The Pasadena City Council on Monday successfully conducted the second reading of an ordinance that would streamline restaurant operations and alcohol permit processes
In total, there are two sets of amendments that modify the City’s zoning code and the application process.
The first set includes three major modifications that allow walk-up windows at restaurants by right in certain zones, an administrative conditional use permit process for on-site alcohol sales, and establishing new regulations for outdoor dining on private property.
The second set focuses on modifying time limits on entitlements and the process for applicants seeking extensions, while also implementing technical changes to address internal consistency and other corrections.
“The amendments streamline the entitlement process for alcohol sales at restaurants to support new and existing restaurants by reducing application processing times,” according to the ordinance fact sheet.
“These amendments streamline the entitlement process for alcohol sales at restaurants to support new and existing restaurants by reducing application processing times; and serve the City’s commitment to periodically reviewing constraints on the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing by streamlining the City’s development process and implementation of the Zoning Code,” according to a City staff report.
The Planning and Community Development Department will be responsible for implementing the new regulations.
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