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Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards (Section 9102.11 Overlay Zones).›Chapter 4 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT CODE›9406. - Registration of Unoccupied Residences.

9406.3. - Registration.

Arcadia Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Arcadia

A.

The property owner of any unoccupied residence shall register the property with the Development Services Department. Registration shall be made when (1) a property becomes unoccupied and the owner does not intend to have the property occupied within thirty (30) days, (2) a property becomes unoccupied and the property does not actually become occupied within thirty (30) days, (3) a certificate of occupancy is issued for newly constructed or renovated property and the owner does not intend to have the property occupied within thirty (30) days, or (4) a certificate of occupancy is issued for newly constructed or renovated property and the property does not actually become occupied within thirty (30) days.

B.

The registration shall identify the name and contact information for the property owner and at least two other authorized agents for the property. At least one contact shall be identified as a twenty-four (24) hour contact phone number for a person or company who is authorized to act on behalf of the owner. The 24hour contact must be local and must be able to respond to problems related to the property within one hour of receiving telephone notice.

EXCEPTION: If the owner provides the name of a bona fide property management company that is actively engaged in managing properties, that is available twenty-four hours a day to respond to calls and that has an office located within 20 miles of the unoccupied residence, then the owner will not need to provide information for any additional contacts.

C.

In completing the registration, the property owner shall acknowledge that: (1) the property owner shall be strictly liable for any failure to maintain the unoccupied property or to respond within a timely manner regarding problems at the property, and (2) the City may enter the property to summarily abate any substandard or nuisance condition, including but not limited to the abatement of standing water that can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other vectors and the abatement of coyotes, vermin, or other wildlife that have infested the property.

D.

The property owner shall pay a registration fee at the time of registration in an amount set forth by resolution adopted by the City Council from time to time. The registration shall be valid for one year from the date the registration form is received by the City. The property owner may renew the registration as long as the property remains unoccupied and shall pay renewal fee.

E.

The owner or authorized agent shall notify the Development Services Department and provide proof of occupancy once any unoccupied residence becomes occupied.

(Ord. No. 2346, § 1, 4-4-17)

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▸ Contents — Arcadia Zoning Code
Arcadia Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1 — DEVELOPMENT CODE
  2. ▸ Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards …
    Overview
    1. § 9102.09
    2. § 9102.13
    3. § 9103.01
    4. § 9103.03
    5. § 9103.05
    6. § 9103.07
    7. § 9103.09
    8. § 9103.11
    9. § 9103.13
    10. § 9103.15
    11. § 9103.16
    12. § 9103.17
    13. § 9104.01
    14. § 9104.02
    15. § 9105.01
    16. § 9105.03
    17. § 9105.05
    18. § 9105.07
    19. § 9105.09
    20. § 9105.11
    21. § 9105.13
    22. § 9105.15
    23. § 9105.17
    24. § 9105.19
    25. § 9105.21
    26. § 9105.23
    27. § 9106.01
    28. § 9106.03
    29. § 9106.05
    30. § 9106.07
    31. § 9106.09
    32. § 9107.01
    33. § 9107.03
    34. § 9107.05
    35. § 9107.07
    36. § 9107.09
    37. § 9107.11
    38. § 9107.13
    39. § 9107.15
    40. § 9107.17
    41. § 9107.19
    42. § 9107.20
    43. § 9107.10
    44. § 9107.21
    45. § 9107.23
    46. § 9107.25
    47. § 9107.27
    48. § 9108.01
    49. § 9108.03
    50. § 9108.05
    51. § 9108.07
    52. § 9108.09
    53. § 9108.11
    54. § 9108.13
    55. § 9108.15
    56. § 9109.01
    57. § 9110.01
    58. ▸ Chapter 4 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT CODE
      Overview
      1. 9402.2. - Director.
      2. 9402.3. - Owner.
      3. 9402.4. - Premises.
      4. 9402.5. - Responsible party.
      5. 9404. - Enforcement; Abatement of Nuisances.
      6. 9405.3. - Recovery by Special Assessment.
      7. 9405.4. - Recovery by Lien.
      8. 9405.5. - Civil Actions and Other Remedies.
      9. ▸ 9406. - Registration of Unoccupied Residences.
        Overview
        1. 9406.2. - Definitions.
        2. 9406.3. - Registration.
        3. 9406.4. - Violations.
        4. 9406.5. - Maintenance.
        5. 9406.6. - Enforcement.
      10. 9407.2 - Definitions.
      11. 9407.3 - Registration.
      12. 9407.4 - Violations.
    59. Chapter 5 — MINING PERMITS AND RECLAMATION PLANS
    60. Chapter 6 — RESERVED
    61. Chapter 7 — RESERVED
    62. Chapter 8 — COMPREHENSIVE TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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