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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ArcadiaCA.gov | 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 574- 5415
September 25, 2026 Via EDGE & E-Mail
Scott Colton
246 W. Camino Real Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007
Subject: Minor Use Permit No. MUP 26-06 (Sports Court Lighting)
Project Address: 246 W. Camino Real Avenue
Dear Applicant:
The public comment period for Minor Use Permit No. MUP 26-06 ended on September 24,
2026. Staff did not receive any comments during the public comment period. The
Development Services Department has conditionally approved the Minor Use Permit to
allow lights for an existing private residential sports court located at 246 W. Camino Real Ave.
This approval is subject to the conditions listed below.
Pursuant to Development Code Section 9107.09.050, a Minor Use Permit may be approved
if all of the following findings can be made:
1. That the granting of such Minor Use Permit is consistent with the comprehensive
General Plan and any applicable specific plan, and that the use proposed is allowed
within the applicable zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the
Development Code and Municipal Code.
2. That the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity
will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
3. That the site is physically suitable in terms of its design, location, shape, size, and
operating characteristics of the proposed use in order to accommodate the use, and
all fences, landscaping, loading, parking spaces, walls, yards, and other features
required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood; streets and
highways are adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public an
emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access; public protection, and provisions of
utilities.
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4. That the type, density, and intensity of use proposed will not adversely affect the
public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, constitute a nuisance,
or be materially injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the
vicinity and zone in which the property is located.
Based on the information available, the approval of the lights, as conditioned, satisfies all the
required findings necessary to grant a Minor Use Permit (refer to Attachment 1).
The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption as a use within an existing
facility from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. In addition, the project is subject to the following
conditions.
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Property Owner/Applicant in a
manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for MUP
26-06, subject to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or designee.
2. The sports court lights shall not be used between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday through
Thursday, and between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
3. The sports court lights shall not be located less than 5 feet from the rear property line
and shall be no less than 10 feet from the side property lines.
4. Sports court lights shall not create an intensity of greater than one foot-candle above the
ambient neighborhood lighting. Lights shall be arranged to be directed onto the subject
property and not to directly project upon any other residentially zoned parcel.
5. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions, and any of the conditions of approval for MUP
26-06 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approval.
6. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building
safety, health code compliance, emergency equipment, environmental regulation
compliance, and parking and site design shall be complied with by the property
owner/applicant to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Development
Services Director, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director, or their respective
designees. The changes to the existing facility are subject to building permits after having
fully detailed plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the aforementioned
City officials.
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7. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Property Owner(s)/Applicant must defend,
indemnify, and hold the City, any departments, agencies, divisions, boards, and/or
commissions of the City, and its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City
officials, agents, employees, and attorneys of the City (“Indemnitees”) harmless from
liability for damages and/or claims, actions, or proceedings for damages for personal
injuries, including death, and claims for property damage, and with respect to all other
actions and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of
the Applicant’s activities in connection with Minor Use Permit No. MUP 26-06 (“Project”)
on the Project site, and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the
Applicant or those of the Applicant’s contractors, agents, tenants, employees or any other
persons acting on Applicant’s behalf, which relate to the development and/or
construction of the Project. This indemnity provision applies to all damages and claims,
actions, or proceedings for damages, as described above, regardless of whether the City
prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications, or other documents for the
Project.
In the event of any legal action challenging the validity, applicability, or interpretation of
any provision of this approval, or any other supporting document relating to the Project,
the City will notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings and will cooperate in
the defense of the matter. The Applicant must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Indemnitees, and each of them, with respect to all liability, costs and expenses incurred
by, and/or awarded against, the City or any of the Indemnitees in relation to such action.
Within 15 days’ notice from the City of any such action, the Applicant shall provide to the
City a cash deposit to cover legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by City in connection
with defense of any legal action in an initial amount to be reasonably determined by the
City Attorney. The City may draw funds from the deposit for such fees, costs, and
expenses. Within 5 business days of each and every notice from City that the deposit has
fallen below the initial amount, Applicant shall replenish the deposit each and every time
in order for City’s legal team to continue working on the matter. The City shall only refund
to the Developer any unexpended funds from the deposit within 30 days of: (i) a final,
non-appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the legal action;
or (ii) full and complete settlement of legal action. The City shall have the right to select
legal counsel of its choice. The parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending such
action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any such third-party challenge(s). In
consideration for approval of the Project, this condition shall remain in effect if the
entitlement(s) related to this Project is rescinded or revoked, at the request of the
Applicant or not.
There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. To file an appeal, a completed
Appeal Application form must be submitted to the Community Development Division along
with an $811.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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Approval of Minor Use Permit No. MUP 26-06 shall not be effective unless the Property
Owner/Applicant has executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate
awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval.
This MUP 26-06 for the sport court lights also requires a Sport Court Lighting Agreement
(enclosed) to be signed by both the Property Owner and a licensed electrical contractor.
The Acceptance Form and the Sports Court Lighting Agreement (attached) are due now
and if not received by Thursday, November 5, 2026, this approval will become null and void.
This approval shall expire in one year (October 6, 2027) from the effective date unless plans
are submitted to Building Services for plan-check, applicable permits are issued and the
project is diligently pursued, or this approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent
with the approved plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the
approved plans may preclude the issuance of a building permit.
An extension may be granted for a maximum period of one (1) year from the initial expiration
date. An extension can only be granted if the required findings can be made. Please note
that acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of an extension.
A building permit and inspection may be required for construction activity. Please contact
Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation and permits
needed.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5422 or by email at
gyesayan@ArcadiaCA.gov Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Gary Yesayan
Associate Planner
Enclosure:
Acceptance Form
Sports Court Lighting Agreement
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Attachment 1:
Required Findings for Approval of a Minor Use Permit Pursuant to Development Code
Section 9107.09.050
FINDINGS YES NO
1. That the granting of such Minor Use Permit is consistent with the
comprehensive General Plan and any applicable specific plan; and that
subject to the granting of a Minor Use Permit, the use proposed is
allowed within the applicable zone and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Development Code and Municipal Code
The proposed private residential sports court use and lights are consistent
with the General Plan Land Use designation of Very Low Density Residential
(VLDR), which permits single-family residences on a single lot and private
tennis courts and similar facilities. The sports court and lights would be for
private use on the subject property and will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan or any applicable specific plan.
The zoning of the site is R-0 (15,000) and the Arcadia Development Code
Section 9102.01.020 allows Sport Courts in the R-0 Zone by right. The
proposed sports court lights meet the required development standards.
Therefore, the sports court and lights will comply with all applicable
provisions of the Development and Municipal Code.
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2. That the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the
proposed activity will be compatible with the existing and future land
uses in the vicinity.
The existing sports court and the proposed new lights will be located at the
rear of the subject lot. The subject lot is adequate in size to accommodate
the proposed sport court and its lights. Per the Sport Courts Lighting
Agreement, the lighting will not illuminate a light intensity greater than one
foot-candle at the property lines. Sport courts are a common recreational
use found on many residential properties. The sport court and lights will
not have a significant impact on the adjacent residential properties as they
will be directed away from adjacent properties and will not exceed the
code-permitted height of 20 feet. As such, the proposed sports court will
be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
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FINDINGS YES NO
3. That the site is physically suitable in terms of its design, location,
shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use in order
to accommodate the use, and all fences, landscaping, loading, parking
spaces, walls, yards, and other features required to adjust the use with
the land and uses in the neighborhood; streets and highways are
adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public and
emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and police protection) access; public
protection, and provisions of utilities.
The subject site is large and adequate in size to accommodate the existing
sports court and the proposed lights. The proposed sports court will be
located on a single-family residential property that is serviced by existing
fire and police protection services, and existing utilities. Therefore, no
negative impacts are anticipated from the proposed lights for the existing
sports court.
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4. That the type, density, and intensity of use proposed will not
adversely affect the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or
general welfare, constitute a nuisance, or be materially injurious to the
improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in
which the property is located.
The existing sports court and proposed lighting are compatible with other
properties in the R-0 zone within the general vicinity as this is a common
recreational use found on residential properties. The sports court lights
can only be turned on during limited approved hours (per the conditions
of approval). The subject site is adequate in size to accommodate the
proposed use and the sport court will be compatible with the surrounding
residential properties. In addition, the proposed use qualifies as a Class 1
Categorical Exemption from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines as a minor addition to an existing property. Therefore, the
proposed use will not impact the public convenience, health, interest, and
safety of general welfare, will not constitute a nuisance or be materially
injurious to the community, and will not be out of character with uses in
the general area.
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N = Existing 6' High Block Wall
17'Light Pole
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Podocarpus Hedge
House
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N = Existing 6' High Block Wall
17'Light Pole
17'
15'15'
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Light Pole
Light Pole
15'15'
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Podocarpus Hedge
House
90'100'194'194'
10'20'30'40'50'60'70'80'
180'180'
120'
130'130'Garage
140'140'
160'160'Bushes Brick Bushes
90'90'
100'100'
110'Driveway Cement
Patio
110'
120'
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80'80'
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60'60'
10'10'
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E W Colton Residence - 246 W Camino Real Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
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CONDITIONALLY
APPROVED
PLANNING SERVICES
CITY OF ARCADIA
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09/25/26
MUP 26-06
CITY OF ARCADIA
ACCEPTANCE FORM
Development Services Department
Community Development Division-Planning Services
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Issued 9/25/26
APPLICATION NO.: Minor Use Permit No. MUP 26-06
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 246 W. Camino Real Avenue
I am/We are the applicant(s), and the owner(s), or the duly authorized
representative(s) of the owner(s), respectively, of the project and real property that is
the subject of the above application(s).
I am/We are aware of, understand, and accept, all the provisions and conditions
imposed upon the project and real property that is the subject of the above
application(s), and also understand that noncompliance with said provisions and
conditions shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of any
approvals granted through said application(s).
I/We certify and declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
Approval of your application shall not be of effect unless the property owner and
applicant have executed and filed this Acceptance Form to indicate awareness
and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance form is due
now and if it is not received by November 5, 2026, this approval will become null
and void and all fees will be forfeited.
CITY OF ARCADIA
SPORT COURTS
LIGHTING AGREEMENT
Development Services Department
Community Development Division-Planning Services
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Issued 8/27/25
APPLICATION NO.:
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
We the property owner/contractor guarantee that the sports court lights shall be installed
and shielded so that the light source shall not be visible beyond the property line and that
the light intensity shall not exceed one (1) foot candle above ambient at the property line,
and that if it does, the sport court approval issued pursuant to this Division may be
revoked by the Planning Division in addition to other remedies available pursuant to law.
LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE
DATE
PRINT NAME
CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NUMBER
PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 9104.02.330