Land use · Pasadena, California

multi-family residential

Named in 5 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Pasadena’s own text settles what this covers.

RS-1 - RS-6 | Single-Family Residential | Low-Density Residential | | RM-12 | Multi-Family Residential - Two Units Per Lot | Low-Medium Density Residential | | RM-16 | Multi-Family Residential - City of Gardens | Medium

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shown on the Zoning Map. A. **FGSP-RM-12.** Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan - Multi-Family Residential District, 2 units per lot. B. **FGSP-RM-16.** Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan - Multi-family Residential District, 16 units per acre. C.

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above grade garages). 2. Northwest Boundary Area. Each new or renovated commercial, industrial, multi-family residential (three units or more), mixed-use project, and any parking garage with a valuation of $500,000 or more shall be subject to

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buildings or portions of buildings used for Lodging - Hotels, Motels uses) to multi-family residential use or mixed-use. Where this section conflicts with Section 17.50.160 (Mixed-Use Projects), Section 17.50.350 (Urban Housing), or Article 3 (Specific Plan

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waive the two-car covered parking requirement.<br><br>14. Approve/disapprove requests to waive development standards for multi-family residential projects involving preservation of historic resources through the design review process in accordance with the design review thresholds in Table 6-3.<br><br>15.

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right4

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use1

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.