Municipal code
Arcadia Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Arcadia, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-02
- Contents
- 9 articles · 2,504 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Arcadia
Contents
▸Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Overview- Chapter 1 — ADOPTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CODE
- Chapter 2 — PENALTY PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 3 — DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 4 — CITATION PROCEDURE
- Chapter 4A — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Chapter 4B — ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
- Chapter 5 — INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSES, PERMITS AND EMPLOYMENT FOR CRIMINAL CONDUCT
- Chapter 6 — LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
- Chapter 7 — ELECTIONS
- Chapter 8 — COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT CHARGES AND SERVICE FEES—PROCESS TO IMPOSE
- Chapter 9 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 11 — INAPPLICABILITY OF PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
- Chapter 12 — DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS
- Chapter 13 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS, EXEMPTION FROM LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 14 — COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS
▸Article II — ADMINISTRATION
Overview▸Chapter 1 — COUNCIL MEETINGS
Overview▸Part 2 — RULES OF PROCEDURE
- Chapter 1a — COUNCIL CONTINUITY
▸Chapter 2 — DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Overview▸Part 1 — DISASTER OR EMERGENCY
Overview▸Division 1 — DISASTER BOARD
Overview▸Title 1 — CREATION, MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
- Title 2 — POWERS AND DUTIES
- Division 2 — DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE
▸Division 3 — DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Division 4 — EMERGENCY PLAN AND ORGANIZATION
- Division 5 — PROHIBITIONS
- Part 2 — ARCADIA SISTER CITY COMMISSION
- Part 4 — HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION AND OFFICER; HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
▸Part 5 — PLANNING COMMISSION
Overview- Division 1 — MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
▸Division 2 — POWERS AND DUTIES
- Part 6 — WATER BOARD
- Part 7 — RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
▸Part 9 — ARCADIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
- Part 10 — ARCADIA HEALTH COMMISSION
- Part 11 — SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
- Part 12 — ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
▸Chapter 3 — CITY EMPLOYMENT
▸Chapter 4 — COMPENSATION AND BONDS OF OFFICIALS
▸Chapter 5 — SPECIAL FUNDS
Overview▸Part 1 — SPECIAL FUNDS — STATUTORY
- Part 2 — SPECIAL FUNDS — CHARTER
▸Part 3 — SPECIAL FUNDS ORDINANCE
▸Chapter 6 — TAXES
Overview- Part 1 — AD VALOREM TAXES
▸Part 2 — ADMISSION TAXES
Overview- Division 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Division 2 — AMOUNT OF TAX
▸Division 3 — COLLECTION OF TAXES
▸Division 4 — BONDS, LIABILITIES AND INSPECTIONS
▸Part 3 — LOCAL SALES TAX
Overview- Division 1 — IMPOSITION, RATE OF TAX AND MANNER OF LEVYING
▸Division 2 — ADOPTION OF STATE SALES TAX LAW BY REFERENCE. EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
▸Division 3 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Division 4 — PERMITS
- Division 5 — COLLECTION OF TAX
- Division 6 — ILLEGAL ACTS AND PENALTIES
- Division 7 — SUSPENSION OF LOCAL SALES TAX
▸Part 4 — LOCAL USE OR EXCISE TAX
Overview- Division 1 — DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
- Division 2 — IMPOSITION, RATE OF TAX AND MANNER OF LEVYING
▸Division 3 — ADOPTION OF STATE USE TAX LAW BY REFERENCE. EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
- Division 4 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
▸Division 5 — COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF TAXES
- Division 6 — ILLEGAL ACTS AND PENALTIES
- Division 7 — SUSPENSION OF LOCAL USE AND EXCISE TAX
▸Part 5 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
- Part 5.5 — LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
▸Part 6 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
▸Part 6.5 — SPORTS WAGERING TAX
▸Part 7 — UTILITIES TAX
▸Part 8 — REALTY TRANSFER TAX
Overview- Division 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Division 2 — IMPOSITION AND RATE
▸Division 3 — PROCEDURE
- Part 9 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ORDINANCE
- Part 9.5 — PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- Part 9.6 — SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
- Part 10 — ATTORNEY FEES
▸Chapter 7 — MISCELLANEOUS
▸Chapter 7.5 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
▸Chapter 8 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 8.5 — PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT PROCEDURE
▸Chapter 8.7 — MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT PROCEDURE
▸Article III — PUBLIC SAFETY
Overview▸Chapter 1 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
Overview▸Part 2 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ;oh3x; DIVISION 1
- Part 3 — CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
▸Part 4 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
- Part 5 — MISCELLANEOUS
- Part 6 — ENFORCEMENT AND ARREST CITATIONS
- Part 7 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES
▸Chapter 2 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Overview- Part 1 — UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE ;oh3x; DIVISION 1
▸Part 2 — CHANGE OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ;oh3x; DIVISION 1
▸Part 3 — SELLING AND DISTRIBUTING ON STREETS
- Part 4 — OBSTRUCTING PRIVATE PROPERTY
▸Chapter 3 — BICYCLES AND WHEELED TOYS
- Chapter 5 — AIRCRAFT REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 6 — HELICOPTER REGULATIONS
- Chapter 7 — SPECIAL STUDIES GEOLOGIC ZONES CODE
- Chapter 8 — CONSTRUCTION BINS ON STREETS—PERMIT AND CONDITIONS
- Chapter 9 — ALARM SYSTEMS—LAW ENFORCEMENT SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9.5 — ALARM SYSTEMS—FIRE DEPARTMENT ALARM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
▸Article IV — PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND POLICY
Overview▸Chapter 1 — ANIMALS
Overview▸Part 1 — CITY POUND AND POUNDMASTER
▸Part 2 — DOGS
Overview- Division 1 — DEFINITIONS
- Division 2 — VACCINATION
- Division 3 — RUNNING AT LARGE
▸Division 4 — LICENSES, FEES AND TAGS
Overview▸Title 1 — LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
▸Title 2 — LICENSE FEES
▸Title 3 — DOG TAGS
▸Title 4 — DISPOSITION OF TAG FEES
▸Division 5 — IMPOUNDING
- Division 6 — KEEPING, TREATING AND BREEDING
- Division 7 — DOG FECES AT CITY PARKS
▸Division 8 — VICIOUS AND DANGEROUS DOGS
▸Part 3 — OTHER ANIMALS
Overview- Division 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Division 2 — IMPOUNDING OF STRAY ANIMALS
- Division 4 — HORSE RIDING
- Division 5 — PASTURING, STAKING AND KEEPING
▸Division 6 — CHICKENS, RABBITS, POULTRY OR FOWL
▸Division 7 — KEEPING, FEEDING AND RUNNING AT LARGE
▸Division 8 — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Overview▸Title 1 — DAIRIES
▸Division 9 — ANIMAL AND BIRD NUISANCES
▸Chapter 2 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT, NUISANCES, ETC
Overview▸Part 1 — GAMBLING
Overview- Division 1 — DEFINITIONS
- Division 2 — GAMBLING HOUSES
- Division 3 — GAMBLING DEVICES
- Division 4 — LOOKOUT HOUSES AND PLACES
- Division 5 — SCORING DEVICES
▸Division 6 — BINGO GAMES BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Overview▸Title 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Title 2 — LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
▸Title 3 — LICENSE CONTENTS, COUNCIL CONSIDERATION, GROUNDS FOR APPROVAL OR DENIAL
▸Title 4 — LICENSE, EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, TRANSFER, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION
▸Title 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
▸Title 6 — UNLAWFUL PROFITS, REMEDIES, SEVERABILITY AND PENALTIES
▸Part 2 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- Part 4 — INTOXICATION
▸Part 5 — MINORS: CURFEW—DAYTIME LOITERING
- Part 5.3 — LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS
- Part 6 — NIGHTTIME CONSTRUCTION
- Part 7 — DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
- Part 8 — LIBRARY
- Part 9 — SMOKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS
- Chapter 3 — FOUND PROPERTY
▸Chapter 4 — CITY PARK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5 — COUNTY PARK AND ARBORETUM REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 6 — NOISE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8 — AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE CALLING DEVICES
- Chapter 9 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 9.1 — DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISING ON UNOCCUPIED VEHICLES
▸Chapter 9.2 — PROHIBITION OF POSTING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.3 — ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS
▸Article V — SANITATION AND HEALTH
Overview▸Chapter 1 — GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES
Overview- Part 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Part 2 — COLLECTION, HAULING AND DISPOSAL
Overview▸Division 0 — SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND ORGANIC WASTE
- Division 1 — RECYCLABLES
- Part 3 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING
- Part 4 — ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
- Part 5 — PROHIBITION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF PREPARED FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN ANY
▸Chapter 2 — RODENT AND PEST CONTROL
Overview- Part 1 — HEALTH OFFICER
▸Part 2 — RATPROOFING OF STRUCTURES
▸Chapter 3 — GENERAL SANITATION
- Chapter 7 — VACANT LOTS
- Chapter 8 — AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
- Chapter 9 — TRAFFIC CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
▸Article VI — BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS
Overview- Chapter 1 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 1.5 — BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
▸Chapter 2 — LICENSES
Overview▸Part 1 — LICENSING PROCEDURE
Overview▸Division 1 — LICENSE APPLICATION
- Division 2 — LICENSE ISSUANCE
▸Division 3 — LICENSE DURATION
▸Division 4 — LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
▸Division 5 — EXEMPTIONS
- Division 6 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Part 2 — SCHEDULE OF FEES
Overview- 6220.6. - APARTMENTS.
- 6220.7. - AUCTIONS OR TEMPORARY RETAIL SALE.
- 6220.12. - CHRISTMAS TREES. PUMPKINS.
- 6220.15. - CONTRACTORS. GENERAL.
- 6220.25. - MINING.
- 6220.30. - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS. TRANSIENT.
- 6220.33. - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
- 6220.41. - SAME. OPEN-AIR AND TENT.
- 6220.42. - TIP SHEETS.
- 6220.43. - VENDING AND WEIGHING MACHINES OR DEVICES.
▸Chapter 3 — PERMITS
Overview▸Part 1 — PROCEDURE
Overview▸Division 1 — APPLICATION, INVESTIGATION AND PERMIT FEE
▸Division 2 — ISSUANCE AND DENIAL. NEW PERMITS
▸Division 3 — ISSUANCE AND DENIAL. RENEWALS
- Division 4 — SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
▸Part 2 — BUSINESSES REQUIRING PERMITS
▸Chapter 4 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Overview▸Part 1 — ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES
▸Part 2 — COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES
Overview- Division 1 — REGULATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS
- Division 2 — KEEPING OF POULTRY AND ANIMALS
- Division 3 — CLOSING OUT SALES
- Division 4 — FIREWORKS STANDS AND DISPLAYS
- Division 5 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Division 6 — TIP SHEETS
- Division 7 — PRIVATE PATROLS
▸Division 9 — TAXICABS/AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE
Overview▸Title 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Title 2 — LICENSE AND PERMITS
▸Title 3 — OPERATOR'S PERMIT
▸Title 4 — DRIVER'S PERMIT
▸Title 5 — RATES AND REGULATIONS
▸Part 3 — COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES (Continued)
Overview- Division 1 — WELL DRILLING
- Division 3 — SLAUGHTERHOUSE
▸Division 4 — RUBBISH COLLECTION, HAULING OR DISPOSAL
- Division 5 — BILLBOARDS
▸Division 7 — PATIO, GARAGE AND/OR BACKYARD SALES—PERMITS AND CONDITIONS
- Division 8 — NEWSRACKS
- Division 9 — SIDEWALK AND PARKING LOT SALES
▸Chapter 5 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 6 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS (Continued)
- Chapter 7 — ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMER LICENSE
- Chapter 8 — ADULT BUSINESS LICENSE
▸Article VII — PUBLIC WORKS
Overview- Chapter 1 — DATUM PLANE
- Chapter 3 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
▸Chapter 4 — SEWERS
▸Chapter 5 — WATER RATES, SERVICE CHARGES AND REGULATIONS
Overview▸Part 1 — DEFINITIONS
▸Part 2 — SERVICES, APPLICATIONS, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS
▸Part 3 — WATER RATES
Overview▸Division 1 — ESTABLISHMENT
Overview- Title 1 — SERVICES INSIDE CITY
▸Title 2 — SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY
▸Title 3 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
▸Division 2 — TIME AND MANNER OF PAYMENT
▸Part 5 — REGULATIONS
Overview▸Division 1 — WATER USE
- Division 2 — RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
▸Division 3 — WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
- Division 4 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 7 — COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISES
▸Chapter 8 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Chapter 9 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
▸Chapter 11 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
▸Article VIII — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Overview▸Chapter 0 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE
Overview- Part 1 — ADOPTION
▸Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 35A — MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
▸Chapter 2 — PLUMBING CODE
▸Chapter 3 — ELECTRICAL CODE
▸Chapter 4 — MECHANICAL CODE
▸Chapter 5 — SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES
Overview- Part 1 — DECLARATION OF NEED
▸Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS
▸Chapter 6 — MOVING AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
▸Chapter 7 — MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 8 — DISASTER SHELTERS AND UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 9 — SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING
▸Chapter 10 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
▸Chapter 11 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
Overview- Part 1 — ADOPTION
- Part 2 — PURPOSE
▸Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETES AND AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 11.1 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 11.2 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
▸Chapter 12 — DANGEROUS BUILDING
▸Chapter 13 — LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRADING CODE
▸Chapter 14 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
▸Article IX — DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
Overview▸Chapter 1 — DEVELOPMENT CODE
Overview- Section 9101.01 — Purpose and Applicability of the Development Code
- Section 9101.02 — Interpretation of the Development Code Provisions
- Section 9101.03 — Zones Established
- Section 9101.04 — Zoning Map
- Section 9102.01 — Residential Zones
▸Division 4 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities
▸Division 4 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities
▸Division 4 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities
▸Division 4 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities
▸Division 4 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities
Overview- Section 9102.11 — Overlay Zones
- Section 9102.13 — Specific Plans
- Section 9103.01 — Site Planning and General Development Standards
- Section 9103.03 — Canopy Structures
- Section 9103.05 — Fences, Walls, and Gates
- Section 9103.07 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Section 9103.09 — Landscaping
- Section 9103.11 — Signs
- Section 9103.12 — Outdoor Displays
- Section 9103.13 — Performance Standards
- Section 9103.15 — Density Bonuses for Affordable and Senior Housing
- Section 9103.16 — Inclusionary Housing
- Section 9103.17 — Historic Preservation
- Section 9104.01 — Purpose and Applicability
- Section 9104.02 — Specific Uses and Activities
- Section 9105.01 — General Provisions
- Section 9105.03 — Tentative Map Filing and Processing
- Section 9105.05 — Parcel Maps and Final Maps.
- Section 9105.07 — Additional Subdivision Procedures
- Section 9105.09 — Subdivision Design and Improvements
- Section 9105.11 — Dedications, Reservations, and Exactions
- Section 9105.13 — Enforcement
- Section 9105.15 — Dedication of Land for Park and Recreational Facilities
- Section 9105.17 — Non-Residential Condominiums
- Section 9105.19 — Residential Condominiums
- Section 9105.21 — Non-Residential Condominium Conversions
- Section 9105.23 — Residential Condominium Conversions
- Section 9106.01 — General Nonconforming Provisions
- Section 9106.03 — Nonconforming Uses
- Section 9106.05 — Nonconforming Structures
- Section 9106.07 — Nonconforming Lot
- Section 9106.09 — Miscellaneous Nonconforming Provisions
- Section 9107.01 — City-Required Permits and Approvals
- Section 9107.03 — Application Processing Procedures
- Section 9107.05 — Administrative Modifications
- Section 9107.07 — Certificates of Demolition
- Section 9107.09 — Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits
- Section 9107.11 — Development Agreements
- Section 9107.13 — Home Occupation Permits
- Section 9107.15 — Planned Development Permits
- Section 9107.17 — Reasonable Accommodation
- Section 9107.19 — Site Plan and Design Review
- Section 9107.20 — Site Plan and Design Review: Homeowners Association Areas
- § 9107.10
- Section 9107.21 — Specific Plans
- Section 9107.23 — Temporary Use Permits.
- Section 9107.25 — Variances
- Section 9107.27 — Zoning Clearances
- Section 9108.01 — Administrative Responsibility
- Section 9108.03 — Amendments
- Section 9108.05 — Annexations.
- Section 9108.07 — Appeals
- Section 9108.09 — Permit Modifications and Revocations
- Section 9108.11 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions.
- Section 9108.13 — Public Notices and Hearings
- Section 9108.15 — Enforcement
- Section 9109.01 — Definitions.
- § 9110.01
- Chapter 4 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT CODE
▸Chapter 5 — MINING PERMITS AND RECLAMATION PLANS
- Chapter 8 — COMPREHENSIVE TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM