Arcadia · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Arcadia?
In Arcadia, a single-family home is allowed in 5 base zones (R-M, R-0, R-1, R-2 and R-3) and not allowed in 1 (Arcadia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-M, R-0, R-1, R-2 and R-3
- Not allowed: R-3-R
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Arcadia Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a single-family home can go
Arcadia's code calls this use “Single-Family Dwelling”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Required minimum density: Section 9102.01.090 Table 2-6 and Subsection 9102.01.100.A.
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: Overlay zones (D Architectural Design, RF Residential Flex, DMU overlay on C-M parcels); Specific plans. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Arcadia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3-R zone in Arcadia?
No. Arcadia's use table does not allow it in R-3-R (Restricted High Density Residential) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-M zone in Arcadia?
Yes. Arcadia's use table lists it as allowed in R-M (Residential Mountainous) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
General information, not legal advice.
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