Planning
COVID-19 Notice to Planning Customer
The Planning Division is responsible for meeting the community’s current and future land use, urban design, economic, transportation and housing needs by updating and maintaining the City’s general Plan and development codes.The Division utilizes these documents as guidelines for the on-going development of policies and programs.
Contact Us
General Office Phone Number: (626) 813-5261
Nick Baldwin,AICP, City Planner
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Melissa Chipres, Associate Planner
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Jesus Astorga-Rios, Assistant Planner
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Current Planning Counter Hours:
The Planning Division is now accepting electronic application submittals.
Baldwin Park Housing Element Update 2021-2029
- Housing Element Update Community Workshop Presentation – October 28, 2020
- Housing Element Community Workshop Comment Mural
- Housing Element Update Joint Study Session of the City Council & Planning Commission – January 27, 2021
- Joint Study Session Comment Mural
- YouTube Recording of the Joint City Council & Planning Commission Study Session
- Revised Draft Housing Element Available 2021-2029
- 00_Baldwin Park HE_AdoptionDraft 4-13-23
- HCD Comment Letter
- HCD Certification Letter
The final draft of the "2021-2029 Housing Element" is now available for public review and can be accessed here.
Housing Element: Addendum to the General Plan EIR
For more information about the Housing Element Update, please feel free to contact Ron Garcia, Community Development Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The City of Baldwin Park is preparing an Environmental Justice Element to set goals and strategies to address pollution and health burdens.
Draft of the Safety Element
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews all major applications and environmental clearances. The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers.
Please, click here to view the Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes.
Please, click here to view the current Planning Commissioners.
Design Review Committee
Applications
- General Plan Amendment
- Zone Change
- Code Amendment
- Development Plan
- Zone Variance
- Conditional Use Permit
- Specific Plan
Zoning
153_020_-_Administration_and_Enforcement
153_030_-_Establishment_of_Zones
153_050_-_Commercial_and_Industrial_Zones
153_080_-_Historic_Overlay_Zone
153_130_-_Site_Planning_and_General_Development_Standards
153_140_-_Performance_Standards
153_160_-_Water-Efficient_Landscaping
SP 93-1 Baldwin Park Blvd./Francisquito Ave. Triangle Specific Plan - Part 1
SP 93-1 Baldwin Park Blvd./Francisquito Ave. Triangle Specific Plan - Part 2
Program Environmental Impact Report - Downtown TOD Specific Plan
- Final Environmental Impact Report and MMRP
- Findings of Fact
- Statement of Overriding Considerations
- Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report
- Initial Study for Downtown TOD Specific Plan
For any questions or comments to the draft plan, please call (626) 813-5261.