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Title 14 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 14.17 — PRESALE SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Pasadena

14.17.010 - Short title.

This chapter shall be known as the "presale self-certification ordinance."

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.020 - Definitions.

A.

"Administrator" means the director of the planning and community development department of the city or designee.

B.

"Buyer" means the person entered into a contractual agreement to purchase the single family house, condominium, townhouse or duplex.

C.

"Owner" means the person in whom the title to property is vested.

D.

"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or trustees.

E.

"Presale certificate of completion" is a certificate required for the sale of a single family house, condominium, townhouse or duplex; the certificate is provided for properties that are eligible for self-certification.

F.

"Presale certificate of inspection" is a certificate required for the sale of a single family house, condominium, townhouse or duplex; the certificate is provided for properties that require an inspection and are not eligible for self-certification.

G.

"Transfer of responsibility" is a document whereby the buyer acknowledges the municipal code violations identified on the housing inspection report, and agrees to correct the violations within 12 months after the presale certificate of inspection is issued.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.030 - Required.

With respect to a single family house, condominium, townhouse or duplex, a presale certificate of completion or presale certificate of inspection shall be required any time the property is sold.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.040 - Application—Filing.

A.

The owner shall file with the administrator, prior to the sale of the property, an application for a presale certificate of completion for eligible properties. Such application shall be accompanied by payment of a fee and shall be signed by the owner and buyer; or

B.

The owner shall file with the administrator, prior to the sale of the property, an application for a presale certificate of inspection. such application shall be accompanied by payment of a fee and shall be signed by the owner.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.050 - Eligibility for presale certificate of completion.

A.

Properties whereby any of the following conditions exist are not eligible for a presale certificate of completion and require a presale certificate of inspection:

a.

Unpermitted addition(s);

b.

Unpermitted conversion(s);

c.

Unpermitted accessory structure(s) over 120 square feet; or

d.

Non-compliance with fire protection, detection and exiting requirements.

B.

Properties with any open code compliance case(s), are not eligible for a presale certificate of completion and shall require a presale certificate of inspection.

C.

Properties whereby the actual square footage of the living area is 10% or greater than the square footage recorded with the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor are not eligible for a presale certificate of completion and require a presale certificate of inspection.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.060 - Fee.

An application review and processing fee applies to applications for a presale certificate of completion. For properties not eligible for a presale certificate of completion, whereby a presale certificate of inspection is required, the applicant will be subject to an inspection fee for each inspection required.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.070 - Contents of application.

Contents of application for a presale certificate of completion shall be specified in the adopted rules and regulations.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.080 - Presale certificate of completion.

The administrator shall issue a presale certificate of completion after receipt of an application that meets all requirements.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.090 - Presale certificate of inspection.

Properties not eligible for a presale certificate of completion will require a presale certificate of inspection via city inspection. Upon completion of the city inspection the owner will be provided a housing inspection report that will identify any code violations that exist respective to Section 14.70.050 (A). The administrator shall issue a presale certificate of inspection for properties if code violations are not found or have been abated; or if the responsibility to correct unabated violations is transferred to the buyer via a transfer of responsibility.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.100 - Certificate void.

The presale certificate of completion and presale certificate of inspection shall be void under any of the following circumstances:

Upon a change of use of the unit to a nonresidential use;

Six months after the date appearing on the certificate;

After a change in ownership occurs; and

If utilized by a person other than the owner and buyer listed on the certificate.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.110 - Time limit for compliance.

A.

Whereby a transfer of responsibility is required, and a presale certificate of inspection is issued, the buyer is responsible to abate the violation(s) within 12 months after the presale certificate of inspection is issued.

B.

The transfer of responsibility requires consent from the buyer allowing the city to conduct an inspection within 18 months after the presale certificate of inspection is issued.

C.

Failure to correct all the violations within 12 months may subject the buyer to enforcement actions, including referral of the case to the code enforcement commission or to the city prosecutor's office for appropriate action.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.120 - Owner responsibility.

The owner shall be responsible for completion and submittal of an application for a presale certificate of completion or a presale certificate of inspection.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.130 - Buyer responsibility.

The buyer shall be responsible for acknowledging receipt of the completed application by the owner for the presale certificate of completion. In the event there is a transfer of responsibility, the buyer must also provide consent for the city to conduct an inspection within 18 months after the issuance of the presale certificate of inspection.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.150 - Adoption of rules and regulations.

The administrator shall promulgate written rules and regulations pertaining to the enforcement and implementation of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall not become effective until they have been authorized by the city manager. Nothing herein shall prevent the administrator in emergency situations from taking such temporary action as is, in his judgment, within the spirit and intent of this chapter and adopted rules and regulations.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.160 - Voluntary presale inspections.

Nothing herein contained shall prevent an owner from voluntarily requesting an inspection and at any time for the purpose of determining whether the property contains any of the code violations provided in Section 14.70.050 (A).

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

14.17.170 - Violation—Penalty.

A.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B.

In addition to the penalty provisions in subsection A of this section, violation(s) of Section 14.17.110 may be subject to the administrative proceedings set forth in Chapter 1.25 or 1.26 of this code.

(Ord. No. 7337, § 3, 2-4-2019)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND BOUNDARIES
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  14. Article XIV — WATER AND POWER UTILITY OPERATIONS
  15. Article XV — THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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  17. Article XVII — TAXPAYER PROTECTION
  18. Article XVIII — THE PASADENA FAIR AND EQUITABLE HOUSING CHARTE…
  19. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  20. Title 1 — FOOTNOTES
  21. Chapter 2.05 — CITY COUNCIL
  22. Chapter 2.10 — CITY COUNCIL VACANCY APPOINTMENT PROCESS
  23. Chapter 2.20 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  24. Chapter 2.25 — PARKING AUTHORITY
  25. Chapter 2.28 — SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY
  26. Chapter 2.30 — CITY ATTORNEY'S DEPARTMENT
  27. Chapter 2.35 — CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
  28. Chapter 2.40 — CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT
  29. Chapter 2.45 — ADVISORY BODIES GENERALLY
  30. Chapter 2.47 — ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
  31. Chapter 2.48 — ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION
  32. Chapter 2.55 — CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
  33. Chapter 2.60 — COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
  34. Chapter 2.65 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  35. Chapter 2.70 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  36. Chapter 2.75 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
  37. Chapter 2.80 — DESIGN COMMISSION
  38. Chapter 2.85 — HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
  39. Chapter 2.86 — HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
  40. Chapter 2.90 — LIBRARY COMMISSION
  41. Chapter 2.95 — NORTHWEST COMMISSION
  42. Chapter 2.98 — PARKING METER ZONES ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
  43. Chapter 2.100 — RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
  44. Chapter 2.105 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  45. Chapter 2.110 — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
  46. Chapter 2.120 — SENIOR COMMISSION
  47. Chapter 2.130 — SOUTH LAKE AVENUE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
  48. Chapter 2.135 — TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
  49. Chapter 2.140 — ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
  50. Chapter 2.150 — HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  51. Chapter 2.155 — PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD
  52. Chapter 2.165 — PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD
  53. Chapter 2.175 — THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY
  54. Chapter 2.250 — RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  55. Chapter 2.255 — AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
  56. Chapter 2.265 — PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPA…
  57. Chapter 2.266 — PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  58. Chapter 2.267 — LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  59. Chapter 2.268 — HOUSING DEPARTMENT
  60. Chapter 2.270 — PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
  61. Chapter 2.275 — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
  62. Chapter 2.280 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  63. Chapter 2.285 — HUMAN RESOURCES
  64. Chapter 2.290 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
  65. Chapter 2.295 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  66. Chapter 2.300 — PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  67. Chapter 2.302 — RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT
  68. Chapter 2.303 — TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
  69. Chapter 2.305 — WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
  70. Chapter 2.350 — ACCEPTANCE OF SURETIES
  71. Chapter 2.355 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION OF CODE VIOLATIONS
  72. Chapter 2.360 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN CITY EMPLOYMENT
  73. Chapter 2.365 — CLAIMS BY AND AGAINST THE CITY
  74. Chapter 2.370 — DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL
  75. Chapter 2.375 — EMERGENCY AUXILIARY FORCES
  76. Chapter 2.380 — HOUSING MEDIATION CONTRACTOR
  77. Chapter 2.385 — PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ARREST PURSUANT TO PENAL…
  78. Chapter 2.390 — RECORD AND DOCUMENT FEES
  79. Chapter 2.395 — UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY
  80. Chapter 2.400 — USE AND ACCESS OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
  81. Title 3 — CIVIC EVENTS AND FACILITIES
  82. Article I — General Provisions
  83. Article II — Permits
  84. Article III — Use Restrictions
  85. Article IV — Uses Requiring Permission
  86. Article V — Refunds—Penalties
  87. Chapter 3.28 — CIVIL DEFENSE TRAINING CENTER
  88. Chapter 3.32 — ARROYO SECO PUBLIC LANDS
  89. Article I — General Provisions
  90. Article II — Natural Preservation Area
  91. Article III — Brookside Park Area
  92. Article IV — Rose Bowl Area
  93. Article V — Brookside Golf Course Area
  94. Title 3 — FOOTNOTES
  95. Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  96. Article 1 — General Provisions and Definitions
  97. Chapter 4.90 — CITY OF PASADENA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE B…
  98. Chapter 4.95 — PUBLIC WORKS BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
  99. Chapter 4.100 — POWER DIVISION GENERAL FUND TRANSFER
  100. Chapter 4.101 — PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
  101. Chapter 4.105 — SALES TAX INCENTIVES
  102. Chapter 4.106 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION ORDINANCE
  103. Chapter 4.107 — CITY OF PASADENA SPECIAL TAX FINANCING IMPROVE…
  104. Chapter 4.108 — SEISMIC AND FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT…
  105. Chapter 4.109 — LIBRARY SPECIAL TAX
  106. Title 4 — FOOTNOTES
  107. Chapter 5.02 — PAYMENT OF A CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE
  108. Chapter 5.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  109. Chapter 5.08 — DEFINITIONS
  110. Chapter 5.10 — LICENSE REGULATIONS
  111. Chapter 5.12 — EXEMPTIONS TO TAX
  112. Chapter 5.16 — FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES
  113. Chapter 5.20 — ADVERTISEMENTS
  114. Chapter 5.24 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  115. Chapter 5.28 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
  116. Chapter 5.32 — BILLIARD AND POOL ROOMS
  117. Chapter 5.33 — BINGO GAMES
  118. Chapter 5.34 — CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
  119. Chapter 5.35 — CONCEALABLE FIREARMS—RETAIL SALES
  120. Chapter 5.40 — ESCORT BUREAUS
  121. Chapter 5.44 — FRANCHISE GRANTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
  122. Chapter 5.45 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  123. Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  124. Chapter 5.56 — PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
  125. Chapter 5.60 — SALES AND CLOSE-OUTS
  126. Chapter 5.68 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES USE
  127. Chapter 5.72 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  128. Chapter 5.74 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  129. Chapter 5.78 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
  130. Chapter 5.80 — COVID-19 RIGHT OF RECALL
  131. Chapter 5.82 — COVID-19 WORKER RETENTION ORDINANCE
  132. Title 5 — FOOTNOTES
  133. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  134. Title 6 — FOOTNOTES
  135. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  136. Title 8 — FOOTNOTES
  137. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  138. Chapter 9.20 — GAMING AND GAMBLING
  139. Chapter 9.24 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC
  140. Chapter 9.26 — DEFECATION AND URINATION IN PUBLIC
  141. Chapter 9.28 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
  142. Chapter 9.36 — NOISE RESTRICTIONS
  143. Chapter 9.37 — LEAF-BLOWING MACHINES
  144. Chapter 9.40 — BALL GAME BACKSTOPS
  145. Chapter 9.41 — COMBUSTIBLE BALLOONS
  146. Chapter 9.42 — FORMATION FLYING
  147. Chapter 9.43 — FEES FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT RESPONSE TO PROVI…
  148. Chapter 9.44 — DISTRIBUTION OF UNSOLICITED WRITTEN MATERIAL (R…
  149. Chapter 9.45 — UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  150. Chapter 9.48 — FIRE HYDRANTS
  151. Chapter 9.52 — TRESPASSING
  152. Chapter 9.56 — OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC PLACE OR BUSINESS
  153. Chapter 9.58 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
  154. Chapter 9.60 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT ORDINANCE
  155. Chapter 9.62 — ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
  156. Article VI — Consumer Protection
  157. Chapter 9.68 — CURFEW
  158. Chapter 9.69 — SEALING OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL
  159. Chapter 9.70 — SALE AND DISPLAY OF NARCOTIC PARAPHERNALIA
  160. Chapter 9.75 — TENANT PROTECTION
  161. Chapter 9.76 — PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
  162. Chapter 9.78 — UNSERIALIZED FIREARMS
  163. Chapter 9.80 — DISCHARGING
  164. Chapter 9.84 — HAZARDOUS WEAPONS
  165. Chapter 9.88 — FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
  166. Chapter 9.89 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORM…
  167. Chapter 9.90 — REPORTING SALES OF UNREGULATED CHEMICALS
  168. Chapter 9.95 — EVICTION DUE TO ILLEGAL DRUG DEALING ACTIVITIES
  169. Chapter 9.97 — ELLIS ACT TENANT PROTECTIONS
  170. Title 9 — FOOTNOTES
  171. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  172. Title 10 — FOOTNOTES
  173. Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  174. Title 12 — FOOTNOTES
  175. Title 13 — UTILITIES AND SEWERS
  176. Article I — Definitions and General Provisions
  177. Article II — Design and Construction
  178. Article III — Maintenance and Operation
  179. Chapter 13.28 — WATER MAIN ASSESSMENTS5
  180. Chapter 13.32 — GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED WATERCOURSES
  181. Title 13 — FOOTNOTES
  182. ▸Title 14 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    Overview
    1. Chapter 14.03 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
    2. Chapter 14.04 — BUILDING CODE AND RELATED CODES
    3. Chapter 14.05 — EXCAVATION AND GRADING IN HILLSIDE AREAS
    4. Chapter 14.06 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING UNREIN…
    5. Chapter 14.07 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
    6. Chapter 14.08 — MANDATORY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR…
    7. Chapter 14.12 — HOUSING CODE
    8. Chapter 14.16 — QUADRENNIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
    9. Chapter 14.17 — PRESALE SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
    10. Chapter 14.20 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL BOARD
    11. Chapter 14.26 — FIRE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR H…
    12. Chapter 14.27 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
    13. Chapter 14.28 — FIRE PREVENTION CODE
    14. Chapter 14.29 — FLAMMABLE VEGETATION
    15. Chapter 14.30 — FIREWORKS, PYROTECHNICS AND PRODUCTION EFFECTS
    16. Chapter 14.37 — FEES AND SCHEDULES
    17. Chapter 14.50 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
    18. Chapter 14.60 — ABATEMENT OF BUILDINGS EXHIBITING SLUMLIKE CON…
    19. Chapter 14.70 — VACANT BUILDING AND VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE AND…
    20. Chapter 14.80 — FIRST SOURCE HIRING
    21. Chapter 14.90 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESI…
  183. Title 14 — FOOTNOTES
  184. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  185. Title 16 — FOOTNOTES
  186. Title 17 — Zoning Code
  187. Chapter 17.10 — Enactment and Applicability of Zoning Code
  188. Chapter 17.12 — Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions
  189. Chapter 17.20 — Zoning Map
  190. Chapter 17.21 — Development and Land Use Approval Requirements
  191. Chapter 17.22 — Residential Zoning Districts
  192. Chapter 17.24 — Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
  193. Chapter 17.26 — Special Purpose Zoning Districts
  194. Chapter 17.28 — Overlay Zoning Districts
  195. Chapter 17.29 — Hillside Overlay Districts
  196. Chapter 17.30 — Central District Specific Plan
  197. Chapter 17.31 — East Colorado Specific Plan 2022
  198. Chapter 17.32 — East Pasadena Specific Plan
  199. Chapter 17.33 — Fair Oaks-Orange Grove Specific Plan
  200. Chapter 17.34 — North Lake Specific Plan
  201. Chapter 17.35 — South Fair Oaks Specific Plan
  202. Chapter 17.36 — West Gateway Specific Plan
  203. Chapter 17.37 — Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan
  204. Chapter 17.38 — Lamanda Park Specific Plan
  205. Chapter 17.39 — East Colorado Specific Plan 2003
  206. Chapter 17.40 — General Property Development and Use Standards
  207. Chapter 17.42 — Inclusionary Housing Requirements
  208. Chapter 17.43 — Density Bonus, Waivers and Incentives
  209. Chapter 17.44 — Landscaping
  210. Chapter 17.46 — Parking and Loading
  211. Chapter 17.48 — Signs
  212. Chapter 17.50 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
  213. Chapter 17.60 — Application Filing and Processing
  214. Chapter 17.61 — Permit Approval or Disapproval
  215. Article 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Sp…
  216. Chapter 17.62 — Historic Preservation
  217. Chapter 17.64 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extens…
  218. Chapter 17.66 — Development Agreements
  219. Chapter 17.68 — Specific Plans
  220. Chapter 17.70 — Administrative Responsibility
  221. Chapter 17.71 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
  222. Chapter 17.72 — Appeals
  223. Chapter 17.74 — Amendments
  224. Chapter 17.76 — Public Hearings
  225. Chapter 17.78 — Enforcement
  226. Chapter 17.80 — Glossary of Specialized Terms and Land Use Types
  227. Title 18 — CABLE, VIDEO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS

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