Jason Mikaelian
Coverage of Jason Mikaelian in the Nexus archive.
- Permit Values Top $304 Million as ADU Approvals Climb Under New State Laws
Pasadena has issued 8,354 building permits worth over $304 million this fiscal year, including 214 permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). California's updated ADU laws have made backyard units easier and cheaper to build, contributing to the rise in approvals.
- Pasadena Planning Commission to Take Up Data Centers in Study Session Wednesday
Pasadena’s Planning Commission will hold an informational study session on data centers, which are not currently permitted under the city’s Zoning Code due to a lack of definition. Acting Planning Director Jason Mikaelian recommends adding a clear land use definition for data centers even if they remain unpermitted.
- Fire-Damaged Standing Homes Could Get Pasadena Permit Fee Waivers Under Proposal Headed To City Council
Pasadena homeowners with fire-damaged but standing homes contaminated by smoke, ash, or water from the Eaton Fire may receive city permit fee waivers for repairs under a proposal advancing to the City Council. The Economic Development and Technology Committee will consider the measure on June 16, following a recommendation from Acting Planning and Community Development Director Jason Mikaelian to extend existing fire-related relief.