Planning Resources
This webpage will be updated on a regular basis to provide the most up-to-date applications and materials at your fingertips. Staff is currently developing materials and updating applications to fillable PDFs.
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Planning Permit Applications
All planning applications can be submitted via email to AskPlanning@SouthPasadenaCA.gov. For ADU Applications, make sure you are using the correct application based on whether or not the property contains a potential or designated historic resource.
Application Fees: Please refer to the Master Fee Schedule(PDF, 517KB) for appropriate application fees.
| Permit |
Application |
| Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Non-Historic Property |
Non-Historic Property (fillable PDF)(PDF, 406KB) |
| Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Historic Property |
ADU Permit Application (fillable PDF)(PDF, 715KB) |
| Administrative Modification |
Administrative Modification Application(PDF, 163KB) |
| Certificate of Appropriateness (Chair Review) |
Cultural Heritage Commission Chair Review Application(PDF, 244KB) |
| Certificate of Appropriateness (Alteration/Demolition) |
Certificate of Appropriateness Application (PDF)(PDF, 567KB) |
| Certificate of Appropriateness (Delisting) |
(PDF, 243KB)Certificate of Appropriateness (Delisting) App(PDF, 277KB) |
| Conditional Use Permit |
(PDF, 337KB)Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF)(PDF, 347KB) |
| Design Review (Residential) |
Residential Design Review App.pdf(PDF, 549KB) |
| Design Review (Residential) - Planning Commission Chair Review |
(PDF, 549KB)Residential Design Review - Planning Commission Chair App(PDF, 329KB) |
| Design Review (Commercial) |
Commercial Design Review Permit Application (fillable PDF)(PDF, 329KB) |
| Design Review (Commercial) - Planning Commission Chair Review |
Commercial Design Review - Planning Commission Chair App.(PDF, 317KB) |
| Design Review (Qualifying Ministerial Residential) |
Ministerial Design Review Application (PDF)(PDF, 338KB) |
| General Plan/Specific Plan/Zoning Amendment Application |
General Plan/Specific Plan/Zoning Amendment Application(PDF, 207KB) |
| Hillside Development Permit |
(PDF, 462KB)Hillside Development Permit Application(PDF, 329KB) |
| Lot Line Adjustment |
Lot Line Adjustment Application(PDF, 1MB) |
| Minor Project Review - Chair Review, HVAC, Reroof, Window Replacement, Solar Panels, Swimming Pools |
Miscellaneous Permit Application (fillable PDF)(PDF, 288KB) |
| Pre-Application Review |
Pre-Application Review (fillable PDF)(PDF, 300KB) |
| Temporary Use Permit |
Temporary Use Permit Application(PDF, 136KB) |
| Temporary Banner Permit |
Permit Application Rules and Regulations(PDF, 133KB) |
Other Planning Resources and Materials
| Topic |
Material |
| Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) |
ADU Brochure
ADU Amnesty Program Flyer
ADU Ordinance (effective December 15, 2021)
ADU Design Guidelines for Historic Properties(PDF, 10MB)
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| Inclusionary Housing |
Ordinance No. 2355 Adopted May 5, 2021
Passed and Adopted on October 4, 2023 (Amendment)
In-lieu fee Ordinance (Ordinance No. 7892)(PDF, 345KB) (PDF, 345KB)
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Policy Statement on Zoning Height Limits and Density Bonus
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Additional Height Allowance/Density Bonus Program(PDF, 1MB) |
| Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance |
Zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance No. 2394)(PDF, 2MB) & Ordinance No. 2395(PDF, 75KB) |
| Local Landmark Recognition Program |
Local Landmark Recognition Program Page |
| City Landmark or Historic District Nomination |
Landmark or Historic District Nomination Form(PDF, 323KB) |
| Authorization of Release of Architectural Drawings |
Authorization of Release of Architectural Drawings(PDF, 385KB) |
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