Proposed Zoning Code Amendment: Religious Facility Housing

Recent efforts by churches and other faith-based organizations have prompted discussion of affordable housing opportunities on sites with parking lots that are typically underutilized from a land use perspective, such as those owned by religious and faith-based institutions. The City has initiated a Zoning Code Amendment to define regulations related to housing on these properties and conducted outreach in the form of a Planning Commission Study Session (July 2020), City Council Study Session (October 2020), and Virtual Community Workshop (December 2020). See below for next steps in the amendment process.

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Public Hearings

Following the informational workshop, public hearings will be held before the Planning Commission and City Council to review proposed updates and receive additional public comments. Dates and links will be added on this page when they are scheduled.

Staff Contact

For more information or questions, please contact Martin Potter, Planner at mpotter@cityofpasadena.net

Public Meetings

March 23, 2022 - Study Session

A Study Session will be held with the Planning Commission during their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM. Information on how to access the meeting will be posted as part of the agenda on the Planning Commission Agenda page by March 17, 2022.


January 26, 2022 - Study Session

A Study Session will be held with the Planning Commission during their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM. Information on how to access the meeting will be posted as part of the agenda on theĀ Planning Commission Agenda page by January 21, 2022.


Dec 15, 2020 - Virtual Community Meeting Religious Facility Housing

A Virtual Community Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 15th at 6:00pm. Please view a recording of the meeting below.

Religious Facility Housing