Arcadia · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Arcadia?
In Arcadia, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit in 7 (R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3, C-G and 2 more) and not allowed in 6 (Arcadia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3, C-G, C-R and CM
- Not allowed: R-M, R-3-R, M-1, CBD, MU and DMU
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 child care center can go
Arcadia's code calls this use “Day Care, General”. 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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-0 Very Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-1 Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-G General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-R Regional Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| CM Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Subsection 9104.02.080 (Day Care, General).
- C-O cell is 'A' (accessory use only): left out. 'Day Care, Limited - Small/Large Family' is A in all residential zones.
- State law: A licensed family child care home in a house is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1597.45); this page covers child care centers only.
- 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 child care center in the R-0 zone in Arcadia?
Only with a conditional use permit. Arcadia's use table lists it that way in R-0 (Very Low Density Residential) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a child care center in the R-M zone in Arcadia?
No. Arcadia's use table does not allow it in R-M (Residential Mountainous) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
General information, not legal advice.
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