Program Timeline
Our Pasadena is a multi-year program to update the City's Specific Plans and Zoning Code to establish new development standards and design guidelines that support the vision, objectives, and policies established in the General Plan.
March 2018
Program Launch
Putting the Plan in Motion
In March 2018, the City launched Our Pasadena- Putting the Plan in Motion with a series of educational community-wide open houses to introduce the program and solicit broad input on community values and concerns.
May to July
2018
Round 1 Workshops
Our Goals- Getting Specific
The objective of this round is to refine the General Plan vision, goals, and policies as they apply to each unique Specific Plan area and discuss desired land uses, density ranges, and general urban form with the community.
Purpose
Feedback received will help develop preliminary concept plans for each Specific Plan area.
January to July
2019
Round 2 Workshops
Our Choices- Weighing the Options
The objective for the second round of workshops is to present preliminary land use and urban form concept plans in response to input received.
Purpose
Feedback received will help refine the preliminary concept plans and inform updates to the Zoning Code.
January to December 2020
Additional Engagement Opportunities
Community Walking Tours
The City hosted seven community walking tours and invited community members to explore the Specific Plan area by foot.
Youth Engagement
Our Pasadena- Student Summit
Pop-Up Events at Pasadena City College & Art Center
Youth Educational Workshops
The focus of youth engagement is to educate students about city planning, generate excitement around the Our Pasadena program, and encourage the youth to share their unique perspective.
July to December
2020
Round 3 Workshops
Our Plans- Bringing it Together Virtually
The objective for the third round of workshops is to present refined concepts and draft design and development standards for each of the Specific Plans.
Purpose
Feedback received will help prepare the proposed Specific Plans that will be presented to Planning Commission for their review and recommendation to City Council.
2021 - 2024
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Public Hearings
Our Pasadena
The objective of the public hearings is to present Proposed Specific Plans and Zoning Code updates to Planning Commission for their review and recommendation to City Council. Following Planning Commission hearings, City Council will hold public hearings to review and consider adoption of the Recommended Specific Plans and Zoning Code updates.
Purpose
Adopt the Specific Plans and corresponding Zoning Code updates in order to implement the General Plan.