Los Angeles County · California
Pasadena building permits
What plan check looks like in City of Pasadena — who reviews a set, what they tend to flag, and what to do with the correction letter when it lands.
10-20 correction items on a typical Pasadena plan check letter
Parse a Pasadena correction letter — freeWho reviews your set in Pasadena
1 reviewing department seen in Pasadena plan check letters.
Building & Safety
~16 day reviewPasadena has historic district overlays that trigger additional corrections for projects in Old Pasadena and Bungalow Heaven.
CBC §1604.4PMC §14.30CBC §1803.2
Pasadena plan check, answered
How long does Pasadena plan check take?
Pasadena initial plan check averages 12-18 business days. Historic district projects may require Design Commission review.
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