Commerical Non-Operating Property Registration:
The Non-Operating Property Registration Ordinance was adopted in April 2023. Ordinance No. 2396 establishes regulations and registration requirements for non-operating properties in non-residential zones in the City. Non-Operating Properties are defined as:
“A building, structure, or lot intended for commercial or industrial uses but which is not currently operating any commercial or industrial operations. “Non-operating property" includes but is not limited to vacant properties, properties underdevelopment or redevelopment, properties in construction, and properties that have completed construction and are awaiting occupancy. "Non-operating property" does not include residential property other than vacant property that is intended or zoned for mixed use.”
The City of Arcadia’s Non-Operating Property Registration requires an annual fee of $1,613, subject to change. Per the Ordinance, a property owner must register the Non-Operating property with the City within 30 calendar days of an Order to Register. The Non-Operating Property Registry provides the City with a reliable contact when issues such as property maintenance or health and safety matters arise at the property. See Ordinance No. 2396.
Unoccupied Residence Registration
The City's Unoccupied Residence Registration Ordinance went into effect on May 5, 2017. Ordinance No. 2346 establishes regulations and registration requirements for unoccupied residences in the City. An unoccupied residence is a building or structure intended for use as a single-family residence that has been vacant for a period of at least 30 days. The registry provides the City with a reliable contact when issues such as property maintenance or health and safety matters arise at the residence. Houses that are actively under construction, in escrow to be sold or transferred, or being actively marketed by an identified listing agent are not considered unoccupied. See Ordinance No. 2346.
Click here to submit an Unoccupied Registration Form online.
Click here to submit a Non-Operating Property Registration Form online (select "Apply" at the top of the screen, then select "Licenses"). Alternatively, property owners may download the application form below and complete the entire registration process and payment at Arcadia City Hall, located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia CA 91007. Please refer to the application form below for information on accepted forms of payment.
