§ 17.37

This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the zoning districts established by the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (LASP), determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides comprehensive design and development standards for all projects.

(Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

The applicability of the LASP land use regulations and development standards are organized by zoning district and plan chapters (Table LASP-1). Where the standards do not apply, the relevant section of Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) is referenced. In PS, development shall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit or Master Plan per Section 17.26. Note that Vision, Goals & Policies and Public Realm standards apply throughout the plan area.

Table LASP-1: Applicability

(Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

The purpose of the LASP zoning districts (Figure LASP-1) is to implement the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan by repurposing the Lincoln Avenue corridor from an industrial and limited commercial area into a vibrant neighborhoodoriented district, with new housing options and a complement of local-serving retail and service businesses, office spaces and community uses, all tied together with public improvements that create a vibrant and enjoyable pedestrian environment.

A.

LA-CG (Commercial General).

• Foster a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood core.

• Accommodate a diverse range of retail and office businesses that people can walk to for shopping, dining, personal and community services, and social activities.

B.

LA-CL (Commercial Limited).

• Provide opportunities for limited commercial uses that serve as a transitional buffer between residential uses and the freeway.

• Allow future uses that are compatible with neighboring homes.

C.

LA-CF (Commercial Flex).

• Allow a wide range of commercial and research & development uses.

• Provide flexibility for the city's burgeoning innovation and production industries.

• Restrict heavy industrial uses that may be inappropriate next to residential uses.

D.

LA-MU-N (Mixed-Use Neighborhood).

• Allow pedestrian-oriented ground floor commercial uses.

• Support projects that are entirely commercial, entirely residential, or a mix of the two, integrated either horizontally or vertically.

E.

LA-RM-16 (Residential Multi-Family).

• Allow a variety of multi-family and compatible residential uses of an appropriate scale.

F.

PS (Public-Semipublic).

• Accommodate institutional uses that may not be appropriate in other zoning districts.

Figure LASP-1: Zoning Districts

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(Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

A.

Definitions. Definitions of specific land uses are found in Section 17.80.020, except those listed in Table LASP-2 footnotes.

B.

Permit Requirements. Table LASP-2 identifies the uses of land allowed, the land use permit required to establish each use, and limitations that may apply for a particular use.

C.

Standards for Specific Land Uses. Additional standards may apply to specific land uses; refer to the Section noted in Table LASP-2.

1.

Section 17.50.160 shall not apply to Mixed-Use Projects.

2.

Section 17.50.350 shall not apply to Multi-Family Housing.

D.

Upper Floors. In LA-MU-N, stories above the ground floor are limited to residential uses; non-residential uses are prohibited.

E.

Alcohol Sales. The sale of alcohol is conditionally permitted only as an accessory use to the following primary uses where permitted.

1.

On-site consumption: Accessory use to a restaurant or alcohol beverage manufacturing (i.e. brewery, distillery tasting room).

2.

Off-site consumption: Accessory use to retail food sales in commercial spaces >15,000 square feet; floor space for alcohol shall be no more than 5 percent of the total floor area, including both sales and storage.

F.

Major Construction. For all non-residential uses with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater, a Conditional Use Permit shall be required per Section 17.61.050.J.2.

G.

Prohibited Uses. Those uses not listed in Table LASP-2 are prohibited by this Specific Plan, except as otherwise provided by Section 17.21.030.A.

1.

Drive-throughs associated with any use are prohibited.

H.

Nonconforming Uses. Existing uses which are made nonconforming by this Specific Plan shall be subject to Section 17.71.

I.

Limited Hours of Operation. Uses listed in Table LASP-2 shall comply with limited hours of operation as required by Section 17.40.070.

Table LASP-2: Allowable Land Uses

(Ord. No. 7435, § 14, 10-28-2024; Ord. No. 7420, § 3, 4-15-2024; Ord. No. 7419, § 4, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7418, § 2, 2- 26-2024; Ord. No. 7414, § 2, 9-11-2023; Ord. No. 7402, § 2, 9-19-2022; Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

17.37.050 - Public Realm Standards

These standards are intended to:

• Ensure a minimum sidewalk width is achieved, appropriate to support future densities, intensities, uses, and pedestrian volumes;

• Enhance pedestrian conditions and improve street tree health through increased landscaping and permeability at sidewalk level;

• Provide sufficient space to support dedicated amenity and walk zones; and

• Increase shade, carbon sequestration, and stormwater capture by allowing adequate space for street trees and parkways.

A.

Sidewalks.

1.

Sidewalk Width.

a.

Dimension. Projects shall provide sidewalks that meet the required widths per Figure LASP-2. Where the existing sidewalk right-of-way is less than the required width, the difference shall be provided through a private property dedication.

(1)

Sidewalks are measured from the Primary Curb Line of each block to the sidewalk line, as illustrated in Figure LASP-3.

(2)

This area shall be paved for general use to the standards specified by Public Works, except for landscaped parkways per Section 17.37.050.B.

(3)

Within the sidewalk width, sidewalk zones shall be provided to the dimensions set in Figure LASP-4.

(4)

Where the curb deviates (i.e. bulb-outs), exceptions in zone width are allowed and shall be determined by Public Works.

(5)

Driveways are allowed per Section 17.37.100.B.

b.

Maintenance. Sidewalk improvements shall be installed and maintained by the abutting property owner.

Figure LASP-2: Sidewalk Width

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Figure LASP-3: Sidewalk Line

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Figure LASP-4: Sidewalk Zones

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Sidewalk Zones.

a.

Amenity Zone. Sidewalks shall provide an Amenity Zone consistent with the width illustrated in Figure LASP-4, including the curb.

(1)

Projects shall meet minimum parkway and street tree requirements per Section 17.37.050.B.

(2)

The following elements are permitted in the Amenity Zone at the discretion of Public Works: Paved area for pedestrian mobility, parkways and street trees, seating/furniture, outdoor dining (with a Public Works permit), planers, bicycle parking, bus shelters, and/or other utility facilities including streetlights, signals, meter/sing poles, and pullboxes, etc.

b.

Walk Zone. Sidewalks shall maintain a Walk Zone as a continuous path of travel for pedestrians at the width illustrated in Figure LASP-4. This area shall be free of all furnishings, landscaping, or obstructions.

c.

Frontage Zone. Sidewalks may include a Building Frontage Zone between the Walk Zone and the sidewalk line. A maximum width is illustrated in Figure LASP-4.

(1)

The following elements are permitted in the Frontage Zone: Paved area for pedestrian mobility, seating/furniture, outdoor dining (with a Public Works permit), planters, and/or shade structures per Section 17.37.080.D.

B.

Parkways & Street Trees.

1.

Parkways.

a.

Required Parkways. Projects shall include parkways within the Amenity Zone as follows:

(1)

In LA-RM-16, parkway length shall be no less than 60 percent of street frontage, unless approved by the Director of Public Works.

(2)

In all other zoning districts, parkway length shall be no less than 30 percent of street frontage, unless approved by the Director of Public Works.

b.

Dimensions. Parkways shall be constructed at the same width as the Amenity Zones illustrated in Figure LASP-4, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb.

(1)

When street parking is adjacent to the curb, a paved buffer with a minimum width of 18 inches is required, in addition to the 6-inch curb, except where tree grates are adjacent to the curb.

(2)

Barriers up to 24 inches high, such as low walls or fences, are permitted at the interior edge of the parkway but are not required.

c.

Access Ways. Where on-street parking is permitted, access ways shall be provided at a minimum frequency of one per every 20 feet of continuous parkway.

(1)

Access ways shall be a minimum of 4 feet in width and provide a firm, uniform walking surface in all weather conditions from the curb to the Walk Zone.

(2)

The finished surface of access ways shall be in plane with both the adjoining top of curb and sidewalk.

(3)

Access ways shall be constructed of pavers, concrete, or stabilized decomposed granite.

d.

Planted Area. A minimum of 80 percent of the total required parkway area for a given project shall be comprised of plant material.

(1)

Permitted materials include groundcovers, turf or turf substitutes, and shrubs or low perennials that are lower than 24 inches in height at full maturity.

(2)

All plant material shall be native or climate appropriate and have a water use rating of Moderate, Low or Very-Low as defined by Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) for the region. Plant water use requirements may be relaxed to maximize the efficiency of parkway stormwater capture systems per approval by the Director of Public Works.

(3)

Plants with spines or thorns shall not be planted adjacent to any walkways or curbs.

(4)

Edible plants are not permitted in parkways.

(5)

Artificial turf is not permitted in parkways.

(6)

When removing existing plant material like turf grass from a parkway, there shall be no damage to the street tree roots. Parkway improvements involving excavation within an existing tree's root zone must be consistent with the City's Tree Protection Guidelines. Root pruning, if required and approved by Public Works, must be overseen by a Certified Arborist. Excavation within a tree's root zone must be replanted immediately to prevent the tree roots from exposure and undue harm.

e.

Non-planted Area. A maximum of 20 percent of the parkway area may be organic or inorganic cover.

(1)

Permitted materials include permeable pavers, decomposed granite, gravel, rocks, or mulch. Pavers are not allowed within 3 feet of any public streetlight pole or pull box or other utility facilities.

f.

Stormwater Management. Parkways shall either meet the following basic stormwater standards, or propose a biofiltration planter or swale design based on local conditions per the approval of the Director of Public Works.

(1)

The parkway shall be at the same grade as the adjacent hardscape surface at the outer edge of the parkway and slope at a minimum of 1 percent towards the center of the parkway.

(2)

For parkways with a width greater than 5 feet, the center 2 feet of the parkway shall be depressed 3 to 4 inches to form a shallow swale to collect sidewalk stormwater. Alternative means of storing runoff, such as gravel sumps within the parkway, may be provided with review authority approval.

g.

Irrigation. Irrigation systems in parkways shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will eliminate surface runoff onto any impermeable surface, public or private, under any condition.

(1)

Design of irrigation systems in parkways shall be in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations for water conservation.

(2)

Street tree roots shall not be damaged during the irrigation installation process.

h.

Maintenance. Abutting property owner shall maintain the parkway in a condition so as not to endanger persons or property, and not to interfere with the public convenience.

2.

Street Trees.

a.

Species. Street tree species shall be selected according to the Master Street Tree Plan at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. Trees may be planted within parkways or tree wells.

b.

Spacing. Street trees shall be planted at a spacing of one per 30 feet. Exceptions can be made by the Director of Public Works due to conflicts with street lights, bus shelters, utility boxes, or other street amenities. Closer spacing is

encouraged when feasible and when appropriate for the particular tree type.

c.

Well Dimension. Tree well width shall be equivalent to the required Amenity Zone, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb.

(1)

If a paved buffer zone is required due to adjacent street parking, the tree well width may be reduced to accommodate this buffer strip. The minimum length of a tree well shall be 6 feet.

(2)

Street trees planted within tree wells must be installed according to the Department of Public Works Tree Planting in Tree Well Standard Plan.

d.

Well Frames. Tree well frames, or tree grates, may be installed according to the Department of Public Works Tree Well Frame Installation Standard.

e.

Expanded Root Zone Cell. Each street tree shall be provided with an uncompacted root zone volume of 800 cubic feet minimum. The root zone volume depth shall be 2 feet minimum and 3 feet maximum.

(1)

Where this root zone volume cannot be provided within the parkway area, an expanded root zone cell volume shall be provided below adjacent pavement using a strategy such as structural soil or a suspended pavement system to provide an uncompacted soil area suitable for tree root growth.

(2)

The root zone volume per tree requirement may be reduced by 10 percent where two or more trees share a contiguous root zone cell.

f.

Maintenance. All street trees shall be maintained by the Department of Public Works.

(Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

Table LASP-3 provides abbreviated development and design standards by zoning district for the Specific Plan. Complete standards shall be referenced within Sections 17.37.070—17.37.100.

Table LASP-3: Summary of Development Standards

17.12.020.D.

(Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

17.37.070 - Scale Standards

These standards are intended to:

• Implement the General Plan density (du/ac) and floor area ratio (FAR) values;

• Shape development in a manner that creates a defined public realm and appropriate scale of buildings for a visually appealing community;

• Reduce building massing through setback and stepback requirements that create appropriate transitions to residential neighborhoods;

• Support high-quality architecture and urban design through modulation requirements and variation in façade length; and

• Require appropriate transitions to designated historic resources.

A.

Density.

Residential Density. Projects that include residential dwelling units shall not exceed the allowable dwelling units per acre (du/ac) per Figure LASP-5.

a.

Fractions shall be rounded to the nearest whole number; those at 0.50 shall be rounded up.

b.

For projects utilizing state density bonus, refer to Government Code 65915.

c.

The maximum is based on total site area. If a street dedication or easement is required, density shall be calculated using the size of the lot prior to the street dedication or easement.

B.

Intensity.

1.

Floor Area Ratio. Projects that include non-residential space, including mixed-use, shall not exceed the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) per Figure LASP-6.

a.

In mixed-use projects, residential floor area is included in FAR.

b.

Areas used exclusively for vehicle and bicycle parking and loading are excluded from FAR.

c.

The maximum is based on total site area. If a street dedication or easement is required, FAR shall be calculated using the size of the lot prior to the street dedication or easement.

Figure LASP-5: Residential Density Figure LASP-6: Floor Area Ratio

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C.

Height.

1.

Building Height. Projects shall not exceed the height limits set in Figure LASP-7.

a.

Height is measured per Section 17.40.060.

b.

Maximum height for massing adjacent to street or interior property lines may be limited by required stepbacks; see Section 17.37.070.E.

c.

Exceptions allowed for projecting features such as appurtenances and railings per Section 17.40.060.

D.

Setbacks

1.

Street Setbacks. Buildings shall comply with the street setbacks set in Figure LASP-8. Setback ranges establish a minimum and maximum for the specified percentage of linear street frontage; see Figure LASP-9.

a.

Street setbacks are measured from the sidewalk line; see Figure LASP-3.

b.

Minimum setbacks shall apply to all stories of a building; setbacks less than the minimum are prohibited. Maximum setbacks shall apply only to the ground floor.

c.

Residential units on the ground floor shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet. Where elevated between 4 and 6 feet above sidewalk elevation, a minimum setback of 8 feet shall be required.

d.

Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-1) and the following: Arcades and recessed ground floors up to 15 feet in depth, as well as parking entrances per Section 17.37.100.B, are allowed when a second story meets the specified setback.

e.

For portions of buildings set back from the sidewalk line 5 feet or more, a percentage of the setback area shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and/or groundcover, either in the form of in-ground landscaping or planters.

Figure LASP-7: Building Height Figure LASP-8: Street Setbacks

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Figure LASP-9: Street Setbacks Percentage Figure LASP-10: Street Stepbacks

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Interior Setbacks. Buildings shall comply with the interior setbacks set in Table LASP-4 based on project type when adjacent to residential zoning districts. No setback is required when adjacent to other districts.

a.

Interior setbacks are those abutting other parcels (non-street side and rear) and are measured from the shared property line.

b.

Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-1).

Table LASP-4: Interior Setbacks Adjacent to RM/RS

E.

Stepbacks.

1.

Street Stepbacks. Buildings utilizing a height concession per Section 17.43 shall provide a minimum stepback depth of 10 feet by a height of 36 feet along street frontages; see Figure LASP-10.

a.

Street stepbacks are those abutting public right-of-way and are measured from the sidewalk line.

b.

Uses allowed within the street stepback include: Private open space (e.g. terraces), shade structures (e.g. trellises), green roofs and photovoltaic panels, and other open space features per review authority approval.

2.

Interior Stepbacks. Adjacent to RS zoning districts, buildings shall comply with the stepbacks below. Interior stepbacks are not required along other property lines.

a.

In all zones except LA-RM-16, projects shall not be located within the encroachment plane sloping upward and inward at a 45-degree angle measured from the vertical, commencing 15 feet above the existing grade along the shared property line; see Figure LASP-11.

b.

In LA-RM-16, projects shall step back a minimum of 15 feet at the second story and 50 feet at the third story, measured from the shared property line; see Figure LASP-11.

c.

Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-2.1).

Figure LASP-11: Setbacks and Stepbacks

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F.

Historic Adjacency.

1.

Landmark Properties. Projects on parcels with a historic resource shall be subject to review for consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.

2.

Transition Massing. Projects sharing a property line with a designated historic resource are subject to the following modified standards, illustrated in Figure LASP-12.

a.

Street Setbacks. The minimum street setback shall be an average of the minimum setback set in Figure LASP-9 and the established setback of the resource for a minimum of 20 feet from the shared property line. If located between two resources, the street setbacks shall be an average of the setbacks of the two resources for the full street frontage.

b.

Interior Setbacks. The minimum interior setback shall be equal to that of the historic resource or 15 feet, whichever is less. No setback is required where the resource is built to the shared property line.

c.

Street Stepbacks. A maximum streetwall height shall not exceed the height of the historic resource for a minimum of 20 feet from the shared property line. A stepback with a minimum depth of 10 feet is required above this height, measured

from the modified minimum street setback.

d.

Interior Stepbacks. Projects shall not be located within an encroachment plane sloping upward and inward at a 30degree angle measured from the vertical, commencing 15 feet above the existing grade at the property line; see Figure LASP-12. This plane is not applicable if the resource is built to the shared property line.

Figure LASP-12: Historic Adjacency

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G.

Modulation.

1.

Façade Length. In mixed-use districts, street-facing façades shall not exceed 150 feet in length unless there is a minimum break of 10 percent of the building length or 20 feet, whichever is greater. This break shall be a minimum of 10 feet deep, open to the sky; see Figure LASP-13. Projects in CF are exempt.

Table LASP-5: Modulation

2.

Façade Area. Each street-facing façade exceeding 50 feet in length shall modulate a minimum of 25 percent of the area above the ground floor between 2 feet and 12 feet in depth from the primary façade plane; see Figure LASP-14. Buildings with a total of 2 stories or less are exempt.

a.

The primary façade plane is defined as the vertical plane with the greatest surface area above the ground floor.

b.

Modulation is not required to be continuous or open to the sky, and may be recessed or projected, but not beyond the sidewalk line.

c.

Modulation is not required to be continuous or open to the sky, and may be recessed or projected, but not beyond the sidewalk line.

d.

Required stepbacks (Section 17.37.070.E), façade breaks (Section 17.37.070.G.1), and projected balconies (Section 17.37.080.H.1) shall not count toward the modulation requirement; balconies that are recessed a minimum of 2 feet shall qualify.

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Figure LASP-13: Façade Length Figure LASP-14: Façade Area
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Alternative Compliance.

a.

Eligibility. Modulation standards may be reduced or otherwise modified through the Design Review process if:

(1)

A minimum of 90% of the provided parking is fully or partially subterranean;

(2)

A minimum of one publicly accessible open space is provided at the ground level, visible and accessible from the sidewalk;

(3)

No other concessions, waivers, or incentives have been requested, including those associated with Section 17.43 (Density Bonus), unless the project is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification; and

(4)

The review authority makes all of the following findings.

b.

Required Findings.

(1)

The building design provides modulation on each street-facing façade in a manner consistent with the project's architectural style and/or immediate context, including adjacent historic resources.

(2)

The building design does not cause an adverse impact on the quality of the ground floor and public realm.

(3)

The ground level open space is of adequate size and integrated with the building in a functional way that ensures the space will be actively utilized.

(4)

The modification will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(5)

The building design is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan and LASP, as well as all other standards of the LASP.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 5, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

These standards are intended to:

• Prioritize pedestrian access by ensuring doorways are open to a public sidewalk or public open space;

• Increase visibility into ground floor uses to create visual interest for pedestrians;

• Promote shade through arcades and shade structures;

• Support a consistent character when different uses are allowed on the ground floor within the same block;

• Promote consistent ground floor heights when residential and commercial uses are present within the same zone; and

• Limit blank walls on the ground floor to enhance visual interest and pedestrian comfort.

A.

Ground Floor.

1.

Height. Buildings facing Lincoln Avenue shall have a minimum ground floor height of 15 feet, measured from the sidewalk elevation to second-story floor or roof of a one-story building; see Figure LASP-15.

a.

Exception: Ground floor residential uses with a setback of 10 feet or greater shall have a minimum ground floor height of 12 feet.

b.

For residential units, the first habitable floor shall be located between 6 feet above and 2 feet below sidewalk elevation.

2.

Depth. Commercial uses shall have an average interior depth of at least 35 feet and a minimum depth of 20 feet, measured wall-to-wall.

Figure LASP-15: Ground Floor Height

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B.

Entrances.

1.

Location. A minimum of one primary entrance shall be located on the primary frontage of each building and open onto a sidewalk or public space.

a.

In LA-CG, entrances shall be recessed a minimum of 30 inches from the ground floor building façade along Lincoln Avenue. On other streets, entrances shall be recessed a minimum of 30 inches from the sidewalk line.

b.

Primary entrances shall be distinguished by architectural features or overhead projections, such as an awning or canopy.

c.

For non-residential uses, primary entrances shall be located at sidewalk elevation.

d.

Exception allowed for residential courtyard buildings with unit entrances off the courtyard. Courtyards shall be entered from the street through an architecturally defined entry (covered or open to the sky) or portico.

C.

Transparency.

1.

Windows & Doors. Minimum transparency for street-facing façades is set in Tables LASP-6 and LASP-7 based on use.

a.

For non-residential and residential common space uses, ground floor transparency is measured as the percentage of building frontage that consists of transparent openings between a height of 2 feet and 10 feet above sidewalk elevation.

b.

All other transparency is measured as the percentage of building frontage area, viewed in elevation and excluding any coverage of shading devices.

c.

Windows shall be recessed by a minimum of 3 inches from the façade, measured from the outside wall to the frame of the window (mullion, muntin or similar element).Flush windows shall be permitted where exterior shading devices cover a minimum of 25 percent of the window surface area or per review authority approval.

d.

The use of tinted, mirrored or highly reflective glazing is prohibited.

e.

Street-facing transparency blocked by walls and fences over 42 inches shall not count towards required transparency

f.

Blinds, drapes, posters, and shelving for product displays visible to the public right-of-way may obscure a maximum of 10 percent of the transparent areas of each respective storefront or 50 percent for medical office uses.

Table LASP-6: Transparency for Non-Residential and Residential Common Space

Table LASP-7: Transparency for Residential Units

2.

Blank Walls. Windowless expanses of street-facing walls shall not exceed 20 feet in length.

3.

Security Bars. Any exterior or interior security bars shall be designed to be fully hidden from view during business hours with devices such as concealed side pockets and ceiling cavities.

D.

Shade Structures.

1.

Shading. Shade structures may project up to two-thirds of the sidewalk width. In LA-CG along Lincoln Avenue, shade structures (e.g. awnings and canopies) are required, subject to a Public Works permit, and shall project a minimum of 5 feet and up to a maximum of 10 feet into the public right-of-way for a minimum of 50 percent of the building frontage.

a.

Shade structures shall allow a minimum of 8 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation and shall not conflict with existing trees.

b.

Shade structures are not required where an arcade or recessed ground floor provides a minimum of 5 feet of unobstructed pedestrian clearance.

E.

Arcades & Galleries.

Arcades. Any arcades shall be located behind the minimum setback.

a.

Arcades shall be a minimum of 8 feet from back of column to building façade.

b.

The distance between columns shall be at least the same dimension as arcade depth, as measured from the column center.

c.

The façade shall meet the ground floor transparency set in Section 17.37.080.C.

d.

Uses allowed within arcades include: pedestrian travel, seating/street furniture, outdoor dining, landscape planters, and/or bicycle parking.

2.

Galleries. Any galleries shall be located behind the minimum setback.

a.

Galleries shall be limited to one-story and 50 percent of the building frontage

b.

Galleries shall allow a minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation.

F.

Exterior Fixtures

1.

Façade Lighting. In LA-CG, pedestrian-scale lighting, such as sconces and goose-neck fixtures, shall be located on the building frontage a minimum of every 30 feet along Lincoln Avenue.

a.

Façade lighting shall be full cutoff (directing light downward and outward).

b.

Fixtures shall be located between 8 and 15 feet above sidewalk elevation, and shall not project more than 30 inches from the façade.

c.

Lighting shall be static; flashing, pulsating or other dynamic lighting is not permitted.

G.

Walls & Fences.

1.

LA-CG, -CL, -MU-N and -RM-16 Zones. Walls, fences, raised planters, screening and similar structures (walls/fences) shall be permitted within the required street setback subject to the following conditions. All other walls and fences shall be subject to Section 17.40.180.

a.

Maximum height shall not exceed 42 inches.

b.

Walls/fences taller than 30 inches shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent.

c.

A minimum 24 inch setback from the sidewalk line is required, separated by planted area; retaining walls with a maximum height of 30 inches are exempt from this requirement.

d.

Stoops and Patios. The side of a patio or stoop (when parallel to a sidewalk) taller than 30 inches in height shall be set back a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk line, separated by planted area.

2.

LA-CF Zone. Walls/fences located in front of a structure shall be subject to Section 17.37.080.G.1. Walls/fences not located in front of a structure, but along a street frontage, shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

a.

A minimum of 5 foot setback from the sidewalk line shall be required, separated by planted area.

b.

Maximum height shall not exceed 96 inches.

(1)

Portions of walls/fences greater than 60 inches in height shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent; portions 60 inches in height or lower are permitted to be solid walls.

(2)

Solid walls/fences integrated with the building architecture may be permitted to match the height of the ground floor, with a maximum length of 20 feet. Landscaping shall be provided between the solid wall/fence and the sidewalk line, with the exception for building/property entrances.

3.

Exceptions.

a.

Exceptions to wall/fence height allowed for guardrails, which may exceed the maximum height to the extent required by the Building Code. The guardrail shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent.

b.

Exceptions to required wall/fence setback allowed for outdoor dining, which may be enclosed by a wall, fence, or similar structure up to a maximum of 42 inches in height located at the sidewalk line.

H.

Balconies & Roof Decks.

1.

Balconies. Balconies may project a maximum of 4 feet into a street setback but shall not extend beyond the sidewalk line or within 6 feet of any interior property line. Balconies shall not project from a building façade within 50 feet of an RS zoning district.

2.

Roof Decks. Roof decks shall be not be located within 50 feet of an RS zoning district. The sum of all roof decks shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 50 percent of the roof area.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 5, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

These standards are intended to:

• Provide a variety of open space types for gathering, recreation and respite that contribute to enhanced livability within an urban setting;

• Give residents access to natural light and fresh air in and around their living spaces;

• Improve building design and site planning through the integration of open space throughout the development; and

• Correlate open space requirements with number of residents and size of buildings.

A.

Minimum Area.

1.

Private and Common Open Space. Projects shall provide the minimum area of Open Space based on use and size. Areas used regularly for parking, loading or storage shall not count towards minimum Open Space requirements.

a.

Residential. Projects with dwelling units shall provide the minimum area of Open Space per Table LASP-8 as a combination of Private and/or Common Open Space.

b.

Non-residential. Projects with more than 40,000 square feet of non-residential floor area shall provide a minimum of 5 percent of the gross non-residential floor area as Common Open Space.

(1)

Research and Development uses may reduce Common Open Space area requirements by a maximum of 60 percent. Research and Development projects (or the Research and Development portion of a project with multiple uses) shall exclude mechanical space from floor area for required Open Space.

c.

Mixed-use. Projects shall comply with requirements applicable to each type of use.

Table LASP-8: Residential Open Space

2.

Publicly Accessible Open Space. In LA-CF, projects with more than 80,000 square feet of floor area shall provide a percentage of gross floor area as Publicly Accessible Open Space, as set in Table LASP-9.

a.

Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be provided in addition to Private and Common Open Space requirements.

b.

Projects shall comply with PAOS standards per 17.37.090.D where relevant.

(1)

PAOS standards may be modified through the Design Review process, if the review authority finds that the modified design continues to be accessible to the public, functional, and includes features such as landscaping, trees, and outdoor seating.

c.

Research and Development uses may reduce PAOS requirements by a maximum of 60 percent. Research and Development projects (or the Research and Development portion of a project with multiple uses) shall exclude mechanical space from floor area for required PAOS.

Table LASP-9: Publicly Accessible Open Space

B.

Private Open Space.

1.

Dimensions. A minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5 feet in each direction shall be required for Private Open Space.

Distribution. A maximum of 40 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table LASP-8 shall be Private Open Space.

a.

All Private Open Space shall be outdoors.

b.

Private Open Space may be located within a required setback.

C.

Common Open Space.

1.

Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet in each direction is required for Common Open Space.

2.

Distribution. A minimum of 60 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table LASP-8 shall be Common Open Space shared among tenants.

a.

A minimum of 70 percent of Common Open Space shall be outdoors, and a minimum of 80 percent of outdoor Common Open Space shall be open to the sky.

b.

A maximum of 30 percent of Common Open Space may be indoors. Indoor Common Open Space shall not include spaces used primarily for circulation.

3.

Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of Common Open Space shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length and width. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.050.

4.

Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 500 square feet of outdoor Common Open Space, whichever is greater, shall be planted within the Common Open Space. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum of 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.

5.

Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of Common Open Space may be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: Brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.

6.

Water Features. A maximum of 5 percent of the required Common Open Space shall be fountains, reflecting pools, or other decorative water features. Swimming pools are not considered water features for the purposes of this standard.

7.

Access. Common Open Spaces may be accessible to the public if desired by the property owner.

D.

Publicly Accessible Open Space.

1.

Area. Minimum area requirements are set in Section 17.37.090.A.2, and may be contiguous or noncontiguous, subject to the dimension and elevation standards below.

2.

Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction is required for Publicly Accessible Open Space.

3.

Access. A minimum of 50 percent of the Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be accessible to the general public and shall not be restricted to patrons of a particular business.

4.

Signage. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall have signage visible from the adjacent sidewalk identifying the space as a publicly-accessible amenity and listing accessible hours.

5.

Hours. At a minimum, PAOS shall be open to the general public from 8am to 8pm. Any gated ingress or egress points shall not be closed or locked during these hours.

6.

Elevation. A minimum of 3,000 square feet of Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be at sidewalk elevation. If less square footage is required, then all required Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be at sidewalk elevation.

7.

Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be paved in standard concrete.

a.

Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: Brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, and concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.

8.

Seating. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of 1 seat per 300 square feet of required Publicly Accessible Open Space.

a.

Benches shall be calculated as 1 seat per 24 linear inches.

b.

Fractions shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

9.

Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.

10.

Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 750 square feet of Publicly Accessible Open Space, whichever is greater, shall be planted. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.

11.

Common Open Space Credit. Publicly Accessible Open Space in excess of the minimum may count towards a maximum of 30 percent of the Common Open Space requirement at a 1:1 ratio.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 5, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7418, § 3, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

17.37.100 - Parking Standards

These standards are intended to:

• Reduce the visual impacts of parking;

• Regulate appropriate parking supply and location in a manner that prioritizes pedestrian access and multi-modal activity;

• Encourage change of use and adaptive reuse of existing buildings through parking reductions and exemptions;

• Promote a more efficient use of space through shared parking among multiple uses; and

• Increase design standards for parking structures by ensuring habitable floor area and screening between parking and street frontage.

A.

Minimum Parking.

1.

Number of Spaces. Projects shall provide off-street automobile parking spaces per Table LASP-10 based on general use classifications.

a.

Where parking minimums in this Section conflict with state law, state law shall control.

b.

Bicycle parking shall be required per Section 17.46.320.

Table LASP-10: Minimum Parking

Use Classification[1] Number of Spaces Exceptions

2.

Shared Parking. Parking may be shared among multiple uses per Section 17.46.050.

3.

Unbundled Parking. For any building with new residential units, off-street automobile parking spaces shall be leased or sold separately from the unit rental or purchase fees, such that renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying the residential unit at a lower price than if the parking was included.

a.

For deed-restricted affordable units, one parking space shall be included in the base rent of each unit. The tenant may choose to receive the parking space or receive a rent discount equivalent to half the amount charged for monthly lease of a parking space. Tenants of affordable units shall not sublease their parking spaces.

b.

Renters or buyers have the right of first refusal to parking built for their unit. Any remaining spaces may be leased to other users on a month-to-month basis. New occupants shall have the opportunity to lease or purchase parking built for their unit.

c.

Unbundled parking is not required for a residential property or unit with an individual garage that is functionally a part of the property or unit (e.g., certain townhome and row houses).

B.

Vehicle Access.

1.

Driveways. For Projects with less than 200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 1 two-lane driveway shall be permitted. For sites with more than 200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 2 two-lane driveways shall be permitted.

a.

Driveways shall be prohibited on primary frontages of 200 feet or less where there is access from a secondary street or alley.

b.

The Zoning Administrator shall determine the primary frontage.

C.

Layout & Design.

1.

Surface Parking. Parking lots shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the primary frontage, 10 feet from any secondary frontage, and 5 feet from RS zoning.

a.

Parking shall be buffered by habitable floor area or landscaped area, except for access and driveways; a minimum of one tree of at least 24 gallons in size shall be provided for every 300 square feet of landscaped area.

b.

Landscaped area shall be provided as a percentage of surface parking area as follows:

(1)

Ten to 20 parking spaces: a minimum of 5%.

(2)

More than 20: a minimum of 10%.

c.

One tree of at least 24 gallons in size shall be provided for every 6 parking spaces and located so as to visually disrupt long rows of parked vehicles.

(1)

Trees shall be distributed as evenly as possible throughout the parking area; a maximum of 35% of required trees may be clustered/located within the street setback.

d.

Landscaping shall include hedges or shrubs with a minimum height of 3 feet at the time of planting that form a continuous visual screen of vehicle headlights.

e.

Landscaping shall be provided between a building and a contiguous parking area per review authority approval.

2.

Podium Parking. A maximum of 1 story of above- grade parking is permitted within habitable buildings. Multiple stories of above ground parking are permitted if the project meets the parking structure standards below.

3.

Structured Parking. Along primary frontages, all floors of parking structures shall be lined with building floor area (e.g. commercial or residential uses) or Publicly Accessible Open Space for a minimum of 35 feet in depth. Pedestrian access and driveways are excluded from this requirement.

a.

Stand-alone parking structures are prohibited in the LA-MU-N zoning district.

b.

Elevators and stairs shall be located adjacent sidewalks or public spaces.

c.

Parking areas shall be screened from the public realm using heavy-gauge metal, precast concrete panels, laminated glass, green walls, photovoltaic panels or other material per review authority approval.

4.

Underground Parking. Subterranean parking shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from RS zoning. Otherwise, it may extend up to the property line.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 5, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7418, § 4, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

This Section provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this Specific Plan that are technical or specialized or that may not reflect common usage. In case of conflict with other provisions of the Zoning Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Specific Plan. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the correct definition.

Amenity Zone. The portion of the sidewalk located above and adjacent to the curb, providing space for amenities such as parkways, outdoor dining, seating, trees, lighting, bicycle racks, bus stops, etc.

Building Frontage. The horizontal distance, measured at grade, of building wall facing the street.

Building Frontage Zone. The portion of the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the building façade, providing space for planters, outdoor dining, sidewalk signage, etc. This zone may not be present on every street or block.

Curb Zone. See 'amenity zone.'

Façade. Any exterior wall plane of a building, ground level to top of roof.

Floor Area Ratio. Numerical value obtained by dividing the above-ground area of a building or buildings located on a lot by the total area of the lot.

Footprint. The total ground floor area of the combined structures on a site or project area defined by the perimeter of the building(s), including parking structures but excluding parking lots and non-occupancy structures.

Frontage Zone. See 'building frontage zone.'

Gross Floor Area (GFA). The total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured to the inside face of the exterior walls including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet, but excluding area used exclusively for parking or loading of vehicles or bicycles.

Ground Floor. The first habitable floor of a building closest to sidewalk elevation.

Mixed-Use Project. The combination or commercial and residential uses in the same structure, where the residential component is located either above (vertical mixed-use) or behind (horizontal mixed-use) the non-residential component. Non-residential uses are typically commercial uses.

Open Space. For any form of open space (Common, Publicly Accessible, Private, etc.), see Section 6.3 of the Specific Plan.

Parkway. Landscaped or permeable areas located within the amenity zone of the sidewalk.

Paseo. A publicly accessible open space that functions as a pedestrian passageway connecting a public street to another public street, alley, or internal public space. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the Specific Plan.

Plaza. A publicly accessible open space with access from a public street. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the Specific Plan.

Primary Curb Line. The face of the predominant curb of an individual block forming the edge of the street.

Residential Common Space. Those portions of a residential use building not dedicated to residential units that provide common services for residents. This may include spaces such as, but is not limited to, lobby or common building entry, leasing center, gyms/exercise space, shared kitchen, recreation center, screening or living room, business center, mail room, or library. These spaces/portions of the building may be permitted on the ground floor where residential units are not permitted subject to Specific Plan standards.

Setback. The horizontal distance by which a structure, parking area, or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. In some cases superseded by Setback range.

Setback, Interior. Non-street side or rear setback measured at a right angle from the nearest point of the property line abutting another parcel or alley to the nearest portion of the structure, excluding any porches.

Setback, Street. Front or street-side setback measured at a right angle from the nearest point of the sidewalk line to the nearest portion of the structure, excluding any porches.

Setback Range. Minimum and maximum horizontal distances by which a structure or development feature is required to be separated from the sidewalk line. This measurement is similar to a "build-to" line.

Sidewalk Line. The line parallel the property line accommodating the required sidewalk width, measured from the curb face. Where a sidewalk width is not specified, the sidewalk line is the property line.

Sidewalk Zones. The three portions of a sidewalk that together comprise the public realm between a building and the street. Sidewalk zones are defined by the Pasadena Street Design Guide and regulated by the Specific Plan.

Shared Property Line. The property line separating adjacent parcels.

Stepback. The horizontal distance by which an upper story structure or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. Regulated above a specified vertical distance.

Street Frontage. The horizontal distance along the street, measured at grade, between property lines (or sidewalk line where applicable) that are perpendicular to the adjacent street.

Streetwall. Any building façade that faces a street within 10 feet of the minimum sidewalk line.

Streetwall Height. The portion of the street-facing building façade that rises from the sidewalk level to the required height without an additional setback or stepback.

Subterranean. The level of a building, inclusive of parking or habitable space, located primarily below the ground level with a top plate of two feet or less above sidewalk elevation.

Transparent Openings. Building openings (windows or doors) or transparent glazing that provide visual access into the structure.

Unbundled Parking. Parking spaces, in any permitted configuration, rented or sold separately from the lease or purchase price.

Walk Zone. The portion of the sidewalk dedicated to pedestrian movement, clear of any obstructions.

(Ord. No. 7388, § 3(Exh. 2), 3-21-2022)

Chapter 17.38 - Lamanda Park Specific Plan