On September 21, 2010, the City Council approved revisions to the Design Guidelines, along with adopting an Appendix with technical specifications for alternative building materials. To view the revised guidleines click on an item below.

Design Guidelines- Single-Family Residential

Design Guidelines- Multi-Family Residential

Design Guidelines- Commercial

Appendix

Design Guidelines Update

The City of San Gabriel is continues to implement San Gabriel Goes Green the City’s sustainability action plan adopted last year.The City Council amended the City’s Design Guidelines to make it easier to use alternative building materials.New sustainability principles were added to the document to make our commitment to sustainability in design more explicit.

The new language includes:

• Conserve natural resources.Use environmentally sustainable products and materials.Minimize waste.

• Retain existing buildings and use sustainable materials when upgrading the structure rather than demolishing the design fabric of the community.

• Incorporate as many sustainable design features as feasible on the site and in the design of both the exterior and interior of buildings.

• Use sustainable materials in the context of historic styles when they are authentic in use and detail, and when they are consistent with the character and design of the neighborhood.

• Consider the selection of materials with as high a recycled content as generally available whenever possible.

• Reduce development stormwater runoff impacts on the quantity and quality of water resources.Use permeable paving for driveways, parking lots, and outdoor patio surfaces.

• Use native or adapted plants for their lower maintenance, water efficiency, ornamental and pest tolerance characteristics. If turf is part of the design, use drought tolerant turf grass.

With these guidelines, staff and the Design Review Commission will have greater flexibility to approve alternative green materials for construction and rehabilitation projects.

For more information, contact Planning Manager Carol D. Barrett, FAICP, (626) 308-2806, ext. 4624, cbarrett@sgch.org.