Title 21 — ZONING[[1]]

Division I — PERMITTED USES

Long Beach Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Long Beach

21.35.110 - Purpose.

A.

Permitted Uses. Table 35-1 indicates the classes of uses permitted (Y), not permitted (N), permitted as a conditional use (C), permitted as an accessory use (A), and permitted as a temporary use (T) in the park district.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.120 - Prohibited uses.

Any use not specifically permitted by Table 35-1 shall be prohibited.

TABLE 35-1

Uses in Park Districts

TABLE 35-1
Uses in Park Districts
Use District P
Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses (all categories) N
Alcoholic beverage sales - with permitted or conditionally permitted uses C
Amphitheater, band shell, performance stage and the like:
a. With a seating capacity of up to 200 persons Y
b. With a seating capacity greater than 200 persons C
Athletic facilities including sports felds, swimming pools, courts and the like Y
Campgrounds (except recreational vehicle campgrounds) Y
Circuses N
Comfort stations A
Commercial recreation uses(a)(see defnition, e.g., miniature golf courses, water slides, bicycle rentals,
nonmotorized vehicles, and the like)
C
Commercial uses-other N, except sidewalk
vendors which are
allowed pursuant to
Chapter 5.73 of the
LBMC
Community gardens Y
Community service uses(b):
a. Nonregional, City stafed Y
b. Nonregional, nonproft C
c. Nonregional, for proft N
Community service uses(b)-regional N
Construction trailer T
Cultural and educational uses (e.g., museums, ranchos, nature centers and the like) Y
Daycare and preschools:
a. Cooperatives and City stafed Y
b. Nonproft C
Electronic video games (not to exceed 4 in any 1 building) A
Exhibition grounds on a permanent basis for fairs, carnivals, trade shows and the like, or for continuation of
fairs, carnivals, trade shows and the like beyond 10 days in length
N
Exhibitions, trade shows and the like T
Fairs, festivals, carnivals, holiday celebrations, pageants, social events and the like for a period not to exceed
10 days
T
Food and beverage concessions (not including alcoholic) A
Landscaped open areas Y
Libraries of the City of Long Beach C
Mobile food truck/Mobile food facility (see Section
21.53.106)
T
Motor vehicle racing or testing N
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Natural habitat reserves or preserves Y
Ofces for the supervision and maintenance of park facilities, programs and activities A
Parking (commercial) N
Parks and related improvements Y
Passive games and activities, and arts and crafts classes Y
Police and fre stations, communication centers, schools, government buildings and the like N
Private clubs (nonproft and recreational only) C
Recreational equipment sale and rental for use in park (except that motorcycles, motorized skateboards,
mopeds and the like, are not permitted)
A
Recreational vehicle campground C
Recreational vehicle storage N
Residential uses (except caretaker or guard facilities) N
Restaurants with or without alcoholic beverage sales C
Sale of alcoholic beverage C
Sewage and wastewater treatment of tertiary or more advanced level of treatment A
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (see
Chapter 21.56)
C
Any use which violates the noise ordinance of the City N

Abbreviations: Y = Permitted as a principal use.

N = Not permitted.

C = Conditional use permit required. Refer to Chapter 21.52.

A = Permitted as accessory use. Refer to Chapter 21.51.

T = Permitted as temporary use. Refer to Chapter 21.53.

(a)

"Commercial recreation" is any recreational use in parks for which a fee is charged independent of City oversight. (See definition for "commercial recreation" in Section 21.15.565 and findings for such uses in the park P district in Section 21.52.610.)

(b)

"Community service use" is a service provided for the health and welfare of the individual receiving the service. Such uses in parks do not include the permanent provision of food, shelter or medical services except for counseling, health fairs, medical screening and the like. Nonregional community service uses serve the local community—the neighbors nearby who require the service. Regional serving community service providers serve a much wider constituency.

(ORD-26-0012 § 6, 2026; ORD-24-0032 § 1, 2024; ORD-24-0003 § 1, 2024; ORD-18-0015 § 5(Exh. E), 2018; ORD-11-0011 § 6(Exh. F), 2011; Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

Table 35-2

Park Dedications/Designations

Park Name Type Dedication Type Zoning Classifcation
Admiral Kidd N Dedicated P
Alamitos at 72nd M Designated P
Alamitos Bay Marina SU Designated PD-4
Arbor Street M Dedicated P
Atlantic Plaza N Dedicated P
Bayshore Playground M Designated P
Beach R Designated and Dedicated P
Belmont Pier and Plaza SU Designated PD-2 and R-4-R & P
Belmont Pool Complex SU Designated PD-2 and P
Birdcage M Dedicated P
Bixby C Dedicated P
Bixby Knolls N Dedicated P
Bouton Creek M Dedicated P
Bluf G Dedicated P
Burton Chace M Dedicated P
California Recreation Center N Dedicated P
Carroll M Dedicated P
Cesar Chavez C Dedicated PD-30 and PR
C. David Molina N Dedicated P
Channel View G Dedicated PD-1
Cherry C Dedicated P
Chittick Field SU County owned P
College Estates N Dedicated P
Colonnade M Dedicated R-1-S
Colorado Lagoon SU Designated P
Coolidge N Dedicated P
Craftsman Village M Dedicated P
Crocker Plaza (Victory) G Dedicated PD-6
Daisy Avenue G Dedicated P
Davies Launch Ramp SU Designated P
Deforest N Dedicated P
Deforest Nature Trail SU County owned P
Donald Douglas Plaza M Dedicated P
Douglas M Dedicated P
Downtown Marina Mole SU Designated PD-6
Drake N Dedicated PD-10
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East Village Arts M Dedicated PD-30
El Dorado Park West C Dedicated P
El Dorado Park Golf Course GC Dedicated P
El Dorado Regional Park R Dedicated P
El Dorado - Nature/Community Gardens SU Dedicated P
Fellowship M Dedicated PD-22
Fourteenth Street M Dedicated PD-29 and P
Golden Shore Marine Reserve SU Designated PD-6 and PD-21
Golden Shore RV SU Designated PD-6 and PD-21
Grace N Dedicated P
Heartwell C Dedicated P
Heartwell (Campfre) SU Dedicated Institutional
Heartwell Park Golf Course GC Dedicated P
Houghton C Dedicated P
Hudson N Dedicated P
Jack Dunster Marine Reserve SU Dedicated PD-1
Jack Nichol G Dedicated PD-1
Jackson Street M Dedicated R-1-N and P
Jenni Rivera Memorial G Dedicated P
La Bella Fontana di Napoli SU Dedicated P
Leeway Sailing Center SU Designated P
Lilly M Dedicated P
Lincoln SU Dedicated PD-30
Livingston Drive M Dedicated P
LB Aquarium of the Pacifc SU Designated PD-6
LB Museum of Art SU Dedicated P
Locust Tot Lot M Dedicated P
Lookout M Dedicated P
Los Altos N Dedicated P
Los Altos Plaza M Dedicated P
Los Cerritos N Dedicated P
MacArthur N Dedicated P
Marina Green SU Designated PD-6 and P
Marina Vista N Designated PD-1
Marine Park (Mother's Beach) SU Designated P
Marine Stadium SU Designated PD-1 and P
Martin Luther King Jr. C Dedicated P
Mary Molina Community Garden M Dedicated P
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Maurice "Mossy" Kent M Designated PD-4
Miracle on 4th Street M Dedicated P
Naples Plaza (Overlook Park) N Dedicated P
Orizaba N Dedicated P
Pacifc & 6th Community Garden M Dedicated P
Pacifc Electric Right-of-Way G Dedicated P
Pan American N Dedicated P
Peace M Dedicated P
Plaza Zaferia M Dedicated P
Queen Mary Events SU Designated PD-21
Rainbow Harbor Esplanade SU Designated PD-6
Rainbow Lagoon SU Designated PD-6
Ramona N Dedicated P
Recreation C Dedicated P
Recreation Park Golf Course GC Dedicated P
Recreation - 9 Hole (North of 6th Street) GC Dedicated P
Recreation - 9 Hole (South of 6th Street) GC Designated P
Rose M Dedicated P
Rotary Centennial M Dedicated PD-22
Santa Cruz (Victory) M Dedicated PD-6
Scherer C Dedicated P
Shoreline Aquatic SU Designated PD-6
Silverado C Dedicated P
Sims Pond SU Dedicated PD-1
Skylinks GC Dedicated P
Sleepy Hollow G Dedicated P
Somerset N Dedicated P
South Shore Launch Ramp SU Designated PD-21
South Street Parkway G Dedicated P
Stearns Champions C Dedicated P
Tanaka Park M Dedicated P
Treasure Island M Dedicated P
Veterans C Dedicated P
Victory G Dedicated PD-6
Wardlow N Dedicated P
Whaley N Dedicated P
Will Rogers M Dedicated Institutional/PD-1
Willow Springs (Parcel A only) C Dedicated P
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Wrigley G County owned P

N = Neighborhood; C = Community; M = Mini; SU = Special Use; GC = Golf Course; G = Greenway

(ORD-24-0030 § 1, 2024; ORD-22-0023 § 1, 2022; ORD-22-0019 § 1, 2022; ORD-06-0004 § 1, 2006: Ord. C-7895 § 2, 2003)

DIVISION II. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

21.35.205 - General provisions.

The provisions of Sections 21.35.210 through 21.35.260 shall be the standards for construction or use in the park district. Any conversion of park land must be replaced on amenity for amenity basis on at least a two to one (2:1) ratio. One (1) acre of replacement land shall be located in the park service area where the land was converted and an additional acre of replacement land shall be located in a park service area needing park land as determined by the recreation commission.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.210 - Lot size.

No lot shall be divided or reduced in size from that existing on the effective date of this Title.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.215 - Building height.

The maximum height of all buildings shall be thirty feet (30′).

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.220 - Site coverage.

Based upon park type classifications, specified in Table OSR-2 of the general plan open space and recreation element, site coverage in parks shall be limited to the following maximum percentages of total park area:

Mini and greenway parks: One percent (1%).

Regional parks: Two percent (2%).

Neighborhood parks: Seven percent (7%).

Community parks: Ten percent (10%).

Special use parks: To be determined by site plan review.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.225 - Yards—Required.

Ten feet (10′) abutting any street right-of-way and five feet (5′) abutting any other zoning district, shall be open, free of any structures and shall be landscaped.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.230 - Design of buildings.

All buildings shall be designed, treated and finished to blend with the open and landscaped surroundings. All mechanical appurtenances, other than rain gutters and solar collectors, shall be screened from public view.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.235 - Screening required.

All storage and maintenance equipment shall be screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.240 - Accessory structures.

A.

Use Restrictions. The use of accessory buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 21.51, "Accessory Uses", of this Title.

B.

Development Standards. Accessory structures and buildings may be placed anywhere on a lot except within the required street front setback area or as otherwise restricted by Chapter 21.45, "Special Development Standards".

C.

Trash Receptacles. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided to accommodate all refuse generated on a site. Such receptacles shall conform to the development standards contained in Chapter 21.45, "Special Development Standards".

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.245 - On-premises signs.

A.

Park Signs. Each park may display one freestanding sign, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet, on each street frontage facing each direction, and one (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, for each major vehicle entrance to the park. Such signs shall identify the name of the park only.

B.

Building Signs. Each building in the park district may contain one (1) wall sign on each building wall. Such signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area. Sign copy shall be limited to the identification of the facility, including the name of any person to whom the facility is dedicated.

C.

Signs on Public Properties. Exempt signs otherwise eligible under Section 21.44.070 shall be permitted in the park district.

D.

Prohibited Signs. All signs other than those specified in Subsections 21.35.245.A through 21.35.245.C shall be prohibited.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.250 - Off-street parking and loading.

Parking and loading spaces shall be provided as required by Chapter 21.41, "Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements", of this Title.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.255 - Landscaping requirements.

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 21.42, "Landscaping Standards", of this Title.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

21.35.260 - Fences and garden walls.

Fences and garden walls are permitted accessory structures subject to the development standards contained in Chapter 21.43, "Fences and Garden Walls", of this Title.

(Ord. C-7826 § 3, 2002)

CHAPTER 21.36 - PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

21.36.010 - Purpose.

The Public Right-of-Way (PR) District is established to create, enhance and preserve open areas of public rights-of-way and to protect such areas from encroachment by other uses.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

DIVISION I. - PERMITTED USES

21.36.110 - Permitted uses.

Table 36-1 indicates the classes of uses permitted (Y), not permitted (N), permitted as a conditional use (C) and permitted as an accessory use (A) in the Public Right-of-Way District. Accessory uses and conditional uses may have special development standards as outlined in Chapters 21.51 (Accessory Uses) and 21.52 (Conditional Uses), respectively, of this Title.

(Ord. C-7326 § 17, 1995; Ord. C-6684 § 26, 1990; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

21.36.120 - Prohibited uses.

Any use not specifically permitted by Table 36-1 shall be prohibited.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

DIVISION II. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

21.36.210 - Development standards.

There are no special development standards for the Public Right-of-Way District.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

TABLE 36-1

Uses in the Public Right-of-Way District

Use District (PR)
1. Agriculture A
2. Caretaker dwelling A
3. Electrical distribution station, pipeline or food-control pumping station, railroad
switching station or other similar facility essential to the operation of rights-of-way
A
4. Electrical generating facility (except solar) N
5. Flood control rights-of-way Y
6. Freeway rights-of-way Y
7. Public recreational facilities A
8. Railroad or rapid transit rights-of-way Y
9. Rail yard or maintenance yard N
10. Right-of-way maintenance facilities A
11. Solar collectors Y
12. Tree farm or nursery Y
13. Utility rights-of-way Y
14. Wireless telecommunication facilities (see
Chapter 21.56)
C

;note; Abbreviations: ;hg;Y = Permitted as a principal use. N = Not permitted.

C = Conditional use permit required. Refer to Chapter 21.52.

A = Permitted as an accessory use. Special standards may apply. Refer to Chapter 21.51.

(ORD-11-0011 § 7(Exh. G), 2011; Ord. C-7399 § 10, 1996; Ord. C-7326 § 17, 1995; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)