Craftsman restorations, landmark districts, and mid-century hills. Cultural Heritage review handled by us. Quote in 48 hours.
Pasadena has the densest concentration of Greene & Greene-era Craftsman bungalows in California. Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights, Madison Heights — about 35% of Pasadena homes are pre-1940, and many are in designated Landmark Districts that require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) before a window permit can issue. We've taken 41 Pasadena projects through COA review with zero denials. For homes outside the landmark districts (San Rafael Heights mid-centuries, East Pasadena ranches, Orange Grove contemporary builds), it's standard Pasadena Building & Safety at 14–21 days.
Inside landmark districts: Marvin Ultimate clad-wood, bronze or dark bronze exterior, simulated divided lites matched to within 1/8" of the original muntin profile. Outside districts: Marvin Elevate fiberglass for most installs — Title 24 zone 9 heat load argues for the better SHGC.
Pasadena has one of the most active historic preservation programs in LA County, with 22 designated HPOZs and a Cultural Heritage Commission that reviews demolition and exterior alteration permits. Window replacement in HPOZs must use in-kind materials or present an approved alternative — wood-clad units in original profiles are the most common path. Outside the HPOZs, the Pasadena Building Department runs an efficient over-the-counter permit process and typically issues residential window permits within 3–5 business days.
Pasadena Building & Safety runs 14–21 days for standard window replacement. Homes in Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights, Madison Heights, or Lower Hastings Ranch also need a Certificate of Appropriateness — we file that packet simultaneously with the building permit. COA review adds 30–60 days but runs in parallel with material lead time.
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