Arcadia · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Arcadia?
In Arcadia, a live-work unit is needs a minor use permit in 3 (CBD, MU and DMU) and not allowed in 1 (Arcadia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CBD, MU and DMU
- Not allowed: CM
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 live-work unit can go
Arcadia's code calls this use “Live/Work Unit”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBD Commercial Business District | Needs a minor use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| MU Mixed Use | Needs a minor use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| DMU Downtown Mixed Use | Needs a minor use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
Zones where it is not allowed
CM.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Subsection 9104.02.210 (Live/Work Units).
- 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 live-work unit in the CBD zone in Arcadia?
Only with a minor use permit. Arcadia's use table lists it that way in CBD (Commercial Business District) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a live-work unit in the CM zone in Arcadia?
No. Arcadia's use table does not allow it in CM (Commercial Manufacturing (C-M)) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
General information, not legal advice.
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