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New Arcadia city housing standards approved, new zoning codes effective as law May 20, 2016. Included in Arcadia's new standards is a sliding-scale floor-area ratio (FAR) for the first time in the city's history. The FAR is a development tool that helps determine how large a home can be built on any given lot based on a percentage of the land.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Development
Floor-area ratio (FAR)
Houses
Kruckeberg, Jason
Mansions
Real Estate
Zoning codes
Item ID
34733AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Mansionization vote soon. Officials say no to economic impact study (on how home size affects property value) amid update to city's zoning code. Opponents and proponents packed into City Council Chambers. Resident Lee Marshall said more stringent regulations (in building height, floor area ratio (FAR), setbacks, hillside standards) would add value to homes by encouraging more harmonious development. Resident Polly Wong said she built her dream home in Arcadia and the new recommendations might significantly hurt her investment. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 16, March 17, 2016 for "No economic study for zoning code changes."

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Houses
Mansions
Marshall, Lee
Planning Commission
Real Estate
Ursettie, Brian (photo)
Wong, Polly
Zoning codes
Item ID
34690AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia housing standards campaign to launch. City officials will engage in a "public education campaign" to inform residents about the city's current residential development standards and to look at what other communities are doing.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Chandler, Roger
Houses
Kovacic, Gary
Mansions
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Zoning codes
Item ID
34469AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Zoning codes: Arcadia measure on mansionization qualifies for ballot. If adopted the initiative would create a citywide floor area ratio (FAR) which would set much tighter restrictions on square footage. Lisa Mussenden said it could be on the ballot as soon as November 2016 or as late as April 2018. Saving Arcadia is the group behind the initiative.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 1, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 1, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arvizu, David
Houses
Mansions
Midgley, Richard
Real Estate
Saving Arcadia
Thompson, Laurie
Verlato, April
Zoning codes
Item ID
34697AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ballot initiative targeting large scale homes in Arcadia (often referred to as McMansions) will not make it on the ballot after all. The city clerk's office discovered a discrepancy in the number of qualifying signatures. Saving Arcadia is the local activist group behind the initiative.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2011-2020
Ballot initiatives
Floor area ratios (FAR)
Development
Mansions
Real Estate
Zoning codes
Item ID
34711AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Anti-mansionization goes to the ballot. Zoning code issue continues as anti-mansionization group Saving Arcadia (an outgrowth of Save the Arcadia Highlands) takes it to the ballot in April 2018. At issue are Floor Area Ratios (FAR). See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 17, April 7, 2016-initiative did not make it onto ballot because of signature discrepancy.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 31, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 31, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2011-2020
Ballot initiatives
Chandler, Roger
Development
Mansions
Real Estate
Tay, Sho
Verlato, April
Zoning codes
Item ID
34708AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council considers parking code upgrade.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 25, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 25, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
City codes
Parking regulations
Item ID
32924AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Property values in the West San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena and surrounding areas) continue to climb, fueled by high home prices and relatively low unemployment, despite a down economy, according to a year's worth of data released by the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor. Arcadia's combined property value rose 4.4%, more than any city in the county. The strong resale value of luxury homes and the increased demand for new construction are the main factors that led to Arcadia's growth. Jeanne Keating, a realtor and president of the Arcadia Association of Realtors, says Arcadia's great schools, availability of luxury homes, a solid city government, and a stable community, all factor into Arcadia's $713,500 median home price.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2010
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2010
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Real estate--residential--home prices
Housing market
Item ID
32352AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council proceeds with commercial zoning code update; John Wuo addresses Gemcoin controversy, saying he has no financial stake in Gemcoin.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Arvizu, David
Burch, Tim
Gemcoin
Tong, Robert
Wuo, John
Zoning codes
Item ID
34436AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Burglaries are on the rise in Arcadia. Police cite the economic downturn as a possible reason. Composite sketches of two men, who allegedly assaulted and robbed a man on March 7, 2009 in the 1100 block of Arcadia Avenue, are included. Police are seeking the public's help.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2009
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2009
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Residential burglaries
Item ID
31602AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approves changes to Zoning Code and General Plan. The goal was to update it and bring it up to current development standards. Certain sections were decided on separately, including the single-family development standards, which were updated in April, while short-term rentals and vacant home registry will be considered later. The code was reorganized and now addresses emerging issues such as shopping carts being used outside retail areas and aims to make sure the high quality of development expected is clearly articulated.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 20, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 20, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Development
General Plan
Kruckeberg, Jason
Zoning Code
Item ID
34889AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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California home prices continue to increase. Chart shows the change in median home prices from March 2004 to March 2005. The median home price in Arcadia went up 7.5% in the last year.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 26, 2005
Pages
p. B3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 26, 2005
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Real estate--residential--home prices
California Association of Realtors (CAR)
Housing market
Item ID
29663AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Real estate pros weigh in on Arcadia home size debate. Explains Arcadia residential land investment. Real estate professional Eric Rosa says big homes are not hurting real estate values and warns that the proposed ballot measure for April 12 to enact tougher limits on square footage, would be policy that can't be overturned by elected officials and would require a ballot initiative in 2018 to rescind voter-approved code amendments.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 12, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 12, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Houses
Mansions
Real Estate
Rosa, Eric
Sira, Joe
Item ID
34538AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia -City Newsletter

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Contents
City of Arcadia. City Newsletter. 1971-1999, 2000-2009 February 1971. November 1971. February 1972. Summer 1973. Fall 1973. Spring 1974. Summer 1974. Fall 1974. Winter 1974. Spring 1975. Summer 1975. Fall 1975. Winter 1975. Spring 1976. Summer 1976. Winter 1976. Fall 1976. 1977. Winter 1977. Sprin…
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City of Arcadia. City Newsletter. 1971-1999, 2000-2009
February 1971.
November 1971.
February 1972.
Summer 1973.
Fall 1973.
Spring 1974.
Summer 1974.
Fall 1974.
Winter 1974.
Spring 1975.
Summer 1975.
Fall 1975.
Winter 1975.
Spring 1976.
Summer 1976.
Winter 1976.
Fall 1976.
1977.
Winter 1977.
Spring 1977.
Fall 1977.
Winter 1978.
Spring 1978.
September 1978, Diamond Jubilee edition.
November 1978.
Winter 1979.
Spring 1979.
Summer 1979.
Fall 1979.
Winter 1980.
Spring 1980.
Summer 1980.
Fall 1980.
Winter 1981.
Spring 1981.
Summer 1981.
Fall 1981.
Winter 1982.
Spring 1982.
Summer 1982.
Fall 1982.
Winter 1983.
Spring 1983.
Summer 1983.
Fall 1983.
Winter 1984.
Spring 1984.
Summer 1984.
Fall 1984.
Winter 1985.
Spring 1985.
Summer 1985.
Fall 1985.
Winter 1986.
Spring 1986.
Summer 1986.
Fall 1986.
Winter 1987.
Spring 1987.
Summer 1987.
Fall 1987.
Winter 1988.
Spring 1988.
Summer 1988.
Fall 1988.
Winter 1989.
Spring 1989.
Summer 1989
Winter 1989/90.
Winter 1990.
Spring 1990.
Sumer 1990.
Fall 1990.
Winter 1991.
Spring 1991.
Summer 1991.
Fall 1991.
Winter 1992.
Spring 1992.
Summer 1992.
Fall 1992.
Spring 1993.
Summer 1993.
Winter 1993.
Arcadia At A Glance Winter 1993.
Arcadia At A Glance Winter 1994.
Arcadia At A Glance Spring 1994.
Arcadia At A Glance Summer 1994.
Arcadia At A Glance Fall 1994.
Arcadia At A Glance Winter 1995.
Arcadia At A Glance Spring 1995.
Arcadia At A Glance Fall 1995.
Arcadia At A Glance Winter 1996.
Arcadia At A Glance Spring 1996.
Arcadia At A Glance Summer 1996.
Arcadia At A Glance Fall 1996.
Arcadia At A Glance Spring 1997.
Arcadia At A Glance Summer 1997.
Arcadia City News March 1999.
Vol. 1 of 2001.
Vol. 1 of 2002.
May 2002.
August 2002.
March 2003.
June 2003.
September 2003.
December 2003.
March 2004.
July 2004.
September 2004.
December 2004.
May 2005.
June 2005.
October 2005.
December 2005.
February 2006.
June 2006.
September 2006.
December 2006.
March 2007.
Summer 2007.
Fall 2007.
December 2007.
January 2008.
Spring 2008.
Summer 2008.
Fall 2008.
December 2008.
Spring 2009.
Summer 2009.
Winter 2009.
December 2009.
Subjects
City of Arcadia -City Newsletter
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 78
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
384AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City of Arcadia-City Newsletter

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Contents
City of Arcadia. City Newsletter. Spring 2010-Summer 2021 Spring 2010 Summer 2010 Fall 2010 Holidays 2010 December 2010, includes 2011 calendar Spring 2011 Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Winter 2011 Spring 2012 Summer 2012 Autumn 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Autumn 2013 Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Winter 2014 ne…
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City of Arcadia. City Newsletter. Spring 2010-Summer 2021
Spring 2010
Summer 2010
Fall 2010
Holidays 2010
December 2010, includes 2011 calendar
Spring 2011
Summer 2011
Fall 2011
Winter 2011
Spring 2012
Summer 2012
Autumn 2012
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Autumn 2013
Summer 2014
Fall 2014
Winter 2014 newsletter is attached to a 12-month 2015 calendar.
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Fall 2015 Special Edition
Fall 2015
Winter 2015 newsletter is attached to 2016 calendar.
Spring 2016 newsletter.
Summer 2016
Winter 2016 newsletter with attached 2017 calendar.
Summer 2017 newsletter
Fall 2017 newsletter
Winter 2017 City of Arcadia Newsletter, attached to wall calendar 2018.
Spring 2018
Summer 2018
Winter 2018, attached to wall calendar 2019.
Spring 2019
Wall calendar 2020 only. Winter 2019 newsletter missing from this calendar.
Spring 2021 includes COVID-19 vaccination information.
Summer 2021
Special Edition Summer 2021 "Homelessness in Arcadia"
Subjects
City of Arcadia -City Newsletter
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 78A
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
504AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City of Arcadia Municipal Code.

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Contents
City of Arcadia. Municipal Code. Supplement insertion guide dated June 30, 1984
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Contents
City of Arcadia. Municipal Code. Supplement insertion guide dated June 30, 1984
Subjects
City of Arcadia Municipal Code.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 55
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
366AF
Collection
Subject Files
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A city committee charged with creating design guidelines for residential architecture agreed to split south Arcadia neighborhoods into 2 or 3 areas to create neighborhood review boards for each area.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star Tribune
Date
February 10, 1993 photo
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star Tribune
Date
February 10, 1993 photo
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Houses
Residential architecture
Item ID
9563AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth-tourism sites not easily detected.Terry Moore-Corse, a code enforcement officer in Arcadia has encountered three maternity homes in the past six years, most recently in 2009, when a resident reported "a lot of pregnant women" coming out of a house. Beyond building code and business license violations, there is nothing illegal about coming into this country to give birth, according to the U.S. State Department, which issues visas. Maternity tourism is a money-making cottage industry in which wealthy women from Asia pay anywhere from $25,000-35,000 to have American-born infants.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32364
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Asians
Building codes--violations
Maternity tourists
Moore-Corse, Terry
Mothers
Item ID
32562AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ugly side of politics--a letter naming Arcadia city councilman Sho Tay claims Arcadia property value will fall 30 percent because of the new zoning recommendations that City Council is considering. Sho Tay denies the letter came from him.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Housing
Mansions
Politics
Tay, Sho
Zoning codes
Item ID
34702AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia - City Employees Employee Newsletter

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Contents
City of Arcadia. City Employees-Employee Newsletter. 1992-
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City of Arcadia. City Employees-Employee Newsletter. 1992-
Subjects
City of Arcadia - City EmployeesEmployee Newsletter
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 79
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
385AF
Collection
Subject Files
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