Pasadena Planning Commission
Coverage of Pasadena Planning Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Planning Commission Signals Caution on Data Centers, Staff Works Towards First Zoning Definition
The Pasadena Planning Commission expressed concerns about power and water demands from data centers during a July 8 study session, citing a 10-megawatt facility's potential to consume electricity equivalent to 8,000 households and 40 acre-feet of water annually. A public comment highlighted an Amazon-linked property near Eaton Wash, prompting discussion on zoning definitions for data centers.
- Pasadena Planning Commission to Take Up Data Centers in Study Session Wednesday
Pasadena’s Planning Commission will hold an informational study session on data centers, which are not currently permitted under the city’s Zoning Code due to a lack of definition. Acting Planning Director Jason Mikaelian recommends adding a clear land use definition for data centers even if they remain unpermitted.
- Pasadena Planning Commission to Weigh Recommending Repeal of Eaton Fire SB 9 Building Limits
The Pasadena Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 24 to consider recommending the repeal of two interim ordinances blocking Senate Bill 9 housing applications in high fire-risk areas affected by the Eaton Fire. The ordinances, adopted in fall 2025, temporarily prohibited denser SB 9 development in those zones.