Municipality · California

Pasadena

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45
Districts
814
Extracted rules
3,831
Standards
9
Chapters read

Zoning districts

45 districts, grouped by category.

Residential

19
PD-17Residential

PD-17 - Rose Townhomes

Pasadena, CA
Min lot
5,000 sq ft
Max height
24 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Max density
12.9 du/ac
Permitted uses
2
PD-21Residential

PD-21 - Montgomery Engineering

Pasadena, CA
Max height
60 ft
Permitted uses
2
PD-22Residential

Lincoln Triangle Townhouse

Pasadena, CA
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
4
PD-23Residential

Salvation Army

Pasadena, CA
Max height
45 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Permitted uses
1
PD-25Residential

Vista Del Arroyo Bungalows

Pasadena, CA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
10 ft
Max density
10 du/ac
Permitted uses
9
PD-27Residential

King's Village

Pasadena, CA
Min lot
7,200 sq ft
Permitted uses
4
PD-28Residential

Community Arms

Pasadena, CA
PD-29Residential

Artisan Village

Pasadena, CA
Max height
36 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
4
PD-33Residential

Desiderio Homes

Pasadena, CA
Max height
23 ft
Permitted uses
1
PD-4Residential

Mountain Street Classics Townhomes

Pasadena, CA
Max height
36 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
9
PD-6Residential

Eaton Wash Residential

Pasadena, CA
Min lot
4,500 sq ft
Front setback
22 ft
Max density
4.9 du/ac
PD-9Residential

El Mirador

Pasadena, CA
Min lot
15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
Max height
20 ft
RM-12Residential
Pasadena, CA
Max density
5 du/ac
Permitted uses
9
RM-16Residential
Pasadena, CA
Max height
32 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
9
RM-32Residential

Multi-Family Residential (RM-32)

Pasadena, CA
Max height
3 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
10
RM-48Residential

Multi-Family Residential (RM-48)

Pasadena, CA
Max height
38 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
10
RM-87Residential
Pasadena, CA
Max density
17.43 du/ac
RS-1Residential
Pasadena, CA
Max height
100 ft
RS-6Residential
Pasadena, CA
Min lot
910 sq ft
Max height
72 ft
Max density
17.43 du/ac
Permitted uses
1

General provisions

769 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

17.50.2103 standards

Golf facilities, sport courts, and other recreational facilities in conjunction with a single-family dwelling or residential project may have outdoor lighting only with a Minor Conditional Use Permit approved by the Hearing Officer.

17.50.2203 standards

The facility shall be located on a site that is a minimum of two acres and shall be: ... At least 200 feet from any residential use...

17.50.22025 standards

The facility shall be located on a site that is a minimum of two acres and shall be: a. Within an enclosed structure; b. At least 200 feet from any residential use, child day-care centers, large and small family day-care homes, park and recreation facility, public or private school, or religious facility... c. At least 100 feet from any public right-of-way.

17.50.2303 standards

In residential zoning districts, the interior side setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet and the rear setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet.

17.50.23013 standards

The development standards for religious assembly uses located in residential zoning districts shall be as specified in the Conditional Use Permit, except that the interior side setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet and the rear setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet. A columbarium located outside of a structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from each property line, but shall be set back 100 feet from any property line abutting a residential use or a residential zoning district. The height of the columbarium shall not exceed eight feet.

17.50.2303 standards

The maximum residential density is 36 dwelling units per acre. Affordable housing projects proposing no more than 75 total dwelling units are permitted.

17.50.2402 standards

The height limit of the base zoning district may be exceeded by a maximum of 12 feet (excluding the appurtenance height) in order to accommodate additional mechanical equipment between floors.

17.50.2403 standards

The height limit of the base zoning district may be exceeded by a maximum of 12 feet (excluding the appurtenance height) in order to accommodate additional mechanical equipment between floors.

17.50.2503 standards

An accessory structure shall not exceed a height of nine feet, but only if located two feet from a property line.

17.50.2509 standards

Accessory structures shall be limited to uses which are accessory to the main use... maximum size of all accessory structures on a site shall not exceed an aggregate of 600 square feet or six percent of the lot size, whichever is greater.

17.50.2601 standards

Parking shall be provided as required for applicable Zoning District, except no parking shall be required for the first 500 square feet of outdoor dining area, or 50 percent of the indoor dining area, including any bar area, whichever is greater.

17.50.2605 standards

All restaurants shall comply with Section 17.40.080 (Outdoor Lighting).

17.50.2651 standards

Safe Parking is prohibited on religious facility sites located in a RS or RM zone.

17.50.2653 standards

Safe Parking is prohibited on religious facility sites located in a RS or RM zone.

17.50.2703 standards

Indoor classroom area (exclusive of bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, offices, and other nonclassroom space) shall be 24 square feet for each child enrolled.

17.50.2705 standards

Indoor classroom area (exclusive of bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, offices, and other nonclassroom space) shall be 24 square feet for each child enrolled.

17.50.275

Any construction, establishment, alteration, enlargement, or modification of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling Unit (Junior ADU) shall comply with the requirements of this section.

17.50.2755 standards

At least one ADU and up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units may be created... Not more than two detached new construction or conversion ADUs. Rear and side setbacks must equal at least four feet. Maximum height shall be 16 feet; however, maximum height shall be 18 feet if...

17.50.27515 standards

Accessory dwelling units are permitted in all zoning districts that permit single-family or multifamily dwelling residential uses on sites with at least one proposed or existing dwelling.

17.50.2801 standards

Density shall be a maximum of 48 units per acre. A maximum of 50 percent density bonus is allowed. ... front setback shall be a minimum of 20 feet, and the rear, side, and corner side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 10 feet.

Source documents

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