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:

Planning Counter Hours Begining September 25, 2023
Monday – Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Thursday: 1 PM to 4 PM
Closed Daily from 12PM-1PM
Closed every Friday, weekends, and major holidays

The Planning Division is now accepting electronic application submittals.

Please call (626)813-5261 for further details or questions. 
 
 

Baldwin Park Housing Element Update 2021-2029

The final draft of the "2021-2029 Housing Element" is now available for public review and can be accessed here.

HCD Comment Letters

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.

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

The Design Review Committee is an inter-departmental staff level review board responsible for reviewing all commercial, industrial, multi-family residential and selected single-family residential projects. The Committee meets on an as needed basis.

Applications

Zoning