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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.

9406.4. - Violations.

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

A.

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Code for a property owner to fail to register an unoccupied residence, which shall be treated as a strict liability offense regardless of intent.

1.

If the City finds that any residence is unoccupied or exhibits evidence of vacancy the City may post a notice of violation and order to register the property. A copy of the notice and order shall be sent to the owner. The owner may contest the notice and order by filing a written objection with the Development Services Department within 7 days of the posting of the notice and order. Department staff will contact the owner to discuss the objection. If the Department does not withdraw the notice and order or the owner does not register the unoccupied residence within 7 days of filing the written objection, then a hearing on the objection will be scheduled at a date and time determined by the Director. After a hearing, the determination of the Director or his or her designee as to whether the residence is occupied shall be final.

2.

An owner's failure to register an unoccupied residence shall be deemed an infraction and shall be punishable pursuant to Section 1200(b) of the Arcadia Municipal Code.

3.

An owner's failure to register an unoccupied residence shall be subject to an administrative fine pursuant to Chapter 4A of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code.

4.

Each day that an unoccupied property remains unregistered shall be a separate offense.

B.

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Code for an owner to fail to respond, either personally or through an authorized agent, to any contact from the City within 48 hours, or within one (1) hour if the contact relates to an immediate public health and safety concern, which shall be treated as a strict liability offense regardless of intent.

1.

If the owner or authorized contact person cannot be timely reached, does not timely respond, or does not abate any substandard conditions, it shall be grounds for the City to proceed with summary abatement and recover its costs pursuant to Sections 9404 and 9405 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.

2.

If an authorized contact person cannot be reached, the owner shall be liable for an infraction, which shall be punishable pursuant to Section 1200(b) of the Arcadia Municipal Code.

3.

If an authorized contact person cannot be reached, the owner shall be subject to an administrative fine pursuant to Chapter 4A of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code.

(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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