Long Beach Municipal Code Div. II Development Standards

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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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".

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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.

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

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

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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.

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