Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 17.39 East Colorado Specific Plan 2003

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Editor's note— Ord. No 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), adopted June, 13, 2022, renumbered the former Ch. 17.31 as Ch. 17.38 and enacted a new Ch. 17.38 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes. Subsequently, Ord. No. 7446, § 2, adopted May 12, 2025, renumbered former Ch. 17.38 as a new Ch. 17.39.

This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the zoning districts established by the East Colorado Specific Plan (ECSP), determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 2, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), 6-13-2022)

The purpose of the ECSP zoning districts is to implement the East Colorado Specific Plan by balancing and optimizing economic development, historic preservation, and the maintenance of local community culture, and to:

A. Promote a vibrant mix of land uses, a unified streetscape, and a series of distinctive "places" along the Boulevard.

B. Improve the appearance, function, and urban ambiance of East Colorado Boulevard.

C. Identify areas of East Colorado Boulevard, which are appropriate locations for developing mixed-use and housing projects, and areas where commercial development should be concentrated.

D. Retain the eclectic mix of uses and protect the vitality of small, independent businesses. Uphold Colorado Boulevard as a location for specialty and niche retail businesses.

E. Beautify the streetscape though installation of street trees, street and median landscaping to soften the urban edge, and a consistent selection of urban furnishings.

F. Create a pedestrian-friendly environment that balances the needs of pedestrians and vehicular traffic, recognizing the heavy local and regional use of Colorado Boulevard.

G. Protect historic resources and honor the past of Colorado Boulevard and its surrounding communities through subarea identification and remembrance of Colorado Boulevard as Route 66.

H. Effectively plan for the utilization of the light rail stations at Allen Avenue and Sierra Madre Villa at the 210 Freeway through the establishment of special development standards in these light rail "nodes".

(Ord. No. 7446, § 2, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), 6-13-2022)

The standards of the ECSP zoning districts apply to proposed development and new land uses in the following areas, as shown on the Zoning Map.

A. ECSP-CG-1. The Mid-City area.

B. ECSP-CG-2. The College District area.

C. ECSP-CG-3. The Gold Line-General Commercial area.

D. ECSP-CL-3. The Gold Line-Limited Commercial area.

E. ECSP-CG-4. The Route 66 area.

F. ECSP-CG-5. The Lamanda Park area.

G. ECSP-CG-6. The Chihuahuita area.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 2, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), 6-13-2022)

A. Allowable land uses and permit requirements. Table 3-3 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each residential zoning district, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 17.21.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements). The land use permit requirements established by Table 3-3 are as follows.

Note: the right column in the tables ("Specific Use Standards") will show a section number for regulations that apply to the particular use listed in addition to the other general standards of this Zoning Code.

TABLE 3-3 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ECSP ZONING DISTRICTS

(Ord. No. 7446, § 2, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7435, § 15, 10-28-2024; Ord. No. 7420, § 3, 4-15-2024; Ord. No. 7418, § 2, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7414, § 2, 9-11-2023; Ord. No. 7402, § 2, 9-19-2022; Ord. No. 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), 6-13-2022; Ord. 7326 § 6, 2018; Ord. 7321 § 3 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. No. 7313, § 6, 2017; Ord. 7300 § 6 (Exh. 5), 2017; Ord. 7255 § 5 (Exh. 4), 2015; Ord. 7210 § 4, 2011; Ord. 7164 § 6, 2009; Ord. 7160 §§ 7, 14, 2009; Ord. 7148 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2008; Ord. 7099 § 12, (Exh. 8), 2007; Ord. 7009 § 10, 2005)

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements of this Section, in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 4 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) and 5 (Standards for Specific Land Uses). Principal and accessory structures shall meet the same development standards unless otherwise modified in this Zoning Ordinance.

A. Table 3-4 standards. The standards in Table 3-4 apply to residential projects, nonresidential projects and all projects, as noted, within a ECSP zoning district.

B. Reserved.

TABLE 3-4 - EAST COLORADO SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

(Ord. No. 7446, § 2, 5-12-2025; Ord. No. 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), 6-13-2022; Ord. 7169 § 8, 2009; Ord. 7099 § 12, (Exh. 9), 2007; Ord. 7057 § 7 (Exh. 2), 2006; Ord. 7035 § 4, (Exh. 3), 2006; Ord. 7277 § 5, 2016)