Earlier editions: 2026-09
Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 21.40 Height Limit Overlay District (hl)
Long Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Long Beach
Cite as: Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 21.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04
21.40.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish special building height limits in areas of the City where lower scale development is desired to maintain neighborhood character.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
21.40.020 - Building height restrictions.¶
Building height restrictions within the Height Limit Overlay (HL) district shall be indicated on the zoning map by the overlay designation (HL) followed by a number indicating the maximum allowable height in feet, a slash, and then a number indicating the maximum number of building stories allowed, such as "R-3-3(HL 20/2)." Where no numbers are indicated on the zoning map, the height in both feet and stories shall be determined and specified during site plan review.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
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