Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 22 — TRANSITIONAL ZONING CODE: ZONE IN SPECIFIED AREAS
Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 22.15 Uses
Long Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Long Beach
Cite as: Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 22.15 · Text as of 2026-10-04
22.15.010 - General Provisions.¶
A. Permitted Uses. The Permitted Use tables establish the land use permissions applicable to the zones identified within this Section. Use permissions shall be applicable to all existing and new uses, structures, and activities within the identified zone.
Prior to the establishment of any land use identified in the tables of this Chapter, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Code.
B. Adaptive Reuse Projects. The application of the regulations of this Section and interpretation of standards should support adaptive reuse projects, to the extent practical, to meet the development, economic, parking, access, and mobility needs of the community. The intent of the adaptive reuse is to allow conversion of existing structures to new land uses that maintain or enhance the character of a neighborhood or district, extend the life of the building, reduce use of new construction materials and reduce construction waste generated, and provide additional employment or housing opportunities in appropriate and compatible locations.
- Land Use. Any residential or non-residential use permitted in the MU-1, MU-2, or MU-3 zone (or the A-Series version of these zones, as applicable) shall be permitted in adaptive reuse projects as of the effective date of the zone change, with the following exceptions:
a. No new residential uses shall be introduced through adaptive reuse into any industrial zone.
b. Any discretionary review, including an Administrative Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit required within the MU-1, MU-2, or MU-3 zone (or the A-Series version of these zones, as applicable) for a particular use, is required for an adaptive reuse project.
c. Existing buildings within the NI-1 or NI-2 zoning districts, shall be permitted to be adaptively reused to any use permitted within the NI-1 or NI-2 Zones.
d. Any request for a land use not explicitly allowed within the specified zones as part of an adaptive reuse project shall require an Administrative Use Permit, subject to the procedures of Section 21.25 (Specific Procedures) of the Title 21 Zoning Regulations
Setbacks. Existing principal structures with non-conforming setbacks may remain. Any additions or facade changes involving greater than twenty-five (25) continuous linear feet of exterior wall facing a public right-of-way shall comply with zoning setbacks, unless waived with written findings of fact by the Site Plan Review Committee.
Heights. Heights of existing buildings shall be exempt from established height limits. The addition of parapets or roof structures, equipment or other enclosures or non-habitable space is allowed. Any new or additional habitable space or floors shall comply with height limits of the underlying zoning district, unless waived with written findings of fact by the Site Plan Review Committee.
Residential Density. Density limitations are not applicable to adaptive reuse projects.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Adaptive reuse projects are exempt from the FAR limitations of the underlying zoning.
Existing Parking. The overall number of existing parking spaces on-site shall be maintained. An exception for a reduction in existing parking for purposes of providing required ADA parking and access or to accommodate Electric Vehicle (EV) charging equipment shall be allowed by right.
Required Parking in General. No additional on-site parking shall be required for conversion to residential or commercial uses. Parking for all other uses shall be provided at the rate of 25% of the parking required in Table 30-3, for adaptive reuse projects in designated parking impacted areas. The following shall also apply:
a. In mixed use adaptive reuse projects, the first six thousand (6,000) square feet of non-residential space shall be exempt from parking requirements.
b. Tandem parking is allowed up to fifty percent (50%) of provided spaces.
c. Shared parking arrangements shall conform to LBMC Section 21.41.222 - Off-site parking or Section 21.41.223.A - Parking-Joint Use of Parking Facility.
d. Any reduction in provided parking beyond the minimums above shall be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.
Parking Incentives. Additional parking reductions for incentivized uses and conversion of historic landmark buildings, as set forth in Section 22.15.010.B.7 and Table 30-3, shall also apply.
Other provisions. Landscaping, Open Space, and any other applicable development standards of the underlying zone would have to be complied with, unless infeasible for a proposed project or waived by the Site Plan Review Committee.
C. Prohibited Uses. Uses not listed in this chapter are prohibited, unless determined to be similar compatible uses, consistent with Section 22.15.010.D below.
D. Unlisted or Similar Compatible Uses. Any land use that is not specifically listed in this chapter for the applicable zone shall not be permitted within the zone. However, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to determine whether the proposed use may be permitted when all the following findings are made by the Zoning Administrator in writing:
The characteristics of, and activities associated with, the proposed use are equivalent to and compatible with, one or more of the listed permitted uses and will not involve a higher level of activity or intensity than the permitted uses.
The proposed use is substantially similar to a listed permitted use.
The proposed use is compatible with the purpose and intent of the applicable zone.
The proposed use has similar traffic, noise, light, odor, and other operational impacts as a listed permitted use.
The operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental to existing uses in the area of influence.
E. Temporary Uses. Any temporary use not specifically regulated by this Chapter shall be governed by the applicable regulations as set forth elsewhere in the Long Beach Municipal Code.
(ORD-24-0015 § 1(Exh. A), 2024)
22.15.020 - Land Use Operations.¶
Mixed-use development requires special attention to the compatibility and livability amongst all uses within a building and the adjacent uses/buildings. Within the mixed-use Zones:
No operations conducted on any property shall create objectionable and/or noxious dust, light, matter, mud, noise, odor, refuse, smoke, steam, vibration, maintenance needs of grounds or buildings, or other nuisance(s).
No land use shall be detrimental to the health and welfare of the surrounding community. See Site Design Standards and referenced use standards sections for further requirements.
(ORD-24-0015 § 1(Exh. A), 2024)
22.15.030 - Permit Requirements—Permitted Uses.¶
All permitted land uses are identified by a permit type consistent with Table 15-1. City Municipal Code section references are provided for applicable permit types.
Table 15-1 Land Use Permit Types and Processes
| Symbol | Permit Requirement | Procedure/ |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Yes, the use is permitted. | |
| N | No, the use is not permitted. | |
| C | Conditional use permit required. | Chapter 21.25 Div. II/ Chapter 21.52 Div. II |
| AP | Administrative use permit required. | Chapter 21.25 Div. IV/ Chapter 21.52 Div. II |
| A | Accessory use subject to special development standards. | This Chapter and Chapter 21.51 |
| T | Temporary use subject to provisions. | Chapter 21.53 |
| IP | Interim Park Use Permit | Chapter 21.25 Div. XII/ Chapter 21.52 |
| N/A | Not applicable to the zone. |
Tables 15-2 Through Table 15-6: Permitted Uses
Table 15-2: Permitted Uses in Mixed Use (RMU/MU) Zones
Table 15-2: Permitted Uses in Mixed-Use Zones
| Uses | Residential Mixed-Use Zones | Residential Mixed-Use Zones | Mixed-Use Zones | Mixed-Use Zones | Mixed-Use Zones | Mixed-Use Zones | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 and the following noted standards or regulations. |
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| Uses | RMU3 | RMU4 | MU-1 | MU-2 | MU-M | MU-3 | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 and the following noted standards or regulations. |
| Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses |
| Off-Premise Sales | N | C | C | C | C | C | Subject to Section 21.52.201 |
| On-Premise Sales | C | C | C | C | C | C | For alcoholic beverage sales exempted from the CUP process, see Section 22.20.010 |
| Alcohol Beverage Manufacturing | C | AP | Y | C | C | AP | Subject to Section 21.45.114 . |
| Accessory Tasting Room | C | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses |
| Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater |
| ≤100 Seats | N | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | AP for review of noise and gathering impacts on residential within 500 feet. |
| 101+ Seats | N | N | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| Assembly Uses | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| (Accessory <25% of GFA) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses |
| ≤2,500 Sq. Ft. GFA and ≤100 occupants | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2,501≤25,000 Sq. Ft. GFA, or ≥101 Occupants | AP | AP | Y | AP | Y | Y | |
| ≥25,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | C | C | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility |
| ≤2,500 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2,501≤10,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| > 10,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | C | C | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| Automobile/ |
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| Auto Detailing | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Auto Detailing, With Handheld Machines Only | N | N | Y | N | N | Y | Inside parking structures or garages only. |
| Car Wash | N | N | C | N | N | N | |
| Fleet Services and Towing | N | N | C | N | N | N | Single vehicle parking permitted; see Specific Use Standards. Accessory uses limited to hotel primary use only; no auto repair. |
| Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
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Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
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| Gasoline and/ |
N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Diesel Fuel | N | N | C | N | N | N | |
| Electric Vehicle Charging | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Hydrogen and Alternative Fuel | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair |
| General Auto Repair | N | N | N | N | N | N | As defined in 21.15.280 . |
| Minor Auto Repair | N | N | C | N | N | C | Permitted only on the ground floor, as defined in 21.15.290 . |
| Motorcycle/ |
N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Parts, with installation | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Parts, without installation | N | N | AP | AP | N | N | |
| Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure |
| Accessory Use | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Primary Use, Public | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| Primary Use, Private | N | N | C | C | C | C | |
| Recreational Vehicle Storage | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency |
| Mobility Services | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Shared, micro-mobility kiosks, dock-less, and/ |
| Traditional Daily+ Automobile Rental | N | N | A | N | N | N | Accessory to hotel use only; no auto repair services. |
| Transportation Facilities | N | N | N | N | N | N | Bus terminals, bus yard, cab stands, heliports/ |
| Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards |
| Billboards/ |
N | N | N | N | N | N | Regardless of size. |
| Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
| Adult Day Care | AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | C | Subject to pending City regulations. |
| College, University, Business or Professional School | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | |
| Community Center/ Senior Center | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Elementary or Secondary School | N | N | Y | Y | AP | Y | Subject to standards of 21.52.263 |
| Government Offices, Facilities, or Civic Uses | C | C | Y | AP | AP | Y | |
| Industrial Arts Trade School or Rehabilitation Workshop | N | N | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| Mortuary or Funeral Home | N | N | C | N | N | N | |
| Museum | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Parsonage | A | A | A | A | A | A | Accessory to and on the same parcel as associated religious assembly use. |
| Library, Public or Private | AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Social Service Office w/ |
N | AP | Y | AP | C | AP | As defined in 21.15.2795 See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Social Service Office with food distribution | N | N | AP | N | C | C | As defined in 21.15.2795 See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Tutoring center up to 2,500 sq. ft. | AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to standards of section 21.52.280 . |
| Tutoring center greater than 2,500 sq. ft. | N | C | AP | AP | AP | AP | Subject to standards of section 21.52.280 . |
| Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks |
| Community Garden | IP | IP | IP | IP | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Passive Park | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to 21.45.155 . |
| Playground | IP | IP | IP | IP | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Recreational Park | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Urban Agriculture | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Commercial: Business/ |
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| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding not exceeding 25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to special development standards for indoor and outdoor animal adoption and boarding 21.45.133 Such uses shall be permitted in all Planned Development (PD) Districts and Specific Plans (SP) allowing commercial uses including but not limited to land use categories described as professional and personal services, subject to Section 21.45.133 . |
| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding exceeding 25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | Subject to special development standards for indoor and outdoor animal adoption and boarding 21.45.133 Such uses shall be permitted in all Planned Development (PD) Districts and Specific Plans (SP) allowing commercial uses including but not limited to land use categories described as professional and personal services, subject to Section 21.45.133 . |
| Outdoor animal daycare | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | Subject to special development standards for indoor and outdoor animal adoption and boarding 21.45.133 Such uses shall be permitted in all Planned Development (PD) Districts and Specific Plans (SP) allowing commercial uses including but not limited to land use categories described as professional and personal services, subject to Section 21.45.133 . |
| Bail Bonds | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Firearms or Other Weapons, Sales or Repair | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Laundromat | C | C | C | N | AP | C | |
| Manufacture of Products Sold On-Site | N | N | AP | A | A | A | See Specific Use Standards, Section 22.20.050 within this Chapter. |
| Basic Sales and Service: Retail/ |
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| ≤4,500 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. |
| >4,500 and ≤9,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | N | N | Y | AP | AP | AP | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. |
| Thrift Store, Used Merchandise | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. |
| Pawn Shop | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Daycare Center or Pre-School, 15 or More | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | As defined in 21.15.730 , subject to 21.52.249 . |
| Gallery/ |
N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Equipment Sales, Rental, or Repair | N | N | AP | N | N | N | Indoor only; outdoor display or sales prohibited. |
| Repair Services | N | N | C | N | N | N | Permitted indoor, on the ground floor only. Appliances, upholstery, lawn mowers, etc. |
| Self-Storage, mini-warehouse | N | N | N | N | N | N | Indoor or outdoor. |
| Tattoo Parlor/ |
AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to 21.45.166 . |
| Termite and Pest Control | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| With Drive-Through Windows/ |
N | N | C | C | N | C | Subject to Sections 21.45.130 , 21.45.116 and 21.52.212 . |
| Without Drive-Through Windows | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Alternative Financial Services (Check Cashing, Payday Loans, Cash for Gold, etc.) | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| ATM, Interior | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| ATM, Exterior or freestanding walk up | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| ATM Drive-Through Machine | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
| Convalescent Hospital or Home | N | N | N | N | C | N | |
| Medical Office or Clinic | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Hospital | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Urgent Care Facility | C | AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | |
| Massage Therapy | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | Allowed in all zones when provided as an accessory use only |
| Office, non-medical | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales |
| Outdoor Flower, Plant, Fruit, or Vegetable Sales | Y | A | Y | A | A | A | Maximum of 6,000 sq. ft. for accessory uses. |
| Outdoor Swap Meet, Flea Market, Sales Event | T | T | T | T | T | T | Permitted only on the ground floor. |
| Pop-Up Shop/ |
T | T | Y/T | Y/T | Y/T | Y/T | Subject to Section 22.20.100 and 21.45.135 , except Subsection B.1. |
| Recycling Collection Center for Cans and Bottles Subject to 21.51.265 | |||||||
| Staff Attended | N | N | AP | N | N | N | Permitted only on the ground floor. |
| Unattended | A | A | A | A | A | A | Accessory to a grocery store only, permitted only on the ground floor. |
| Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| Amusement Machines (≤4) | N | A | A | A | A | A | See 21.51.205 . |
| Banquet Room Rental, Accessory Use | N | N | A | A | A | A | Accessory to restaurant or hotel. |
| Banquet Room Rental, Primary Use | N | N | AP | C | C | C | |
| Indoor Amusement/ Entertainment Facility | N | Y | Y | AP | AP | AP | See 21.45.115.5 , 21.52.203 (arcades) and Section 21.52.220.5 (computer arcades). |
| Outdoor Amusement/ |
N | N | AP | N | N | AP | See 21.45.115.5 , 21.52.203 (arcades) and Section 21.52.220.5 (computer arcades). |
| Dancing, Accessory Use | N | A | A | A | A | A | Accessory to restaurant, hotel, banquet room only. City council hearing is required for new and transferred business licenses. |
| Private Club, Social Club, Night Club, Pool Hall | N | N | C | C | C | C | City Council hearing required for new and transferred business licenses; consistent with Chapter 21.32 . |
| Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses |
| ≤9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | C | C | AP | AP | AP | AP | See Specific Use Standards, Section 22.20.030 within this Chapter. |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | N | N | C | C | C | C | See Specific Use Standards, Section 22.20.030 within this Chapter. |
| Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses |
| Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market |
| ≤4,500 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| >4,500 and ≤9,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods |
| Restaurant | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Ready-to-Eat Without Drive-Through | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Restaurant or Ready-to-Eat With Drive-Through | N | N | N | N | N | N | Subject to Section 21.45.130 . |
| Restaurant With Entertainment | N | C | AP | AP | AP | AP | City Council hearing required for new and transferred business licenses. |
| Commissary - Standalone | N | N | AP | AP | N | AP | Subject to Section 21.52.219.7.5 . |
| Commissary - Accessory to Restaurant | A | A | A | A | A | A | Subject to Section 21.51.225.5 . |
| Mobile Food Trucks/ Mobile Food Facility | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Subject to Section 21.45.133.6 . |
| Other entertainment uses, accessory to a Restaurant or Food Service Uses | AP | AP | A | A | AP | A | See Specific Use Standards in Section 22.20.030 . |
| Outdoor Dining/ |
A | A | A | A | A | A | Accessory to restaurant. |
| Vending Cart (Food Only) | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | Subject to 21.45.170 and limited operating hours. |
| Vending Machines (Exterior) | N | N | A | A | A | A | Accessory to existing retail sales; subject to 21.51.295 . |
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Child Day Care Home, 14 or Fewer Children | A | A | A | A | A | A | Subject to 21.51.230 . |
| Safe Parking Site | A | A | A | A | A | A | Allowed only as an accessory use to an existing institutional use where all lots are owned and operated by the same entity. Subject to 21.45.163 . |
| Emergency Shelter | C | C | C | C | Y | C | Subject to 21.45.132 . |
| Transitional Housing | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Supportive Housing | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Group Home (1—6 Persons) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Home Occupation | A | A | A | A | A | A | Subject to 21.51.235 . |
| Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units |
| Live-Work Units/ |
Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Caretaker residence | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Multi-Family | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Residential development shall be limited to attached configurations (rowhomes, townhomes) and detached courtyard-style multifamily development such as bungalows; single-family detached homes are prohibited. |
| Senior and/ |
Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Single-Family Detached | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Residential Historic Landmark Building | Y* | Y* | Y* | Y* | Y* | Y* | *Subject to 21.52.265.5 . |
| Room Rental | A | A | A | A | A | A | |
| Special Group Residence | C | C | C | C | C | C | Subject to 21.52.271 . |
| Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging |
| Bed and Breakfast/ |
N | C | N | N | N | N | Subject to 21.52.209 ; inns with fewer than seven guest rooms are exempt from CUP requirement. |
| Hotel | N | N | C | C | C | C | |
| Motel | N | N | C | N | N | N | |
| Youth Hostel | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | AP | |
| Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses |
| Temporary Activating Use | T | T | T | T | T | T | Subject to 21.53.115 |
| Adult Entertainment Business | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Carnival, Event, Fair, Fiesta, Outdoor Exhibition, Seasonal Sales, Trade Show, similar | T | T | T | T | T | T | Subject to 21.53.109 and 21.53.113 . |
| Wireless Telecommunications Facility | C | C | C | C | C | C | Building or roof-mounted only, subject to 21.56 . |
| Electric Distribution Station/ |
C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Unattended Donation Box | A | A | A | A | A | A | Subject to accessory use standards Section 21.51.294 . |
Table 15-3: Permitted Uses in Commercial Zones
Table 15-3: Permitted Uses in Commercial Zones
| Uses | Commercial Zones | Commercial Zones | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 , and the following noted standards or regulations. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uses | C3 | C-M | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 , and the following noted standards or regulations. |
| Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses |
| Off-Premise Sales | C | C | Subject to Section 21.52.201 , For alcoholic beverage sales exempted from the CUP process, see Section 22.20.010 |
| On-Premise Sales | C | C | Subject to Section 21.52.201 , For alcoholic beverage sales exempted from the CUP process, see Section 22.20.010 |
| Alcohol Beverage Manufacturing | AP | AP | Subject to Section 21.45.114 . |
| Accessory Tasting Room | A | A | Subject to Section 21.45.114 . |
| Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses |
| Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater |
| ≤100 Seats | Y | Y | AP for review of noise and gathering impacts on residential within 500 feet. |
| 101+ Seats | Y | Y | |
| Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses |
| ≤2,500 Sq. Ft. GFA and ≤100 occupants | Y | Y | |
| 2,501≤25,000 Sq. Ft. GFA, or ≥101 Occupants | Y | Y | |
| ≥25,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | |
| Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility |
| ≤2,500 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | |
| 2,501≤25,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | |
| > 25,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | |
| Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
| Auto Detailing | Y | N | |
| Auto Detailing, With Handheld Machines Only | Y | Y | Inside parking structures or garages only. |
| Car Wash | C | N | |
| Fleet Services and Towing | C/A | N | Single vehicle parking permitted; see Specific Use Standards. Accessory uses limited to hotel primary use only; no auto repair. |
| Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
Gasoline/ |
| Gasoline and/ |
N | N | |
| Diesel Fuel | N | N | |
| Electric Vehicle Charging | A | A | |
| Hydrogen Fuel | C | N | |
| Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair |
| General Auto Repair | N | N | As defined in 21.15.280 . |
| Minor Auto Repair | C | N | Permitted only on the ground floor. Subject to 21.52.206 , as defined in 21.15.290 . |
| Motorcycle/ |
AP | N | Indoor only. |
| Auto Sales | C | N | |
| Parts, with installation | N | N | |
| Parts, without installation | Y | AP | |
| Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure |
| Accessory Use | A | A | |
| Primary Use, Public | AP | AP | |
| Primary Use, Private | C | C | |
| Recreational Vehicle Storage | N | N | |
| Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency |
| Mobility Services | Y | Y | Shared, micro-mobility kiosks, dock-less, and/ |
| Traditional Daily+ Automobile Rental | Y | Y | |
| Transportation Facilities | N | N | Bus terminals, bus yard, cab stands, heliports/ |
| Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards |
| Billboards/ |
C | C | Subject to Chapter 21.54 . |
| Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
| Adult Day Care | Y | Y | |
| College, University, Business or Professional | Y | Y | |
| School | Y | Y | |
| Community Center/ |
Y | Y | |
| Elementary or Secondary School | C | C | Subject to standards of 21.52.263 and 21.52.249 . |
| Government Offices, Facilities, or Civic Uses | Y | Y | |
| Industrial Arts Trade School or Rehabilitation | Y | Y | |
| Workshop | Y | Y | |
| Mortuary or Funeral Home | AP | C | Minimum 600 feet from any residential zone, as defined in 21.52.211. |
| Museum | Y | Y | |
| Parks, Plazas, Playgrounds, Open Space, Urban Agriculture | Y | Y | Subject to standards of 21.52.260 , 21.45.155 . |
| Tutoring center up to 2,500 sq. ft. | Y | Y | Subject to standards of section 21.52.280 . |
| Tutoring center greater than 2,500 sq. ft. | AP | AP | Subject to standards of section 21.52.280 . |
| Parsonage | A | A | Accessory to and on the same parcel as associated religious assembly use. |
| Library, Public or Private | Y | Y | |
| Social Service Office without food distribution | Y | Y | As defined in 21.15.2795 . See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Social Service Office with food distribution | AP | AP | As defined in 21.15.2795 . See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks |
| Community Garden | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Passive Park | Y | Y | Subject to 21.45.155 . |
| Playground | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Recreational park | AP | AP | Subject to 21.45.155 . |
| Urban Agriculture | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Commercial: Business/ |
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| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding not exceeding 25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | Y | Y | Subject to special development standards for indoor and outdoor animal adoption and boarding 21.45.133 . Such uses shall be permitted in all Planned Development (PD) Districts and Specific Plans (SP) allowing commercial uses including but not limited to land use categories described as professional and personal services, subject to Section 21.45.133 . |
| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding exceeding 25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | AP | AP | See special development standards for indoor and outdoor animal adoption and boarding, Section 21.45.133 . Such uses shall be permitted in all Planned Development (PD) Districts and Specific Plans (SP) allowing commercial uses including but not limited to land use categories described as professional and personal services, subject to Section 21.45.133 . |
| Outdoor animal daycare | AP | N | Subject to special development standards for indoor and outdoor animal adoption and boarding 21.45.133 . Such uses shall be permitted in all Planned Development (PD) Districts and Specific Plans (SP) allowing commercial uses including but not limited to land use categories described as professional and personal services, subject to Section 21.45.133 . |
| Bail Bonds | C | C | Only within 600 feet of a police station, jail, or court. |
| Firearms or Other Weapons, Sales or Repair | N | N | |
| Laundromat | AP | AP | |
| Manufacture of Products Sold On-Site | Y | Y | See Specific Use Standards, Section 22.20.050 within this Chapter. |
| Basic Sales and Service: Retail/ |
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| ≤4,500 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. |
| >4,500 and ≤9,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. Subject to 21.52.270.1 . |
| Thrift Store, Used Merchandise | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. Subject to 21.52.270.1 . |
| Pawn Shop | C | C | Subject to 21.52.251 in RMU3 and RMU4 zones. Subject to 21.52.270.1 . |
| Daycare Center or Pre-School, 15 or More | Y | Y | As defined in 21.15.730 , subject to 21.52.249 . |
| Gallery/ |
Y | Y | |
| Equipment Sales, Rental, or Repair | Y | Y | Indoor only; outdoor display or sales prohibited. |
| Repair Services | Y | Y | Permitted indoor, on the ground floor only. Appliances, upholstery, lawn mowers, etc. |
| Self-Storage, mini-warehouse (indoor only) | C | N | Subject to Section 21.52.219.7 . |
| Tattoo Parlor/ |
Y | Y | Indoor or outdoor. |
| Termite and Pest Control | Y | Y | Subject to 21.45.166 . |
| Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| With Windows Drive-Through | C | N | Subject to Sections 21.45.130 , 21.45.116 and 21.52.212 . |
| Without Windows Drive-Through | Y | Y | |
| Alternative Financial Services (Check Cashing, Payday Loans, Cash for Gold, etc.) | N | N | Check Cashing, Payday Loans, Cash for Gold, etc. subject to 21.45.116 . |
| ATM, Interior | Y | Y | |
| ATM, Exterior or free-standing walk up | AP | AP | |
| ATM Drive-Through Machine | N | N | |
| Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
| Convalescent Hospital or Home | C | C | See Specific Use Standards, Section 22.20.050 within this Chapter. |
| Medical Office or Clinic | Y | Y | |
| Hospital | Y | Y | |
| Urgent Care Facility | Y | Y | |
| Massage Therapy | Y | Y | |
| Office, non-medical | Y | Y | |
| Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales | Outdoor or Temporary Sales |
| Outdoor Flower, Plant, Fruit, or Vegetable Sales | Y | Y | |
| Outdoor Swap Meet, Flea Market, Sales Event | Y | Y | Maximum of 6,000 sq. ft. for accessory uses. |
| Pop-Up Shop/ |
T | T | |
| Recycling Collection Center for Cans and Bottles Subject to 21.51.265 | |||
| Staff Attended | AP | AP | Subject to Section 21.52.216 . |
| Unattended | A | A | Accessory to a grocery store only, permitted only on the ground floor. |
| Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| Amusement Machines (≤4) | C | C | |
| Banquet Room Rental, Accessory Use | A | A | See Section 21.51.205 . |
| Banquet Room Rental, Primary Use | A | A | Accessory to restaurant or hotel. |
| Indoor Amusement/ |
AP | AP | |
| Outdoor Amusement/ |
Y | Y | See Section 21.45.115.5 , Section 21.52.203 (arcades) and Section 21.52.220.5 (computer arcades). |
| Dancing, Accessory Use | AP | AP | |
| Private Club, Social Club, Night Club, Pool Hall | A | A | Accessory to restaurant, hotel, banquet room only. City council hearing is required for new and transferred business licenses. City Council hearing required for new and transferred business licenses; consistent with Section 21.32 . |
| Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses |
| Accessory to a Restaurant or Food Service Use | C | C | See Specific Use Standards in Section 22.20.030 . |
| ≤9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | Y | Y | City Council hearing required for new and transferred business licenses; consistent with Section 21.32 . |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | Y | Y | |
| Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses |
| Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market |
| ≤4,500 Sq. Ft GFA | Y | Y | |
| >4,500 and ≤9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | Y | Y | |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | Y | Y | |
| Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods |
| Restaurant | Y | Y | |
| Ready-to-Eat Without Drive-Through | Y | Y | |
| Restaurant or Ready-to-Eat With Drive-Through | C | N | Subject to 21.45.130 . |
| Restaurant With Entertainment | AP | AP | City Council hearing required for new and transferred business licenses. |
| Commissary - Standalone | AP | N | Subject to Section 21.52.219.7.5 . |
| Commissary - Accessory to Restaurant | A | A | Subject to Section 21.51.225.5 . |
| Mobile Food Trucks/ |
Y | Y | Subject to Section 21.45.133.6 . |
| Outdoor Dining/ |
A | A | Accessory to restaurant. |
| Vending Cart (Food Only) | AP | AP | Subject to 21.45.170 and limited operating hours. |
| Vending Machines (Exterior) | A | A | Accessory to existing retail sales; subject to 21.51.295 . |
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Child Day Care Home, 14 or Fewer Children | N | N | Subject to 21.51.230 . |
| Safe Parking Site | A | A | Allowed only as an accessory use to an existing institutional use where all lots are owned and operated by the same entity. Subject to 21.45.163 . |
| Emergency Shelter | C | C | Subject to 21.45.132 . |
| Transitional Housing | N | N | |
| Supportive Housing | N | N | |
| Group Home (1—6 Persons) | N | N | |
| Home Occupation | N | N | Subject to 21.51.235 . |
| Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units |
| Live-Work Units/ |
N | N | |
| Caretaker residence | N | N | |
| Multi-Family | N | N | |
| Senior and/ |
N | N | |
| Single-Family Attached | N | N | |
| Single-Family Detached | N | N | |
| Residential Historic Landmark Building | Y* | Y* | *Subject to 21.52.265.5 . |
| Room Rental | A | A | Subject to 21.52.270 . |
| Special Group Residence | N | N | Subject to 21.52.271 . |
| Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging |
| Bed and Breakfast/ |
N | N | |
| Hotel | C | C | |
| Motel | N | N | |
| Youth Hostel | Y | Y | |
| Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses |
| Temporary activating use | T | T | Subject to 21.53.115 |
| Adult Entertainment Business | N | N | |
| Carnival, Event, Fair, Fiesta, Outdoor Exhibition, Seasonal Sales, Trade Show, similar | T | T | Subject to 21.53.109 and 21.53.113 . |
| Wireless Telecommunications Facility | C | C | Building or roof-mounted only, subject to 21.56 . |
| Electric Distribution Station/ |
C | C | |
| Unattended Donation Box | A | A | Subject to accessory use standards Section 21.51.294 . |
Table 15-4: Permitted Uses in Multi-Family (MF) Zones
Table 15-4: Permitted Uses in Multi-Family Zones
| Uses | Multi-Family Residential Zones | Multi-Family Residential Zones | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 , and the following noted standards or regulations. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uses | MFR-L | MFR-M | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 , and the following noted standards or regulations. |
| Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses |
| Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses |
| ≤3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | |
| >3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | C | C | |
| Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility |
| ≤3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | |
| >3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | N | N | |
| Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
| Fuel Sales | Fuel Sales | Fuel Sales | Fuel Sales |
| Electric Vehicle Charging | A | A | |
| Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure | Parking Structure |
| Accessory Use | A | A | Accessory to a separate primary use only; subject to requirements of Section 22.15.020 . |
| Primary Use, Public | N | AP | Accessory to a separate primary use only; subject to requirements of Section 22.15.020 . |
| Primary Use, Private | N | N | Accessory to a separate primary use only; subject to requirements of Section 22.15.020 . |
| Recreational Vehicle Storage | N | N | |
| Courtesy parking for nonresidential use | C | C | Subject to requirements of Section 21.52.221 . |
| Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency |
| Mobility Services | Y | Y | Shared, micro-mobility kiosks, dock-less, and/ |
| Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
| Adult Day Care | AP | AP | |
| College, University, Business or Professional School | N | N | See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Community Center/ |
N | N | See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Elementary or Secondary School | C | C | See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Government Offices, Facilities, or Civic Uses | C | C | See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Museum | N | Y | See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Parks, Plazas, Playgrounds, Open Space, Urban Agriculture | Y | Y | Subject to standards of 21.52.260 , 21.45.155 . |
| Parsonage | A | A | Accessory to and on the same parcel as associated religious assembly use. |
| Library, Public or Private | N | Y | See Development Incentives for A series zones. |
| Tutoring center up to 3,000 sq. ft. | N | AP | |
| Tutoring center greater than 3,000 sq. ft. | N | N | |
| Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks |
| Community Garden | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Passive Park | Y | Y | Subject to 21.45.155 . |
| Playground | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Recreational park | AP | AP | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Urban Agriculture | Y | Y | Subject to 21.52.260 . |
| Commercial: Business/ |
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| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding not exceeding 25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | N | N | |
| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding exceeding 25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | N | N | |
| Outdoor animal daycare | N | N | |
| ATM, Interior | N | AP | |
| ATM, Exterior or free-standing walk up | N | Y | |
| ATM Drive-Through Machine | N | N | |
| Bail Bonds | N | N | |
| Basic Sales and Service: Retail/ |
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| Personal or Professional Services ≤3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | Subject to 21.52.251 ; includes personal and professional services in Table 32-1 and other services not otherwise listed |
| Personal or Professional Services >3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | N | N | |
| Thrift Store, Used Merchandise | N | N | |
| Pawn Shop | N | N | |
| Daycare Center or Pre-School, 15 or More | Y | Y | As defined in 21.15.730 , subject to 21.52.249 . |
| Gallery/ |
N | N | |
| Equipment Sales, Rental, or Repair | N | N | Indoor only; outdoor display or sales prohibited. |
| Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| With Drive-Through Windows | N | N | |
| Without Drive-Through Windows | N | N | |
| Alternative Financial Services (Check Cashing, Payday Loans, Cash for Gold, etc.) | N | N | |
| Miscellaneous Retail and Personal Services | |||
| Firearms or Other Weapons, Sales or Repair | N | N | |
| Laundromat | N | N | |
| Manufacture of Products Sold On-Site | N | N | |
| Self-Storage, mini-warehouse (indoor only) | N | N | |
| Tattoo Parlor/ |
N | AP | Subject to 21.45.166 and 21.52.251 . 3,000 GFA maximum size |
| Repair Services | N | N | |
| Termite and Pest Control | N | N | |
| Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
| Convalescent | N | N | |
| Hospital or Home | N | N | |
| Medical Office or Clinic | AP | Y | 3,000 GFA maximum size |
| Hospital | N | N | |
| Urgent Care Facility | AP | Y | 3,000 GFA maximum size |
| Massage Therapy | Massage Therapy | Massage Therapy | Massage Therapy |
| Accessory Use | N | A | |
| Primary Use | N | N | |
| Outdoor Sales | Outdoor Sales | Outdoor Sales | Outdoor Sales |
| Outdoor Flower, Plant, Fruit, or Vegetable Sales | A | A | Maximum of 3,000 sq. ft. for accessory uses. |
| Outdoor Swap Meet, Flea Market, Sales Event | T | T | |
| Pop-Up Shop/ |
N | N | |
| Recycling Collection Center for Cans and Bottles, Subject to 21.51.265 | |||
| Staff Attended | N | N | |
| Unattended | A | A | Accessory to a grocery store only, permitted only on the ground floor. |
| Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| Amusement Machines (≤4) | N | N | |
| Banquet Room Rental, Accessory Use | N | N | |
| Banquet Room Rental, Primary Use | N | N | |
| Indoor Amusement/ |
N | N | |
| Outdoor Amusement/ |
N | N | |
| Dancing, Accessory Use | N | N | |
| Private Club, Social Club, Night Club, Pool Hall | N | N | |
| Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses |
| Accessory to a Restaurant or Food Service Use | N | N | |
| ≤9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | N | N | |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | N | N | |
| Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses |
| Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market |
| ≤3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | AP | Y | |
| >3,000 Sq. Ft. GFA | N | N | |
| Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods |
| Restaurant | AP | Y | Limited to 3,000 square feet maximum size. |
| Ready-To-Eat Without Drive-Through | AP | Y | Limited to 3,000 square feet maximum size. |
| Ready-To-Eat With Drive-Through | N | N | |
| Restaurant With Entertainment | N | N | |
| Commissary - Standalone | N | N | |
| Commissary - Accessory to Restaurant | N | A | Subject to Section 21.21.225.5. |
| Mobile Food Trucks/ |
N | N | |
| Outdoor Dining/ |
A | A | Accessory to restaurant. |
| Vending Cart (Food Only) | AP | AP | Subject to 21.45.170 . |
| Vending Machines (Exterior) | N | N | |
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Child Day Care Home, 14 or Fewer Children | A | A | Subject to 21.51.230 . |
| Safe Parking Site | A | A | Allowed only as an accessory use to an existing institutional use where all lots are owned and operated by the same entity. Subject to 21.45.163 . |
| Emergency Shelter | N | C | Subject to 21.45.132 . |
| Transitional Housing | Y | Y | |
| Supporting Housing | Y | Y | |
| Group Home (1—6 Persons) | Y | Y | |
| Home Occupation | A | A | Subject to 21.51.235 . |
| Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units |
| Live-Work Units/ |
Y | Y | |
| Caretaker residence | N | N | |
| Multi-Family | Y | Y | Residential development shall be limited to attached configurations (rowhomes, townhomes) and detached courtyard style multifamily development such as bungalows; |
| Senior and/ |
Y | Y | |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | Y | Y | |
| Single-Family Detached | N | N | Single-family detached homes are prohibited unless developed to a minimum density threshold of 30 dwelling units per acre. |
| Residential Historic Landmark Building | Y* | Y* | *Subject to 21.52.265.5 . |
| Room Rental | A | A | Subject to 21.51.270 . |
| Special Group Residence | C | C | Subject to 21.52.271 . |
| Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging | Temporary Lodging |
| Bed and Breakfast/ |
N | C | Subject to 21.52.209 . |
| Hotel | N | N | |
| Motel | N | N | |
| Youth Hostel | N | AP | |
| Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses |
| Temporary Activating Use | T | T | |
| Adult Entertainment Business | N | N | |
| Carnival, Event, Fair, Fiesta, Outdoor Exhibition, Seasonal Sales, Trade Show, similar | T | T | Subject to 21.53.109 and 21.53.113 . |
| Wireless Telecommunications Facility | C | C | Building or roof-mounted only, subject to 21.56 . |
| Electric Distribution Station/ |
C | C | |
| Unattended Donation Box | A | A | Subject to accessory use standards Section 21.51.294 . |
Table 15-5: Permitted Uses in Neo-Industrial (NI) Zones
Table 15-5: Permitted Uses in Neo-Industrial (NI) Zones
| Neo-Industrial Zones | Neo-Industrial Zones | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 , and the following noted standards or regulations. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NI-1 (Neo-Industrial Focused) | NI-2 (Flexible Designation: Neo-Industrial + Commercial) | Notes and Exceptions Code section numbers reference the Long Beach Municipal Code. All uses shall be subject to Chapters 21.45 and 21.52 , and the following noted standards or regulations. | |
| Agriculture and Related | Agriculture and Related | Agriculture and Related | Agriculture and Related |
| Animal Specialty Services, Boarding, Kennels, Shelters | Y | AP | Subject to Section 21.45.133 |
| Aquaculture Facilities | AP | N | |
| Horticulture, Urban Agriculture, Nurseries & Greenhouses (excludes cannabis) | Y | AP | |
| Landscape and Horticultural Services | Y | Y | |
| Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses | Alcoholic Beverages Sales and Uses |
| Off-Premise Sales | C | C | Subject to Section 21.52.201 . For alcoholic beverage sales exempted from the CUP process, see Section 22.20.010 . |
| On-Premise Sales | C | C | Subject to Section 21.52.201 . For alcoholic beverage sales exempted from the CUP process, see Section 22.20.010 . |
| Alcohol Beverage Manufacturing | Y | Y | Subject to Section 21.45.114 |
| Accessory Tasting Room | A | A | Subject to Section 21.45.114 |
| Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses | Assembly Uses |
| Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater | Live or Movie Theater |
| ≤100 Seats | N | N | |
| 101+ Seats | N | N | |
| Assembly Uses (Accessory <25% of GFA) | N | AP | |
| Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses | Religious Assembly Uses |
| ≤2,500 sf GFA and ≤100 occupants | N | Y | |
| 2,501 ≤25,000 sf GFA, or ≥101 Occupants | N | AP | |
| ≥25,000 sf GFA | N | AP | |
| Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility | Fitness Facility |
| ≤2,500 sf GFA | N | Y | |
| 2,501 ≤25,000 sf GFA | N | AP | |
| > 25,000 sf GFA | N | AP | |
| Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
Automobile/ |
| Auto Detailing | N | N | |
| Auto Detailing, With Handheld Machines Only | N | N | |
| Car Wash | N | N | |
| Fleet Services and Towing | N | N | |
| Fuel Sales | Fuel Sales | Fuel Sales | Fuel Sales |
| Gasoline and/ |
N | N | |
| Diesel Fuel | N | N | |
| Electric Vehicle Charging | A | A | |
| Hydrogen Fuel | N | N | |
| Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair | Automotive Sales & Repair |
| General Auto Repair | C | N | |
| Minor Auto Repair | AP | N | |
| Motorcycle/ |
N | N | |
| Auto parts sales, with installation (includes, but not limited to tire store, stereo, vinyl wrap, tinting) | AP | N | Not allowed as a primary use, AUP required for accessory use. |
| Auto parts sales, without installation (includes, but not limited to tire store, stereo, vinyl wrap, tinting) | AP/A | A | |
| Parking Structures and Lots | Parking Structures and Lots | Parking Structures and Lots | Parking Structures and Lots |
| Accessory Use | A | A | Subject to Section 21.52.219 |
| Principal Use, Public-owned | AP | AP | Subject to Section 21.52.219 |
| Principal Use, Private | N | N | Subject to Section 21.52.219 |
| Recreational Vehicle Storage | N | N | |
| Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency | Rental Agency |
| Bicycle and scooter rentals (including electric, no gasoline motors) | Y | Y | Shared, non-motorized, kiosks, dock-less, and/ |
| Retail/ |
AP | N | |
| Retail/ |
C | N | |
| Wholesale/ |
C | N | |
| Car share rental facility or hub | AP | AP | |
| Publicly-owned Transportation Facilities | AP | AP | |
| Billboards | Billboards | Billboards | Billboards |
| Billboards/ |
C | N | Subject to Section 21.54 |
| Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
Civic/ |
| College or University, Business or Professional School | AP | AP | |
| Community Center/ |
Y | Y | |
| Elementary or Secondary School | N | N | |
| Government Offices, Facilities, or Civic Uses | Y | Y | |
| Industrial Arts Trade School or Rehabilitation Workshop | AP | AP | |
| Job Training and Vocational Rehabilitation | AP | AP | |
| Mortuary or Funeral Home | AP | C | |
| Crematoriums | C | N | |
| Parks, Plazas, Playgrounds, Open Space | Y | Y | |
| Parsonage | N | A | Subject to 21.52.257 |
| Public Library | AP | AP | |
| Social Service Office with or without food distribution | C | AP | |
| Tutoring center ≤2,500 sq. ft. | N | Y | |
| Tutoring center >2,500 sq. ft. | N | AP | Subject to 21.52.280 |
| Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks | Interim Parks |
| Community Garden | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 |
| Passive Park | IP | IP | Subject to 21.45.155 |
| Playground | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 |
| Recreational park | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 |
| Urban Agriculture | IP | IP | Subject to 21.52.260 |
| Commercial: Business/ |
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| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding ≤25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | N | Y | Subject to 21.45.133 |
| Indoor animal related uses with animal adoption and boarding >25% of gross floor area (such as but not limited to animal grooming, veterinary clinic, animal lounge, animal daycare, pet shop) | N | AP | Subject to 21.45.133 |
| Outdoor animal daycare | N | AP | Subject to 21.45.134 |
| Sales and Service: Retail/ |
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| Retail, Business, Professional, and Personal Services ≤4,500 sf GFA | Y | Y | |
| Retail, Business, Professional, and Personal Services >4,500 sf GFA | N | Y | |
| Thrift Store, Used Merchandise | N | AP | |
| Pawn Shop | N | N | |
| Daycare Center or Pre-School, 15 or More | N | C | As defined in 21.15.720 , subject to 21.52.249 |
| Adult or Child Day Care | N | N | |
| Equipment Sales, Rental, or Repair | N | Y | Indoor only; outdoor display or sales prohibited |
| Firearms or Other Weapons, Sales or Repair | N | N | |
| Laundromat | N | N | |
| Office, non-medical | Y | Y | Subject to maximum percent of GFA; refer to Section 22.41 Special Development Standards |
| Sale of Product Manufactured On-Site | Y | Y | |
| Tattoo Parlor/ |
N | N | |
| Termite and Pest Control | N | Y | |
| Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| With Drive-Through Windows | N | N | |
| Without Drive-Through Windows | N | Y | |
| Alternative Financial Services (Check Cashing, Payday Loans, Cash for Gold, etc.) | N | N | |
| ATM, Interior | N | Y | |
| ATM, Exterior or free-standing walk up | N | Y | |
| ATM Drive-Through Machine | N | N | |
| Bail Bonds | N | N | |
| Massage Services | Massage Services | Massage Services | Massage Services |
| Massage Therapy | |||
| Accessory Use | N | N | |
| Primary Use | N | N | |
| Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
Medical Uses/ |
| Convalescent Hospital or Home | N | N | |
| Medical Office or Clinic | AP | AP | Examples include chiropractors, dentistry, diet/ |
| Accessory on-site medical equipment supplies manufacturing | A | A | Co-located on-site with medical office and clinic |
| Hospital | C | C | |
| Urgent Care Facility | C | AP | |
| Outdoor Sales | Outdoor Sales | Outdoor Sales | Outdoor Sales |
| Outdoor Flower, Plant, Fruit, or Vegetable Sales | N | A | Subject to 21.51.255 . Maximum of 6,000 sq. ft. for accessory uses |
| Outdoor Swap Meet, Flea Market, Sales Event | N | T | Permitted only on the ground floor |
| Pop-Up Shop/ |
T | T | Subject to 21.45.135 , except Subsection B.1. See also Section 22.20.080 of this Chapter. |
| Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| Amusement Machines (≤4) | Y | Y | Subject to Section 21.51.205 |
| Banquet Room Rental, Accessory Use | N | N | |
| Banquet Room Rental, Primary Use | N | N | |
| Indoor Amusement/ |
N | Y | Subject to Section 21.45.115.5 , Section 21.52.203 (arcades) and Section 21.52.220.5 (computer arcades). |
| Outdoor Amusement/ |
N | N | |
| Dancing, Accessory Use | N | N | |
| Private Club, Social Club, Night Club, Pool Hall | N | N | |
| Museum, Art Gallery, or Exhibition space | N | Y | |
| Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses | Other Entertainment Uses |
| Accessory to a Restaurant or Food Service Use | N | AP | |
| ≤9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | N | C | |
| >9,000 Sq. Ft GFA | N | N | |
| Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses | Food Uses |
| Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market | Grocery and Food Market |
| ≤4,500 sf GFA | AP | Y | |
| >4,500 and ≤9,000 sf GFA | N | AP | |
| >9,000 sf GFA | N | C | |
| Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods | Restaurants & Ready-To-Eat Foods |
| Outdoor Dining/ |
A | A | Accessory to restaurant. For outdoor dining within the public right of way, a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit will be required. |
| Restaurant | AP | Y | |
| Restaurant or Ready-To-Eat accessory to co-located principal use, not exceeding 25% of building GFA. | A | A | For a co-located primary use such as office, manufacturing, etc. |
| Restaurant or Ready-To-Eat With Drive-Through | N | N | |
| Commissary - Standalone | Y | Y | Subject to Section 21.52.219.7.5 . |
| Commissary - Accessory to Restaurant | A | A | Subject to Section 21.51.225.5 . |
| Mobile Food Trucks/ |
Y | Y | Subject to Section 21.45.133.6 . |
| Vending Cart (Food Only) | AP | AP | Subject to 21.45.170 |
| Vending Machines (Exterior) | N | N | |
| Residential | Residential | Residential | Residential |
| Interim Housing | Interim Housing | Interim Housing | Interim Housing |
| Safe Parking Site | Y | AP | |
| Emergency Shelter | Y | AP | |
| Transitional Housing | C | C | |
| Supportive Housing | N | N | |
| Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units | Residential Units |
| Single-Family | N | N | |
| Multi-Family | N | N | |
| Industrial | Industrial | Industrial | Industrial |
| Businesses engaged in processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging | Y | Y | |
| Medical Cannabis Businesses | Medical Cannabis Businesses | Medical Cannabis Businesses | Medical Cannabis Businesses |
| Medical cannabis businesses (dispensary, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, self-distribution, and testing) | Y | Y | Subject to buffer requirements in LBMC 5.90 |
| Adult-Use Cannabis Business | Adult-Use Cannabis Business | Adult-Use Cannabis Business | Adult-Use Cannabis Business |
| Dispensary ≤4,500 sf GFA | Y | Y | Subject to 5.92 |
| Dispensary >4,500 sf GFA | N | Y | Subject to 5.92 |
| Cannabis cultivation | Y | Y | Subject to 5.92 |
| Cannabis distribution | AP | AP | Subject to 5.92 |
| Cannabis Self-distribution | Y | Y | Subject to 5.92 |
| Cannabis manufacturing/ |
Y | Y | Subject to 5.92 |
| Cannabis testing | Y | Y | Subject to 5.92 |
| Construction | Construction | Construction | Construction |
| Building construction - general contractors and operative builders | Y | Y | |
| Construction - special trade contractors | Y | Y | |
| Contractor's office with limited outdoor accessory storage | Y | Y | |
| Manufacturing | Manufacturing | Manufacturing | Manufacturing |
| Artisan manufacturing, production and industrial service | Y | Y | Refer to 22.11 Definitions |
| Light manufacturing | Y | Y | Refer to 22.11 Definitions |
| Food and drink manufacturing (except alcohol beverage manufacturing) | Y | Y | Refer to 22.20 Specific Use Standards |
| Furniture and related products manufacturing | Y | Y | |
| Medical equipment supplies manufacturing | AP/Y | AP/Y | Permitted by right when co-located on-site with medical office and clinic. Standalone primary use requires an AUP. |
| Textiles and apparel manufacturing | Y | Y | |
| Heavy manufacturing | C | N | Refer to 22.11 Definitions |
| Recycling Operations | Recycling Operations | Recycling Operations | Recycling Operations |
| Recycling Collection Center for Cans and Bottles | Subject to 21.52.265 , no more than four vending machines at one location | ||
| Staff Attended | N | N | |
| Unattended | N | A | Accessory to a grocery store only, permitted only on the ground floor. |
| Anaerobic Digestion Facility | AP | C | Refer to 22.11 Definitions |
| Green Materials Composting Facility | AP | C | Refer to 22.20 Specific Use Standards |
| Mixed Organic Composting Facility | AP | C | Refer to 22.20 Specific Use Standards |
| Chipping, Grinding and Mulching Facility | AP | C | Refer to 22.11 Definitions |
| Tire Processing Facility | C | C | |
| Repair shop (stove, refrigerator, upholstery, lawn mowers, etc.) | Y | Y | Permitted indoor, on the ground floor only. Appliances, upholstery, lawn mowers, etc. |
| Self-Storage, mini-warehouse (indoor only) | N | N | |
| Industrial Support Services | Industrial Support Services | Industrial Support Services | Industrial Support Services |
| Maintenance and repair services | Y | Y | |
| Support services associated with manufacturing and industrial uses | Y | Y | |
| Technology | Technology | Technology | Technology |
| Biotechnology firms and manufacturers of nontoxic computer components | Y | Y | |
| Computer and electronic product assembly | Y | Y | |
| Data center | Y | Y | |
| Research & development | Y | Y | |
| Testing labs | Y | Y | |
| Technological support services | Y | Y | Refer to 22.11 Definitions |
| Transportation and Utilities | Transportation and Utilities | Transportation and Utilities | Transportation and Utilities |
| Transportation Related Uses | Transportation Related Uses | Transportation Related Uses | Transportation Related Uses |
| Freight or trucking terminal with no outdoor container storage | C | N | Subject to Section 21.45.168 ; uses with 50% or more square footage allocated to trucking will be considered to have freight as its primary use |
| Freight or trucking terminal with outdoor container storage | N | N | Subject to Section 21.45.168 ; uses with 50% or more square footage allocated to trucking will be considered to have freight as its primary use |
| Air transportation | N | N | |
| Helipads | C | C | Subject to Section 21.45.168 |
| Electric, gas and sanitary services | C | C | |
| Transportation equipment storage; indoors only | C | N | Use allowed only within enclosed structures |
| Transportation equipment outdoor storage or operations | N | N | |
| Public utilities and services | C | N | |
| Electric Distribution Station/ |
C | N | |
| Warehousing and Wholesale | Warehousing and Wholesale | Warehousing and Wholesale | Warehousing and Wholesale |
| Warehousing and wholesale trade (Less than 50,000 SF of Building Area and less than five (5) large truck doors) | Y | C | Does not include personal storage or commercial storage/ |
| Warehousing and wholesale trade (More than 50,001 SF of Building Area or five (5) or more large truck doors) | C | C | Refer to 22.41 Special Development Standards |
| Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses | Miscellaneous and Other Uses |
| Adult Entertainment Business | N | N | |
| Wireless Facility | C | C | Subject to Chapter 21.56 |
| Unattended Donation Box | N | A | Subject to accessory use standards Section 21.51.294 |
| Temporary Uses | Temporary Uses | Temporary Uses | Temporary Uses |
| Construction Trailer | T | T | Subject to 21.53.103 |
| Special Events (Carnivals, Fiesta, Outdoor Exhibition, Fairs, Circuses, Grand Prix Events, Trade shows, Seasonal Sales and the like) | T | T | Subject to 21.53.109 and 21.53.113 |
| Trailer for Real Estate Sales or Lease | T | T | Subject to 21.53.119 |
| Trailer for Temporary Business Office | T | T | Subject to 21.53.123 |
(ORD-26-0018 §§ 5, 6, 2026; ORD-26-0013 §§ 1—5, 2026; ORD-24-0026 §§ 1, 2, 2024; ORD-24-0015 § 1(Exh. A), 2024)
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