Arcadia · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Arcadia?
In Arcadia, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 8 base zones (R-M, R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3 and 3 more) and not allowed in 2 (Arcadia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-M, R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3-R, C-O and C-G
- Not allowed: C-R and M-1
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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Arcadia's code calls this use “Residential Care Facility - Seven or more persons”. 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-M Residential Mountainous | Allowed | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-0 Very Low Density Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-1 Low Density Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-3-R Restricted High Density Residential | Allowed | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-O Professional Office | Allowed Code row: “Residential Care Facilities - Seven or More Persons” | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-G General Commercial | Allowed Code row: “Residential Care Facilities - Seven or More Persons” | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Subsection 9104.02.260 (Residential Care Facilities).
- 'Supportive Housing, Residential Care Facility Large Type' and 'Transitional Housing, Residential Care Facility Large Type' are C in C-O and C-G; the small-type and 6-or-fewer rows are P in residential zones.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- 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 residential care home for 7 or more people in the C-R zone in Arcadia?
No. Arcadia's use table does not allow it in C-R (Regional Commercial) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people 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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