Arcadia, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 29 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 29 districts mapped
Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Arcadia
Share of Arcadia's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 70.43%
- Multi-family
- 14.06%
- ADU
- 72.96%
- Two-family
- 8.56%
- Retail
- 24.77%
- Eating & drinking
- 12.77%
- Office
- 9.78%
- Hotel / motel
- 6.15%
- Industrial
- 2.44%
- Storage & warehouses
- 17.44%
Arcadia, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
CBD Commercial Business District Zone | - | 15.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-G General Commercial Zone | - | 184.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-M Commercial Manufacturing Zone | - | 38.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-O Professional Office Zone | - | 26.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
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What should developers know about Arcadia zoning?
Arcadia's zoning map is dominated by single-family neighborhoods, with the R-1/7500 Low Density Residential district alone covering roughly 1,846 acres - by far the largest classification in the city and the clearest signal of its established, lot-by-lot residential fabric. Stack the various R-0 and R-1 estate categories on top of that and the picture is unmistakable: this is a community built around protecting low-density living, large lots, and the foothill character captured by the R-M Residential Mountainous district. For anyone underwriting a project here, the entitlement conversation usually begins with how a site is split among these graduated single-family tiers and where the limited higher-intensity ground sits.
That said, Arcadia is not closed to density or commerce. The R-3 High Density Residential district spans over 420 acres, and the city layers in deliberate mixed-use opportunity through its Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) and Mixed Use (MU) zones, plus a downtown Commercial Business District (CBD). Retail and office demand is served by General Commercial (C-G), Regional Commercial (C-R), and Professional Office (C-O), while M-1 Industrial and the Arcadia Logistic Center specific plan (SP-ALC) anchor the employment and logistics side. The Santa Anita Racetrack carries its own S-1 special-use designation, a reminder that several large parcels here are governed by site-specific specific plans rather than the base code. Building form across all of these is shaped by the full suite of controls in the data - FAR, density, coverage, lot-width, height, and front, side, and rear setbacks.
This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Arcadia zoning: frequently asked questions
Where can I build multifamily housing in Arcadia?
Multifamily is concentrated in the R-3 High Density Residential district, which covers more than 420 acres, along with R-2 Medium Density and the restricted R-3-R zone. Beyond pure residential districts, the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) and Mixed Use (MU) zones allow housing integrated with commercial uses. Confirm the specific density and form standards for your parcel, since Arcadia applies density, FAR, coverage, and height controls that vary by district.
What does the dominance of single-family zoning mean for a developer?
With the R-1/7500 district alone covering about 1,846 acres and multiple graduated R-0 and R-1 estate tiers layered on top, Arcadia is structured to preserve low-density, large-lot neighborhoods. Ground-up density plays are largely limited to the R-3, downtown, and mixed-use districts. In single-family areas, the more realistic value-add is through state housing tools like ADUs or SB-9 lot splits, subject to local objective standards.
How does the Santa Anita Racetrack factor into Arcadia's zoning?
The racetrack sits in its own S-1 Special Use Santa Anita Racetrack district covering roughly 176 acres, and adjacent ground is governed by specific plans such as Santa Anita 1 Hale Medical Center (SP-SA1) and Seabiscuit Pacifica (SP-SP). These site-specific plans set their own rules, so any redevelopment around the racetrack is a specific-plan conversation rather than a base-zoning one.
What are the options for downtown or mixed-use development in Arcadia?
Arcadia supports downtown intensity through its Commercial Business District (CBD) and the roughly 75-acre Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zone, plus a separate citywide Mixed Use (MU) district. These districts are where the city contemplates combining ground-floor commercial with upper-story residential, making them the primary path for walkable, higher-density infill compared with the surrounding single-family fabric.
Is there room for industrial or logistics development in Arcadia?
Yes. The M-1 Industrial district covers about 105 acres, the Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) zone adds another industrial-flex layer, and the Arcadia Logistic Center specific plan (SP-ALC) sets aside roughly 81 acres specifically for logistics. Heavier uses are constrained relative to the city's residential bulk, so site selection for distribution or manufacturing should focus on these designated districts.
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