  and  40 transitional  housing  beds  in  Pasadena;  this  was  significantly  below  actual capa
city given restrictions imposed by HUD COVID‐19 and the federal Center for Disease Control guidelines.  At the time of the point‐in‐time count, shelter bed utilization was 96 percent.   These data, together with the analysis of available sites above, indicate a sho rtage of beds for persons experiencing homelessness.

AB 101 (2019 legislative session, codified largely in Government Code Sections 30035.7, 65400, 65585, and 65913.4, as well as portions of the Health and Safety Code,  Public  Resources  Code,  Revenue  and  Taxation  Code,  and  Welfare  and Institutions Code), require that low‐barrier navigation centers3 be permitted as

3 As defined in Government Code section 65660, " ‘Low Barrier Navigation Center’ means a Housing First, low‐barrier, service‐enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that Constraints on Housing Production
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a  matter  of  right  in  areas  zoned  for  mixed‐use  and  nonresidential  zones  that permit multi‐family uses, whether by‐right or with a discretionary permit. The City will need to revise the Zoning Code to identify zones can provide additional land area for possible emergency shelter accommodation and to also address the requiremen
ts under AB 101.

Transitional and Supportive Housing
State  law  requires  cities  to  allow  transitional  and  supportive  housing  as  a residential  use  and  allowed  by  right  in  all  zones  that  allow  similar  residential uses, consistent with SB2. Pasadena’s Zoning Code defines supportive housing as:  “housing  with  no  limit  on  length  of  st ay,  that  is  occupied  by  the  target population as defined by the state Government Code Section 65582, and that is linked to an on‐site or off‐site service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, wor
k in the community.“ Transitional
housing  is  treated  as  a  residential  use  and  permitted  by  right  in  multi‐family districts,  several  commercial  districts,  and  Specific  Plan  areas  (the  CO  and  CL districts and  Central District,  East  Colorado  and East  Pasadena  Specific Plans).

Transitional  housing,  per  the  Zoning  Code,  is  “buildings  confi gured  as  rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of th e assistance.” These definitions and  regulations  conform  with  State  law.  In  2018,  the  City  adopted  the  Motel Conversion Ordinance (PMC Section 17.50.075), which allows for the conversion of  existing  hotels/motels  to  permanent  supportive  housing,  as  well  as  single‐ room  occupancy  housing  and  moderate‐  and  lower‐income  multi‐family housing.

Effective  January  1,  2019,  AB  2162  (Supportive  Housing  Streamlining  Act, codified  in  Government  Code  Sections  65583  and  65650)  requires  supportive housing to be considered a by‐right use in zones where multi‐family and mixed‐ uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multi‐family uses, if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria.  The law prohibits a local government from imposing any minimum parking requirement for units occupied by supportive housing residents if the development is located within one‐half mile of a public transit stop. AB 2162 also requires local jurisdictions to streamline the approval of housing projects containing a minimum amount of supportive
housing units by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the  requirement  for  CEQA  analysis,  and  removing  the  requirement  for  a conditional use permit or other similar discretionary entitlements. The City will need to revise the Zoning Code to comply with AB 2162.

The Zoning Code addresses residential care  facilities (defined as a State‐licensed facility, family home, group care facility, or similar facility that is maintained and

provides  temporary  living  facilities  while  case  managers  connect  individuals  experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.” Constraints on Housing Production
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operated  to  provide  24‐hour  nonmedical  residential  care)  for  seven  or  more persons separately from transitional and supportive housing. The key distinction is that a residential care facility provides 24‐hour care, whereas transitional and supportive housing generally do not. Zoning regulations currently do not allow residential  care  facilities  for  seven  or  more  persons  by  right  bu t  require conditional use permit.   This may be seen as a constraint on establishing such facilities  which  may  function  similar  to  transitional  or  supportive  housing  for persons with disabilities.

Single‐Room Occupancy (SRO)
Single‐room occupancy hotels (SRO) are one‐room units intended for occupancy by a single individual. It is distinct from a  studio or efficiency unit in that a studio is  a  one‐room  unit  that  must  contain  a  kitchen  and  bathroom.  Although  SRO units are not required to have a kitchen or bathroom, many SROs may have one or the other. Pasadena’s Zoning Code establishes standards for SRO s and permits the use by right within the CG district, throughout the CD districts, and several Specific  Plans  (see  Tables  B‐4a  through  B‐4d  above).   In  addition,  existing nonconforming SROs in the CL district can be altered to comply with the City’s SRO development standards without issuance of a conditional use permit.

The City’s SRO standar
ds have facilitated the production or conversion of uses to SRO  units  affordable  to  Pasadena’s  very  low‐  and  extremely  low‐income households.  Key  provisions  include  small  unit  size  (150  to  375  square  feet) requirements and reduced parking standards at a ratio of one space per unit or one space per four units for a
ffordable SROs. One notable example is Centennial
Place, an adaptive reuse of the City’s historic YMCA building converted into a 144‐unit SRO development in partnership with Abode Communities, a local non‐ profit housing developer. Centennial Place serves residents transitioning from or at
risk of homelessness and provides on‐site supportive services.

Mobile Homes/Factory‐built Housing
State law requires that mobile and manufactured homes be considered a single‐ family  dwelling  and  permitted  in  all  zones  that  allow  single‐family  housing.

Manufactured  housing  can  be  subject  to  design  review.  Mobile  homes  and manufa
ctured  housing  are  permitted  in  all  residential  zoning  districts  in Pasadena. The development standards and requirements for mobile homes and manufactured housing are the same as single‐family housing in the same district.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), previously known as “second units”, can be an important source of afforda
ble housing since they are smaller than primary units
and  do  not  have  direct  land  acquisition  costs.  ADU  development  expands housing opportunities for very low‐, low‐, and moderate‐income households by increasing the number of rental units available within existing neighborhoods. In Pasadena,  consistent  with  the  Government  Co de  Section  65852.2,  ADUs  are permitted  by  right  in  single‐family  residential  zones  and  are  subject  to  all development  standards  of  the  underlying  zoning  district  with  a  few  minor exceptions.

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The City most recently updated its ADU ordinance in 2018. The State Legislature has  passed  numerous  changes  to  the  ADU  requirements  to  promote  the development of ADUs. These include allowing ADUs to be built concurrently with a  single‐family  home,  opening  areas  where  ADUs  can  be  built  to  include  all zoning  districts  that  allow  single‐family  and  multi ‐family  uses,  modifying  fees from  utilities  such  as  special  districts  and  water  corporations,  and  reducing parking requirements.  AB  2299 provides that any existing ADU ordinance that does not meet the new requirements is null and void as of January 1, 2017.  In such  cases,  a  jurisdiction  must  approve  ADUs   based  on  Government  Code Section 65852.2 until the jurisdiction adopts a compliant ordinance. Jurisdictions are not required to create ordinances for ADUs; however, any jurisdiction that does adopt an ADU ordinance, must submit the ordinance to HCD within 60 days.

The  City  will  need  to  update  the  existing  AD U  ordinance  to  comply  with Government Code Section 65852.2.

Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Housing element law requires that in addition to assessing the needs of people with  disabilities,  the  housing  element  must  analyze  potential  governmental constraints to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing for people  with  disabilities;  demonstrate  loc al  efforts  to  remove  any  such constraints;  and  provide  for  reasonable  accommodations  for  persons  with disabilities through programs that remove constraints.

Zoning and Land Use
Under the State Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Lanterman Act), small State‐licensed residential care facilities for six or fewer persons must be permitted in all zones that allow single‐family or multi‐family uses, subject to the  same  permit  processing  requirements  and  development  standards  of  the same type of housing within that zone. This means that ho using for persons with disabilities are not subject to a use permit, building standard, or regulation not otherwise required of single‐family homes or multi‐family housing in the same district. Residential care facilities serving seven or more clients are conditionally permitted in the RM‐16, RM‐32  and RM‐48 residential zoning districts and the PS,  CO,  and  CL  nonresidential  zoning  districts.  However,  due  to  the  high concentration  of  certain  uses  in  Northwest  Pasadena,  General  Plan  Land  Use Element Policy 40.2 prohibits new development of such facilities but allows for necessary  improvements  to  existing  facilities.   This  limitation  only  affects  the Northwest  portion  of  the  City  where  a  significant  concentration  of  larger community care facilities exists.

Definition of Family
The City of Pasadena Zoning Code defines a “family” as “two or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. This term does not  include  a  boardin
g  house.”  The  City’s  definition  of  family  is  not  overly restrictive  and  provides  for  unrelated  persons  to  reside  together  in  the  same unit.

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Reasonable Accommodation
Both  the  Federal  Fair  Housing  Act  and  the  California  Fair  Employment  and Housing Act direct local governments to make reasonable accommodation (i.e., modifications or exceptions) in their zoning laws and other land use regulations to  allow  persons  with  disabilities  an  equal  opportunity  to  use  and  enjoy  a dwelling.   For  example,  it  may  be  a  reasonable  accommodation  to  waive  a setback  requirement  so  tha
t  elevated  ramping  can  be  constructed  to  provide access to a dwelling unit for a resident who has mobility impairments.  Whether a modification is reasonable depends on the circumstances and must be decided on a case‐by‐case basis.

Pasadena last updated its reasonable a
ccommodation ordinance in 2009 related
to  relief  from  strict  adherence  to  zoning  standards.  This   process  outlined  in Section  17.61.080.I  of  the  Zoning  Code  provides  a  process  identical  to  the application, notice, and hearing requirements for a minor variance. The review authority may approve a modification to zoning standards with consider ation for findings  specific  to  a  reasonable  accommodation:  1)  the  individual  requesting the modification is disabled; 2) the request is necessary by state or federal laws to  avoid  discrimination;  and  3)  the  modification  is  not  detrimental  to  public health and safety. However, the process does require public notice an d a Zoning Administrator hearing if a noticed party requests a hearing.  To comply with State law, this process needs to be a staff‐level approval.  The current process may be considered costly and time consuming. Program 16 in the Housing Plan indicates that the City will revise the process by 20 23 to comply with State law.

Fees and Exactions
Housing  construction  imposes  certain  short‐  and  long‐term  costs  upon  local government, such as the cost of providing planning services and inspections. As a result, the City relies upon planning and development fees to recoup costs and ensure  that  essential  services  and  infrastructure  are  available  when  needed.

Impacts fees are also charged to cover the cost or providi ng municipal services or mitigating project impacts. These fees are summarized in Table B‐8.  The total amount  of  fees  varies  from  project  to  project  based  on  type,  existing infrastructure, and the cost of mitigating environmental impacts.

For  affordable  housing  projects,  building‐associated  fees  are  waived  up  to  a maximum of $125
,000.

In Pasadena, as in the case in most cities, school impact fees lie outside of its jurisdiction.   These  services  are  managed  by  the  Pasadena  Unified  School District.

The  City  has  a  GIS  system  online  that  provides  all  zoning  and  development standards information for every par cel.  The  GIS site is easily accessed through the Planning Division’s home page.  Also, Title 17, the Zoning Code, is available online via the same path.
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/planning‐division/current‐planning‐and‐zoning/ Constraints on Housing Production
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Table B‐8: Development Fees
Fee Category  Fee Amount
Planning and Application Fees
Variance  $5,071
Conditional Use Permit  $5,471
Minor Conditional Use Permit  $2,704
General Plan Amendment  $17,544
Zone Change/Map Amendment  $18,405
Neighborhood Development Permit  $6,530
Design Review  $2,469 | $3,819 (> 9 units)
Single‐family Compatibility Permit  $6,593
Hillside Development Permit  $6,593
Condominium Conversion  $4,225 plus $167 per parcel
Planned Development Plan  $20,530
Subdivision
Certificate of Compliance  $1,592
Lot Line Adjustment  $4,838
Tentative Parcel or Tract Map  $5,242 plus $192 per parcel Vesting Tentative Map  $5,642 plus $192 per parcel
Environmental
Initial Environmental Study  At Cost
Environmental Impact Report  $6,242 (Initial Deposit)
Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declaration  $2354.75 Development Impact Fees
Residential Impact Fee – Market Rate

Residential Impact Fee – Affordable Housing
Studio $19,811.55
1 Bedroom $20,907.50
2 Bedrooms $23.220.31
3 Bedrooms $26,702.41
4 Bedrooms $32,444.34
5 or more $36,672.04

$1,026.66 per unit
Traffic Reduction and Transportation Improvement Fee  Single‐family $9,550.39 per unit Multi‐family $3,697.88 per unit
General Plan Maintenance Fee  0.5% of building permit valuation Construction Tax  1.92% of project valuation
New Water Service Fee  Based on actual Cost of Service
Sewer Facility Charge  Based on flat rate per connection Inclusionary Fee (varies by sub‐area of the City)  Rental Unit: $1 to $32 per square foot Ownership Unit: $15 to $56 per square foot
Source: City of Pasadena, 2021‐2022

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Most developers consider any fee a significant constraint to the development of affordable housing. For affordable housing projects, financing generally includes some  form  of  State  or  federal  assistance,  with  rents  set  through  the  funding program.  As  such,  fees  cannot  and  do  not  increase  the  rents.  Although  the various fees account for a significant portio n of the development cost, the fees collected  are  necessary  to  pay  for  much  needed  infrastructure  and  to  help mitigate new growth throughout the City. Pasadena provides a waiver of up to $125,000 of plan check and building permit fees and construction tax on lower‐ and moderate‐income units that are dee d restricted as affordable for 30 years.

Table  B‐9  identifies  the  hypothetical  fees  that  would  be  collected  for  a  new three‐bedroom  single‐family  house  and  a  nine‐unit  multi‐family  project.

Assuming that the single‐family home would sell for $700,000, development fees make  up  approximately  3.5  percent  of  a   new  home  purchase  price.  Overall, Pasadena’s  fees  are  typical  for  most  communities  of  its  size  particularly  in combination with the City’s strong history of providing affordable housing fee waivers.

Table B‐9: Typical Fees for Residential Development
Development Cost for a Typical Unit  Single‐Family
(1,616 sq. ft.,
3‐BR house)
Multi‐Family
(9‐unit market‐rate
apartment building)
Plan Review Fees  $4,029.00  $36,744.00
Permit and Impact Fees   $20,234.97  $360,757.87
Total Fees  $24,263.97  $397,501.87

Processing and Permit Procedures
Processing  and  permit  procedures  may  pose  a  considerable  constraint  to  the production and improvement of housing. Common constraints include lengthy processing  time,  unclear  permitting  procedures,  layered  reviews,  multiple discretionary review requirements, costly conditions of approval, and challenged CEQA processes and documentation. These constraints increase the final cost of housing, uncertainty in the development of th e project, and overall financial risk assumed  by  the  developer.  The  tables  below  outline  the  typical  timelines  for various residential projects in Pasadena.

For a single‐family residence on a legal lot, the process typically requires only plan check,  without  discretionary  review  or  design  review.  Projects  exceeding median neighborhood ho use size and new houses in the Hillside Development Overlay and Neighborhood Development overlays require a discretionary review for  compatibility  with  the  surrounding  neighborhood  that  typically  takes  six months. Plan check review requires about four weeks for City departments to either  approve  the  drawings as  submitted or  to  indicate what corrections  are required. Aft
er changes are made by the applicant, the City’s re‐check is usually accomplished in two to three weeks. The cumulative timeframe is generally no more than eight weeks from application submittal to permit issuance, unless the project is built in a historic landmark district and subject to additional review via Constraints on Housing Production
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the  Historic  District  Permit.  For   certain  neighborhoods,  the  City  requires Neighborhood Development Permits and Single‐Family Compatibility. Permits to ensure  new  construction  preserves  the  scale  and  character  of  particular neighborhoods.  For   projects  involving  a  request  for  a  density  bonus  and  the associated concessions allowed by State law, the applicant is required to obtain an Af
fordable Housing Concession Permit.  Any of these permits could add eight to twelve additional weeks to the permitting process.

Multi‐family  project  approval  schedules  are  tied  in  part  to  the  required environmental review process and those and mandated time frames, as well as the applicant’s responsiveness to City‐staff direct ed project revisions.  Typically, multi‐family  projects  can  take  eight  weeks  for  preliminary  plan  and  project review,  up  to  12  weeks  for  design  review,  eight  weeks  for  changes  following design  review,  and  six  weeks  to  finalize  the  application  prior  to  issuance  of building  permits,  for  a  total  time  commitment  of  eight  months.  The  design review process occurs at the Director level fo
r projects with nine or fewer units
and before the Design Commission for 10 or more units.  If environmental review is required, an additional two to four months is needed to comply with State law (or longer if an environmental impact re port is required).

Table B‐10 identifies the typical approvals required for single‐family and multi‐ family  projects,  along  with  the  estimated  processing  times  of  the  Planning Division.  The  discussion  that  follows  describes  the  timeframes  for  projects  of varying sizes.  These  time periods begin when an application is submitted and accepted  as  complete,  un
less  extended  when  additional  information  is
requested by the City. The timeframes below represent when an applicant can expect a decision or hearing on an application.  Building Department timeframes are fairly standard, requiring an initial four‐week plan review with corrections, followed by another four‐week review and ultimate permit issuance.

The
City  of  Pasadena’s  development  review  process  accommodates  housing development applications of various levels of complexity and requiring different entitlements. Processing times vary with the complexity of the project. Proposed residential projects are subject to an initial determination of whether a project requires: 1) a predevelopment plan review, 2) discretionary permit, 3) legislative approval, or 4)
other special review. Using application packets available on the City’s  website,  applicants  can  readily  assess  the  appropriate  documentation needed for project review submittals.

The Design Review process can add up to 12 weeks to the project review process once an application has been deemed comp lete.  As Table B‐8 shows, review fees are charged to the applicant (to cover staff time and hearing costs).  The  City requires projects to meet all objective design standards for residential project review. While the Design Review process is not used to deny or reduce density or intensity of residential projects, it does ad
d review time to projects. Thus, the
review time frame and fees can add costs.

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Table B‐10: Timelines for Permit Procedures
Type of Approval, Permit, or Review  Typical Processing Time Ministerial Review   2 weeks
Discretionary Permit (CUP or Variance)  6 ‐ 8 weeks
Preliminary Plan Check  12‐16 weeks
Architectural/Design Review  1 ‐ 6 months
Zoning Amendment (Zone Change)  6 ‐ 12 months
General Plan Amendment  6 ‐ 12 months
Subdivisions (Parcel/Tract Maps)  6 months
Initial Environmental Study  6 ‐ 8 weeks
Environmental Impact Report  12‐16 months
Source: City of Pasadena 2020‐2021

The  following  paragraphs  provide  additional  detail  regarding  the  time  frames presented in Table B‐10.

Pre‐application Process
 Predevelopment Plan Review
o Required for 10+ units
o Length:
 One to two months (fewer than 50 units)
 City Council notification is required if 50+ units
o Hearings: None
o Decision‐maker: None
 Preliminary Plan Che
ck
o Optional but recommended for 3+ units (City of Gardens) o Length: Three to four months or longer
o Hearings: None
o Decision‐maker: None
 Preliminary Consultation (Design Review)
o Optional but recommended for 3+ units
o Decision‐maker:  In RM districts, staff (3‐9 units); Design Commission (10+ units); in ot
her districts, depends on design
review thresholds in PMC 17.61.030
o 10‐12 weeks (typically concurrent with another process) Zoning Entitlement
Single Family Review
 Hillside Development Permit (Hillside Overlay District only) o Typical Request: New construction of or addition to single family residence
o One unit
o Length: Four to eight months (typically
one hearing)
o Decision‐maker: Hearing Officer
o Appeals: Board of Zoning Appeals; City Council
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 Single Family Compatibility Permit (Single‐Family Zoning – Non‐overlay areas)
o Typical Request: Exceed maximum Neighborhood
Compatibility floor area
o One unit
o Length: Four to eight months (typically one hearing)
o Decision‐maker: Hearing Officer or Zoning Administrator if no request for a hearing during notice of application
o Appeals: Boar
d of Zoning Appeals; City Council
 Neighborhood Development Permit (Neighborhood Development Overlay only)
o Typical Request: New construction of or addition to single family residence
o 1 unit
o Length: Four to eight months (typically 1 hearing)
o Decision Maker: Hearing Officer
o Appeals: Board of Zoning Appeals; City Co uncil
Multi‐Family Review (when project involves discretionary entitlements)  Minor Conditional Use Permits/Conditional Use Permits o Typical Request: Expansion of a nonconforming use;
construction of 15,000 or 25,000 sf or more (mixed use) o CEQA (if not exempt)
o Length: Four to 12 months (one hearing)
o Decision‐maker: Hearing Officer
o Appeals: Bo
ard of Zoning Appeals; City Council
 Minor Variance/Variance
o Typical Request: Deviation from development standard
(height, setbacks, parking, open space, etc.)
o CEQA (if not exempt)
o Length: Four to 12 months (one hearing)
o Decision‐maker: Hearing Officer
o Appeals: Board of Zoning Appeals; City Co uncil
 Affordable Housing Concession Permit
o Typical Request: Off‐Menu Density Bonus
o 5+ base units
o CEQA (if not exempt)
o Length: Four to 12 months (one hearing)
o Decision‐maker: Hearing Officer
o Appeals: Board of Zoning Appeals; City Council
 Planned Development Permit
o Includes Zoning Map A mendment – Legislative Action
o CEQA: Typically EIR
o Length: 12 to 18 months or longer
o Hearings: Minimum three hearings (Design Commission,
Planning Commission, and City Council)
o Decision‐maker: City Council
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Subdivision (typically for multi‐family for‐sale projects, concurrent with plan check or Design Review process)
 Subdivision: Certificate of Exception, (Vesting) Tract Map, (Vesting) Parcel Map
o Length: Four to six months
o Hearings: One
o Decision‐maker: Hearing Officer
o Appeals: Board of Zoning Appeals; City Council
 Subdivision: Certificate of Compliance
o Length: One to two mont
hs
o Hearings: None
o Decision‐maker: Zoning Administrator
Historic Preservation (if necessary)
 Historical Evaluation
o Required if major exterior changes/demolition are proposed on a property 45 years of age or older
o Decision‐maker:  Staff
o Length:  10 to 12 weeks
 Certificate of Appropriate
ness
o Required if major changes/demolition are proposed on a property determined eligible for historical designation or any exterior changes on a property that is historically designated o Decision‐maker:  Historic Preservation Commission or staff, depending on project scope
o 10 to 12 weeks
Design Review
 Concept Design Review (3+ units)
o Required for 3+ units
o CEQA (if not exempt or previously prepared)
o Decision‐maker:  Staff in RM districts (3‐9 units); Design Commission (10+ units) in other districts
o Three to nine months (depending on CEQA)
 Final Design Review (3+ units)
o Required for 3+ units
o Decision‐maker:  Staff in RM districts (3‐9 units); Design Commission (10+ units) in other
districts
o 10 to 12 weeks
Ministerial Review
Planning review of over‐the‐counter permits is limited. However, most single‐ family homes and multi‐family projects under nine units do not require any of the  aforementioned  reviews,  altho
ugh  multi‐family  projects  of  three  to  nine
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development  review  process  and  to  streamline  approval  for  housing development.

Predevelopment Plan Review (PPR) applies to multi‐family projects larger than nine housing units, projects with more than 25,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area, projects of community‐wide significance, and certain projects within a Specific Plan area. PPR is a preliminary eval uation conducted by City staff to provide input on requirements for a project before submittal of a development application.  A  case  manager  is  assigned  to  guide  the  development  project through PPR and plan approval.

Multi‐family  housing  projects  subject  to  the  City  of  Gardens  standards  are reviewed via Preliminary Plan Check (a nd Preliminary Plan Review if nine units or more), an early determination of any changes that must be made to comply with  development  standards.  City  staff  reviews  the  plans  and  discusses  all necessary changes with the applicant, who then revises the plans and drawings for a second review prior to submittal of a  development application.

Discretionary Review
The conditional use permit review process is intended to apply to uses that are generally  consistent  with  the  purposes  of  the  zoning  district  where  they  are proposed but require special consideration to ensure that they can be designed, located,  and  operated  in  a  manner  tha t  will  not  interfere  with  the  use  and enjoyment  of  surrounding  properties  or  adversely  affect  the  City’s infrastructure,  the  built  or  natural  environment,  City  resources,  or  the  City’s ability to provide public services.

A  multi‐family  housing  development  that  is  part  of  a  mixed‐use  project  and includes more than 25,000 square feet of nonresidential develop ment requires a conditional use permit.

Major  variances  require  a  public  hearing  and  approval  by  a  hearing  officer.

However,  minor  variances  only  require  a  public  hearing  before  the  Zoning Administrator if a notice party requests a hearing.

Residential projects may require approvals by commissions, depending on the age, location, sc
ale, and use proposed. The Design Commission or City staff may review  development  applications  for  compliance  with  City  design  guidelines.

Design review can take six months to complete, including Concept Design Review and Final Review. The Historic Preservation Commission reviews development applications  in  historic  neighborhoods.  Finally,  the  Community  Development Committee
has  authority  to  review  and  approve  concept  plans  for  affordable housing subsidized by the City.

Design Review
New  residential  development  in  Pasadena  often  includes  the  demolition  of existing structures and the construction of higher intensity uses in established multi‐family  residential  neighborhoods  or  mixed‐use  commercial  districts.

Therefore, it is critical to ensu
re new development is compatible with existing
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land  use  patterns.  Pasadena  has  thus  established  a  design  review  process  to encourage excellence in architectural design, enhance the visual environment, and ensure that development is compatible with surrounding land uses.

The Citywide Design Principles in the Land Use Element are the foundation of all design  review.  To  provide  clear  guidance  to  developers  and  reviewing authorities,  Pasadena
has  adopted design guidelines  that fall  into  one  of  four categories:  Citywide,  specific  areas,  specific  uses,  and  historic  properties.  The design guidelines work in concert with the development standards in the Zoning Code  or  Specific  Plans.  However,  unlike  development  standards,  which  are mandatory, design guidelines are applied with flexibility to foster creativity, and strict adherence is not
required for project approval.  Design review is conducted in three phases: a preliminary consultation with City staff, concept design review of the overall project components, and final design review.  Depending upon the scope and complexity of the project, design review may be approved at  the staff level or may require review by the Design Commission.  Certain projects within a  designated  landmark  or  historic  district  are  reviewed  by  the  Historic Preservation Commission.

For  residential  projects  that  comply  with  the  General  Plan  and  Zoning  Code, Design Review is the only required review process.  In appr oving a project, the Design  Commission  is  required  to  make  only  two  findings:  1)  the  project  is consistent  with  Section  17.61.030  of  the  Zoning  Code  and  2)  the  project  is consistent  with  any  applicable  design  guidelines  adopted  by  the  City  Council.

Section 17.61.030 establishes the purposes of Design Review as follows:

1. Apply  Citywide  urban  design  principles  to  ensure  that  new  construction supports the best of the City's architectural traditions;

2.   Encourage  new  structures  that  show  creativity  and  imagination,  add distinction, interest, and variety to the community, and are environmentally sustainable;

3.  Promote  architectural  and  design  excellence  in  new  construction  and discourage po
or‐ quality development;

4.  Ensure that future development should:
a.   Reflect the values of the community;
b.   Enhance the surrounding environment;
c.   Visually harmonize with its surroundings and not unnecessarily block scenic views; and
d.   Avoid nostalgic misrepresentations that may confuse the relationships among structures over time.

5.   Ensure  that
new  landscaping  provides  a  visually  pleasing  setting  for structures on the site;
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6.   Promote the protection and retention  of  landmark,  native,  and  specimen trees and if feasible mature canopy trees and other significant landscaping of aesthetic and environmental value;

7.   Ensure that the design, quality, and location of signs are consistent with the character  and  scale  of  the  structures  to  which  they  are  attached  and  are visually harmon
ious with surrounding development; and

8.   Promote the conservation, enhancement, preservation, and protection of historic resources.

The  City  requires  a  preliminary  application  process  with  the  review  authority (Design  Commission  or  Director)  to  address  a  project’s  consistency  with  the findings. The two‐step (Concept and Final) review process allows for additional opportunit
y to address the project’s consistency with the findings to assure that projects move through the process smoothly.

Projects are not denied and density is not reduced through the Design Review process.

Environmental Review
State  regulations  require  environmental  review  of  discretionary  project proposals (e.g., subdivision maps, precise plans, use permi ts, etc.). The California Environmental  Quality  Act  (CEQA)  regulates  the  timeframes  associated  with environmental review. In compliance with the Permit Streamlining Act, City staff ensures that an approval body hears non‐legislative proposals within 60 days of receipt  of  a  complete  application  or  following  the  completion  of  the  CEQA process.

SB 35 Approval Proce
ss
SB 35 requires cities and counties to streamline review and approval of eligible affordable  housing  projects  by  providing  a  ministerial  approval  process, exempting  such  projects  from  environmental  review  under  CEQA.  When  the State determines that jurisdictions have insufficient progress toward their lower‐ income RHNA (very low and low income), th ese jurisdictions are subject to the streamlined ministerial approval process (SB 35 [Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017] streamlining) for proposed developments with at least 50 percent affordability.

If the jurisdiction also has insufficient progress toward their above moderate‐ income  RHNA,  then  they  are  subject  to  the  more  inclusive  streamlining   for developments  with  at  least  10  percent  affordability.  SB  35  is  legislated  to automatically sunset on January 1, 2026.

As of June, 2019, the City of Pasadena was determined to be subject only to SB 35  streamlining  for  proposed  developments  with  50  percent  or  greater affordability.  As  of  early  2021,  th e  City  had  not  received  any  applications  or inquiries for SB 35 streamlining. To accommodate any future SB 35 applications or  inquiries,  the  City  will  create  and  make  available  to  interested  parties  an informational packet that explains the SB 35 streamlining provisions in Pasadena and provide SB 35 eligibility information as applicable. Additionally, th e City will Constraints on Housing Production
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evaluate  its  current  development  and  design  standards  to  ensure  objective design standards are established.  However, as discussed under the discretionary review  processes,  while all residential projects  are  encouraged to  incorporate the design guidelines, strict adherence is not required for project approval.

Environmental Constraints
Pasadena’s landscape is well defined by the mountains and hillsides framing the city and the Arroyo Seco that winds through west Pasadena.    Certain portions of  the  City  are  not  suitable  for  development  due  to  steep  slopes,  flooding potential, geologic conditions, biological resources, or high wildland fire hazards.

These sensitive areas are protected from development by local ordin ances and State and federal law.  However, none of these conditions, or any other known conditions,  preclude  development  on  any  of  the  housing  sites  identified  in Appendix C – Resources.

Flooding
No  100‐year  flood  zones  designated  by  the  Federal  Emergency  Management Agency  (FEMA)  occur  in  Pasadena.  The  da m  inundation  area  for  Devil’s Gate Reservoir  extends  south  from  the  reservoir  along  the  Arroyo  Seco.  The  dam inundation area for Eaton Wash Reservoir extends south and southeast from the reservoir  to  I‐210.  As  shown  on  FEMA  map  Community  Number  065050,  the entire  City  is  in  Zone  D,  for  which  no  floodplain  management  regulations  are required.  Floo
d potential does not preclude residential development on any of the sites identified for the RHNA sites inventory in Appendix C.

Geology
Two active faults and one possibly active fault cross the City. An active strand of the Sierra Madre fault passes through north west Pasadena (north of the Devil’s Gate  Reservoir),  and  an  active  strand  of  the  Raymond  fault  traverses  the southernmost part of the City. A possibly active strand of the Sierra Madre fault passes through the north‐central and northwestern parts of the City near and north  of  Washington  Boulevard.  State  re gulations   and  building  codes  keep structures  off  active  fault  traces  and  require  construction  approaches  to withstand ground‐shaking effects. Geologic hazards do not preclude residential development  on  any  of  the  sites  identified  for  the  RHNA  sites  inventory  in Appendix C.

Biology
Although Pasadena is largely urbanized, hillsides along the western City border and  the  San  Gab
riel  Mountain  foothills  to  the  north  support natural  habitats.

Most  of  these  areas  are  designated  Open  Space  and  thus  not  available  for residential  development.  Biologic  resources  do  not  preclude  residential development  on  any  of  the  sites  identified  for  the  RHNA  sites  inventory  in Appendix C.

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Wildland Fire Hazards
The vegetated hillslopes along the City’s western and northern borders are areas designated as high fire severity zones. Per State law, any development in such areas is limited, and specific conditions apply regarding required access routes and construction materials.  The sites inventory does not identify any sites within these  high
fire  hazard  zones;  thus,  these  hazards  do  not  preclude  residential development  on  any  of  the  sites  identified  for  the  RHNA  sites  inventory  in Appendix C.

Infrastructure Constraints
In  2015,  Pasadena  completed  a  comprehensive  General  Plan  update  and certified the associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR).  The  EIR examined the environmental impacts associated with full build‐out of the City pursuant to the General Plan, including impacts on infrastructure.   The  EIR concluded that existing water treatment and collection, water supply and distribution systems, and  other  uti
lity  services  are  adequately  sized  to  accommodate  growth demands.  Because the Housing Element does not require any change in land use policy  or  rezoning  to  accommodate  the  RHNA,  infrastructure  systems  are  not seen as a constraint to housing development.

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Appendix C:  Housing Resources

This  Appendix  C  describes  the  land,  financial,  and  administrative  resources available in Pasadena to address current and future housing needs, including the City’s  share  of  the  Regional  Housing  Needs  Assessment  (RHNA).  California General  Plan  law  requires  every  city  and  county  to  have  land  zoned  to accommodate its fair share of the regional housing nee d, which is quantified by the RHNA. The housing allocation targets are not building requirements; rather, they  are  planning  goals  for  each  community  to  accommodate  through appropriate  planning  policies  and  land  use  regulations.  Allocation  targets  are intended  to  ensure  that  zoning  is  in  place  and  appropriately  zoned  sites  are available  to  addr
ess  anticipated  housing  demand  during  the  Housing  Element planning period.

Government Code Section 65583(a) requires local governments to prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment. The inventory of land suitable for residential  development  is  used  to  identify  sites  that  can  be  developed  for housin
g within the planning period.   Toward this end, this Appendix discusses:
•  Housing  Production.  This  section  documents  housing  production credits  toward  the  2021–2029  RHNA  for  units  built  and  planned  for construction during the planning period.
•  Land Inventory. This section identifies and describes the sites tha t have the appropriate zoning to accommodate development of a variety of housing  types  and  sufficient  to  accommodate  the  RHNA.   A  general assessment of infrastructure also accompanies the analysis. •  Financial  Resources.  This  section  identifies  the  financial  resources available to the City to assist in implementing the housing programs in the  housing  el
ement.  This  includes  the  major  funding  sources  and organizational entities that implement programs.
 Administrative  Resources.  This  section  identifies  the  primary administrative resources to be used to implement housing programs.

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This analysis in this Appendix shows that Pasadena has
the  land  use/zoning  capacity  to  accommodate  the
2021‐2029  RHNA  of  9,429  housing  units,  distributed among  the  four  household  income  categories  as
shown here.

Housing in Pasadena
As described in the Housing Plan section of this element, demand for housing in Pasadena,  and  all  of  California,  has  significantly  increased  over  the  past  two decades due to slow housing production. Almost two‐thirds of the RHNA for this sixth cycle consists of “catch‐up” production to account for the lackluster pa ce of  housing  construction,  and  particularly  affordable  housing.  Compared   to neighboring  jurisdictions,  Pasadena  has  produced  several  hundred  affordable units.  The  City’s  Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance  ensures  that  every  new development with 10 or more units includes at least 20 percent of those units as affordable  housing.   Certainly,  Pasadena  has  production  constraints  similar  to those of fully ur
banized cities throughout the Los Angeles region: lack of vacant properties, high land prices, open space deficits, and productive industrial uses that create land use conflicts if too close to residential neighborhoods. Factors such as major freeways further limit development potential, as adequate buffers around  those  locations  are  needed  to  create  suitable  living  environments.

However, Pasadena
’s reputation as a highly desirable community in which to live has  spurred  landowners  and  investors  to  build  rental  and  for‐sale  units  in districts  that  the  General  Plan  targets  for  growth:  around  light  rail  stations, within  neighborhood  villages,  along  major  corridors,  and  within  the  Central District.  No netheless,  as  many  reside
nts  expressed  through  the  public
engagement process for this Housing Element, affordable housing remains the key  focus:  production  of  new  affordable  units  and  protections  for  people currently living in covenanted affordable units and units affordable due to age.

The cost of developing subsidized affor dable housing has increased while public funding has decreased. According to a study produced by the Terner Center at UC Berkeley, across the United States, the high costs of developing subsidized housing hinders efforts to address the affordability crisis of low‐ and moderate‐ income  families  and  provide  homes  for  unhoused  individuals.  The   number  of people overpaying for housing remains at historically high levels, and after many years of decline, homelessness has been on the rise in California. Levels of public Note: Pursuant to AB 2634, jurisdictions are also required to project the housing  needs  of  extremely  low‐income  households  (0‐30%  of  Area Median Income, or AMI). In estimating the number of extremely low‐ income households, a jurisdiction can use 50% of the very low‐income allocation  or  apportion  the  very  low‐income  figur e  based  on  Census data. Therefore, the City’s very low‐income RHNA of 2,747 units can be split into 1,373 extremely low‐income and 1,374 very low‐income units.

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subsidy for housing have not kept pace with these growing needs. At the same time,  higher  costs  per  unit  to  build  affordable  housing  means  that  localities produce  fewer  units  with  the  same  amount  of  subsidy,  even  as  more  people need  these  homes.  Many   of  the  factors  that  have  influenced  housing affordability and availability were intensified by th e COVID‐19 pandemic of 2020‐ 2021. The rise in cost of building materials, the skyrocketing demand for more affordable housing, and the increase in persons struggling to afford housing costs have exacerbated an already serious situation.

Pasadena continues to experience significant new housing construction.

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Housing Production
State law allows two ways of counting housing construction credits toward the RHNA: 1) preservation of affordable units and 2) new construction. The City is not proposing to count the preservation of publicly assisted affordable units at risk of conversion to market rates toward the 2021–2029 RHNA.  All  but three projects have covenants expi ring in 2024 or later, past the time frame allowed by the Government Code for counting the units toward the RHNA. For two of the three, the City committed funding in 2020 to assist preserving the 114‐unit La Villa  Lake  senior  housing  complex  and  150‐unit  Concord  Apartments.  In  the future, provid
ed all requirements of Government Code Section 65583.1(c) can be met, these may be considered to contribute to either the low‐ or very low‐ income RHNA categories.   For the third at‐risk unit, the owner did not indicate interest in preserving the units.

Approved and Proposed Projects
In Pasadena, nearly every conceivable type of housing product continues to be developed: townhomes, apartments, condominiums, senior housing, mixed‐use development, work/live units, senior life care facilities, housing for people with disabilities,  and  accessory  dwelling  units  (ADUs).  The  City  is  crediting  the following  approved  and  proposed  projects  to  the  2021–2029  RHNA,  totaling 3,
905 units:
•  410 units outside of the eight Specific Plan areas
•  3,495 units within the eight Specific Plan areas
The units can be credited towards the RHNA as shown in Tables C‐1 and C‐2 and located on Figure C‐1 (on page C‐7).

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Table C‐1:  Approved Projects
Project Name and/or Status
Affordability Level
Total
EL/VL Income
(0‐50% AMI)
Low Income
(50‐80% AMI)
Moderate
Income
(80‐120% AMI)
Above
Moderate
Income (120%+
AMI)
Outside of Specific Plan Areas
CBG Homes (2488 Mohawk St.)  1  ‐‐  ‐‐  20  21
National Community Renaissance
(143 Mar Vista Ave.)  19  ‐‐  ‐‐  1  20
947 E California Blvd.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  4  4
233 N Hill Ave.  8  ‐‐  50  ‐‐  58
1153 Bresee Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  1  1
690 N Orange Grove Blvd.  ‐‐  8  ‐‐  40  48
280 Grandview St.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  9  9
118 N Oak Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  1  1
2415 Oswego St.   ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  8  8
556 Cypress Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  18  18
Subtotal  28  8  50  102  188
Within Specific Plan Areas
MW Lofts (711 E. Walnut St.)  12  3  ‐‐  107  122
100 W. Walnut/75 W. Holly St.   ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  475  475
843 N. Fair Oaks Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  7  7
765 N. Orange Grove Blvd.  21  ‐‐  14  13  48
1435 Lincoln Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  8  8
209 S. El Molino Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  11  11
3452 E. Foothill Blvd.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  233  233
99 N. El Molino Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  40  40
95 N. Madison Ave.  10  10  ‐‐  76  96
25 Yale St.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  4  4
690 N. Orange Grove Blvd.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  11  11
230 E. El Molino Ave.  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  40  40
Subtotal  43  13  14  1,025  1,095
Total  71  21  64  1,127  1,283
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The  75  W.  Holly  Street  project  (475  units)  is  part  of  a  large  mixed‐used development under construction on former surface parking lots of the Parsons headquarters site.  (Parking for Parsons and the new development is provided in adjacent parking structures.)  Marketed as 10 West and being developed by LPC West, this project in Old Pasa dena is within one‐half mile of the Memorial Park L Line light rail station.  The project is subject to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (20 percent affordable units on site, in‐lieu fee payment, or provision of affordable units off site).

The project at 711 E. Walnut Street includes 122  units as part of a mixed‐use development and is also subject to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

Several  projects  are  in  the  development  pipeline  and  undergoing  review,  as shown in Table C‐2 and Figure C‐1.  Pipeline projects include those in preliminary stages: predevelopment plan review, preliminary consult ation, concept design review,  preliminary  plan  check  for  City  of  Garden  projects,  and  other  similar reviews.

Determining the affordability of proposed residential projects is based on several criteria. These include:
•  Whether the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance applies and the applicant has indicated the affordable units will be provided on site •  Density bonus or other contr
olling affordability mechanisms
•  Developer agreements or Specific Plan guidance
•  Proposed  density,  with  densities  of  30  units  per  acre  or  higher presumed  to  be  affordable  housing  based  on  the  “default  density” criteria allowed by housing element law
Where  it  is  known  that  developers  propose  to  pay  in‐li eu  fees  to  satisfy  the requirements  of  the  Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance,  no  affordable  units  are counted even though the fees paid will be leveraged for affordable housing in the future.

In  total,  the  approved  and  proposed  projects  will  result  in  3,905  units.  After these projects are considered, a RHNA of 5,5 24 units remains to be achieved via redevelopment and ADU construction.

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Table C‐2:  Proposed Projects
Project Name
Affordability Level
Total
EL/VL Income
(0‐50% AMI)
Low Income
(50‐80% AMI)
Moderate Income
(80‐120% AMI)
Above Moderate
Income (120%+ AMI)
Outside of Specific Plan Areas
19 E. Orange Grove Blvd   69   ‐‐    ‐‐    1    70
673 E. California Blvd  ‐‐  ‐‐    ‐‐   13    13
170 N. Parkwood Ave  ‐‐   30   ‐‐   28    58
244 N. Michigan Ave   3   ‐‐   2    29    34
1027 N. Altadena Dr  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐   9    9
1075 N. Los Robles Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐    2    2
154 Mar Vista Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐   6    6
264 N. Chester Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐   5    5
41 S. Daisy Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐    3    3
439 N. Hill Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐   13    13
93 N. Craig Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐    6    6
936 N. Los Robles Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐    3    3
Subtotal  72  30  2  118  222
Within Specific Plan Areas
100 E Green St  ‐‐  ‐‐  100  123  223
1501‐1525 E Walnut Ave  3  3  24  51  81
444 N. Fair Oaks Ave   22   ‐‐     10    174    206
540 S Lake Ave  7  ‐‐  55  ‐‐  62
105 S Catalina Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  45  45
740 E Green St  23  ‐‐  ‐‐  250  273
141 S Lake Ave  5  ‐‐  ‐‐  84  89
127 N Madison Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  4  45  49
130 N Fair Oaks Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  38  38
136 S Oak Knoll Ave  2  ‐‐  ‐‐  15  17
150 E Colorado Blvd  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  98  98
253 S Los Robles Ave  8  ‐‐  ‐‐  82  90
254 E Union St  15  ‐‐  ‐‐  44  59
272 N Los Robles Ave  27  ‐‐  79  ‐‐  106
274 N Oakland Ave  54  10  170  1  235
340 S Madison Ave  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  8  8
747 E Green St  6  ‐‐  ‐‐  66  72
86 S Fair Oaks Ave  14  ‐‐  ‐‐  73  87
913 Boston Ct  ‐‐  ‐‐  ‐‐  12  12
3202 E Foothill Blvd  ‐‐  46  23  481  550
Subtotal  186  59  465  1,690  2,400
Total  258  89  467  1,808  2,622

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Inventory of Housing Sites
Assumptions and Methodology
Consistent  with  HCD  guidelines,  the  methodology  for  determining  realistic capacity on each identified site and the assumed RHNA income category must account  for  land  use  controls,  site  size,  and  site  improvements.  Due  to  the limited availability of residential land in Pasadena, some developers may opt for a density bonus to increase the un it  count. Starting in 2021, residential projects in California with on‐site affordable housing can receive a density bonus of up to 50  percent.   Previously,  under  Government  Code  Section  65915—commonly known as the State Density Bonus Law—the  maximum bonus was 35 percent.

In Pasadena, developers may apply for a density bonus in addition to meeting the  requireme
nt  for  on‐site  affordable  housing  per  the  Inclusionary  Housing Ordinance.  Per City practice, the inclusionary requirement is applied to the base density, not the total yield of units with a density bonus.

Review of development applications shows that the unit yield on development sites in Pasadena approach the maximum yield allowed by zoning re gulations—
or  exceed  the  maximum  permitted  densities  through  density  bonuses.  For example:
 The project at 177 E. Del Mar is zoned at a maximum density of 87 units per acre and achieved 100 units per acre (in the CD‐1 zone).

 The projec
t at 177 N. Hudson in the CD‐3 zone (87 units per acre
maximum)  achieved  91  units  on  a  0.99‐acre  lot,  resulting  in  a density of 92 units per acre.

 The Avila Apartments 75 W. Walnut (201 total units) yielded 106 units per acre in the CD‐1 zone (8 7 units per acre maximum).

 At 138 S. Wilson, 30 units (including two very low‐income units) on a 0.48‐acre property in the RM‐48 zone yielded 62 units per acre.

 The project at 125 Hurlbut is zoned RM‐32 (32 units per acre) and yielded 36 un
its per acre.

Thus, the sites inventory is actually conservative with the 90 percent of capacity estimate described below.

The following assumptions are consistent with observed trends and thus have been used to calculate the realistic yield on vacant and redeveloped sites:
• RM‐12 zoned sites: The RM‐12  zone is referred to as the duplex zone, with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet.  Zoning regulations permit up to two units per lot. Thus, any site zoned RM‐12 that is smaller than 14,400 square feet (twice 7,200) can only support two units.

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• RM‐16,  RM‐32,  and  RM‐48  zoned  sites.  Sites  zoned  for  multi‐family development  have  been  calculated  at  90  percent  maximum  density based  on  recent  trends  and  the  assumption  that  development standards, combined with unique site features, may not always lead to 100 percent buildout.

• CL  and  CO  zoned  site s.   Multi‐family  residential  and  mixed‐use developments  are  permitted  in  these  zones.  Allowed  densities  range from 48 to 87 units per acre. Ninety percent capacity has been assumed based on observed trends citywide.  Also, the analysis below examines trends regarding residential development occurring on sites that allow 100 percent nonresidential uses, such as the CL  and CO zones.

• Central District Specific Plan.  The  Central District Specific Plan has six subdistricts, all of which but one (CD‐6) allow multi‐family and mixed ‐ use development, with densities varying based on location (see figure on  page  B‐13  of  Appendix  B).  Sites  in  the  Central  District  have  been assumed to be built at 90 per
cent of maximum capacity.

• East Colorado Specific Plan. The updated East Colorado Specific Plan, adopted in February 2022, has five subdistricts, all of which allow multi‐ family  uses  and  four  of  which  allow  mixed  use,  in  recognition  of proximity to the Allen Avenu
e L Line light rail station and frequent bus
traffic along Colorado Boulevard.  Maximum densities are 32 or 64 units per acre depending upon subdistrict and proximity to the rail station.

Build‐out assumptions are 90 percent based on recognized trends.

• East Pa sadena  Specific Plan. In the East Pasadena Specific Plan, of the 11  subdistricts,  nine  allow  multi‐family  development  and  two  permit mixed use. Maximum densities are either 32 or 48 units per acre based on subdistrict, or 60 within one‐quarter mile of the rail station.  Ninety percent capacity of the permitted maximum density has been assumed given experiences parti
cularly with density bonus requests.

Fair  Oaks/Orange  Grove  Specific  Plan.  This  Specific  Plan’s  land  use districts  mirror  the  RM‐12  and  RM‐16  residential  districts  and  in  the commercial  zones,  allows  only  limited  multi‐family  and  mixed‐use projects at 16 to 40 units per acre . Build‐out assumptions are 90 percent based on trends.

• Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan.  The Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan Update was  approved  on  November  15,  2021.   The  update  intends  to  help establish  Lincoln  Avenue  as  the  heart  of  the  greater  residential neighborhood,  where  commercial  and  multi‐family  uses  co‐exist  in  a walkable,  vibrant  environment  with  public  realm  improvements  that create  a  cohesive  and  well‐connected  corridor.  A   portion  of  the updated Specific Plan (MU‐N district) was upzoned to allow 32 units per Housing Resources
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acre.  Other  areas  of  the  plan  continue  to  allow  16  units  per  acre.  A recent development application within this Specific Plan area requested a Planned Development (PD) for a 59‐unit project, including four very low‐income units.

• North Lake and South Fair Oaks Specific Plans.  In these Specific Plans, standard  zoni
ng  land  use  regulations  generally  apply  (with  limited prohibitions  on  residential  use  within  two  North  Lake  subdistricts).

Thus,  based  on  trends  citywide,  a  90  percent  capacity  has  been assumed.

Densities Appropriate for Accommodating Lower‐
Income Housing
Generally, sites that allow development densities of at least 30 units per acre have been credited toward the lower‐income RHNA, as allowed by State law (the “default  density”).  The  California  Government  Code  states  that  if  a  local government  has  adopted  density  standards  consistent  with  the  population based upon criteria set by State law (at least 30  units per acre for Pasadena), HCD is obligated to accept sites with those density standards (30 units per acre or higher) as appropriate for accommodating the jurisdiction’s share of regional housing need for lower‐income households. Land use designations with density ranges near the default density are consider ed appropriate for accommodating housing for moderate‐income households.

Assembly Bill 1397
Consistent with updated Housing Element law (AB 1397) related to the suitability of small and large sites for housing production, the lower‐income sites inventory presented in this Appendix is predominately limited to parcels between 0.5 and 10 acres in size, as HCD has indicated these size parameters best accommodate lower‐income housing proje cts from an economic perspective. In the inventory, several sites comprising one or more parcels are less than one‐half acre in size.

These  sites  are  included  because  the  multiple  parcels  function  as  one  site, particularly  when  under  common  ownership.  Small  sites  (less  than  0.5  acres) meeting  the  default  density  standar d  are  credited  toward  the  moderate‐  and above‐moderate income categories to account for a potential variety of types, sizes, and amenity levels in future higher‐density development projects.

AB 1397 also adds specific criteria for assessment of the realistic availability of non-vacant sites during the planning period. If non‐vacant sites accomm odate half  or  more  of  the  lower‐income  need,  the  Housing  Element  must  present “substantial evidence” that the existing use does not constitute an impediment for additional residential use on the site. Due to the built‐out nature of Pasadena, most sites have existing uses. Non‐vacant sites included in th e inventory have been  chosen  due  to  their  location,  existing  uses,  potential  for  intensification based on building value to land value ratios, and similarity to other commercial sites on which residential development applications have been filed. To ensure that  appropriate  sites  have  been  chosen,  properties  that  show  recent Housing Resources
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investments or updates or that contain officially designated historic buildings are not included.

Several properties are subject to the reuse provisions of AB 1397, which requires that vacant sites identified in the previous two Housing Elements and non‐vacant sites identified in the previous Housing Element only be deemed adequate to accommodate a
portion of the housing need for lower‐income households if the site  is  zoned  at  residential  densities  consistent  with  the  default  density established by HCD (30 units per acre) and the site allows residential use by right for housing developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower
‐income households. The parcels subject to AB 1397 are identified in the accompanying sites inventory table. Non‐vacant sites identified in the previous Housing Element but credited toward the moderate‐or above moderate‐income RHNA  in  the  current Housing Element are  not  subject  to  the  provisions  of AB 1397 since the
y are not being used to address the lower‐income RHNA.

Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as a result of State laws in 2017 and 2019 that facilitated the ability of property owners to construct ADUs, represent a rapidly emerging  form  of  housing  and  affordable  housing  in  particular.   While  ADU building  permits  issued  in  2018  were  low,  the  pace  picked  up  significantly between 2019 and 20

21.  Pasadena’s Building and Safety Division issued 47 ADU building permits in 2019, 68 ADU permits in 2020, and 141 ADU permits in 2021.

In averaging the number of building permits for ADUs between 2019 and 2021 (not including 2018 since the new regulations that encourage ADU production had  not  take
n  affect  in  Pasadena),  the  City  projects  that  at  least  85  building permits  will  be  issued  each  year  during  the  sixth  cycle.  Thus,  the  City  has assumed  that  706  ADUs  will  contribute  toward  meeting  the  RHNA  during  the planning period (85 ADUs x 8.3 years of the sixth cycle).   In the inventory, the City  has  assigned  ADU  p
roduction  to  the  income  categories  consistent  with  a methodology developed by SCAG and approved by HCD. Although the building permit data are inconsistent the Annual Planning Reports (APRs) submitted to HCD previously, this Housing Element includes a program to update the APRs for the years 20
19, 2020, and 2021 to ensure consistency with the building permit data.

Given  the  City’s  strong  programs  to  encourage  actual  ADU  construction,  the projection of 85 ADUs annually is sound—and  consistent with legislative intent to promote ADUs as a form of affordable housing. Additionally, the 706 ADUs represent  a  reasonable  pro
jection  because  1)  the  fact  that  the  City  has  a successful  pilot  program to encourage ADUs  as  affordable  housing  and  2) the City’s participation in a SCAG program to identify and implements strategies to accelerate ADU production.

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Detailed Sites Inventory
Currently Available Sites
The inventory of sites that have appropriate zoning in place largely consists of underutilized properties in the RM‐12, RM‐16, RM‐32, RM‐38, CL, and CG zoning districts, as well as properties within each of the Specific Plans.  Pasadena is in the  process  of  updating  all  seven  Specific  Plans  and  creating  a   new  Specific Plan—Lamanda   Park—from   portions  of  the  current  East  Colorado  and  East Pasadena  Specific  Plans.  As   part  of  this  effort,  the  City’s  consultant  has conducted detailed analysis of the potential for properties to recycle based on economic data and contact with property owners.  While the proposed land use regulatory ch
anges for each Specific Plan area have not been considered in this sites analysis for the purpose of projecting capacity, the information has been used to inform the likelihood of a property transitioning from its current use to a future residential or mixed‐use development.

Per the Pasadena Land Use Element, each Specific Plan ar ea formerly had a cap on  the  ultimate  development  yield,  both  for  residential  and  nonresidential development.  This cap did not include affordable units produced in any manner, except  within  the  Fair  Oaks/Orange  Grove  Specific  Plan  (based  on  historic practices of directing affordable housing to the Northwest neighb orhood).  Also, in  any  Specific  Plan,  a  developer  had  the  opportunity  to  petition  to  convert nonresidential  capacity  to  residential  capacity  to  create  additional  housing opportunities through adaptive reuse or new construction.  In  early 2022, the City Council amended the General Plan to eliminate the development caps.  Also, as each amended Specific Plan is adop ted, no cap provisions will be included.

Table  C‐6  at  the  end  of  this  Appendix  catalogs  currently  available  sites,  and Figure C‐1 shows the locations.

Vacant and Underutilized Residential Sites
Underutilized  sites  included  in  this  inventory  have  been  chosen  based  on  the potential  capacity  increase  available  to  property  owners.  On  these  sites,  the residential capacity is two to 13 times the existing development. Existing uses on the  sites  are  older  or  show  signs  of  disinvestment  or  deferred  maintenance, indicating  a  “ripeness”  for  private  redevelopment.  This  includes  sit es  in exclusively  residential  zones.  The  current  trends  involving  redevelopment  of such  sites  is  documented  in  Table  C‐3  below  and  the  comprehensive  sites inventory table at the end of this appendix.

The  inventory  includes  0.4  acres  of  vacant  and  30.4  acres  of  underutilized properties in the RM‐12 zo ne.   As described above, these sites generally allow only two units per lot unless the lot size exceeds 14,400 square feet. Altogether, RM‐12  sites  account  for  282  units,  or  only  4.4  percent  of  the  overall  sites inventory.   Most  of  these  sites  are  in  Northwest  Pasadena  and  represent properties  that  curre
ntly  are  developed  with  one  single‐family  home.  Given inquires by several property owners regarding potential redevelopment, these Housing Resources
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sites have been included.   Virtually all of these sites have been included in the above  moderate‐income  RHNA  category  since  densities fall  below  the  default density of 30 units per acre.

Sites zoned RM‐16, RM‐32, and RM‐48 occur citywide.   For the inventory, the City  has  selected  sites  that  currently  su pport  one  single‐family  home  and generally are larger than one‐quarter acre. Properties zoned RM‐16, RM‐32, and RM‐48 have been assigned to the moderate‐income RHNA category, although RM‐32 and RM‐48 could be reassigned if the City requires additional capacity for the  lower‐income  or  above moderate‐income  categories.   Table  C‐3  identifies many  examples  of  property  owners  tearing  down  an  existing  single‐family residence and building as few as three replacement units (net gain of only two units).  The   trends  identified  in  Table  C‐3  have  been  applied  to  properties citywide  where  one  unit  exists on  a  lot  and  the  building‐to‐land‐value  rat io  is low.  The  age of a property was not necessarily used since Pasadena has many homes dating 50 years or older that are well preserved.   Also, Assessor’s data frequently does not list the age of a structure, as it may be unkn own; Table C‐3 indicates information regarding year built when known.

Table C‐3:  Underutilized Residential Sites – Redevelopment Trends Address  Existing Use  Proposed Use  Age (if known)
RM‐16 Zone
120 N Oak  Single‐family unit  3 detached units
199 S Meredith  Single‐family unit  3‐unit townhouse
884 S Marengo  Duplex  5‐unit apartment  1926
936 N Los Robles  Single‐family unit  One single‐family unit and a duplex
1922
44 N Oak  Single‐family unit  3 units  1924
100 N Greenwood  Single‐family unit  3‐unit multifamily  1912 63 N Sierra Bonita  Single‐family unit  4‐unit townhome  1922 1645 N Lake  4 detached units  6‐unit multifamily
1715 N Lake  Single‐family unit  1 single‐family unit
and 6 multifamily
1920
82 N Parkwood  Single‐family unit  3‐unit townhome  1920 281 N Craig  Single‐family unit  Add duplex  1942

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Table C‐3:  Underutilized Residential Sites – Redevelopment Trends Address  Existing Use  Proposed Use  Age (if known)
RM‐32 Zone
266 N Wilson  Single‐family unit  5‐unit apartment  1932 597 N Mar Vista  2 single‐family units  6 units
1135‐1137 E Villa  Single‐family unit  4 units  1908
814 Magnolia  4‐unit apartment  7‐unit condo  1954
264 N Chester  Single‐family unit  5‐unit multifamily  1935 93 N Craig  Single‐family unit  6‐unit multifamily  1920 1045 Locust  Single‐family unit  9‐unit multifamily  1939 515 Champlain  5‐unit multifamily  9‐unit multifamily
340 S Madison  4‐unit multifamily  9‐unit multifamily  1919 524 Cyprus  Single‐family unit  8‐unit townhouse
264 E Bellevue  Single‐family unit  8‐unit multifamily  1925 2434 Oswego  2 single‐family units  10 condo units
81 Harkness  Single‐family unit  6‐unit multifamily  1936 241 Mar Vista  Single‐family unit  6 townhomes
500 S Oakland  Single‐family unit  5‐unit multifamily
RM‐48 Zone
93 N Holliston  2 single‐family units  9 condo units
439 N Hill  Single‐family unit  13‐unit apartment  1920 983 San Pasqual  Single‐family unit  1  single‐family  unit and 6 condo units

395 N Holliston  Single‐family unit  5‐unit multifamily  1922 398 N Holliston  2 single‐family units  9‐unit townhome 350 Cordova  Office building  84‐unit multifamily  1978 Housing Resources
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Table C‐3:  Underutilized Residential Sites – Redevelopment Trends Address  Existing Use  Proposed Use  Age (if known)
130‐140 N Mar
Vista
Single‐family unit  23‐unit multifamily  1925
397 N Catalina  Single‐family unit  3 units plus retain existing
1908

To a more limited degree, the inventory includes sites outside of the Specific Plan areas that allow 100 percent nonresidential uses, in the C‐L and C‐O zones, as well as such sites within the Specific Plans and the Central District in particular.

The rationale for using such sites is threefold: 1) reduced de mand for retail space due  to  internet  sales,  2)  decline  in  demand  for  office  space  due  to  COVID‐19 impacts, and 3) a clearly increased observable demand for housing on all sites.

Several  examples  of  the  trend  of  converting  sites  that  allow  100  percent commercial and office to residential use  include the following:
 In 2019, at 388 Cordova, an existing high‐rise office building was converted to condominiums.
 In  2021,  at  the  former  Twin  Palms  restaurant  site  at  a  prime location  in  Old  Pasadena,  the  Design  Commission  approved  a mixed‐use  project of ground‐floor commercial  and 18  resi dential units.
 In 2021, for the Throop Lumber Yard site on N. Fair Oaks Avenue within a commercial district, the City received an application for a 206‐unit multifamily project that includes 23 very low‐income and 10 moderate‐income units.
 In 2019, a developer proposed a 31‐unit condominium proj ect on a former  railroad  right‐of‐way  property  on  Michigan  Avenue;  in 2021, the Design Review Commission reviewed updated plans.  The  Summit  Grove  project  at  Orange  Grove  and  Summit  Avenue will  replace  a  liquor  store  and  small  retail  buildings  with  21 multifamily  units,  half  of  which  will  be  for  lower‐income househol
ds.
 On a 0.28‐acre commercial parking lot at 533 E. Union, five units have been approved.
 At 740 E. Green, the developer plans to demolish an office building and replace it with 250 residential units.
 Within the retail and office corridor of Lake Aven ue, at 141 S. Lake, plans have been approved for demolishing 27,220 square feet of restaurant and office uses and building 91 units and 12,794 square feet of commercial space.
 A  three‐story  office  building at  139  S.  Oak  Knoll  will  be  replaced with 17 units.

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 Along  the  Colorado  Boulevard  commercial  corridor,  at  150  E.

Colorado,  a  62,268‐square‐foot  office  building  will  be  torn  down and replaced with a mixed‐use project with 98 units.
 On  a  lumber  yard  site  at  444  N.  Fair  Oaks,  206  apartments  are proposed, including three‐bedroom units, 11 percent of th e units for  very  low‐income  households  and  five  percent  for  workforce households.
 At 995 S. Fair Oaks, a small office building and warehouse will be replaced by 76 units for seniors. On a 1.3‐acre site at the southwest corner  of  Euclid  and  Cordova,  a  low‐rise  medical  office  complex datin
g to the 1970s will be replaced with 86 residential units, 13 of which will be reserved for low‐ and very low‐income households.  At 178 S. Euclid, 43 condominiums are nearing completion on a site formerly occupied by a commercial building.
 On a portion of a former shoppin g mall at E. Colorado and S. Los Robles, a mixed‐use project with 77 condominium units and 65,000 square feet of commercial space is under construction.
 On  a  commercial  property  at  1878‐1890  Walnut  Avenue,  58  for‐ sale  townhomes  for  restricted‐income  households  have  been approved.
 At  3200  E.  Fo
othill  Boulevard,  a  large  self‐storage  business  on  a

8.32‐acre site is proposed to be replaced with 550 units (including at least 20% affordably units consistent with the City’s IHO) and a small 9,800‐square‐foot retail building.
 The owners of the Panda Inn flagship restaurant site at 3452‐34 88 E. Foothill are proposing to redevelop the parking lot area with a project  that  includes  233  apartments,  21  of  which  will  be affordable housing.
 Pasadena  Presbyterian  Church  sold  its  commercially  zoned properties  at  535  Union  Street  and  54  Oakland  Avenue  for development,  respectively,  of  86  mixed‐income  units  and  55 apartments re
served for seniors.
 Three properties supporting auto services businesses at 1501‐1521 E. Walnut are proposed for redevelopment with an 81‐unit single‐ room occupancy project, with 30 units set aside as below‐market‐ rate homes. (As of May 2002, a formal application had not  been submitted,  but  this  further  demonstrates  the  extent  to  which redevelopment is of interest to developers.)
These development applications illustrate a clear and overwhelming interest of commercial  property  owners  to  tear  down  all  types  of  commercial buildings―small offices, restaurants, strip commercial centers, and even a self‐ storage  facility―and  replace   them  with  housing  of  all  types,  including  100 percent affordable projects.

Table C‐6 at the end of this Appendix lists all housing sites and the attributes that have been considered, as described above, in determining the suitability of these sites as viable housing sites and their ability to be assigned to lower‐income and moderate‐income categories.

A key attribute to note regarding sites within the
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Central  District  Specific  Plan,  East  Colorado  Specific  Plan,  Fair  Oaks/Orange Grove  Specific  Plan,  South  Fair  Oaks  Specific  Plan,  and  CL  zone  is  whether  a nonvacant site allows 100 percent commercial use and is assumed to convert to residential or mixed‐use development.

As  the  discussion  above  indicates,  more  than  20  active  applications  propose conversion of sites currently developed with a
commercial use to high‐density
residential and mixed‐use development. Moreover, of the 1,283 approved units shown in Table C‐1, approximately 80 percent of those units are being built on properties  that  allow  commercial  uses,  with  the  remainder  consisting  of properties zoned RM‐16 , RM‐32, and RM‐48 (converting from lower‐density to higher‐density  developments).  These   data  clearly  indicate  trends  of  higher‐ density  residential  and  mixed‐use  projects  replacing both  existing commercial developments  and  aging  lower‐density  units.   Market  forces  in  Pasadena  are driving these trends, and the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is provid ing for the new projects to include affordable units.

Specific Plans
The Specific Plans have been developed for the purpose of creating regulatory provisions  that  encourage  focused  residential  development  in  the  Central District, Transit‐Oriented Villages, and Neighborhood Villages and along major travel  corridors.  This   zoning  approach  reflects  long‐established  General  Plan policy that was confirmed and refined in the 2015 Land Use Element up date.

Consistent with this policy direction, development applications since 2015 have been  concentrated  within  the  Specific  Plan  areas.  Examples,  from  among applications and approvals, include:
• 762  N.  Fair  Oaks  Avenue  with  70  units,  69  for  very  low‐income households
• 75 W. Walnut Street with 201 units, 20 for low‐income h ouseholds • 178  S.  Euclid  Avenue  with  40  units,  three  for  very  low‐income households
• 645 E. Union Street with 40 market‐rate units
• 263  S.  Los  Robles  Avenue  with  95  units,  eight  for  very  low‐income households
• 83 N. Lake Avenue with 54 market‐rate unit s
• 3425  E.  Foothill  Boulevard  with  211  units,  21  for  very  low‐income households
• 141 S. Lake Avenue with 89 units, five for very low‐income households • 3202 E. Foothill Boulevard with 481 units, 46 for low‐income and 23 for moderate‐income households
This list, representing on ly a fraction of units recently built, under construction, or in review, demonstrates the intense interest in developing projects of scale in Pasadena and at densities approaching the maximum permitted.

The sites inventory includes properties within Specific Plan areas that, similar to properties  that  have  been  redeveloped  over  the  past  eight  or  so  yea rs,  are Housing Resources
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characterized by: 1) single‐story commercial or industrial buildings that have not had significant investment in many years, 2) parking lots not needed to support demand  of  associated  uses,  and  3)  retail  commercial  and  office  buildings  for which property owners have inquired with City Planning staff regarding reuse potential. The sites inventory matrix provided to HC D in conjunction with this Housing  Element  provides  detail  regarding  conditions  on  each  site  and  in particular,  the  fact  that  building  to  land  value  ratios  generally  fall  well  below

0.50, indicating that many properties have unrealized land use value.

Table C‐4 summarizes the number of units, by RHNA income cate gory, that can be accommodated by vacant and underutilized sites within and outside of the Specific Plan areas.

Replacement Housing Requirements
Government  Code  Section  65583.2(g)(3)  requires  that  the  sites  inventory identify sites with existing residential uses and whether the current residential uses  are  affordable  to  lower‐income  households  or  describe  whether  the additional  residential  development  on  the  site  requires  the  demolition  of  the existing  residential  use.  For  nonvacant  sites  with  existing,  vacated,  or demolished  residential  uses  and  occu
pied  by,  or  subject  to  an  affordability
requirement for, lower‐income households within the last five years, there must Table C‐4:  Vacant and Underutilized Sites
Areas
Affordability Level
Total

Lower Incomes
(0‐80% AMI)
Moderate
Income
(80‐120% AMI)
Above Moderate
Income (120%+
AMI)
Outside of Specific Plan Areas
Vacant  ‐‐  18  18  36
Underutilized  291  644  824  1,759
Subtotal  291  662  842  1,795
Within Specific Plan Areas
Central District   1,421    517    470    2,408
East Colorado   572    151    ‐      723
East Pasadena   777    ‐     13    790
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove   102    53    20    175
Lamanda Park   133    102    ‐      235
Lincoln   ‐     21    55    76
North Lake   171    27    2    200
South Fair Oaks   97    5    ‐      102
Subtotal  3,273  876  560  4,709
Total  3,564  1,538  1,402  6,504
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be  a  replacement  housing  program  for  units  affordable  to  lower‐income households. Government Code Section 66300 includes protections for existing covenanted affordable units, as well as units occupied by residents with incomes meeting affordable levels. Section 66300 requires that these “protected units” be replaced like‐for‐like in any new housing developments. Developers are also required  to  pr
ovide  first  right  of  refusal  to  the  replacement  units  and  must provide relocation benefits.

The sites matrix identifies sites with existing residential uses.  Other than tracking affordable units created via the City’s IHO or density bonus ordinance or units with Section 8 vouchers, the City does not have data regar ding unit affordability.

The City has its own mechanism to ensure residents in affordable housing are not displaced as a result of new construction: the Tenant Protection Ordinance (Chapter  9.75  of  the  Pasadena  Municipal  Code).  Generally,   the  ordinance provides that: “For all tenants in good standing living in households at or below 14 0% of the median income, by household size, landlord shall pay a relocation allowance  equal  to  two  and  one‐half  (2½)  months  fair  market  rents  as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for a rental unit of a similar size. In addition to the relocation allowance, landlord shall
also pay a moving expense allowance in the amount of $1,306.00 for adult households  or  $3,935.00  for  households  with  dependents, disabled,  or  senior members. The amounts listed are adjusted for FY 2019 and will continue to be adjusted as provided in paragraph C below.”
Housing for Homeless Individuals and Families
In accordance with State law, the City permits by‐right emergency shelters for persons experiencing homelessness in the following zoning districts:
• SP‐2 (South  Fair Oaks Specific  Plan)  overlay  district  west of  Fair Oaks Avenue and south of Hurlbut Street
• East Pasadena Specific Plan EPSP‐D1‐1G
In both zones, emergency shelters are limited to 12 total beds each. As discussed in Appendix B – Constraints on Housing Production, the City has identified 24 sites  within  the  above  zones  that  could  accommodate  by‐right  emergency shelters.  Collectively, the sites could accommodate 288 beds.

Emergency  shelters  of  larger  size  are  permitted  in  several  zones  with  a conditional use permit (CG, IG) or a minor co
nditional use permit (EC‐CG1, 2, 4,
5,  6;  East  Pasadena  Specific  Plan  d1‐CG,  d1‐IG,  d2‐CG,  d2‐IG,  d3‐CG).   During inclement weather, temporary shelters may be opened at religious institutions.

While Pasadena currently may not  have the number of shelter beds needed to meet  demand,  zoning  regulations  do  not  constrain  opportunities  for  new shelters to be established.  Rather, the cost of acquiring properties and building emergency shelters is the challenge.  Programs 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20 in the Housing Plan set forth actions the City will ta ke, in cooperation with community partners, to address the needs of unhoused individuals and families.

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Adequacy of the Sites Inventory
Overall, the sites inventory identified in this Appendix totals 10,409 units, 4,003 of which are in the very low‐ and low‐income RHNA categories. Overall, the City can adequately accommodate—and  have excess capacity for—the  RHNA under existing land use regulations. Table C‐5 shows a surplus of 75 lower‐income units, 519
moderate‐income units, and 1,092 above‐moderate income units, for a total surplus of 1,686 units.

Regarding sites that have been used in prior cycles that are again included in this sites inventory, the City must include a program to allow residential uses by right at a minimum density of 30 units per acre  when at least 20 percent of the units are  affordable  to  lower‐income  households.  Because  Pasadena  already  allows residential  use  by  right  subject  to  design  review,  no  program  or  rezoning  is required to comply with this State law requirement.

Financial Resources
A variety of potential funding sources are available to finance housing activities in Pasadena. Due to both the high cost of developing and preserving housing, and  limitations  on  both  the  amount  and  uses  of  funds,  layering  of  funding sources  are  often  required  for  affordable  housing  programs  and  projects.  Of particular note for 2020‐2 021  is the fact that the COVID‐19 pandemic created temporary  federal  and  State  funding  sources,  as  described  below,  to  assist households  suffering  economic  impacts  affecting  their  ability  to  pay  rent  and mortgages.

Table C‐5:  RHNA/Sites Inventory Summary
Site Type
Affordability Level
Total
EL/VL Income
(0‐50% AMI)
Low Income
(50‐80% AMI)
Moderate
Income
(80‐120% AMI)
Above
Moderate
Income
(120%+ AMI)
Approved Projects  71  21  64  1,127  1,283
Proposed Projects  258  89  467  1,808  2,622
Sites Available  3,564  1,538  1,402  6,504
ADUs  481  15  210  706
Total Sites  4,484  2,084  4,547  11,115
2021‐2029 RHNA  2,747  1,662  1,565  3,455  9,429
RHNA status
(‐shortfall/+ surplus)  +75  +519  +1,092  +1,686
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Local Resources
Inclusionary  Fees.  The  City  of  Pasadena’s  Inclusionary  Housing  Ordinance provides for in‐lieu fee payments for developers opting not to provide required affordable units on site. These funds are used for the production, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing. Fees are charged based on square footage and vary depending upon whether the housing is rental or owner and consists  of 10 to 49 or 50+ units.  Additionally, the City is divided into subdistricts that determine the fee  rate.   The  in‐lieu  fees  can  be  substantial  depending  upon  the  level  of development in any given year.  For example, in 2019, in‐lieu fee receipts totaled $2,8
10,840.  In 2020, receipts increased to $3,994,356.

Housing  Successor  Funds.  With  the  demise  of  redevelopment  in  California  in 2012, assets of former redevelopment agencies were in part transferred to so‐ called successor agencies.  The City’s Housing Successor and Finance Department manage the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF).   At the close
of fiscal year 2019‐2020, the LMIHAF had a balance of $7,033,181.  The monies are used to fund housing development expenditures for lower‐income units. For example, LMIHAF funds have enabled construction, in partnership with affordable  housing  developers,  of  the  Heritage  Square  “A”  70‐unit  apartment project for very low‐income seniors and will be used for He ritage Square “B”, a mixed‐use development that includes 70 units for extremely low‐income seniors.

City General Fund.  The City’s General Fund supports staffing of the 80+ member Housing Department, many of whom manage the programs that support housing production and housing services assistance.  In fiscal year 20 20, the Department
was allocated $1.3M General Fund dollars.

Los  Angeles  County  Measure  H  Funding.  The  City  receives  voter‐authorized Measure  H  funding  through  the  Los  Angeles  Homeless  Services  Authority (LAHSA).  For fiscal years 2018 and 2019, the City received $1,326,405 available to be used for: 1)  homelessness prevention for individuals, 2) rapid re‐housing for  single  adults,  3)  strengthening  the  coordinated  entry  system,  and  4) enhancing the emergency shelter system.  With these funds, the City works with private non‐profit organizations to fund the homeless services they offer.

Local  Early  Action  Planning  Grant  Program  (LEAP).  The  City  received  fundi ng from the State for planning activities that accelerate housing production. LEAP provides one‐time grant funding to cities and counties to update their planning documents  and  implement  process  improvements  that  will  facilitate  the acceleration  of  housing  production  and  help  local  governments  prepare  their sixth cycle housing elements.

Southern  California  Home  Financing  Authority  (SCHFA).   This  is  not  a  City funding source but a joint powers authority that issues tax‐exempt bonds to fund mortgages for low‐ and moderate‐income first‐time homebuyers.

State Resources
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Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) are an important source of funding production of affordable housing. Additionally, the State of California sets aside a dedicated pool of tax credit funds for self‐ designated  at‐risk  projects.  Pasadena  developers  have  used  LIHTCs  to  build  a wide  range  of  affordable  housing  proje cts.  LIHTCs  have  also  been  used  to preserve at‐risk affordable rental housing units.

Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP).   This one‐time block grant program was created in 2018 to address the homelessness crisis.   The City has received $1,428,226 in funding, which has been spread over several fiscal years.

California Emergenc
y Solutions and Housing (CESH) Fund.  The City has received $720,214 in funding beginning in 2020, with funds to be allocated to programs over  three  years.  These   funds  are  used  for  activities  to  assist  persons experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless.

Other  State  Programs.  The   State  offers  many  oth er  housing‐related  funding programs available to the City and developers; during the COVID‐19 pandemic, rent  relief  programs were  available.  In   the  summer  of  2021,  Governor  Gavin Newsom authorized the $12B California Comeback Plan, a three‐pronged effort to end/prevent homelessness, provide mental health services, and assist cities financially  in  their  efforts  to  kee
p  parks  and  streets  safe.   Other  available
programs include:
• Cap and Trade Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities Fund • Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Housing Related Parks Grant
• CalHFA Single and Multi‐Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (M
HSA) Funding
Federal Resources
HOME  Funds.  Pasadena  is  an  entitlement  jurisdiction  and  receives  HOME Partnership  Program  funds  directly  from  HUD.  HOME  funds  can  be  used  for activities  that  promote  affordable  rental  housing  and  lower‐income homeownership,  including  but  not  limited  to  building  acquisition,  new construction, reconstruction, moderate or substantial rehabilitation, first‐ time homebuyer assistance, and tenant‐based assistance. Between fiscal ye ars 2011 and 2014, funds declined dramatically.  The federal government increased funds slightly in 2019 and 2020, but they still fall short of the 2011 high.  Funds in 2020 totaled  $735,000.  The   City  has  actively  used  these  financial  resources  for preservation of affordable housing.

Housing Vouchers. Thi s federal housing program provides rent subsidies to very low‐income  households  with  a  housing  cost  burden  or  who  are  at  risk  of becoming  homeless  or  displaced.  The  federal  government  provides approximately  $15  million  annually  to  the  Pasadena  Housing  Department  to administer its housing voucher program.

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Community Development Block Grants. The federal government provides CDBG funds for community development and housing activities that benefit low‐ and moderate‐income  persons,  aid  in  the  prevention  or  elimination  of  blight,  and meet  other  urgent  needs.  Eligible  activities  include  property  acquisition, rehabilitation,  affordable  housing  preservation,  economic  development,  code enforcement, public facilities, and services. As with HOME fu nds, deep cuts in federal  allocations  have  reduced  CDBG  funds.  Since  2018,  the  City  has  not offered capital funding to non‐profit organizations using CDBG funds due to the City’s obligation to repay a Section 108 loan for the Robinson Park renovation project.

Other  Federal  Programs.  The  federal  De partment  of  Housing  and  Urban Development  and  other  agencies  offer  multiple  programs  (with  extensive application  and  reporting  requirements)  available  to  Pasadena.   The  City regularly participates in the Supportive Housing Program and Emergency Shelter Grant program and receives HOPWA funds (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS).

Private Resources
Private charitable organizations such as the United Way and Melville Charitable Trust  sponsor  programs  to  help  make  housing  more  affordable  and  assist unhoused individuals and families.

Administrative Resources
Work of the Housing Department
The  City  of  Pasadena  Housing  Department  represents  the  primary  agency charged  with  implementing  housing  policy  directives  established  by  the  City Council.  The  department,  as  its  mission  statement  declares,  is  “dedicated  to providing  affordable  housing  and  community  development  opportunities  for low‐ and moderate‐income persons and employment resources to enhance and strengthen  our  community.”  This   comm itment  is  evidenced  in  the  many programs  the  department  administers:  Section  8  vouchers,  emergency  rental assistance, tenant protections, homeowner improvement services through the MASH (Municipal Assistance, Solutions, and Hiring) program, services for people experiencing homelessness, funding support to non‐profit housing developers, and inclusionary housing requirements, among others.   With more than 3, 775 affordable units in the City and 972 more in the development pipeline as of early 2021, the Housing Department has a significant responsibility to ensure existing affordable units remain so and new units continue to fill demand.

For fiscal year 2021, the Department had a budget of $37.5M and staffing of 87. 7 full‐time equivalent employees.

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Housing Rights Center
The City contracts with the Housing Rights Center to provide information to the public  about  housing  discrimination  and  landlord/tenant  rights  and responsibilities.

Pasadena Power and Water Department
The  City  of  Pasadena  Power  and  Water  Department  (PWP)  provides  water service to all residents and businesses.  As discussed in Appendix B – Constraints on Housing Production, water and sewer infrastructure are in place to serve all residents. In compliance with Government Code § 65589.7, on July 17, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 86 21 to state its policy of prioritizing water service to lower‐income households.

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Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
5735024-003 107 S Wilson Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1969 0.01 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.23 5735024-041 105 S Wilson Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1953 0.01 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 5713022-029 25 Orange Pl Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 0.50 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.36 5722010-006 182 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1928 0.94 Commercial Recreation Facility Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.15 5734037-022 675 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District 1956 0.02 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.22 5734037-023 689 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District 1946 0.02 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.35 5734036-016 60 S Los Robles Ave Underutilized CD2 HMU Central District 1981 0.30 Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.79 5734036-017 473 E Green St Underutilized CD2 HMU Central District - Medium Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.12 5722027-914 267 Cordova St Underutilized CD2 MMU Central District 1966 - Low Rise Office Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.32 - 17 - 17 5713022-032 210 S De Lacey Ave Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 1.72 Low Rise Vacant Lot and Storage Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.25 5713022-033 80 Valley St Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 1998 0.11 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.33 5722011-001 80 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1.10 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.11 5722011-002 120 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1941 1.41 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.47 5722011-003 132 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1960 0.05 Parking Structure Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.10 5722011-004 150 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1920 1.15 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.27 5722011-015 130 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District - Vacant Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.66 5723004-018 241 N Euclid Ave Underutilized CD2 LMMU Central District 1960 0.02 Parking Structure Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 5723004-019 333 E Walnut St Underutilized CD2 LMMU Central District 1960 0.90 Office Park High Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.47 5723004-020 331 E Walnut St Underutilized CD2 LMMU Central District 1960 0.01 Parking Structure Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.06 5713023-004 40 Orange Pl Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 1965 0.06 Office Park Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.14 - 7 - 7 5713023-033 27 Peach Pl Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 1980 0.00 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.15 - 8 - 8 5713023-034 257 S Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 1992 0.54 Office Park High Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.77 42 - - 42 5722009-023 323 S Arroyo Pkwy Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 0.67 Commercial Recreation Facility Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.08 85 - - 85 5722010-001 170 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1894 0.31 Industrial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.23 - 18 - 18 5722011-019 121 S Arroyo Pkwy Underutilized CD1 HMU Central District 1985 1.54 Warehouse Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.74 58 - - 58 5723002-040 140 Chestnut St Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 0.72 Religious Center Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.85 80 - - 80 5723002-047 164 Chestnut St Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District 1910 0.44 Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 2 2 20 24 5723002-909 167 E Walnut St Underutilized CD1 MMU Central District - Detention Utilities Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.18 - - 100 100 5722027-038 192 S Marengo Ave Underutilized CD2 MMU Central District 0.44 Garden Apartment Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.18 - 10 - 10 5722030-904 400 E Green St Underutilized CD2 MMU Central District - Office Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.30 102 - - 102 5723003-038 221 E Walnut St Underutilized CD2 LMMU Central District 1.17 Office Park High Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 2.25 97 - - 97 5723018-904 300 E Walnut St Underutilized CD2 INST Central District - Emergency Services Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.80 - - 16 16 5723018-910 280 Ramona St Underutilized CD2 MMU Central District - Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.00 111 - - 111 5723005-044 410 E Corson St Underutilized CD3 MMU Central District 1985 - Rural Residential Lot Sf Detached Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.69 54 - - 54 5723013-020 150 N El Molino Ave Underutilized CD3 MMU Central District 1940 0.20 Religious Center Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.64 35 - - 35 5723013-066 165 N Oak Knoll Ave Underutilized CD3 MMU Central District 2.22 Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.79 62 - - 62 5723014-027 150 N Madison Ave Underutilized CD3 MMU Central District 5th Cycle 0.47 Commercial Storage Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.51 118 - - 118 5734012-006 550 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District 1915 1.19 Religious Center Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.11 6 - 49 55 5734014-807 140 S Madison Ave Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District - Detention Utilities Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.75 41 - - 41 5734037-024 713 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District 1940 0.92 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.13 - 7 - 7 5734037-025 721 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District 1951 0.33 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.17 - 9 - 9 5734037-026 735 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District 1.66 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.22 - 12 - 12 5734037-900 615 E Green St Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District - Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.06 - 3 - 3 5734037-902 44 S Madison Ave Underutilized CD4 MMU Central District - Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.63 34 - - 34 5735024-011 120 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1962 0.01 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 - 11 - 11 5735024-012 108 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1958 0.08 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 - 10 - 10 5735024-013 102 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 0.01 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.25 - 11 - 11 5735025-005 34 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1998 0.08 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 - 10 - 10 5735025-006 42 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1955 0.81 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 - 11 - 11 5735025-011 1055 E Green St Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 0.03 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.29 - 12 - 12 5735025-012 50 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 0.00 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.24 - 11 - 11 5735026-011 49 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1948 0.05 Commercial Storage Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.22 - 10 - 10 5735026-024 33 S Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1982 0.58 Commercial Storage Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.42 - 18 - 18 5735027-016 100 S Mentor Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District 1941 1.31 Office Park Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.31 - 3 13 16 5738003-901 104 N Mentor Ave Underutilized CD5 MMU Central District - Medium Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.07 83 - - 83 5738004-002 45 N Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 HMU Central District 1950 0.01 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.18 - 14 - 14 5738004-003 45 N Catalina Ave Underutilized CD5 HMU Central District 1950 0.01 Parking Surface Lot Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.37 - 29 - 29 5722008-002 495 S Arroyo Pkwy Underutilized CD6 HMU Central District 1.44 Office Park High Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.39 95 - 194 289 5723030-050 844 E Union St Underutilized CD5 HC Central District - Office Park High 1.59 54 - - 54 5735025-007 1060 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-1 MMU Central District 1955 1.30 Main Street Commercial Low 0.21 - 9 - 9 5735025-008 1070 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-1 MMU Central District 1925 0.40 Main Street Commercial Low 0.23 - 10 - 10 5735025-020 1038 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-1 MMU Central District 1998 0.47 Large Format Standalone Commercial 0.86 37 - - 37 5722018-018 287 Pleasant St Underutilized RM32 MHDR Central District 5th Cycle - Very Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.25 - 3 - 3 5734008-022 494 S Oakland Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR Central District 1950 0.40 Single Family Unit 0.20 - 6 - 6 5734009-016 420 S Oakland Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR Central District 1970 1.61 Garden Apartment 0.17 - - 5 5 5734009-703 448 S Oakland Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR Central District 1972 0.20 Duplex 0.41 - 12 - 12 5722024-117 213 S Euclid Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR Central District 1978 0.04 Commercial Storage 1.30 13 - 73 86 5734023-005 212 S El Molino Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR Central District 1953 0.52 Office Park High 0.34 - 15 - 15 5734026-019 199 S Hudson Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR Central District 1967 0.71 Office Park Low 0.68 30 - - 30 5736001-001 1336 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized PD35 MMU East Colorado 1953 0.01 Commercial Recreation Facility 0.28 - 20 - 20 32 - 32 - 86 - 18 68 127 - 75 52 31 - 31 - 72 - 10 62 55 33 - - 33 Yes 55 Yes
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YesCity of Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element
Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
- 20 - 20 Yes5736001-002 1346 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized PD35 MMU East Colorado 1953 0.01 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.13 5736001-003 1348 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized PD35 MMU East Colorado 1952 0.01 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.13 5736001-004 1350 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized PD35 MMU East Colorado 1952 0.01 Commercial Recreation Facility 0.17 5738012-006 36 N Wilson Ave Underutilized RM48 MMU East Colorado 1970 0.01 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Convert to Higher Density Residential 0.23 5738012-012 33 Mar Vista Ave Underutilized RM48 MMU East Colorado 1965 0.06 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Convert to Higher Density Residential 0.23 5746005-026 1850 Locust St Underutilized ECSPCG-3 MMU East Colorado 4.69 Warehouse Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.22 5746005-035 234 N Allen Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-3 MMU East Colorado 2.11 Warehouse Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.74 5746010-028 2045 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1970 0.41 Hotel Low 0.14 5746010-045 2025 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 0.30 Hotel Low 0.69 5746010-046 36 N San Marino Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1972 0.09 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.14 5746014-020 1999 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado - Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.35 5746014-021 14 N San Marino Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1967 0.09 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.14 5746014-022 35 N San Marino Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1969 0.09 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.14 5746014-023 43 N San Marino Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1972 0.09 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.14 5746010-027 2055 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1960 0.25 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.27 5746010-029 35 N Oak Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1906 0.09 Single Family Unit 0.21 5747013-033 2074 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 2008 0.27 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.12 5747013-035 29 S Oak Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 2008 0.49 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.18 5747013-048 2078 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 2008 4.01 Commercial Recreation Facility 0.23 5737015-011 305 N Allen Ave Underutilized ECSPCL-3 MMU East Colorado 1954 0.44 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.40 - 23 - 23 5746004-074 296 N Allen Ave Underutilized ECSPCL-3 MMU East Colorado 1978 0.50 Commercial Storage Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.89 51 - - 51 5735012-001 1104 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-1 MMU East Colorado 0.27 Main Street Commercial Low 0.72 57 - - 57 5738020-002 1229 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-1 MMU East Colorado 1940 1.48 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.47 - 37 - 37 5737001-039 1441 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-2 MMU East Colorado 1984 0.44 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.50 - 22 - 22 5735009-901 1207 E Green St Underutilized ECSPCG-4 MMU East Colorado - Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.93 73 - - 73 5736002-013 1364 E Green St Underutilized ECSPCG-4 MMU East Colorado 1997 0.00 Parking Surface Lot 0.95 55 - - 55 5746008-044 27 N Grand Oaks Ave Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 5th Cycle 0.01 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.63 18 - - 18 5746010-026 2063 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1940 0.18 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.27 - 8 - 8 5746014-041 1987 E Colorado Blvd Front Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 1931 0.06 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.52 15 - - 15 5747013-034 2068 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 2008 0.71 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.12 - 3 - 3 5747013-049 2044 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 LMU East Colorado 0.78 Commercial Recreation Facility 0.68 20 - - 20 5747018-032 1860 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-4 MMU East Colorado 0.41 Large Format Standalone Commercial 1.00 58 - - 58 5754003-029 3321 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-6 MMU East Pasadena 0.81 Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.86 46 - - 46 5754003-046 3311 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-6 MMU East Pasadena 0.42 Industrial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.25 - - 13 13 5754004-031 3299 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-6 MMU East Pasadena 1981 0.77 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.39 75 - - 75 5754014-024 3120 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-6 MMU East Pasadena 1966 0.17 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.55 30 - - 30 5757023-010 3701 E Foothill Blvd Underutilized EPSPd3-CG-E LMU East Pasadena 1.20 Main Street Commercial Low 6.21 268 - - 268 5757024-023 3801 E Foothill Blvd Underutilized EPSPd3-CG-E LMU East Pasadena 0.52 Vacant/Religious Center 8.28 358 - - 358 5726010-017 700 N Orange Grove Blvd Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 1970 0.01 Rural Employment Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.43 - 12 - 12 5836020-014 1895 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPCL-1B LMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove - Auto Repair Shop Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.17 5836020-027 1909 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPCL-1B LMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 1919 0.30 Religious Center Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.20 5725004-028 640 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPC-3A MMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 1990 0.67 Large Format Standalone Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.06 38 - - 38 5726015-905 489 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPC-3B MMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove - Non Urban Civic Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 2.19 63 - - 63 5725014-009 140 E Orange Grove Blvd Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 5th Cycle 1970 0.38 Main Street Commercial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.18 - 5 - 5 5725014-015 186 E Orange Grove Blvd Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove - Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.13 - 4 - 4 5725014-035 176 E Orange Grove Blvd Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove - Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.13 - 4 - 4 5725019-005 674 N Marengo Ave Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 5th Cycle 1968 0.59 Medium Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.27 - 8 - 8 5725019-014 304 E Orange Grove Blvd Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 0.23 Auto Repair Shop Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.23 - - 7 7 5725019-027 230 E Orange Grove Blvd Underutilized FGSPC-3D LMMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 5th Cycle 1968 0.91 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.19 - 6 - 6 5836024-027 1569 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPCL-1B LMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 0.25 Medium Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.29 - 4 - 4 5836024-028 1577 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPCL-1B LMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 1965 1.15 Single Family Unit Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.47 1 1 13 15 5728011-008 1486 N Fair Oaks Ave Underutilized FGSPRM-16 LMU Fair Oaks/Orange Grove - Motel 0.28 - 4 - 4 5746021-800 271 Carmelo Ave Underutilized CL LC Lamanda Park - Detention Utilities Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 1.54 44 - - 44 5748007-020 2863 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1970 2.38 Office Park Low 1.06 46 - - 46 5748007-022 2855 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1986 0.81 Hotel Low 0.29 - 12 - 12 5748007-026 2801 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1955 0.30 Religious Center 1.78 43 - - 43 5748013-003 2754 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1974 0.23 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.17 - 7 - 7 5748013-004 2744 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park - Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.17 - 7 - 7 5748013-005 2738 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1910 0.01 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.17 - 7 - 7 5748014-001 2830 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 0.09 Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.25 - 11 - 11 5748014-035 2818 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1962 0.49 Hotel Low 0.30 - 13 - 13 5748014-049 2800 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 0.83 Hotel Low 0.47 - 20 - 20 5748015-006 2870 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1947 0.21 Hotel Low 0.22 - 10 - 10 5748015-033 2860 E Colorado Blvd Underutilized ECSPCG-5 LMU Lamanda Park 1.03 Hotel Low 0.23 - 10 - 10 5748011-052 33 S Virginia Ave Underutilized RM32 LMU Lamanda Park 1971 0.02 Parking Surface Lot 0.18 - 5 - 5 5825018-044 1731 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPRM-16 MDR Lincoln - Vacant 0.08 5825018-045 1723 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPRM-16 MDR Lincoln 1923 1.35 Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.11 5727010-002 1385 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln 1965 0.07 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.42 5727010-003 1399 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln - Low Rise Office Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.22 55 36 36
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City of Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element
Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
- 20 - 20 Yes5727010-004 1405 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln 1964 0.22 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.22 - 3 - 3 5727011-005 1493 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln 0.11 Hotel Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.15 5727011-006 456 Del Monte St Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln 1937 2.20 Medium Lot Single Family Detached Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.14 5727009-010 1313 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln - Industrial High Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.26 - - 55 55 5727010-005 1417 Lincoln Ave Underutilized LASPCL MMU Lincoln - Industrial Low Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.13 - 2 - 2 5848029-001 1424 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 5th Cycle - Low Intensity Strip Commercial 0.17 5848029-021 1416 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 5th Cycle - Main Street Commercial Low 0.16 5730028-058 1329 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 1986 0.64 Large Format Standalone Commercial 2.98 5730028-059 1285 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 1987 1.97 Large Format Standalone Commercial 1.43 5730028-060 1245 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 1987 2.38 Office Park Low 0.18 5730028-061 1247 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 1987 1.40 Large Format Standalone Commercial 0.31 5740001-025 1260 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 0.58 Large Format Standalone Commercial 1.03 30 - - 30 5848029-004 1406 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 1951 1.39 Medium Intensity Strip Commercial 0.18 - 5 - 5 5848029-005 1400 N Lake Ave Underutilized CLSP-1b MMU North Lake 1977 - Parking Structure 0.15 - 4 - 4 5740002-001 960 E Washington Blvd Underutilized RM16 MDR North Lake 1978 0.95 Commercial Storage 0.17 - - 2 2 5731020-055 410 N El Molino Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR North Lake 1960 0.99 Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.18 - 8 - 8 5722009-030 300 S Raymond Ave Underutilized CD1 HMU South Fair Oaks 1984 0.66 Duplex Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 0.83 65 - - 65 5720012-003 621 S Arroyo Pkwy Underutilized CD6 HMU South Fair Oaks 1.45 Medium Intensity Strip Commercial Specific Plan Commercial Allows Residential 1.12 32 - - 32 5719025-012 93 Hurlbut St Underutilized RM32 MMU South Fair Oaks 1.42 Duplex 0.17 - 5 - 5 5721027-019 621 S Lake Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1947 0.01 Office Park Low 0.22 5721027-020 623 S Lake Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1958 0.01 Parking Structure 0.23 5836008-021 171 W Howard St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 1.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 5836008-022 1599 Navarro Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.70 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 5836008-023 1589 Navarro Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1971 1.42 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 5836008-025 1609 Navarro Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.23 5850016-020 1425 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1947 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 5850017-014 1443 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1964 0.53 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 5732016-046 565 N Mentor Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 5th Cycle 1970 0.18 Parking Surface Lot 0.30 5732016-047 555 N Mentor Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 5th Cycle 1970 0.25 Parking Surface Lot 0.28 5732020-046 402 N Wilson Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1955 0.52 Garden Apartment 0.21 5732020-047 392 N Wilson Ave 34 Underutilized RM48 HDR 1955 0.54 Garden Apartment 0.21 5739004-039 395 N Michigan Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1975 0.43 Single Family Unit 0.17 5739004-051 385 N Michigan Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 5th Cycle 1964 0.31 Garden Apartment 0.29 5735028-001 208 S Mentor Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1970 0.14 Parking Structure 0.26 5735028-066 200 S Mentor Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1969 0.11 Parking Structure 0.28 5735027-008 127 S Catalina Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1958 0.01 Parking Surface Lot 0.24 5735027-009 135 S Catalina Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1962 0.01 Parking Surface Lot 0.24 5741003-032 1300 N Hill Ave Underutilized CL LC - Low Intensity Strip Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.21 - 6 - 6 5741003-034 1436 E Washington Blvd Underutilized CL LC 0.49 Garden Apartment Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.32 - 9 - 9 5742004-039 1748 E Washington Blvd Underutilized CL LC 1964 0.43 Large Format Standalone Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.24 - 7 - 7 5744021-008 495 N Altadena Dr Underutilized CL LC 0.56 Large Format Standalone Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.53 15 - - 15 5744022-009 446 N Craig Ave Underutilized CL LC 1.70 Main Street Commercial Low Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.18 - 5 - 5 5744022-010 460 N Craig Ave Underutilized CL LC 1950 0.25 Single Family Unit Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.16 - 5 - 5 5744022-011 2162 E Villa St Underutilized CL LC 1924 0.50 Main Street Commercial Low Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.19 - 5 - 5 5745012-049 1817 E Villa St Underutilized CL LC 1965 0.40 Large Format Standalone Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.35 - 10 - 10 5745012-050 488 N Allen Ave Underutilized CL LC 1930 0.48 Hotel Low Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.21 - 6 - 6 5749016-011 491 N Allen Ave Underutilized CL LC 1968 0.42 Large Format Standalone Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.35 - 10 - 10 5758018-011 975 N Michillinda Ave Underutilized CL LC 1.03 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 4.55 131 - - 131 5838001-015 380 E Woodbury Rd Underutilized CL LDR 1960 0.38 Religious Center Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.45 - 13 - 13 5838015-001 2040 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized CL LC 1935 0.65 Large Format Standalone Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.12 - 4 - 4 5838015-002 2036 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized CL LC 1950 0.07 Parking Structure Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.10 - 3 - 3 5850022-004 1615 E Washington Blvd Underutilized CL LC 1932 0.96 Medium Intensity Strip Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.11 - 3 - 3 5852004-061 1855 E Washington Blvd Underutilized CL LC 1976 0.12 Parking Surface Lot Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 0.48 - 14 - 14 5731021-042 488 E Villa St Underutilized CL MMU 5th Cycle 1966 0.40 Low Intensity Strip Commercial Limited Commercial (CL) to High Density 2.42 - - 277 277 5711001-012 924 Cypress Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1978 0.88 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5711001-014 946 Cypress Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.27 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5711001-038 470 Cypress Way Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1977 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.29 - - 2 2 5725003-039 399 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.67 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5725009-011 651 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1979 1.22 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5725016-036 403 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.75 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5725021-004 870 N Marengo Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1954 0.56 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5725021-008 826 N Marengo Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1957 0.28 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5725026-015 895 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.53 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5725026-024 825 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1941 0.45 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5726003-010 78 Yale St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1948 0.58 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5726004-021 849 Lincoln Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1980 0.56 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.49 - - 2 2 5726005-023 747 Lincoln Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 1.07 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5726005-035 660 Cypress Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1957 2.81 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5726006-013 899 Chapman Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1956 0.42 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - 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City of Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element
Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
- 20 - 20 Yes5726008-001 343 Barthe Dr Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1948 0.68 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5726008-003 325 Barthe Dr Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.71 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5726008-004 317 Barthe Dr Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1958 0.44 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5726008-005 311 Barthe Dr Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.64 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5726008-006 852 Chapman Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1977 0.85 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5726008-020 890 Chapman Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1954 0.43 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.32 - - 2 2 5726008-021 880 Chapman Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1944 0.33 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5726009-034 245 Clinton St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.87 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5726009-036 227 Clinton St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.26 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5726013-007 859 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.55 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5726013-012 872 Manzanita Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.26 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5726013-019 814 Manzanita Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1948 0.37 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5726016-001 779 Manzanita Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1943 0.67 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5726016-016 176 Clinton St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1975 0.92 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5726016-020 210 Clinton St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1954 0.86 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5726018-034 232 Carlton Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1980 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5728001-017 1275 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1970 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5728002-012 1138 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1975 0.24 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.29 - - 2 2 5728003-019 1010 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.68 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5728003-039 919 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.27 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728003-043 930 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1.36 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.27 - - 2 2 5728008-059 1531 Mentone Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.75 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5728010-056 1491 Mentone Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1980 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.26 - - 2 2 5728012-043 1429 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1987 0.93 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.36 - - 2 2 5728012-046 1445 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1942 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5728012-060 1400 Glen Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1948 0.30 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728012-065 1495 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1990 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5728012-067 1507 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1954 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728012-085 1408 Glen Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1949 0.68 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728013-037 1323 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1941 0.42 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5728014-012 1467 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1963 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728014-015 107 Cedar St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1980 0.44 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728014-042 1470 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1967 0.28 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728014-043 1472 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1967 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5728014-044 1486 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1962 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5728014-046 1502 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.46 - - 2 2 5728014-050 1542 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1989 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5728016-020 1478 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1962 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728017-054 1233 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1972 0.27 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5728017-055 1241 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.40 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.26 - - 2 2 5728019-031 1185 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1951 0.48 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5728021-038 1095 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1957 0.32 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728021-039 1085 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1943 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728021-040 1077 Sunset Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.88 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5729005-006 1421 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 1.71 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.35 - - 2 2 5729006-004 1395 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1983 0.37 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5729016-020 986 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1956 0.57 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.28 - - 2 2 5731013-019 791 Earlham St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.73 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5731013-021 773 Earlham St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5731014-031 733 Earlham St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1982 0.30 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5731015-015 582 N El Molino Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.78 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5731015-034 610 N El Molino Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.59 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5731017-023 540 N El Molino Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.27 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5745001-035 1920 E Villa St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1963 0.45 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5745012-042 1887 E Villa St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.33 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5745012-045 1865 E Villa St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1972 0.42 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5825021-002 229 W Howard St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1951 0.24 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5825021-004 247 W Howard St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1972 0.48 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5836009-007 1609 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1970 0.52 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5836009-008 1615 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1948 0.40 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5836009-023 1625 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.62 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5836009-026 1587 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.23 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5836010-003 1709 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1975 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5836010-005 1693 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5836012-006 100 W Tremont St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.36 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5836012-010 1815 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1965 0.33 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.28 - - 2 2 5836013-017 1963 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1953 2.20 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.26 - - 2 2 5836013-025 93 W Tremont St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.26 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5836014-010 2005 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.79 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 City of Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element
Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
- 20 - 20 Yes5836015-001 2051 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1948 0.44 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5836015-004 2067 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1950 0.30 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5836015-022 2077 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1959 0.45 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5836020-013 1980 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1975 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5836022-004 1780 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1952 0.58 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5836022-005 1790 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1947 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5836023-008 1708 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1963 0.81 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5836023-009 1720 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1964 2.32 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5836023-010 1726 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1978 1.23 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5836024-013 1674 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1959 0.37 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.34 - - 2 2 5836024-019 1624 El Sereno Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.41 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5836028-009 1931 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1978 1.23 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5836029-004 2025 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1980 0.32 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5836029-006 2001 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.83 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.26 - - 2 2 5836029-010 1991 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1949 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5837003-004 2010 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1970 0.46 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5837003-027 100 E Montana St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1963 0.72 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5837004-007 1908 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5837005-006 1810 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1953 0.72 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5837005-008 1826 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5837006-012 1719 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1961 0.53 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5837006-018 1743 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1955 0.27 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.20 - - 2 2 5837006-019 1735 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1951 0.76 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.21 - - 2 2 5837008-005 1700 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5837010-016 173 E Tremont St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1970 0.52 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5837013-017 2064 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1975 0.42 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5850008-012 1670 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1941 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5850008-013 1439 Topeka St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1944 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5850008-014 1449 Topeka St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1945 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.28 - - 2 2 5850008-018 1487 Topeka St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5850010-009 1516 Topeka St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1966 0.68 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5850012-011 1643 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1953 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5850013-027 1588 N Holliston Ave Underutilized RM12 LDR 1950 0.29 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.33 - - 2 2 5850015-013 1401 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 4.65 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5850016-003 1408 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1977 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5850016-005 1390 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1960 0.43 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5850017-005 1488 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1959 0.28 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5850017-015 1449 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1975 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5850025-001 1400 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1946 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5850025-006 1448 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1966 0.45 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.24 - - 2 2 5850025-010 1472 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1943 0.34 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.27 - - 2 2 5850025-011 1490 Wesley Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1970 0.47 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5850025-018 1520 E Howard St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1961 0.97 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5850025-019 1532 E Howard St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1958 0.78 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5850026-017 1373 Bresee Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1987 0.25 Single Family Unit RM-12 and 1 Existing Dwelling Unit 0.25 - - 2 2 5737007-060 1501 E Walnut St Underutilized CG LC 1970 0.49 Large Format Standalone Commercial 0.52 6 24 51 81 5715001-015 1492 W Colorado Blvd Underutilized CL2 LC 1979 0.85 Office Park Low 0.30 - 4 - 4 5725003-026 40 E Villa St Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1952 0.03 Parking Structure 0.24 - - 2 2 5728013-034 239 W Washington Blvd Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1959 0.50 Religious Center 0.33 - - 2 2 5729013-005 1280 Summit Ave Vacant RM12 LMDR - Vacant 0.35 - - 4 4 5740001-019 1311 N Mentor Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1958 0.17 Parking Surface Lot 0.22 - - 2 2 5837009-026 1764 Summit Ave Underutilized RM12 LMDR 1971 0.40 Duplex 0.44 - - 2 2 5711010-041 720 W Holly St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1957 0.70 Very Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.22 - - 5 5 5725023-040 417 N Marengo Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1956 3.09 Single Family Unit 0.28 - - 3 3 5725023-904 172 E Villa St Underutilized RM16 MDR - Single Family Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5725032-007 499 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1961 0.56 Single Family Unit 0.23 - - 3 3 5728008-034 244 W Howard St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1934 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.43 - - 5 5 5728008-036 256 W Howard St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.30 Single Family Unit 0.23 - - 3 3 5728008-038 276 W Howard St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 1.59 Single Family Unit 0.29 - - 3 3 5728008-040 1566 Mentone Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1967 0.42 Single Family Unit 0.19 - - 3 3 5728008-041 1558 Mentone Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1952 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5728008-051 247 Del Monte St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1942 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.29 - - 3 3 5728010-017 293 Macdonald St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.28 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728010-018 287 Macdonald St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1975 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728010-023 257 Macdonald St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1954 0.12 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5728010-043 305 W Washington Blvd Underutilized RM16 MDR 1949 1.20 Single Family Unit 0.28 - - 3 3 5728013-049 285 Pepper St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1970 0.30 Single Family Unit 0.20 - - 3 3 5728017-045 1251 Glen Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1946 0.45 Single Family Unit 0.19 - - 3 3 5728019-056 281 W Hammond St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.63 Single Family Unit 0.21 - - 3 3 City of Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element
Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
- 20 - 20 Yes5728019-057 271 W Hammond St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1955 0.56 Single Family Unit 0.22 - - 3 3 5729011-011 290 Robincroft Dr Underutilized RM16 MDR 1960 0.28 Single Family Unit 0.25 - - 3 3 5729033-005 361 Adena St Underutilized RM16 MDR 0.53 Single Family Unit 0.61 - - 4 4 5729033-012 1017 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1979 0.24 Single Family Unit 0.22 - - 3 3 5730012-007 972 N Los Robles Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1965 0.43 Single Family Unit 0.38 - - 5 5 5731005-052 599 N Madison Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.57 Single Family Unit 0.26 - - 3 3 5736023-027 173 S Meridith Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1957 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.19 - - 3 3 5736023-028 183 S Meridith Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1980 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5736023-030 201 S Meridith Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1941 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5736026-014 193 S Allen Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1915 0.53 Very Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.19 - - 3 3 5737005-023 63 N Sierra Bonita Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1922 0.68 Single Family Unit 0.25 - - 4 4 5737007-101 1460 Locust St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1942 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.23 - - 2 2 5737011-043 149 N Meridith Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1.41 Single Family Unit 0.54 - - 5 5 5737015-009 1762 E Corson St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1960 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5737015-018 1745 Locust St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1949 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.21 - - 3 3 5737015-026 1688 E Corson St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.44 Single Family Unit 0.19 - - 3 3 5737015-029 1666 E Corson St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1969 0.69 Single Family Unit 0.20 - - 3 3 5737016-008 1632 Locust St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1985 0.60 Single Family Unit 0.19 - - 3 3 5737016-009 1624 Locust St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1942 0.40 Single Family Unit 0.21 - - 3 3 5738021-006 64 N Chester Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1965 0.01 Parking Surface Lot 0.25 - - 4 4 5744023-039 411 Carmelo Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1945 0.34 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5745009-035 409 N Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1948 0.24 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5745009-045 440 N Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1924 - Very Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.21 - - 3 3 5746010-036 93 N Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 0.00 Duplex 0.20 - - 1 1 5746011-002 319 N Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1960 0.43 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5746011-009 263 N Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 0.41 Duplex 0.17 - - 1 1 5746011-026 302 Linda Rosa Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1980 0.27 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5746011-027 310 Linda Rosa Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1945 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5746013-011 281 N Craig Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1942 0.35 Single Family Unit 0.22 - - 3 3 5746013-016 296 N Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1928 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.22 - - 2 2 5746015-029 100 N Greenwood Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1912 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 2 2 5746016-076 82 N Parkwood Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1920 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.19 - - 2 2 5746017-095 61 N Parkwood Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1920 0.43 Suburban Townhome 0.19 - - 3 3 5746018-004 2169 White St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.61 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5747013-043 103 S Oak Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1950 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 2 2 5747015-031 118 S Berkeley Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1952 0.28 Single Family Unit 0.20 - - 3 3 5747015-033 125 S San Marino Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1947 0.35 Single Family Unit 0.20 - - 3 3 5747019-042 144 S Allen Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1956 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5748015-026 75 S Sunnyslope Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1945 0.56 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 3 3 5748015-028 61 S Sunnyslope Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1944 0.12 Single Family Unit 0.17 - - 3 3 5748022-002 2588 Morningside St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1948 0.65 Single Family Unit 0.18 - - 3 3 5748024-016 2550 Morningside St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1960 0.43 Single Family Unit 0.30 - - 3 3 5848011-005 1647 N Lake Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 0.36 Single Family Unit 0.44 - - 4 4 5848011-011 1715 N Lake Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1920 0.54 Duplex 0.47 - - 5 5 5848011-800 1615 N Lake Ave Underutilized RM16 MDR 1976 - Detention Utilities 0.36 - - 5 5 5848035-001 916 Atchison St Underutilized RM16 MDR 1970 0.26 Single Family Unit 0.21 - - 3 3 5720017-010 1001 S Marengo Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1942 0.45 Office Park Low 0.20 - 6 - 6 5720017-045 1021 S Marengo Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1955 0.05 Hotel Low 0.65 19 - - 19 5720025-003 814 Magnolia Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1954 0.43 Garden Apartment 0.23 - 7 - 7 5722014-019 200 E Del Mar Blvd Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1981 0.92 Office Park Low 1.14 33 - - 33 5725010-032 779 N Marengo Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1950 0.50 Single Family Unit 0.34 - 9 - 9 5725021-024 814 N Marengo Ave Vacant RM32 MHDR 5th Cycle - Vacant 0.32 - 9 - 9 5725021-025 818 N Marengo Ave Vacant RM32 MHDR - Vacant 0.32 - 9 - 9 5725031-009 432 N Garfield Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1970 0.93 Duplex 0.23 - 7 - 7 5726010-028 481 Lincoln Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.43 Garden Apartment 0.26 - 2 - 2 5726010-038 524 Cypress Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1937 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.24 - 8 - 8 5726010-039 536 Cypress Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1949 0.21 Single Family Unit 0.24 - 6 - 6 5726015-052 515 Champlain Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.76 Garden Apartment 0.27 - 5 - 5 5726015-053 514 Champlain Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1950 0.43 Duplex 0.21 - 6 - 6 5728006-008 1071 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1984 0.54 Single Family Unit 0.34 - 9 - 9 5728006-024 1035 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1949 0.32 Single Family Unit 0.24 - 6 - 6 5728006-042 953 N Raymond Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1977 0.05 Parking Structure 0.30 - 9 - 9 5729025-022 1305 N Garfield Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1964 0.92 Suburban Townhome 0.58 17 - - 17 5731012-040 826 Boylston St Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1969 0.23 Parking Surface Lot 0.39 - 11 - 11 5732009-041 599 Mar Vista Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.17 Duplex 0.20 - 4 - 4 5732010-044 494 N Wilson Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 5th Cycle 1946 - Main Street Commercial Low 0.21 - 6 - 6 5732012-047 514 N Catalina Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1960 0.74 Single Family Unit 0.18 - 5 - 5 5732014-039 545 N Catalina Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1945 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.18 - 5 - 5 5736024-005 41 S Meridith Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1960 0.12 Main Street Commercial Low 0.18 - 5 - 5 City of Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element
Assessor Parcel
Number Address
6th Cycle Site
Type Zoning
General
Plan Specific Plan Previous Cycle Year Built
Building-to Land
Value Ratio Existing Land Use Categorization Acres Lower Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Combined
Parcels
- 20 - 20 Yes5737001-020 81 Harkness Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1936 0.63 Very Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.28 - 6 - 6 5737002-003 111 Harkness Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 5th Cycle - Garden Apartment 0.27 - 6 - 6 5737005-030 48 Marion Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1976 0.02 Parking Surface Lot 0.49 - 14 - 14 5738002-019 308 N Mentor Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1950 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.19 - 5 - 5 5738002-040 989 Locust St Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1979 0.01 Parking Structure 0.31 - 9 - 9 5738002-043 1045 Locust St Underutilized RM32 MHDR 5th Cycle 1939 0.25 Single Family Unit 0.32 - 8 - 8 5738006-007 1046 Locust St Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.33 Duplex 0.22 - 4 - 4 5738010-025 266 N Wilson Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1932 0.01 Single Family Unit 0.19 - 5 - 5 5738010-033 265 Mar Vista Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.11 Duplex 0.20 - 4 - 4 5741014-036 1280 E Washington Blvd Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1949 2.28 Religious Center 1.12 18 - - 18 5746008-050 53 N Grand Oaks Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1960 0.89 Single Family Unit 0.19 - 5 - 5 5746008-053 70 N Craig Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1957 0.41 Single Family Unit 0.19 - 6 - 6 5746008-068 132 N Craig Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1941 0.51 Duplex 0.19 - 5 - 5 5746009-050 99 N Craig Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.22 Garden Apartment 0.20 - 4 - 4 5746015-023 40 N Greenwood Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1942 0.55 Single Family Unit 0.18 - 5 - 5 5746015-055 39 N Berkeley Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.30 Duplex 0.21 - 6 - 6 5747006-040 37 S Roosevelt Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1964 0.02 Religious Center 0.26 - 7 - 7 5748012-007 84 S Vinedo Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1946 0.42 Medium Lot Single Family Detached 0.23 - 7 - 7 5748014-015 60 S Daisy Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1962 0.25 Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.20 - 6 - 6 5749019-011 430 N Hill Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1948 0.62 Single Family Unit 0.19 - 5 - 5 5751008-001 1300 N Altadena Dr Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1956 0.12 Office Park Low 0.18 - 5 - 5 5751016-001 1070 N Altadena Dr Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1972 0.77 Medium Intensity Strip Commercial 0.23 - 7 - 7 5838014-010 363 E Washington Blvd Underutilized RM32 MHDR 0.16 Garden Apartment 0.52 12 - - 12 5838039-010 1365 N El Molino Ave Underutilized RM32 MHDR 1945 0.78 Single Family Unit 0.17 - 5 - 5 5327001-023 517 S Catalina Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1952 0.89 Single Family Unit 0.27 - 11 - 11 5731021-056 417 N Madison Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1958 - Single Family Unit 0.30 - 13 - 13 5735004-004 217 S Holliston Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1944 0.25 Medium Lot Single Family Detached 0.24 - 11 - 11 5735008-030 240 S Michigan Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1956 0.25 Main Street Commercial Low 0.22 - 9 - 9 5735014-030 1121 Steuben St Underutilized RM48 HDR 1988 0.01 Parking Surface Lot 0.23 - 10 - 10 5735014-032 1125 Steuben St Underutilized RM48 HDR 1988 0.01 Parking Surface Lot 0.23 - 10 - 10 5735015-023 141 S Michigan Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 0.61 Religious Center 0.68 16 - - 16 5735027-034 160 S Mentor Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1969 0.08 Parking Surface Lot 0.35 - 15 - 15 5735029-209 985 San Pasqual St Underutilized RM48 HDR 0.00 Suburban Townhome 0.30 - 5 - 5 5738005-015 47 N Wilson Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1955 0.06 Parking Surface Lot 0.19 - 8 - 8 5738005-040 174 N Catalina Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 5th Cycle - Garden Apartment 0.22 - 8 - 8 5738005-050 1010 E Union St Underutilized RM48 HDR 1983 0.32 Office Park Low 0.56 24 - - 24 5738012-003 56 N Wilson Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1952 0.92 Garden Apartment 0.20 - 9 - 9 5738013-011 37 N Michigan Ave Underutilized RM48 MMU 1962 0.01 Main Street Commercial Low 0.19 - 8 - 8 5738021-011 95 N Holliston Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 0.43 Garden Apartment 0.28 - 10 - 10 5738022-006 171 N Holliston Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1957 0.03 Parking Surface Lot 0.28 - 12 - 12 5739001-056 400 N Holliston Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 5th Cycle 0.43 Single Family Unit 0.26 - 5 - 5 5739002-051 443 N Holliston Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 5th Cycle 0.17 Garden Apartment 0.27 - 6 - 6 5739002-057 395 N Holliston Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1922 0.25 Small Lot Single Family Detached 0.21 - 7 - 7 5739003-037 407 N Chester Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 5th Cycle 1958 0.22 Garden Apartment 0.17 - 7 - 7 5739003-039 395 N Chester Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1959 0.28 Single Family Unit 0.17 - 6 - 6 5739004-046 449 N Michigan Ave Underutilized RM48 HDR 1960 0.29 Single Family Unit 0.18 - 7 - 7 5860026-023 1265 Hartwood Point Dr Vacant RS1 LDR - Vacant 1.58 - - 1 1 5707010-053 1135 Linda Glen Dr Vacant RS2 LDR - Vacant 1.14 - - 1 1 5707014-005 1430 Linda Ridge Rd Vacant RS2 LDR - Vacant 1.33 - - 1 1 5708006-016 95 Patrician Way Vacant RS2 LDR - Vacant 1.52 - - 1 1 5708021-018 305 Manford Way Vacant RS2 LDR - Vacant 2.04 - - 1 1 5717014-005 765 Rockwood Rd Vacant RS2 LDR - Vacant 0.60 - - 1 1 5717018-008 725 Hillside Ter Vacant RS2 LDR - Vacant 0.54 - - 1 1 5719005-900 725 S Pasadena Ave Vacant RS4 LDR - Vacant 0.83 - - 1 1 5719006-901 234 Bellefontaine St Vacant RS4 LDR - Vacant 0.72 - - 1 1 5823030-017 965 W Foothill Fwy Vacant RS4 LDR - Vacant 1.08 - - 1 1 5482008-021 1627 Poppy Peak Dr Vacant RS6 LDR - Vacant 0.84 - - 1 1 5715003-027 280 Avenue 64 Vacant RS6 LDR - Vacant 0.46 - - 1 1 5719024-902 182 Bellefontaine St Vacant RS6 LDR - 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Progress toward
Implementing the 2014-2021

Housing Element
This Appendix D analyzes program performance from the 2014 -2021 Housing Element programs. State law (California Government Code Section 65 588[a]) requires each jurisdiction to review its Housing Element as frequently as appropriate and evaluate:
• The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing to the attainment of the State housing goals • The effectiveness of the Housing Element in attainment of the community’s housing goals and objectives
• Progress in implementation of the Housing Element
This evaluation provides information regarding the extent to which programs have achieved stated objectives and whether the se programs continue to be relevant to addressing current and future housing needs in Pasadena. The evaluation provides the basis for recommended modifications to policies and programs and the establishment of new housing objectives. The paragraphs below highlight the successes of fifth cycle housing programs and complement the discussion in the Introduction section of this 2021-2029 Housing Element.

Many programs in the fifth cycle Housing Element were specifically targeted to respond to the housing needs of special needs populations: the elderly, lower - income households, persons with disabilities, female -headed households with children, and large families (with the recognition that these categories frequently overlap). Within the Northwes t neighborhood in particular —a historically underserved, low income, and high minority population area —the City, consulting with the Northwest Commission, is able to address a myriad of housing needs: improving the physical conditions of structures, facili tating production of accessory dwelling units, tenant protections, local preferences for relocation due to gentrification or other loss of residence, and construction of new affordable housing units. The City applies an integrated approach to addressing h ousing needs, economic development objectives, and neighborhood enhancement.

The City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, or IHO, has created new housing units for seniors and low- and middle -income households . From 2014 to 2020, 432 Evaluation of Progress
D - 2 C I T Y O F P A S A D E N A | H O U S I N G E L E M E N T inclusionary affordable units were added (building permits issued, under construction, and completed), and $14,283,090 in developer -paid in-lieu fees were added to the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund. During 2020 alone, despite the COVID -19 pandemic, 135 inclusionary units had bu ilding permits issued, were under construction, or received occupancy permits. To further address the needs of middle -income households, the City has expanded the supply of “missing middle” housing, including multi -bedroom units, by purchasing over 500 ma rket-rate units and reserving them for renters in the middle -income bracket.

Pasadena also actively preserves existing deed -restricted housing. In 2019, the City Council approved $580,000 in loan assistance to rehabilitate the 114-unit La Villa Lake senior rental housing complex. Formerly a HUD project, La Villa Lake became market rate in 2014 when the original owner opted out of the HUD rent subsidy and low -income housing requirements. This project will provide affordable low-income housing for seniors for 55 years.

Cumulatively, the City’s efforts have recognized and responded to special needs populations. With a dedicated Housing Department, Pasadena has experienced staff who can implement creative ideas for housing programs and seek diverse funding sources.

2014-2021 Housing Element Program Progress and Continued Appropriateness PROGRAM #1: CODE ENFORCEMENT

Code enforcement is an important tool to maintain the quality of property values in neighborhoods and commercial areas, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents. To achieve these goals, the City has several code enforcement functions, described below.

Code Compliance. Code compliance is a means to ensure that the quality of the City’s commercial and residential
neighborhoods is maintained. Code compliance staff enforces state and local regulations governing exterior building conditions, property maintenance, and interior conditions.

Code compliance staff also works with neighborhood groups to address common concerns. For properties found in
violation, eligible property owners are directed to nonprofit organizations and City rehabilitation loans and grants for assistance in resolving code violations and making repairs.

Emergency Enforcement. The Prosecutor’s Office oversees an interdepartmental effort called City Resources Against
Substandard Housing (CRASH). The CRASH team includes
representatives from Health, Fire, Building, Humane Society, Police, and Code Enforcement. The CRASH team works to
correct substandard buildings, eliminate blight, identify solutions to neighborhood crime, and provide emergency

1.1: The Code Compliance Division reorganized Officer
assigned areas to maximize field inspection times. The
Division modified its enforcement process to achieve faster abatement.

The Housing Inspections Section, which is responsible for Occupancy Inspection Program (OIP) and Quadrennial
Program (QP), was reorganized to form part of the Code
Compliance Division (previously in Building & Safety). This change resulted in improved coordination between Property Maintenance and Zoning enforcement, as this section's
follow-up is often required for outstanding violations that have resulted from the OIP and QP programs.

The Code Compliance Division opened 2,154 code
compliance cases and via the Quadrennial Inspection
Program, inspected 5,151 multi-family units for compliance with City’s housing code requirements through 2019. The inspections are highly effective at identifying units in need of minor and major and helping lower-income property owners take advantage of City programs to assist with
improvements. Inspections will continue, as the program works well to improve housing conditions and ensure safe living environments.

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program also encompasses an education component to train property owners in prevention of illegal activity.

Municipal Assistance, Solutions and Hiring. The MASH program provides free services to low income, senior, or disabled homeowners unable to perform deferred maintenance on
their owner-occupied, single-family homes. As a secondary function, the MASH program provides a unique program for providing on-the-job training for adults to gain the skills and work habits necessary to obtain a permanent job. MASH crews may also assist in times of emergencies, such as fire, storms, or earthquakes.

Objectives

1.1: Continue program implementation; reallocate resources to maximize achievement of code compliance goals.

1.2: Work with health department officials to coordinate efforts responding to health and safety concerns.

1.2: The Public Health Department is a member of the City’s C.R.A.S.H. task force (chaired by Code Compliance Manager) and works collaboratively to abate code compliance cases with issues that overlap across various jurisdictions; this includes joint site visits and coordinated abatement plans. In addition, Health and Code Compliance staff regularly reassign complaints via Pasadena Citizen Service Center for
appropriate follow-up.

Continued Appropriateness:

Code enforcement is an important part of compliance to local, State, and federal codes and standards and education in maintaining properties for adequate housing and occupation.

This Quadrennial Inspection and C.R.A.S.H. programs will be continued in the 2021 Housing Element. In particular, both programs devote resources to improving conditions for lower- income, senior, and disabled households.

PROGRAM #2: NORTHWEST PASADENA

The City of Pasadena has long directed enhanced efforts at improving the Northwest Community Plan Area. Through
community building efforts, enhanced community
participation, and other efforts, the City continues to make substantial investments in this area. Ongoing efforts are as follows.

Community Building. Pasadena supports for-profit, nonprofit, and faith based organizations that are committed to
implementing community building efforts in the Northwest Community Plan Area. These include, but are not limited to:

Flintridge Center, Community Bible Church through its work at the Kings Village and Community Arms Apartment projects, and numerous other nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Other efforts include Neighbors Acting Together Helping All (NATHA), which has received three-year grants from the
California Community Foundation.

Northwest Programs. The Northwest Programs Office at City Hall also coordinates many projects within the Northwest Community Plan Area. Working in conjunction with the
Northwest Commission, these include preparation of the
Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan, monitoring of capital
improvement projects, input into the Heritage Square project, improvements to Robinson Park, police department activities to address neighborhood safety, discussions regarding the potential 710 freeway extension, and ongoing liaison activities with neighborhoods associations.

The City devotes targeted attention and funding to improving economic conditions in the Northwest neighborhood and
improving housing conditions for lower-income households.

The Northwest Commission provides recommendations that
the City Council affirms.

2.1: With the modification of the CDBG program funding
parameters, the Northwest Commission reviews set-aside
projects for City facilities only. Also, the Northwest Fund account was discontinued in 2015. With CDBG funding
constrained (and the loss of redevelopment funding in 2012), the City has redirected General Fund monies and seeks grants to continue funding of community-building activities.

2.2: The Northwest Commission continued to address
community concerns, which include review of development activities and capital improvement projects, rehabilitation programs, Northwest Community work plan, and public
outreach in the Northwest community.

Continued Appropriateness:

These programs provide an opportunity for targeted input and feedback from the community and will be maintained.

This program will be continued in the 2021 Housing Element, with modifications to reflect more constrained funding
sources.

Notably, investments in the Northwest area work to
affirmatively further fair housing by addressing particular needs of special needs populations. These Northwest
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responsible for fostering business retention, expansion, and relocation to generate new development and employment
opportunities.

Objectives

2.1: Support community building efforts by funding
organizations and dedicating staff resources to support efforts, subject to funding availability.

2.2: Work with the Northwest Commission to address
community concerns and support the long-term revitalization of this area.
programs will be supplemented by broader-based AFFH
policies and programs.

PROGRAM #3: HOUSING INSPECTION

The City of Pasadena maintains three housing inspection activities that are essential to maintaining the quality, health, safety, and livability of residential structures within the community. Described below, these include the occupancy, quadrennial, and lead-based paint inspection programs.

Occupancy Inspection. This inspection is designed to ensure the quality and maintenance of single-family homes, duplexes, and condominiums. Whenever a change in occupancy of an
eligible unit occurs, the property is inspected for compliance with City codes. Typical items inspected include electrical, plumbing, heating, structural conditions, and health and safety items. If a housing code violation is found, the property owner is notified of the violations and given a reasonable time to correct them. Upon correction of the violations, a certificate of inspection is issued.

Quadrennial Inspection. This inspection is designed to ensure that apartments are decent, safe, and well maintained. All rental properties with three or more units are inspected at least once every four years. Typical items inspected include the same as an occupancy inspection. Property owners are notified if code violations exist and, upon remedy, are issued a certificate of compliance. This program continues to be an effective way to identify code violations as they occur, before they affect the condition of the building and quality of life experienced by tenants.

Lead-Based Paint Hazards. The City Public Health Department has a Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program that is designed to prevent lead exposure and, when exposure
occurs, to care for children with lead poisoning. Public health

3.1: The Code Compliance Division continues to implement the Presale Certification Program and the Quadrennial
Inspection Program. Prior to the close of escrow for the sale of a single-family house, condominium, townhouse or duplex, the owner is responsible for obtaining a Presale Certificate of Completion or a Presale Certificate of Inspection. The intent of the program is to improve the safety of residential
properties by addressing major life and safety code
violations. Properties meeting eligibility requirements for a Presale Certificate of Completion are eligible for self- certification.

Properties not eligible for a Presale Certificate of Completion require a Presale Certificate of Inspection. The City has implemented an online system for self-certification.
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/code-
compliance/presale-program/

In addition, all rental properties containing three or more units are subject to the Quadrennial Inspection Program and are inspected once every four years. After inspection,
property owners are notified of any existing code violations and given a reasonable time for their correction. Upon
correction of all violations, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the rental properties. This program has been effective in identifying multi-family properties that suffer from neglected maintenance and thus has contributed
significantly to the improvement of the City’s rental housing stock.

3.2: The City's Building and Safety, Fire, and Public Health Departments continued to inform the community about
health and safety hazards through the City's website, flyers, and programs.

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families affected by lead poisoning. Environmental health specialists work with nurses to identify lead sources, provide advice on lead-safe painting and remodeling, enforce City ordinances for lead reduction, and provide information and assistance to care providers of children.

Objectives

3.1: Continue implementation of housing inspection programs.

3.2: Continue to educate the community about health and safety hazards.

3.3: Cross-train inspectors to identify and address health and safety hazards.

3.3: The City's Building and Safety, Fire, and Public Health Department staff continued to collaborate among
departments to address health and safety hazards as the situation rises. The City also utilizes the CRASH team as part of the Code Compliance division to address health and safety hazards.

Continued Appropriateness:

It is important to ensure structures remain in compliance with local, State, and federal standards and are adequate for human occupancy. As described in Program #1, the
Quadrennial inspection and CRASH programs are highly
effective for improving housing conditions, particularly for lower-income and senior households. This program will be continued in the 2021 Housing Element.

PROGRAM #4: HOUSING REHABILITATION
Pasadena’s housing is generally older than other communities.

Because of its age, maintaining housing in good condition is a critical priority in Pasadena. Described below, the City offers three programs to encourage the maintenance, repair, and improvement of rental and ownership housing.

Municipal Assistance, Solutions and Hiring. The MASH program provides free services to low income, senior, or disabled homeowners unable to perform deferred maintenance on
their owner-occupied, single-family homes. As a secondary function, the MASH program provides a unique program for providing on-the-job training for adults to gain the skills and work habits necessary to obtain a permanent job. MASH crews may also assist in times of emergencies, such as fire, storms, or earthquakes.

Single-family Rehabilitation Loan. The City is currently working with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County to provide services. This program includes a single-family rehabilitation loan program, homebuyer and homeownership education, foreclosure counseling, and other neighborhood services formerly provided by the Pasadena NHS. These
programs are offered citywide, although many of the activities are targeted for residents in the Northwest Community Plan area.

Acquisition/Rehabilitation. Pasadena implements multi-family housing acquisition and rehabilitation efforts as opportunities arise. However, initiation of a more strategic, proactive program can help fill a needed gap, serve to both upgrade older apartment properties and stabilize rents, and enhance City efforts to improve distressed neighborhoods. While Pasadena provides funding on a project-by-project basis,

4.1: From 2014-2020, 54 homes were assisted under the
MASH home rehabilitation program. MASH experienced a
decrease in staff and a hold on funding that impacted the number of houses that could be completed.

4.2: From 2014 to 2019,16 projects were approved and
completed. The City will also continue to administer the Under One Room Program, which assists low-income
homeowners (e.g., home repairs, low-cost rehabilitation loans, solar grid installation, energy rebates).

Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County was selected as the administrator for the HOME single-family rehabilitation program. The program is being marketed to identify projects.

4.3: One project, 268 Waverly Drive, involved the City
purchase and rehabilitation of a Caltrans-owned single-family residence and construction of an ADU for City operation of rental Rapid Re-Housing. One owner-occupied home
rehabilitation was completed at 84 Manzanita Avenue in
2020.

Three owner-occupied home rehabilitation projects were
completed by the interdepartmental Under One Roof
program between 2014 and 2020: 840 Manzanita Avenue,
3570 Cartwright Avenue, and 760 Elmira Street.

Between 2014-2020, no in-lieu fees were used to support any acquisition/rehab projects. However, the City used HOME funds to support a nonprofit housing developer’s
acquisition/rehab and preservation of a 44-unit housing project (The Groves). The City Council is considering a staff recommendation to commit Inclusionary In-Lieu Fees to
assist the acquisition/rehab of a five-unit apartment property by nonprofit developer Heritage Housing Partners.

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Objectives

4.1: Implement the MASH program and focus on lead-based paint abatement and minor repairs. Repair 192 homes over the planning period.

4.2: Monitor new contract to administer the single-family home rehabilitation program on behalf of the City.

4.3: Establish program guidelines for a comprehensive
acquisition/rehabilitation program by 2015, with goals and workplan—subject to the identification of a stable funding source.

Program guidelines for a comprehensive
acquisition/rehabilitation program were not established due to lack of a stable funding source. However, policies were adopted by the City Council in September 2019 for the
acquisition and management of residential properties for the purpose of City ownership/operation as affordable rental housing.

Lack of a permanent source of funds limit the ability of the City to compete with market rate investors to acquire
residential buildings. However, the City has formed a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to acquire market-rate housing and restrict occupancy to moderate-income renters. Because the units acquired are relatively new, there is no need for rehabilitation.

Continued Appropriateness:

Programs are important to homeowner maintenance,
education, and to ensure that affordable housing
opportunities are available. This program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, augmented by efforts to
acquire market-rate housing for conversion to “missing
middle” housing.

PROGRAM #5: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The City's historic preservation program promotes the
identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive use, and restoration of historic structures, neighborhoods, and other landmarks. With respect to housing, key activities directed at historic preservation objects are as follows.

Historic Ordinance and Design Guidelines. The Historic
Preservation Ordinance implements the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan and establishes the review authority of the Historic Preservation Commission and Design Commission. City codes require that properties within historic districts and individually designated historic properties be reviewed and approved prior to alteration or development.

Pasadena’s “Design Guidelines for Historic Districts” and the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for Rehabilitation” help guide the review of historic properties.

Historic Preservation Incentives. The City offers incentives to promote the preservation of historic sites and structures. City incentives include: reduction of building permit fees and construction tax, waiver of covered parking requirements in single-family landmark districts, modified City of Gardens standards, and variances for both adaptive reuse and
relocation. The City’s Mills Act program also allows owners of designated historic properties to reduce their property taxes in exchange for a contract with the City to maintain the
property’s historic character.

5.1: In 2019, the City designated one landmark district, Arden Road. It also issued 23 Mills Act contracts.

Each year, the City reviews dozens of cases of exterior alterations, additions, and rehabilitation of structures in City’s historic landmark districts and National Register districts. In addition, from 2014 to 2019, the City designated 11 landmark districts, processed designation of 30 landmark properties or monuments and executed 87 Mills Act
contracts.

5.2: In March 2021, the City adopted changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Details of the City's historic preservation programs, which promote the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and restoration of historic structures, are advertised on the City's website.

The regulations now apply to all buildings 45 years of age or older. For undesignated historic resources, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required for demolitions and major
projects (as defined in the ordinance).

Continued Appropriateness:

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Home Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Adaptive Reuse. The City provides funding to acquire and rehabilitate historic homes and convert nonresidential uses to residential uses.

Properties are targeted that contribute to neighborhood distress—abandoned, foreclosed, and dilapidated houses— which are acquired and rehabilitated using sound preservation principles and practices. Properties are sold to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers at below-market
prices. This program continues to be implemented as funding is available.

Objectives

5.1: Continue designating eligible landmark districts and structures, issuing Mills Act contracts, and completing historic design review.

5.2: Beginning in 2014, advertise incentives for historic preservation and continue to support historic preservation projects as funding is available.
and identity of the City. This program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.

PROGRAM #6: HOUSING DESIGN

As an urbanized city with carefully designed neighborhoods, Pasadena implements design review of proposed projects to ensure that new development is of exemplary quality and is sensitively integrated into the surrounding neighborhood context. Three key requirements are:

Design Review. Pasadena requires excellence in architectural design that complements the scale and character of the City.

Citywide design principles set the foundation, and City residential design guidelines provide clear examples of the quality and type of design recommended. Design guidelines work in tandem with development standards in the zoning code or appropriate specific plans. To expedite the process, developers may request a Consolidated Review, which
combines concept and final design reviews into one step, thus reducing the time required.

City of Gardens Standards. The City of Gardens Standards applies to multi-family projects within RM districts, certain specific plan areas, and the CL and CO commercial districts.

Garden standards are an innovative set of zoning regulations aimed at creating more livable multi-family housing projects, encouraging designs that typify the garden character of earlier apartments and bungalow courts in Pasadena. These
standards are also an integral way of encouraging the
production of multi-family apartments and condominium
projects of lasting quality.

6.1: Design review continues to be implemented by staff and the Design Commission to ensure high-quality design. There were 414 cases of Concept or Consolidated Design Review completed between 2014 and 2020. As noted in the
Constraints discussion, however, Design Commission review can slow housing approval processes.

6.2: The City continues to implement the City of Gardens standards on applicable residential development proposals. A total of 23 City of Gardens projects were reviewed between 2014 and 2020. Additionally, the City issued building permits for approximately 10 to 25 multi-family housing projects each year.

Continued Appropriateness:

It remains important to maintain design consistency with existing residential development and preserve community historic character. While design review for residential development will continue, this program will be modified to ensure compliance with State law regarding streamlining review (e.g., SB 330 and SB 35).

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Objectives

6.1: Continue to implement design review to ensure
maintenance of Pasadena’s architectural character and quality of the built environment.

6.2: Implement City of Garden standards as a tool to enhance the quality and
compatibility of multi-family residential projects.

PROGRAM #7: HOUSING SITES

Historically, Pasadena’s general plan, as part of its guiding principles, has explicitly directed new residential development into seven specific plan areas. This strategy is intended to allow for continuation growth and development, while
reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, providing housing, and stimulating economic development. The 1994 Land Use Element allowed for the net development of 11,000 units, of which 8,711 units were directed to specific plan areas (and 5,095 alone to the Central District). The 2004 update to the Land Use Element affirmed the direction of the 1994 Plan.

Since then, the City has seen significant levels of development in the Central District. In 2009, the City began an update of the general plan, working with the community through an award- winning program of participative planning. The general plan update focuses growth into neighborhood villages, transit villages, and within the Central District and specific plans areas.

In April 2013, the City Council directed staff to begin preparation of the EIR. The EIR will review the impact of net development of 9,955 housing units, of which 8,245 will be in specific plan areas (4,885 alone in the Central District).

Affordable housing units will continue to be exempt from the City’s development caps. Key sites in the housing element include the Lincoln Properties (Parsons site), which could accommodate hundreds of new housing units. The City of
Pasadena has a regional housing needs assessment of 1,332 units. The affordability breakdown of the 2014–2021 RHNA is 340 very low units, 207 low income units, 224 moderate
income units, and 561 above moderate income units. These housing planning targets can be addressed through a
combination of housing production credits and available

7.1: The updated Land Use and Circulation Elements were adopted in August 2015.

7.2: As of 2021, the City was in the process of updating all existing Specific Plans to implement the new General Plan.

The Specific Plan updates include extensive community
engagement and analysis. The Specific Plans are scheduled to be adopted during early 2022 through 2023.

Continued Appropriateness:

Linking long range planning with clear implementation
through zoning and specific planning is critical to a clear development process. This program updated in the 2021-
2029 Housing Element to reflect remaining long-range
planning initiatives and additional zoning implementation measures.

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Objectives

7.1: Adopt the general plan and increase the development caps, including in the Central District, and implement
mitigation in the EIR.

7.2: Continue to review specific plans and make needed
changes to ensure adequate sites to achieve the 2014–2021 RHNA.

PROGRAM #8: MIXED USE/TOD STRATEGY

Pasadena housing growth strategy relies predominantly on mixed-use and transit-oriented development that is focused into specific plan areas, transit villages, and neighborhood villages. To implement land use plan, the City has a mixed use/transit oriented development strategy described below.

Mixed Use Development. Mixed use is an important strategy in the Pasadena General Plan to increase housing choices
(including affordable housing), concentrate higher density projects in specific plan areas, support economic activity, and improve the walkability of an area. Mixed-use projects are a combination of commercial and residential uses in the same structure. To achieve these benefits, the City has codified zoning standards that facilitate and encourage mixed-use projects—such as reducing the project area required for open space, providing flexibility in meeting that requirement, and allowing a greater building envelope.

Transit Oriented Development. Transit-oriented development is a concept that closely coordinates land use and mobility planning, making it more convenient to travel throughout the community by transit and foot.

Pasadena has always embraced TOD planning; the City boasts a modern light rail and has established TOD districts
throughout the City. In 2005, the City adopted TOD standards to encourage projects within a quarter-mile radius of a light rail station and the greater Central District. This has resulted in numerous residential and mixed use projects, including the Westgate, Del Mar Station, Holly Street, and Stuart
Apartments.

Pasadena’s mixed use and transit oriented strategy has
resulted in the recycling of virtually every land use and the

8.1: The City continued implementation of mixed-use
incentives.

8.2: The City continued to implement the TOD Ordinance, which specifies standards and land uses for properties
located within 1/4 mile of a transit station. In addition, an amendment to the TOD Ordinance was approved by the City Council in 2016.

New projects constructed in response to the TOD Ordinance includes projects near the Allen Street and Sierra Madre Villa stations.

8.3: The Specific Plan areas include the City's mixed-use and TOD areas. The City is currently working on updating all existing Specific Plans to implement the 2015 General Plan.

Extensive community input is informing the Specific Plan updates, which are scheduled to conclude in 2021 and 2022.

During the City’s 2019 update to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, the City conducted a financial analysis that studied if a different inclusionary requirement or a different series of incentives should apply to TOD areas than the rest of the City. The analysis showed a similar trend and impact of the inclusionary requirement and the incentives, and the City decided to treat TOD areas the same as areas outside TOD areas.

Continued Appropriateness:

The new Specific Plans and updated TOD Ordinance will
continue to provide incentives for TOD projects. As the plans are expected to be adopted during this planning period and the TOD Ordinance will remain in place, the program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. No
modification is needed.

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cornerstone of the City housing and land use strategy.

Objectives

8.1: Continue implementation of mixed-use incentives;
monitor and assess the effectiveness due to the incentives on an annual basis.

8.2: Continue land use, housing, and mobility strategy of encouraging transit oriented developments around Gold Line stations.

8.3: By mid cycle or 2017/2018, review codes and incentives to facilitate the development of mixed-use and TOD consistent with the general plan.

PROGRAM #9: RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Pasadena continues to be an industry leadership in
encouraging sustainable development in a manner that
reduces energy conservation, protects the environment, and facilitates the production of affordable housing. The City’s efforts include building codes, development incentives, and services below.

Building Codes. Pasadena implements the California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen) to promote sustainable building design and construction practices in the community.

Although CalGreen’s mandatory provisions apply only to new construction and rehabilitation, the City extends these requirements to additions and alterations. Additional
requirements, as permitted under state law, also apply to the residential and mixed use developments in Pasadena.

Solar Incentives. Pasadena Solar Initiative (PSI) promotes the expansion of renewable solar power use in the community.

Through rebates, additional incentives and education, the PSI aims to facilitate the generation of 14 megawatts of solar power by 2017. Through these incentives, the City has already facilitated the installation of 380 solar units in residential structures in Pasadena. Combined with other installations, Pasadena is 25% toward its goal by 2017.

Water and Sewer Services. The housing element determined that there are adequate supplies of water supply, sewer capacity, and conveyance infrastructure in place to
accommodate the 2014–2021 RHNA. However, in accordance
with state law, the City is required to adopt written policies and procedures that grant priority for service allocations to proposed projects that include low income housing. This action was proposed in the 2008 housing element but needs to be completed.

Objectives

9.1: The City's Building and Safety Division regularly reviews plans pursuant to CalGreen requirements.

9.2: The City's Water and Power Department continues to implement the City's solar initiative through rebates and additional incentives and education.

9.3: Written policies and programs to prioritize water and sewer service allocations were completed in 2015. The City's Department of Water and Power confirmed that the City
Council Resolution #8621 complies with the State law.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program ensures adequate infrastructure to support existing and future housing development and helps support the City’s Climate Action Plan. The program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, with modifications to align with the Climate Action Plan.

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9.1: Continue to implement CalGreen and make technical
refinements to the code as required to implement its
provision.

9.2: Continue to implement the City’s solar initiative to help reach targets for nonrenewable energy production by 2017.

9.3: Work with the City’s Department of Water and Power to finalize written policies and programs to prioritize water and sewer service allocations.

PROGRAM #10: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING

The City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) requires that residential and mixed-use projects of 10 or more units
dedicate 20% of the units as affordable to low and moderate income households. Ownership projects can fulfill the
requirement with all moderate income units, whereas at least 10% of the required inclusionary units in rental projects must be set aside for low income (80% MFI) households. As an alternative to constructing the inclusionary units, a developer may choose one of three options: 1) construct the required units on another site, 2) donate another site for a portion or total number of units, or 3) pay a fee in lieu of building the units.

However, the 2009 case, Palmer/Fifth Street Properties v. City of Los Angeles, held that the Costa Hawkins Act does not permit the City to require affordable units in new rental housing unless it has provided incentives to the developer, and the developer has agreed by contract to provide the
affordable units. In 2013, the Governor also vetoed state legislation proposed to give cities the authority to continue inclusionary housing programs. AB 1505 the “Palmer Fix” was adopted and fixed this problem. In light of these and other changes, the City may consider amendments to realign its program: Greater flexibility in the existing inclusionary option that allows the provision of off-site affordable units.

A Citywide expenditure policy for IHTF that is closely tied to the City’s housing needs, tenure, and diversity goals.

Incentives for the production and retention of affordable housing units for families, specifically three-bedroom units suitable for children.

Consider potential amendments to the IHO to address
concerns raised in recent court rulings (Palmer case) and other potential challenges.

Objectives

10.1: Continue to monitor effectiveness of the inclusionary housing ordinance and the expenditure of Inclusionary
Housing Trust Funds.

10.2: In 2014, initiate a nexus study as a first step in the process of amending the IHO program; complete and present

10.1: The City’s inclusionary housing ordinance continues to be very effective. From 2014 to 2020, 432 inclusionary affordable units have been added (building permits issued, under construction, and completed), and $14,283,090 in
developer-paid In-Lieu Fees have been added to the
Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund. During 2020 alone, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 135 inclusionary units had building permits issued, were under construction, or were issued occupancy permits.

Six projects totaling 272 affordable units were supported with in-lieu fees between 2014-2020.

Since adoption of the Inclusionary ordinance in 2001, 36 projects have been completed, of which 22 utilized a density bonus.

10.2: The City updated the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in August 2019. This update included the following:

a) Raised the base inclusionary requirement from 15 percent to 20 percent, consisting of 5 percent very low-income, 5 percent low-income, and 10 percent moderate income on
rental projects, and 20 percent moderate-income on for-sale projects.

b) Raised in-lieu fee to maximum levels supported by
technical study.

c) Eliminated trade-down provisions, resulting in all
affordable units counting the same regardless of income level.

d) Created the concession menu as an alternative for
applicants, with a requirement that a project include 20 percent affordable units, with the same income breakdown as recommended for the base inclusionary requirement, to become eligible for the menu. Allowed eligible projects to select no more than two of the five concessions listed in this report and exempt such projects from the requirement to obtain an affordable housing concession permit.

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10.3: By 2016, review current ordinance to determine if inclusionary requirements can and should be increased in TOD districts.

10.3: The City’s 2019 update to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance included an evaluation of inclusionary
requirements in TOD areas. See Program 10.2 for additional detail.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program is critical to and highly effective in providing affordable housing; it will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, with provisions that periodic reviews to the ordinance will be conducted.

PROGRAM #11: POTENTIAL CONSTRAINTS
The Housing Element identifies several issues that merit greater attention during the implementation of housing goals, policies, and programs. These issues are related to municipal codes, development fees, and processes. The following
activities are proposed to address these potential constraints.

Development Review. The City is considering various
modifications to aspects of its development review procedures and requirements–design review, permit processing,
commission reviews, and other features–to improve the land use entitlement process. The City is weighing options in light of current starting, community expectations, service demands, and funding. Appropriate recommendations will be
progressively implemented.

Development Fees. During the early to mid-2000s, Pasadena was successful in facilitating the construction of thousands of new housing units. The market crash halted this trend for years. During this period, concerns were raised about
development fees. Although the building industry is recovering and numerous projects are in the pipeline, the City will reevaluate its fees in line with aforementioned process modifications.

Ongoing Evaluation. Over time, potential constraints to the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing will arise due to changing conditions and community needs in Pasadena. These potential constraints could be related to municipal codes, environment, or city processes. The City will continue to examine these situations on a case-by-case basis, through a mid-cycle housing element review or through
special studies.

Objectives

11.1: Consider the implementation of changes to the City’s development review process to improve timeliness and
achieve desired outcomes.

11.2: Reevaluate appropriateness of development fee
schedules following implementation of development process improvements.

11.1: An Interdepartmental Review Team was established in 2014 to complete a two-year work program to accomplish
this objective, and several work program tasks were
completed. Establishment of a new Land Management
System occurred in 2020, and full use of the system is in place.

11.2: The review of the fee structure has not yet been
initiated, as the development process improvements were completed in 2020. The City's development fee is regularly updated every two to three years.

11.3: The City’s design review process is a potential
constraint, especially for affordable rental projects that are seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits and, therefore, must obtain all local discretionary approvals within that funding program’s application timeframe. As the City has identified this as a constraint for several years, it will be elevated in priority for the 2021-2029 planning period.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program modified to address constraints identified in this Housing Element.

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11.3: Periodically review potential constraints to the
development, maintenance, and improvement of housing as situations arise.

PROGRAM #12: REGULATORY HOUSING INCENTIVES
Because Pasadena is largely built out with a highly defined development pattern, the City uses an effective mix of
regulatory housing incentives to facilitate the construction of affordable and market rate housing in strategic growth areas.

The primary three tools used are described below.

Density Bonus. Pasadena implements a density bonus
ordinance to incentivize the production of affordable housing.

Eligible projects may receive an increase in density if any of the following conditions are met: at least 5% of the units are affordable to very low income households; at least 10% are for-sale units affordable to low or moderate income
households; or the project has at least 35 units available exclusively to persons aged 55 years and older. Up to three additional incentives are also available depending on the proportion and income targeting of affordable units.

Parking Incentives. Reductions in parking requirements are available to facilitate affordable, special needs, and transit- oriented housing. For example, tandem parking may fulfill up to 30% of the parking requirement in multi-family and mixed- use projects. Parking may be reduced to 0.5 space per unit for senior housing and 0.25 space per SRO units. The City also requires a reduction in parking for transit-oriented
development within ¼ mile of a light rail station and in the Central District Transit-Oriented Area.

Minor Variances. The City has created other flexible tools to facilitate new housing, such as the minor variance process.

Eligible projects can receive the following minor variances: 1) yard setback requirements, with no limit on percentage of deviation; 2) size of landscape areas in multi-family districts (including City of Gardens projects); 3) fence/wall height, with no limit on percentage of deviation; 4) building heights; and 5) other development standards set forth in the municipal code.

Objectives

12.1: Continue to provide flexibility through the density bonus, parking incentives, and minor variance programs.

12.2: Consider changes to the zoning code to allow for a greater percentage of tandem parking and to allow for the uncoupling of parking costs from rental costs. Complete by 2016/2017.

12.1: The City continued to provide flexibility through the density bonus, parking incentives, and minor variances for applicable projects as codified in the Zoning Code. With revisions to the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance, fewer developers are electing to use the State density bonus
ordinance, indicating that the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance is providing adequate incentives and contributing significantly to the affordable housing stock.

The City has not adopted its own density bonus ordinance and instead refers to State law.

As part of planned adjustments to the inclusionary housing ordinance, the City will clarify how density bonuses are applied relative to the overall yield provided by the market rate and inclusionary units.

12.2: The City will review and possibly consider changes to the Zoning Code as part of the Housing Element update. As part of the ongoing Specific Plan update program, the City is considering new parking requirements, including unbundling parking costs from rental prices. The 2015 Land Use Element update has a policy encouraging the evaluation of parking requirements and unbundling parking costs from housing
costs, which will be implemented in the updated Specific Plans.

Continued Appropriateness:

The flexibility and incentives to build housing is necessary to ensure residential development. Current incentives will remain, and the program will be updated to: a) require an update to the Density Bonus ordinance and b) define options for incorporating additional incentives into the updated Specific Plans.

PROGRAM #13: ALTERNATIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 13.1: Work on this objective has not been initiated due to remaining tasks associated with other objectives with earlier assigned completion date. Through the Housing Element
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Small Lot Ordinance. One of the more endearing forms of housing in Pasadena is small lot bungalows. The bungalow court, which features small houses arranged around a central garden, was the predominant form of multi-family housing in Southern California in the early 1900s. Adaptations of this concept have become popular in recent years in southern California. Small lot subdivisions allow for single-family homes, townhouses, or garden courts on smaller parcels than under standard zoning regulations. These housing products can have separate lots, do not require expensive subterranean parking, offer lower cost homeownership opportunities, and can be oriented in visually interesting ways.

Second Units. Second units are self-contained units attached to or detached from the primary residential unit on a single lot. Second units typically rent for less than apartments of comparable size, and can offer affordable rental options for seniors, college students, single persons, and extended families. Rent from second units can help modest income and elderly homeowners remain in or continue affording their homes. The City has developed a ministerial approval process along with residential development standards. Though
Pasadena has had few applications for second units in recent years, in consideration of continued input from the public, the City will reevaluate its current ordinance requirements.

Objectives

13.1: Review zoning code and consider amendments to
facilitate small-lot, single-family subdivisions as a means to providing affordable homeownership opportunities while
balancing the need to protect the unique architectural and historical character of the City.

13.2: Review the City’s second-unit standards, hold public meetings to solicit input, and evaluate the feasibility of changes to the ordinance to better facilitate such units within the context of maintaining the character and quality of residential neighborhoods.
update process, the City will determine whether this program is still needed.

13.2: The City Council approved amendments to the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, which responds to City Council direction, community input, and to comply with state legislation: SB 1069, AB 2299, SB 229, and AB 494. Further amendments may be needed to address more recent
legislation.

In 2018, the City issued 15 building permits for ADUs, and there were 53 ADU applications submitted in 2018. In 2019- 2020, approximately 150 ADUs were approved or submitted for approval. Between January 2021 and October 15, 2021, the City approved 44 building permits for ADUs, and 181 applications were in the process, which could yield 225 ADUs.

Continued Appropriateness:

Creative strategies for increasing housing production with no public funding or subsidies have been effective at producing new units. The City will continue to improve conditions for ADU production, including completing the pilot program to finance 5 ADUs for lower-income households. Also, the City is participating in SCAG’s ADU Technical Services project to identify ways to encourage ADU production. This program will be expanded to include broader strategies for encouraging alternative housing choices.

PROGRAM #14: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The City provides a wide range of financial assistance for developers of affordable housing to encourage the production of affordable housing. Assistance may include City financial assistance, land assemblage/writedowns, and fee
modifications or waivers, as briefly described below.

City Assistance. The Housing Department provides funds for affordable housing production and preservation, including

14.1: During the planning period, the City contributed
towards a variety of new construction and
rehabilitation/preservation projects. For example, in 2019, $580,000 was provided to assist in the rehabilitation and preservation of the 114-unit La Villa Lake senior rental housing complex at 1070 N. Lake Ave. That same year,
$1,000,000 was allocated to assist with the construction of the 65-unit Salvation Army HOPE permanent supportive
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Land Assemblage/Write-downs. The City may also provide land writedowns to selected developers in the acquisition and disposition of housing sites and/or surplus properties for the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing units.

Typically, developers acquire and assemble lots before
submitting an application for development and City funding.

Subject to the availability of funding, the City will continue to seek property acquisition opportunities, consider land write- downs and other creative land subsidies, and assemble sites for affordable housing.

Fee Waivers. The City may waive part of the Plan Review Fee, Building Permit Fee, and Construction Tax in exchange for deed-restricted units affordable to very low, low, and/or moderate income households. Affordable projects receive fee reductions of up to $25,000 per unit, with a cap of $125,000 per project. Fee modifications and waivers are increased progressively for projects that provide a higher percentage of affordable units and deeper income targets. The fee waiver program also includes a reduced residential impact fee and traffic impact fee for affordable housing.

Objectives

14.1: Contingent on availability, provide funding support for the production, rehabilitation, and preservation of up to 14 affordable units annually.

14.2: Provide reduced fees in return for developers providing affordable housing and/or meeting IHO requirements for an estimate of 50 units annually.
2018, the City provided funding to assist in the rehabilitation, preservation, or development of 225 affordable units.

In June of 2020, the City and nonprofit developer BRIDGE Housing entered into a development and loan agreement
with $4,992,683 in funding assistance for the new
construction of a 70-unit permanent supportive housing
complex for homeless seniors, located on the City-owned “Heritage Square South” site. In July of 2020, the City increased its previously approved $1M in funding assistance for The Salvation Army Hope Center permanent supportive housing rental project (65 units) at 1000 E. Walnut St. and committed an additional $1M for the project for $2,000,000 in total City funding. The City also committed project-based Section 8 rental subsidy vouchers to support both projects.

14.2: From 2014 to 2019, 17 projects received over $7 million total in impact fee reductions and fee waivers by providing affordable housing. During 2020, four projects totaling 302 units were issued building permits and received $3,928,053 in impact fee reductions and fee waivers by providing 61 affordable housing units under the Inclusionary ordinance.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program will be modified in the 2021-2029 Housing
Element to reflect available funding and to match previous performance.

PROGRAM #15: HOMEBUYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Pasadena has traditionally offered several homeownership programs to increase the number of affordable housing
opportunities. Though the loss of RDA funding has significantly curtailed these efforts, the City will be pursuing additional funding to restore past program efforts.

Homebuyer Education. The City contracts with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LANHS) to provide
homebuyers’ education and counseling to lower income
renters to purchase housing. Program services also include credit counseling, financial prequalification, referrals, and limited financial assistance to first-time homebuyers. LANHS

15.1: The State loan assistance limits under the CalHome program are insufficient to bridge the financing gap between market sale prices and low-income affordability given the high cost of housing in Pasadena. However, CalHome
assistance may be helpful to provide deeper income
affordability in for-sale housing projects that already require low-income units (e.g., projects subject to density bonus or Inclusionary requirements). For this reason, it may make sense for developers of such projects to apply to the State for CalHome funds. The BEGIN program has been discontinued.

15.2: Construction of this project was completed in July 2018.

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process.

Homeownership Assistance. This program provides down
payment assistance to first-time, income-qualified home buyer applicants in the form of a low interest, second trust deed loan. To encourage long-term ownership and allow Pasadena to reuse funds, the loan provides a means to secure a portion of the appreciation if the property is resold or refinanced before the loan maturity date. The City also offers a closing cost program, with funds from the Pasadena Foothill
Association of Realtors.

Habitat for Humanity. The City works with Habitat for
Humanity, Heritage Housing partners, and other organizations to provide homeownership opportunities. One such effort is the former Desiderio Army Reserve Center. The City is working with Habitat to establish a PD that will include a passive park and a nine-home bungalow courtyard. Efforts are underway to raise $2.9 million for this effort. Applicants for homes must contribute a minimum of 300 hours of sweat equity to help build the home.

Objectives

15.1: Evaluate ways to secure future rounds of CalHOME and BEGIN funds to reactivate the homeownership program as
funding becomes available.

15.2: Assist in obtaining funds to complete the Desiderio Army base conversion and work with Habitat to build 9 affordable homes.

15.3: Continue to provide homebuyer education, foreclosure counseling, and closing cost assistance to prospective
homebuyers on an annual basis.

15.3: The City has continued to make referrals to
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County for these services.

Also, the State recently awarded to the City approximately $5.6M in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds over the next five years, a portion of which will be utilized to provide workforce housing down payment assistance loans to
homebuyers.

Continued Appropriateness:

For the 2021-2029 Housing Element, this program will be revised to focus on referrals to State programs. For example, the City’s partner, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County, also refers prospective homebuyers to the program. Also, through participation in the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust, Pasadena may be able to see production of homes for first-time homebuyers.

PROGRAM #16: RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

The Pasadena Housing Department is the federally designated agency for implementing rental assistance programs for
income-eligible households, and eligible homeless families, individuals, and persons with special needs. The City has three rental assistance efforts.

Housing Choice Vouchers. The Housing Authority issues
approximately 1,442 vouchers to income-eligible residents of Pasadena. Of this total, approximately 900 vouchers are issued to families and approximately 500 vouchers are issued to seniors. Five apartment projects also received project-based vouchers. The City’s priority and preference system for allocating vouchers adhere to the following order: residency, working, disability, veteran, involuntary displacement, and substandard housing.

16.1: The Housing Choice Voucher Program continued to
provide rental assistance during this reporting period, although as federal funding for the program was reduced, the number of assisted households also decreased. In 2014,
1,332 households received vouchers; in 2019 the average was 1,225 households. Over the planning period, an average of 1,285 households were assisted annually.

To encourage use of Section 8 vouchers for ADU rentals, the City requires that homeowners who receive a loan through a City program to build a newly constructed ADU must rent the unit to a Section 8 voucher holder for seven years.

16.2: These programs continued and provided rental
assistance to over 126 households during the 2020 reporting period (approximately 120 annually).

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Special Needs. Pasadena administers vouchers for special needs groups. These include persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) program. Vouchers are also issued to non- elderly disabled (NED) people under two programs: NED #1 must be selected from the Section 8 waiting list and meet the definition of non-elderly disabled households, and NED #2 provides rental assistance to very low income people. The City also allocates vouchers to assist homeless people under the Shelter Plus Care Program (S+C).

Emergency Rental Assistance. The City of Pasadena historically offered an emergency rental assistance activity that offers security deposits, initial deposits, and back rents for very low and lower income Pasadena residents. The City also
historically offered a similar program, called Tenant-Based Rental Assistance) for those temporarily displaced. Although these activities have been curtailed or cut back completely due to loss of funding, the City seeks to restore the program as funding opportunities become available.

Objectives

16.1: Assist 1,442 households or the number of vouchers allocated under the housing choice voucher program,
including project-based vouchers.

16.2: Continue to allocate available vouchers to special needs groups under the HOPWA, NED, and S+C programs.

16.3: Seek available funding or new grants to restore
emergency rental assistance programs or similar programs.

16.3: The City continues to receive Los Angeles County
Measure H funding for rapid rehousing for single adults as well as homelessness prevention for individuals. This funding is contracted out to local, non-profit homeless service providers. The City utilized $153,500 of funding from the California Emergency Solutions and Housing (CESH) grant received from the State of California over the past two years to fund additional rapid rehousing services. Additionally, the City has allocated $1.2 million of Emergency Solutions Grant funding made available through the CARES Act (ESG-CV) to rapid rehousing activities. In Fiscal Year 2022, the City expects to receive Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention Round 2 grant funding from the State of California in the amount of $256,790 which will be allocated toward additional rapid rehousing activities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City was active in
providing renters with information about rent forgiveness programs.

The Pasadena Continuum of Care has requirements in the
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) written standards that all the agencies the City funds to administer rental assistance programs are required to comply with Housing First
principles/approach. Housing First offers permanent housing as quickly as possible to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants are then provided with supportive services and connections to community-based supports with the goals of helping them to remain in housing and avoid returning to homelessness. Income, sobriety, participation in treatment, and/or other services are not required as a
precondition for obtaining housing.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program will be updated in the 2021-2029 Housing
Element to include education to landlords and other
applicable items.

PROGRAM #17: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION

The City of Pasadena has an expansive inventory of deed- restricted affordable housing and a smaller inventory of market-rate affordable projects. Preserving existing affordable housing, both market rate and government deed-restricted projects, are important goals. Activities are described below.

Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing. Pasadena has about
2,500 publicly assisted multi-family units that are deed restricted as affordable to lower income households. Up to

17.1: The transaction to financially restructure, rehabilitate, and preserve the 150-unit affordable Concord senior housing project closed on May 28, 2020, and construction/renovation activities commenced in November 2020. During the report period, progress was made on the transaction to rehabilitate and preserve the 114-unit La Villa Lake senior rental housing complex at 1070 N. Lake Ave. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of FY 2021.

Additionally, the Grove, a 44-unit affordable rental housing project for families, was completed in December 2016.

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by 2024. Although the City presently monitors the status of these projects, the high cost of replacement (as opposed to preservation) merits a stronger program. To that end, the City will: 1) create an updated assisted housing database; 2) annually monitor the list, 3) explore funding sources for projects at risk of conversion; 4) present options for
developers building new projects to preserve at-risk units; and 5) ensure tenants are properly notified of impending
conversions as required by state law.

Market Rate Affordable Housing. Pasadena helps to preserve market rate housing affordable to lower income households through acquisition and rehabilitation (Program #4), historic preservation (Program #5), and funding assistance (Program #12). Developers can fulfill their IHO obligations by acquiring, rehabilitating, and preserving existing market rate units as affordable housing. During the update process, however, comments were raised about the need to prevent the loss of affordable rental housing. Since this is a complex issue, an objective to study options for preserving non-deed-restricted affordable housing and tenant protections is included as an action for the 2014–2021 Housing Element.

Objectives

17.1: Continue preservation of deed-restricted housing, focusing on housing projects at risk of conversion. As the ground lease is expiring on the Concord Senior project, explore preservation options.

17.2: Continue activities to preserve market rate affordable housing through rehabilitation loans. Inform builders of the option to satisfy IHO requirements through
acquisition/rehabilitation of rental properties.

17.3: Study options to change the tenant protection ordinance and for options for preserving non-deed restricted affordable housing by 2016.

17.2: On October 28, 2019, City Council approved $580,000 in loan assistance to rehabilitate the 114-unit La Villa Lake senior rental housing complex at 1070 N. Lake Ave. Formerly a HUD project, La Villa Lake became market rate in 2014 when the original owner opted out of the HUD rent subsidy and low-income housing requirements. This project will provide affordable low-income housing for seniors for 55 years. In addition, as housing projects come through the City’s entitlement pipeline, Housing Department staff informs developers of options to satisfy Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance (IHO) requirements, including the acquisition /rehabilitation of properties in which off-site affordable Inclusionary units may be provided. No privately developed project with existing affordable units approached the City during the previous reporting periods for rehabilitation assistance.

City funding for housing activities, such as rehabilitation, is available on an open window application basis. Funding preferences and requirements are found on the Housing
Department website.

Housing projects may also fulfill IHO requirements through the provision of off-site affordable inclusionary units which may be accomplished by developers acquiring and
rehabilitating properties in which to locate the off-site units.

17.3: See Program 23.3 regarding amendments to strengthen the Tenant Protection Ordinance.

The Housing Department launched the Second Unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Pilot Program to provide easy financing to construct an ADU in exchange for leasing the unit to a “Section 8” housing choice voucher holder for seven years. Other options include bringing an unpermitted ADU (e.g., garage conversions) up to code for low- to moderate- income households. Garage conversions are a source of non- deed restricted affordable housing.

As of June 2021, five units were in the pre-design phase of the ADU pilot program. Two are garage conversions, two are unpermitted units, and one is a new detached structure.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. No modification is needed.

PROGRAM #18: ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES

The City employs various tools to achieve the community’s housing vision. These include expanding collaborative
partnerships, seeking funding, and developing unique tools to

18.1: On July 24, 2020, the City submitted an application to the State for five-year funding under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. The funds may be used for a broad range of affordable housing activities in
accordance with an approved five-year program plan. In
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community.

Collaborative Partnerships. In today’s market, creative approaches and partnerships are required to finance and build affordable housing. As mentioned in Chapter 4 and in the 2010–2015 Consolidated Plan, the City works with dozens of nonprofit and for-profit organizations to build affordable housing, rehabilitate housing, and preserve at-risk affordable housing from losing its affordability covenants. Additional organizations provide an extensive menu of supportive
services to Pasadena. This network assists the City in
effectively achieving its housing vision.

Funding Programs. The Housing Department provides funding for the production, rehabilitation, and provision of assistance for housing. Many of these funds are not guaranteed and are allocated on a competitive basis. However, this funding is essential to maintaining the City’s economic and social diversity. From organizations dedicated to providing services to community building initiatives, these groups are essential.

The City will continue to seek creative funding, including but not limited to private foundations, governmental grants, and other sources.

Housing Search Website. The City subscribes to a free housing search website, located at
http://pasadenahousingsearch.com/. As a partner, the City shares affordable housing listings with the L.A. County Housing Resource Center and other participating cities. The search engine has several useful features, including whether the property owner speaks Spanish, Section 8 is accepted, pets are accepted, or the unit is accessible for disabled people. The Housing Search website is highly used, with 200,000 successful searches for affordable housing each year.

Objectives

18.1: Continue to expand partners and funding opportunities to leverage resources for housing programs.

18.2: Continue to participate in and update affordable housing listings on the Department’s housing search engine.

February of 2021, the State notified the City of an award in the amount of $936,076 for the first program year.

18.2: Inclusionary and City-assisted projects continued to be listed on www.pasadenahousingsearch.com
during the reporting period.

18.3 Case management for rental assistance is supported with Measure H funding. This initiative provides assistance to rental assistance participants who had previously
experienced homelessness to assist them to remain in good standing with the rental assistance program.

18.4 The Housing Department supports landlord education through funding to the Housing Rights Center, and partners with HRC to conduct fair housing workshops and
informational flyers.

Continued Appropriateness:

Considering the low cost of program maintenance and
operation compared to the results, program objectives could be maintained. This program will be continued in the 2021- 2029 Housing Element but modified to reflect available
funding sources.

PROGRAM #19: HOUSING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

Pasadena implements activities to encourage the development of housing suitable for people with disabilities (including developmental disabilities) as well as fund supportive services to address their needs. City programs for providing housing and services to people with a disability follow.

19.1: The City's continues to implement the reasonable
accommodation ordinance adopted in 2005, which
establishes a process for requesting and granting reasonable modifications to zoning, development regulations, buildings codes, and land use to allow for housing accessible to
persons with disabilities. It was last updated in 2009. No issues have been identified to date.

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Features typically include zero-step entrances, wide enough doorways for wheelchairs, and other key features. Pasadena will explore ways to make these types of improvements where feasible.

Reasonable Accommodation. Pasadena’s housing was
predominantly built before ADA requirements and may not be as accessible as new units. Therefore, the City’s municipal code establishes a process for requesting and granting
reasonable modifications to zoning, development regulations, building codes, and land use to allow for the fullest access to housing. The City will continue to implement this process to improve access to housing for people with disabilities in Pasadena.

Housing Opportunities. At times, expanding housing
opportunities for people with disabilities (including
developmental disabilities) is needed. The City supports the construction of housing and group quarters that is suitable for people with disabilities. The City allocates vouchers (Program #16) for people with disabilities to live in housing in an integrated setting with other nondisabled people. Finally, the City seeks opportunities to fund the provision of supportive services to Pasadena’s disabled residents.

Objectives

19.1: By 2018, evaluate feasibility of developing housing accessibility features consistent with ADA; implement
reasonable accommodation ordinance.

19.2: Seek opportunities and grants to fund the provision of housing and services for disabled people (including
developmental) as funding arises.

19.3: By 2015, review zoning code to ensure residential care facilities, limited, are allowed in appropriate zones consistent with state law.

19.2: The City uses federal and State grants, as well as county and local tax revenue to provide services and permanent housing for the homeless population, a significant percentage of which have disabilities. Notably, $3.15 million of
Continuum of Care funding received from the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development is utilized for the provision of permanent supportive housing to people with a disabling condition.

19.3: Updates to the Zoning Code were completed in January 2017, and all updates to the Zoning Code have been
completed for the 2014-2021 planning period. However,
additional updates will be required to address more recent law.

Continued Appropriateness:

This is an important program to ensure equitable and
affordable housing opportunities. This program will be
modified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element to clarify
reasonable accommodation procedures.

PROGRAM #20: HOUSING FOR SENIORS

The City of Pasadena continues to have a sizable senior population because it is a desirable place to retire. Moreover, many retirement communities have chosen to locate in
Pasadena. City activities dedicated to providing housing and services for seniors are described below.

Housing Facilities. Pasadena offers approximately 1,200 units of senior housing, the majority of which are deed restricted

20.1: In 2019, the City and Retirement Housing Foundation worked together to financially restructure, rehabilitate, and preserve the 150-unit affordable Concord senior housing project. Also in 2019, City Council approved $580,000 to assist the rehabilitation and preservation of the 114-unit La Villa Lake senior rental housing complex at 1070 N. Lake Ave.

In 2016, the 70-unit Heritage Square senior rental housing project was placed in service, supported by City provided financial assistance.

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addition, more than 500 housing choice
vouchers are allocated to seniors to rent housing in the community. The production of senior housing is also
encouraged in multi-family districts, where provisions for parking reductions, density bonus incentives, and fee
reductions also apply. The City creatively uses its resources to increase the supply of senior housing, such as the
rehabilitation of Hudson Oaks.

Life Care Facilities. As the baby boomer population ages, senior housing providers are expanding their housing facilities and services to include “life care” housing opportunities, ranging from independent and semi-independent to assisted- living housing. The concept is to allow seniors who no longer reside in single-family homes to age in place without having to move to a completely different community or building as their health needs change. To that end, Pasadena works with life- care facility providers and developers to facilitate the construction of senior life-care facilities.

Senior Services. Pasadena seniors benefit from supportive services that enable them to live at home as independently as possible. The City funds organizations that provide meal and nutrition, recreation, health care, and service programs. Many programs operate from Pasadena’s Senior Center. The City’s transit line offers subsidized low-cost public transit for seniors.

The City also implements its MASH program, which provides free home maintenance, repairs, and property maintenance for eligible seniors.

Objectives

20.1: Continue to support the provision of senior housing and life care facilities and the preservation of affordable senior housing as funding is available.

20.2: Continue to fund the provision of supportive services for senior residents as funding is available.
of a 70-unit permanent supportive housing complex for
homeless seniors, located on the City-owned “Heritage
Square South” site.

20.2: Housing and supportive services to seniors are provided through Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grant
program, and Measure H funding sources.

Continued Appropriateness:

Program objectives will be continued to ensure housing for seniors are available. This program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.

PROGRAM #21: FAMILY AND YOUTH HOUSING

The City of Pasadena implements three programs to assist in developing and providing housing for families, including families with children, emancipated youth, and college age youth.

Development of Housing for Families. Recent market surveys show that developers are building primarily smaller
condominiums and apartments targeted toward singles and couples without children. As part of Pasadena’s Policy on Children, Youth and Families (2006), the City Council adopted a policy to increase the supply of adequate and affordable housing for families with children. To implement this policy, the City will evaluate incorporation of incentives in the IHO

21.1: Since 2021, the City utilized $71,410.80 of Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding for the provision of emergency shelter for homeless youth, many of whom are
exiting foster care and other institutional living. Additionally, the City will utilize at least 8% or $75,246.71 specifically for supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness.

The City also is contracted with the region’s lead homeless services provider for youth to provide rapid rehousing
resources with Los Angeles County Measure H funding.

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Housing for Emancipated Youth. Emancipating youth refers to youth “aging out” of the foster care system, as well as a broader group of youth becoming independent adults before the age of 18. About 1,500 foster youth age out of the Los Angeles County child welfare system each year. Most have nowhere to turn for jobs, housing, education, or support.

Studies show that this population is at higher risk of
homelessness. Providing opportunities for affordable
apartments and transition housing in conjunction with support services could help address these needs.

Student Housing. Pasadena is home to Caltech, Fuller
Theological Seminary, Art Center of Design, Pasadena
Community College, and other smaller private colleges that collectively enroll more than 35,000 students. The
exceptionally large number of educational institutions in Pasadena creates a high demand for apartments and
affordable housing for faculty. The City will continue to work with local educational institutions to prepare and update Master Plans to provide additional housing opportunities.

Objectives

21.1: Annually review grants to determine suitability for improving housing and supportive services for youth leaving foster care and institutional living.

21.2: In tandem with the review of the IHO under Program #10 in January 2014, evaluate the feasibility and/or extent to which incentives could be provided for large family units given funding and market constraints.

21.3: Continue to work with colleges to update master plans. so youth have a safe place to sleep in their community and can remain engaged with services that facilitate connections to permanent housing.

21.2: The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) is not an appropriate vehicle to achieve this objective, as the
ordinance is regulatory/prescriptive in function. Compliance is not based on incentives. It would be more effective for the City to support the development or preservation of large family units through direct financial subsidy, which it currently has done in previous projects (e.g., Marv's Place, Summit Grove, and Decker/Gill Court).

21.3: The City continues to work with colleges to update existing master plans. In 2018, the City adopted the
ArtCenter Master Plan, which included 1,500 beds of student housing.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program will be continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, with replacement or modification of objective 21.2.

PROGRAM #22: HOMELESS SERVICES

Pasadena employs a multi-faceted approach to addressing homelessness as denoted in its Ten Year Strategy to End Homelessness as follows:

Continuum of Care. Pasadena has traditionally implemented a Continuum of Care approach to addressing homelessness. A network of service agencies has emerged to address the needs of Pasadena’s homeless. The City continues to fund this network of shelter and service providers with ESG and COC funds. The City is in the process of adopting Zoning Code amendments to expand the area where shelters, transition housing, and permanent supportive housing can locate
consistent with state law.

Rapid Re-housing/Transition. Pasadena supplements the COC system with a Rapid Re-housing Approach. This highly

22.1: The City’s Continuum of Care Board and the Pasadena Partnership to End Homelessness meet periodically to
provide feedback on funding recommendations and
strategies to pursue to prevent and end homelessness.

22.2: Review of the Zoning Code has been completed, and all updates to the Zoning Code to address 2014-2021 objectives have been completed. Additional amendments will be
required to address recent laws.

22.3: Amendments to the Zoning Code were adopted by City Council in December 2013.

22.4: The CoC Board continues to prioritize funding for permanent supportive housing wherever possible when it is eligible and feasible with the funding source. Since 2019, the CoC Board has increased investments in homelessness
prevention programming to reduce the number of people
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permanent housing with supportive services. Rapid re-housing participants are provided with short-term interventions including deposit assistance; shallow, short-term rent
subsidies; and stabilization services including case
management, budgeting assistance, and assistance to increase income.

Supportive Services. Pasadena continues to support agencies that provide supportive services to people who are homeless.

Services are provided by a network of organizations
(nonprofit, local government, for profit, etc.) at all levels of homelessness, transition and permanent housing. This may include food services, job training, mental health, substance abuse recovery, referral services, and other services that enable people to transition into society and live full and productive lives.

Objectives

22.1: Periodically update and implement on an ongoing basis recommendations consistent with the City’s Ten Year Strategy to End Homelessness and integrate a new Rapid Re-housing approach.

22.2: By 2015, update zoning code to allow transitional and permanent supportive housing in all zones allowing residential uses subject to the same standards as to housing of the same type in the same zone.

22.3: By December 2013, amend zoning code to allow
emergency shelters as a by right use in the Light Industrial SP-2 (IG), Central District (CD-6), and EPSP-D1-IG subject to management and operational standards permitted in state law.
who experience homelessness for the first time due to the anticipated sharp increase in demand for prevention and diversion services when eviction moratoria are lifted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CoC is exploring using upcoming State funding to support a Moving On program for formerly chronically homeless
participants living in a local permanent supportive housing site. The program would provide direct assistance via move in costs, security deposits, etc. to support the transfer over to a less service intensive housing assistance resource and free up PSH units for those who are currently experiencing
homelessness and need the housing and the intensive
services that accompany it.

22.5: Since 2019, the CoC has funded housing location and coordinated entry system services to assist clients in
emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing programs successfully exit to permanent housing.

Continued Appropriateness:

This program will be modified in the 2021-2029 Housing
Element considering that 22.2 and 22.3 have been completed.

With zoning code updates completed, the focus will be on development and implementation to support programs to
address homelessness.

PROGRAM #23: FAIR HOUSING
Pasadena’s fair housing program supports its vision of a socially and economically diverse community by facilitating the provision of housing opportunities for all persons, regardless of status. Pasadena’s efforts to affirmatively further the spirit of fair housing law are detailed below.

Fair Housing Services. Pasadena contracts with nonprofit agencies to promote the enforcement of fair and equal
housing opportunity laws. The Housing Rights Center provides counseling and referrals, landlord and tenant dispute
resolution, discrimination and complaint processing,
education, outreach, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and relocation assistance. The City implements its Housing Mediation Ordinance, which oversees landlord-tenant
disputes.

23.1: Under contract with the City, the Housing Rights Center (HRC) continued to provide fair housing services, including landlord-tenant mediation, enforcement, and outreach and education services. In December of 2019, City Council
approved $75,000 in additional funding for HRC to provide expanded services. During 2020, with additional City funding, HRC expanded its services in response to the COVID-19
pandemic. Also, legal services have been added to the
contract with HRC.

23.2: The Housing Department completed the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice as part of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024). Progress on
recommendations is reported in the Consolidated Annual
Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER).

23.3: Amendments to the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) went into effect on July 13, 2019, expanding and
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Tenant Protection Ordinance. The City requires property owners to pay relocation assistance for tenants who are involuntarily displaced from housing when the tenant is not at fault. Relocation assistance is required if: 1) the unit is slated for demolition; 2) the building must be vacated due to health and safety violations; or 3) the landlord seeks to remove the unit permanently from the rental market. Tenant protections are also enforceable in the case of condominium conversions.

Objectives

23.1: Continue to provide fair housing services, tenant- landlord mediation, enforcement, and outreach and education services.

23.2: Periodically prepare the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and implement recommendations contained
therein.

23.3: Continue to implement the Tenant Protection Ordinance; by 2016, study appropriateness and options for strengthening provisions of the ordinance.
strengthening protections for tenants. Also, on November 7, 2019, an emergency City ordinance went into effect which provided interim tenant eviction and rent increase
protections in advance of State law AB 1482 (effective on January 1, 2020).

23.4: In late 2020, the City provided additional funding support to the Housing Rights Center to enhance tenant
protection services. At this time, no other tenant protection requirements are being considered.

Continued Appropriateness:

All AFFH programs will be continued in the 2021-2029
Housing Element to ensure equitable housing available for renters and low-income residents. Additional programs will be added to address landlord education and dissemination of information to affected households.

PROGRAM #24: HOUSING EDUCATION AND MONITORING
Education and monitoring activities are an essential process for evaluating and refining housing programs. The City has three primary activities geared toward monitoring progress and engaging and educating decision makers and the
community about housing policies and programs.

Monitoring Program. The City maintains records of housing production for specific plans so that adequate sites remain available for development. Pasadena periodically prepares the annual monitoring reports—the Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report for federal programs and the Annual Housing Element Progress report for the California HCD. The City will continue to prepare these reports as required by law and work toward integrating their preparation in a more coordinated manner.

Community/Commission Education. Housing policy, programs, state and federal mandates, and funding sources are intricate in detail. Moreover, housing programs often change in
response to market cycles. In an effort to enhance and inform the decision-making process for housing matters, the City will

24.1: The City submits the Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development each year.

24.2: In November of 2019, the Housing Department
convened a meeting of rental property owners to provide information on State housing legislation AB 1482 and SB 329.

Presenters consisted of Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Housing Rights Center, and Housing
Department staff. The City is also conducting community outreach events as part of the City's program to update all Specific Plans within the City. These outreach events include presentations and discussions on housing issues in the City. In 2019, the City held community workshops and walking tours from February through September 2019.

The Housing Department convened workshops for the
Pasadena Second Unit ADU Program in September 2020 to
provide potential applicants program information.

Specifically, the program provides homeowners financial assistance to build an ADU through new construction or
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Midcycle Housing Forum. The 2014–2021 Housing Element is prepared during a unique period of time. Southern California cities have one of the shortest periods to update the housing element. The region is struggling to recover from the worst economic downturn in generations and the loss of
redevelopment dollars. Finally, the City could face new market pressures before the end of the housing element cycle in 2021. In this context, a midcycle review of the housing element may be an appropriate course of action to ensure that housing programs remain relevant through 2021.

Objectives

24.1: On annual basis, monitor the progress in meeting the objectives set forth in the housing element and prepare annual report as required.

24.2: Conduct ongoing educational efforts to engage and inform the public, decision makers, and stakeholders about housing issues.

24.3: At the midpoint of the 2014–2021 housing element
period (2017), review select programs and activities to fine tune and adjust as deemed needed.
and bring up to code an existing unpermitted “granny flat” or illegal garage conversion.

The City is also conducting community outreach events as part of the City's program to update all Specific Plans. These outreach events include presentations and discussions on housing issues in the City. In 2020, the City held virtual community workshops and open houses from July through
December 2020.

24.3: As a result of new State housing legislation, the City updated its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in August 2019, increasing the inclusionary housing requirement to 20
percent. The City also amended the Tenant Protection
Ordinance in July 2019 to expand protections to tenants displaced in connection with rent increases, lease
terminations, or evictions.

Continued Appropriateness:

The City will continue education and monitoring program to ensure compliance with new State laws and the supply of housing can be reviewed against the demand. Programs will be added to address education regarding AFFH.

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Engagement and Input
Summary
Public engagement is a vital part of the long-term planning processes that can be applied to all sectors of government. Engaging the public in the early stages of the decision -making process can help mitigate the risk of unsuccessful programming and ineffective policies. Including and involving residents in the process helps policy makers and officials gain a stronger under standing of the values, ideas, and recommendations that members of the community deem important and vital. Along with a better understanding of community values, proper community engagement helps keep residents informed and helps cultivate trust. When it comes to housing issues in the City of Pasadena, the City has emphasized the importance of receiving input from residents and other stakeholders fully representative of the diverse population, with different cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Mayor’s Housing Task Force Meetings
To create inclusive and impactful dialogue to help address issues related to housing in the City of Pasadena, the Mayor organized a Housing Task Force, with the charge of contributing to development of the 2021 -2029 Housing Element.

Chaired by former Mayor Bill Bogaard, the Housing Task Force is comprised of a diverse group of community leaders and organizations with a wide range of expertise in several sectors and focuses. Members included:
• Chair, William (Bill) Bogaard
• Joel Bryant
• Phillip Burns
• Julianna Delgado
• Megan Foker
• Akila Gibbs
• Alison Henry
• Leonard Hernandez (for Leslie
Barnes)
• Sarah Letts
• Charles Loveman
• Anne Miskey
• Rita Moreno
• Phyllis Mueller
• Andrew Oliver
• Phlunte Riddle
• Stan Rushing
• Barry Storch
• Noel Torro
Housing Task Force members offer ed their unique experiences, expertise , and vantage points to guide efforts that address the numerous housing challenges and barriers through thoughtful and responsible approaches. The Housing Task Force primarily foc used on developing goals, policies, and programs to help mediate the housing challenges experienced citywide. Through a broad and strategic outlook of the overall housing needs, the Housing Task Force helped the City move closer towards the inclusion of th e principles and community shared values of equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all.

Four initial meetings were held with the following objectives:
• Meeting 1: Introduced the Housing Element statutory requirements and initiated the discussion of housing issues.
• Meeting 2: Focused on discussing goals, policies, and programs to include in the Housing Element.
• Meeting 3: Members finalized goals, policies, and programs to include in the draft of the Housing Element.
• Meeting 4: Focused on reviewing comments and recommendations made by the Planning Commission on the Draft Housing Element goals, policies, and programs.

The Task Force considered public comments in their discussions that directed crafting of the housing programs and implementing actions. For example, the suggestion to create a congregational housing overlay arose from public comment. City staff —Planning and Housing —reviewed both public comments and Task Force recommendation to prepare the draft Housing Element shar ed with the Commission and Council before sending the document to HCD in August 2021.

Subsequent to submittal of the draft element to HCD, the Task Force met an additional four times to further refine program priorities. These refinements occurred in parallel with staff’s work to respond to HCD’s comments on the first draft element.

While HCD was conducting its 60 -day review for the draft Housing Element, the Task Force used this time to strengthen and prioritize housing programs based on public comments. The Task Force used the public comments to develop a priority matrix of programs. Also, the group had the benefit of reviewing HCD’s comment letter on the first draft element prior to its final scheduled meeting.

The Task Force considered public comments in their discussions that directed crafting of the housing programs and implementing actions. For example, the suggestion to create a congregational housing overlay arose from public comment. City staff —Planning and Housing —reviewed both public comment s and Task Force recommendation to prepare the draft Housing Element shared with the Commission and Council before sending the document to HCD in August of 2021.

In March 2022, the Task Force reconvened to review HCD comments on the second draft Housing El ement and to take additional community input. During the course of three final meetings, the group identified programs that needed further discussion and refinement. They presented final recommendations to the Planning Commission at a study session on April 27, 2022.

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To expand the conversation to all community members in the discussion, the City held two community workshops (each workshop with a supplemental session held entirely in Spanish). In total, four workshops were held from March to June 2021. Due to the constraints on public gatherings imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Preve ntion guidelines associated with the COVID -19 pandemic, community workshops were held entirely in a virtual setting.

Utilization of technological resources and social media platforms allowed the City to reach a broader range of residents and engage in a ma nner that was considerate of the time and availability of residents, as residents had the opportunity join in at any point during the meeting sessions from their homes without interruption. As a way to inform residents who did not have the opportunity to attend the sessions, the City uploaded copies of the presentation slides and meeting recordings onto the Housing Element update webpage.