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Welcome to the official page for the Community Development Department in the City of Glendale, CA.

The Community Development Department offers many services to the community through our various divisions:

Building & Safety (Permit Services Center)
Economic Development
Housing
Neighborhood Services
Planning
Urban Design & Mobility

Follow us on our Blogs and on Twitter:

www.CDDTopics.blogspot.com
www.Space134.net
www.Twitter.com/MyGlendaleCDD

10/30/2026

✨ DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN GLENDALE ✨

The City of Glendale invites qualified firms to submit a proposal to develop a City-owned downtown parking lot located on Maryland Avenue near the Alex Theatre. Conveyance of the property would be through a long-term ground lease with the City.

The site is available for residential, commercial, medical, mixed-use, or hotel development consistent with the standards and requirements of the Downtown Specific Plan. Highly qualified development teams that present the best combination of design, site layout, and integration with the surrounding neighborhood, while best addressing the City’s objectives, are encouraged to submit proposals.

Proposals must be submitted in accordance with all requirements of the Request for Proposals (RFP). The submission deadline is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. Review the RFP for more details at GlendaleCA.gov/Lot4RFP. For questions, please contact [email protected].

10/23/2026

The City of Glendale Permit Services Center has two new tablets to facilitate in-person appointment scheduling and appointment check-in! Before visiting the Permit Services Center, make an appointment at GlendaleCA.gov/Appointment to avoid waiting for support. When you arrive for your appointment, proceed to the check-in tablet to notify staff that you’ve arrived for your appointment.

If you have questions about making an appointment, contact the Permit Services Center at (818) 548-3200. The Permit Services Center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and on Tuesdays and Thursday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

10/14/2026

7️⃣/🔟 7 in 10 Glendale voters support redesigning the Verdugo Wash

The City commissioned a statistically valid survey to inform the process of crafting the Verdugo Wash Master Plan, an in-depth analysis of existing conditions and an exploration of a variety of design strategies suitable to the different conditions found along the Wash.

The survey was conducted over the phone and online from August 10-31, 2026, and it oversampled from Glendale’s north, northeast, and downtown areas to elevate the voices of those who live closest to the Wash. The survey sample was created by randomly selecting registered voters in Glendale. The survey was offered in English, Armenian, Spanish, and Korean.

These five features topped voters’ lists of priorities for a redesign:
1️⃣ Maintaining the Verdugo Wash’s role as a flood control channel
2️⃣ Reducing flooding risks
3️⃣ Improving water quality
4️⃣ Planting native plants to reduce wildfire risks
5️⃣ Creating shady areas with trees and canopies

More than 7 in 10 respondents also ranked these items as extremely or very important:
🌳 Green/park spaces
🚶 Walking paths
🚧 Protected bike and walking paths separated from cars or trucks
🐿️ Protecting native wildlife

In response to an open-ended question asking what concerns them most about redesigning the Wash, respondents said:
🚨 Public Safety
💰 Costs
🔥 Environmental issues, preservation, or wildfire prevention
🏚️ Homelessness or drug use

“These results give the community valuable information to support the exploration of possibilities for the future of the Verdugo Wash,” said Rachel Dimond, director of the City’s Community Development Department. “This type of public input is an important early step in the process of engaging the community to craft a plan that reflects the community’s values.”

The City and its design team are committed to fostering a collaborative planning process with the community and partners.

Visit VerdugoWash.com to view the full survey results and learn more about the planning process, including future community engagement opportunities.

The City is currently preparing to restart the process of engaging the community to help

08/03/2026

Are you a small business owner, designer, contractor, or architect in Glendale? The City of Glendale invites you to attend a free two-hour workshop on business accessibility.

Accessibility specialist and John Caprarelli, P.E., CASP, will
answer questions, including:
👉What accessibility laws apply to businesses?
👉What elements of a business must be accessible to the disabled?
👉What is the potential liability if a business does not comply?
👉What about accessibility for outdoor dining in the right of way?
And much more!

Space is limited! Register now at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fy-FqhfFQaqip9PMrD67ag #/registration

Call the Glendale Permit Services Center at (818) 548-3200 if you have any questions.

06/01/2026

For two decades, Tamar Sadd has been proudly serving the community. Today, she’s departing the City of Glendale and her role as the Deputy Director of the Community Development Department for the Administration and
Neighborhood Services divisions to start a new chapter. As deputy director, she led the annual preparation of the department’s budget, oversaw its contracts, and managed the City’s code enforcement and licensing operations. She previously also led economic
development initiatives and played a prominent role in promoting Glendale through the award-winning “On The Move” TV show and “Meet Me on Brand” campaign. During her time with the City, Tamar has been a force for change, leading successful teams and having
a positive impact on Glendale and its residents and businesses. Tamar, your friends and colleagues at the City will miss you, and we wish you continued success!

05/13/2026

Two public comment periods are currently open related to affordable housing in Glendale. One is about a substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the other is about a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. The amendments reflect changes that trigger a required public review and public hearing. Learn more about the amendments at GlendaleCA.gov/AffordableHousing and participate in the public review process.

04/09/2026

Do you have an eviction notice? Are you behind on rent?

Our friends at Door of Hope have a homelessness prevention program that helps Los Angeles County families.

Door of Hope can help address immediate financial crisis, prevent eviction, and provide resources in financial literacy, career development, and paraprofessional counseling.

Help can take the form of up to two months of rental assistance, case management, or utility assistance.

You are eligible if you reside in Los Angeles County; have at least one child 18 years of age or younger; provide an eviction notice (3-day or 30-day notice); experienced loss of income due to work hours being reduced, sudden medical injury, etc.; and earn less than 50% of the Average Median Income as a household annually.

If you have questions or you’re interested in applying, please contact [email protected] or call (626) 808-5168. Apply at DoorofHope.us/Prevention.

Address

633 E Broadway, Rm 103
Glendale, CA
91206

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18185482140

Website

http://www.glendaleca.gov/cdd

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