Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 21 — ZONING›Chapter 21.38 — HORSE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Long Beach Municipal Code Div. II Development Standards
Long Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Long Beach
Cite as: Long Beach Municipal Code Division II · Text as of 2026-10-04
21.38.201 - Number of horses permitted.¶
Table 38-2 indicates the number of horses permitted within various underlying districts. In all districts, no horse shall be kept on any lot containing less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet of gross lot area.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
Table 38-2
Number of Horses Permitted
| District | Number of Horses Permitted |
|---|---|
| R-1 | Not more than one horse for each 2,500 square feet of lot area; and/ |
| Not more than five horses on any one lot | |
| R-2, R-3, R-4 | Not more than one horse for each 2,500 square feet of lot area |
| All other districts | Not more than one horse for each 1,000 square feet of lot area |
21.38.203 - General.¶
The provisions of Sections 21.38.205 through 21.38.245 shall be the supplemental development standards in horse overlay districts.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.205 - Stalls required.¶
Each horse kept on the premises shall be provided with a permanent covered stall. The number of stalls shall not exceed the permitted number of horses.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.210 - Permitted location.¶
Stables, stalls and corrals shall be confined to the rear fifty percent (50%) of the lot. Corrals shall not be allowed in side yard areas.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.215 - Distance from residential units.¶
A distance of at least one hundred feet (100') shall be maintained between all stable or stall walls and any dwelling unit on adjacent or abutting lots. Corrals shall not be allowed within twenty-five feet (25') of any residence.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.220 - Distance from property line.¶
A minimum distance of ten feet (10') shall be maintained between any property line and any stable, stall or corral.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.225 - Distance from accessory structures.¶
Stable wails with openings and stalls shall maintain a minimum distance of ten feet (10') from any other accessory structure. However, solid stable walls may be attached to accessory structures provided that both structures receive adequate light, air and ventilation.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.230 - Construction requirements—Stalls and stables.¶
All stables and stalls shall be constructed in a manner which allows them to be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Exterior walls shall be constructed in the same manner as is required for permanent buildings. All stables shall have a solid, fixed roof.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.235 - Construction requirements—Corrals.¶
Corrals shall be completely enclosed by fences or stables not less than five feet, six inches (5'6") in height. All gates shall have latching devices.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.240 - Parking requirements.¶
Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 21.41 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements) of this Title.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.245 - Landscaping.¶
The area between any corral or stable and any property line shall be landscaped and maintained in a neat and healthy condition. One (1), fifteen (15) gallon tree shall be planted for each thirty (30) linear feet of property line adjoining a public right-of-way. See Chapter 21.42 for additional landscaping requirements.
(ORD-10-0031, § 5, 2010; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.38.250 - Nonconforming stables and corrals.¶
Property owners keeping horses within designated horse overlay districts shall bring their properties into full compliance with the requirements of this Chapter not later than April 17, 1981. Property owners keeping horses outside a horse overlay district shall discontinue such use not later than October 17, 1982.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
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