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(UPDATED 11/23/11)
The Planning Division is dedicated to improving the quality of life in San Gabriel. This award winning team is responsible for:
- Assuring new buildings are well designed;
- Establishing land uses and development regulations;
- Promoting open space and community greening strategies;
- Providing for housing options to meet the region’s future needs;
- Assisting in the redevelopment of blighted properties;
- Assuring the City’s future transportation needs can be met;
- Protecting environmental resources;
- Assisting in the protection of cultural resources;
- Developing long-term plans and strategies to improve quality of life issues; and more.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
Village Neighborhood Meeting
Over 40 members of the San Gabriel Village neighborhood came out on a warm summer night to see and hear a presentation on the proposed design enhancement strategy. Participants reviewed three streetscape concepts and expressed their relative preference for each one. Staff and consultants will be taking that information and utilizing it to finalize the streetscape improvements and design guidelines for the commercial district on Fairview Avenue before presenting the completed strategy to City Council.If you have questions or want more information, contact City Planner Mark Gallatin at 626.308.2806, ext. 4623 or mgallatin@sgch.org.
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MASSAGE ORDINANCE UPDATE
Council approved a new massage ordinance on September 20, 2011. The ordinance will be effective October 19, 2011. Certification by the California Massage Therapy Council is required for everyone offering massages in San Gabriel. Full body massage businesses no longer require a Conditional Use Permit. The San Gabriel Police Department will do background checks on owners and managers of massage businesses.
Here is a copy of the ordinance.
Click here For Questions and Answers Regarding Massage Ordinance..
Click here For Questions and Answers Regarding Massage Ordinance in CHINESE.
San Gabriel Goes Green: 2009 Sustainability Action Plan
On October 20, 2009, the City Council adopted the San Gabriel Goes Green, 2009 Sustainability Plan.
To view the document, please click here.
Send us your ideas at greensangabriel@sgch.org. For more information, call Planning Manager Carol Barrett at 626.308.2806 ext. 4624.
HOT PROJECTS
402-404 S. San Gabriel Blvd
The site has been cleared for a new mixed-use development in the City’s Redevelopment Project Area. The project features 31 residential units (including five affordable units) and approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial space.
For more information on the project at 402-404 S. San Gabriel Blvd click here.
1635 S. Del Mar Avenue
Ground will be broken this fall on Hing Wa Lee Plaza, a two-story commercial building, consisting of 14,079 square feet of retail space, 8,658 square feet of office space, and 3,185 square feet of restaurant space.
For more information on the project at 1635 S. Del Mar Avenue click here.
Environmental Impact Review for the new Public Works Maintenance Facility and Police Department is Underway
The Draft Environmental Impact Report is on hold at this time.
For additional questions regarding the EIR process, please contact Associate Planner Larissa De La Cruz or Planning Manager, Carol D. Barrett, FAICP at
(626) 308-2806, ext 4625 or ldelacruz@sgch.org.
OTHER PLANNING UPDATES
TO CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION PLEASE CALL (626) 308-2806 (press # 4)
Our Commitment to Ethics
Click here to view the principles.
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