South Pasadena, CA Home Go I WANT TO... RESIDENTS BUSINESSES VISITORS GOVERNMENT Community Development Department - Building Division Community Improvement and Code Enforcement Cultural Heritage Ordinance Design Guidelines Filming General Plan (Current) General Plan & Downtown Specific Plan Update Historic Resources Survey Housing Element Update 2021-2029 Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes Planning Division Requests for Proposals Requests for Qualifications Seismic Retrofit Think Green Virtual Planning Desk Government » Departments COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Print Feedback Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Font Size: + - 1414 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030 Telephone: (626) 403-7220 Fax: (626) 403-7221 CITY HALL IS OPEN Hours of Operation: M-Th 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Construction Permits: M-Th 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM Plan Check Hours: M & W 1:30 - 5:00 PM (virtual) Th 1:30 - 5:00 PM (in-person) The Community Development Department provides staff services to the Planning, Cultural Heritage Commissions and the Design Review Board. The planning staff administers land use and development regulations, processes land use permits, and does long range land use planning. In addition, the Department is responsible for the planning and development review of the built environment in South Pasadena. The City’s Community Development Department and Public Works Departments have new counter hours to serve you better. You can choose between virtual and in-person. Click here for the full, current schedule for all counters. How Can I make an Appointment? Appointments are not required and walk-ins are accepted. To schedule an appointment, use the following links and contact information. The on-line appointment calendar is the quickest way to check available times and reserve your spot. Planning Appointments: Please click here for the appointment calendar or email virtualplanner@SouthPasadenaCA.gov Accessory Dwelling Units: We highly recommend scheduling appointments for ADU application submittals (available between 2:00-4:00 PM on Wednesdays). Please click here for the appointment calendar or email ADU@SouthPasadenaCa.gov. Building Permit Technician, Inspector Office Appointments: Please click here for the appointment calendar, e-mail PermitTech@southpasadenaca.gov, or call (626) 403-7224. Building Plan Checker -- Virtual Appointments: Please click here for the appointment calendar. Building Plan Checker -- In-Person Appointments: The on-line appointment calendar is the quickest way to check available times and reserve your spot. To schedule an appointment, please click here for the appointment calendar. Public Works Plan Checker and Permits: Please click here for the virtual appointment calendar or e-mail publicworkspermits@southpasadenaca.gov to make an in-person appointment. Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement does not have a public counter. Please email CodeEnforcement@southpasadenaca.gov or call (626) 403-7225 to report concerns or make a request. Additional Information The on-line appointment calendar is the quickest way to check available times and reserve your stop. To schedule an appointment, use the following links and contact information Property Information Request Form Interested in building an ADU? Al Fresco Dining and Retail Pilot Program Checklist The Al Fresco program will remain in place for 90 days following the end of the local emergency period. Businesses still interested in participating should fill out this and submit to . Planning FAQ Building FAQ Interactive Maps Historic Landmarks Historic Districts Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. STAY CONNECTED 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 | P:(626) 403-7200 | Contact Us