Land use consulting in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley

 

Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, Arcadia and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities combine strong design and historic preservation standards with active planning departments. IPG works in all of them on housing, mixed-use, commercial and residential projects.

 

How IPG helps

• State Density Bonus and housing law on sites the local zoning undersells.

• Design review and historic preservation built into the schedule from day one.

• Variances and conditional use permits for signs, drive-throughs and restaurant uses.

• Preliminary city review before a full submittal, which saves months on remodels and additions.

 

IPG in the area

• A mixed-use apartment building in South Pasadena where the State Density Bonus took a site zoned for 50 units to 75, with ADUs to follow. IPG is the owner's representative through construction.

• A 1920 Spanish Revival remodel and addition in Pasadena, taken through preliminary city review.

• A sign height matter for a national restaurant brand in Alhambra, and residential work in Arcadia.

 

If your project is in Pasadena or the San Gabriel Valley, the design and historic rules are where we earn our keep.

 

Common questions

Can I use the State Density Bonus in Pasadena or South Pasadena?

Yes. State law applies in every California city, including ones with strict design and historic rules. The bonus, concessions and waivers can add units to sites the local zoning undersells.

 

Does a historic home need special review to remodel?

Often. Designated or eligible historic properties usually need design or historic review, and a preliminary review with the city first can save months.

 

Where we work: all of California, with most of our projects in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Fresno counties.

Have a site or a project stuck in the city process? Call 661-600-1265, email mike@ipgworks.com, or use the form below. We will tell you straight what your site can do and what it will take.