North Lake

Plan Overview

The updated Lake Specific Plan (NLSP) was adopted by the City Council on November 24, 2025.  It sets out a plan to facilitate investment, development, and improvements to the corridor, that will ultimately help realize the community’s vision for North Lake Avenue. The NLSP optimizes land uses to increase opportunities for financially feasible commercial and residential developments, and help ensure that new development, sidewalk improvements, and added amenities contribute positively to the pedestrian experience. It also includes standards to protect historic resources and support existing elements of the area that provide a sense of place and distinct character, while providing contextual standards for new development.

Future redevelopment opportunities will focus on infill development and making incremental changes to the area’s built environment and land use mix. This document will be used by property and business owners, grant-seeking nonprofits, developers, decision makers, and City staff as the regulations that will guide private and public development projects.

Plan Area Map

The NLSP area encompasses the area along North Lake Avenue from Maple Street to Elizabeth Street, along East Washington Boulevard between El Molino Avenue and Catalina Avenue, and along East Villa Street from El Molino Avenue to Wilson Avenue.

For more details on the plan area, please see adopted plan documents below:

• North Lake Specific Plan (2025)
• Pasadena Zoning Code: Chapter 17.34 - North Lake Specific Plan (pending)
• Pasadena Zoning Map