Codes & Ordinances

View the complete Code of Ordinances for the City of Pasadena. For information on applicable building codes, permits and licenses, visit the Permit Department. Additional permit information is available by calling 713-475-5575 or emailing the Permit Department.

Land Use Ordinances

  1. Antenna Tower Ordinance (PDF)
  2. Basic Subdivision Ordinance (PDF)
  3. Condominium Ordinance (PDF)
  4. Container Storage and Chassis Yard Ordinance (PDF)
  5. Heavy Truck Ordinance (PDF)
  6. Hotel Motel Ordinance (PDF)
  7. Manufactured Home Ordinance (PDF)
  8. Motor Vehicle Dealer Ordinance (PDF)
  9. Multi-Family Ordinance (PDF)
  10. Patio Homes Ordinance (PDF)
  11. Townhome Ordinance (PDF)

Site Development Ordinances

  1. Site Plan Review Procedures (PDF)
  2. Fence Ordinance (PDF)
  3. Landscape Guide (PDF)
  4. Landscape Ordinance (PDF)
  5. Off-Street Parking Ordinance (PDF)
  6. Setback Requirements (PDF)