The City of Pasadena is proud to offer 30-minute virtual consultations with the Planner-of-the-Day to obtain zoning and development process information for the construction of ADUs, SB 9 units, and new multi-family development, including City of Gardens (RM zoned sites) and mixed-use projects. This service is offered to facilitate the development of housing.
Appointments are available
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., excluding holidays.
You can schedule a virtual meeting choosing from available meeting times. All appointments are conducted using Microsoft Teams.
This service is only available to obtain zoning and development process information for the construction of ADUs, SB 9 units, and new multi-family development. If you have other zoning questions, please visit the Permit Center during normal business hours or email us at ZoningQuestions@CityOfPasadena.net.
To prepare for your virtual meeting, remember:
- The meeting will be a one-on-one virtual meeting with the Planner-of-the-Day to answer zoning and development process related questions pertaining to ADUs, SB 9, and new multi-family development projects, including City of Gardens (RM zoned sites) and mixed-use projects. If your questions do not pertain to these three housing types, please visit the Permit Center during normal business hours or contact us via email ZoningQuestions@CityOfPasadena.net.
- This is a consultation only and not a formal review. A formal review requires complete plan eSubmittal online at CityofPasadena.net/PermitCenterOnline.
- The meeting will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. You must have a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. Please familiarize yourself with this virtual meeting platform. Download Microsoft Teams.
- It is optional to be ‘on camera’ during the meeting. You may choose to have your camera setting ‘off’.
- You can share your computer screen during the virtual meeting if you have any documents or photos that you would like to share with staff. City staff will not review documents, images, records, etc. prior to the virtual meeting.
- During the meeting, staff will be able to provide general zoning information and answer some site-specific questions, but will not be able to conduct a review on the property’s permit history. To view the permits for your property, visit:
https://mypermits.cityofpasadena.net/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/search - Plan for the virtual meeting by preparing your questions in advance.
- This is a 30-minute meeting.
- For other helpful information, visit: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning
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- For other zoning questions: ZoningQuestions@cityofpasadena.net
- For questions related to properties in historic districts or in individually designated historic properties email: DHPQuestions@cityofpasadena.net
- General Building Inquiries: Call the Plan Checker of the Day (626) 744-4200 or email at permit_center_manager@CityofPasadena.net.
- For questions related to fire code requirements: avillegas@cityofpasadena.net (copy jmorelli@cityofpasadena.net)
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