Planning Division

General Information

General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan
Both adopted by City Council on September 27, 2023.

2021 -2029 Housing Element
Adopted by City Council on May 30, 2023.

Zoning Code
Regulations on land uses and development.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
(PDF, 500KB)Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted in compliance with State law. The regulations can be found in Zoning Code Section 36.350.200.

Holy Family Specific Plan(PDF, 3MB)
Regulations for the Holy Family parish church facilities and the parochial school.

Citywide Historic Context Statement(PDF, 28MB)
The Citywide Historic Context Statement is a document that identifies all of the important historical development patterns, events, and people associated with South Pasadena’s distinct neighborhoods and historic districts. It identifies property types, their associated character-defining features, and location patterns from Town Settlement (1873-1899) to the mid-century modern era (1945 to 1963).

Inventory of Historic Properties(PDF, 1MB)
A listing of addresses that are historically significant in South Pasadena
(Approval from the Cultural Heritage Commission is required for any alteration, demolition, or relocation of, or new construction affecting properties on this list of addresses).

Design Guidelines
Guidelines for new buildings and additions/exterior remodels.

Trees and Construction Projects(PDF, 83KB)
Information regarding the impact of trees on construction projects.

Maps

Zoning Map(PDF, 1MB) (Adopted 09/27/2023)
Shows the zoning designation for properties.

Land Use Map(PDF, 569KB) (Adopted 09/27/2023)
Shows the general location and development intensity/density of land uses within the City.

Historic Landmarks and Districts (Google Map)
A map of all the historic landmarks and districts in South Pasadena.

Planning Resources