According to Pasadena Public Information Officer Lisa Derderian, the City anticipates sending out “notices to comply” will be sent to Priority 1 properties “next month or so.” The notice will require affected property owners to submit a screening application, unless they believe their structures do not require retrofitting. The screening is an assessment by an engineer hired by the owner.

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