Parking areas abutting streets.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.33.145
in effect21.33.145 - Parking areas abutting streets.
Wherever a parking area abuts a property line adjacent to a street, a five foot (5') wide landscaped strip shall be provided between the parking area and the property line abutting the public right-of-way. See Chapter 21.42 for additional requirements.
Table 33-3
General Development Standards
Standard | Zone District
IL | IM | IG | IP
Minimum Lot Size (a) (see 21.33.110) | 15,000 sq. ft. | 20,000 sq. ft. | 20,000 sq. ft. | No restriction
Maximum Lot Coverage (see 21.33.120) | 55% | 60% | 80% (b) | No restriction
Maximum Building Height (see 21.33.130) | 4 stories or 60 ft., whichever is more restrictive | 45 ft. | 65 ft. | 65 ft.
Maximum Non-Building Structure Height | 45 ft. | 45 ft. | No restriction | No restriction
Maximum Accessory Office Space (see also 21.33.170) | • 25% of gross floor area for tenant spaces ≥5,000 sq. ft. | • 25% of gross floor area | • 25% of gross floor area | No restriction
• 45% of gross floor area for tenant spaces < 5,000 sq. ft. | • 45% of gross floor area for tenant spaces < 5,000 sq. ft. | • 45% of gross floor area for tenant spaces < 5,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Landscaped Area | see Chapter 21.42 | see Chapter 21.42 | see Chapter 21.42 | see Chapter 21.42
Fence Regulations | see Chapter 21.43 | see Chapter 21.43 | see Chapter 21.43 | see Chapter 21.43
Notes:
(a) The minimum lot size standards shall apply only to new subdivision of land. They do not apply to new construction or remodeling on existing lots or to air space subdivisions of existing lots. Lot lines of existing lots may be adjusted per Chapter 20.20 (Subdivision Regulations).
(b) City redevelopment plans may establish an alternative standard which supersedes this standard. For the Westside Redevelopment Project Area, the maximum lot coverage standard is 60 percent for new buildings.
Table 33-4
Minimum Required Setbacks/Yards Areas
Required Setback/Yard Area | IL | IM | IG | IP
Yard Fronting on Minor Arterial or Greater Street Classification | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft.
Yard Fronting on Local or Collector Street | 6 ft. | 0 ft. | 0 ft. | 0 ft.
Parking Lot Setback for Yard Fronting on a Street | 5 ft. (a) | 5 ft. (a) | 5 ft. (a) | 5 ft. (a)
Yards Abutting Alleys | 10 ft. from centerline | 10 ft. from centerline | 10 ft. from centerline | 10 ft. from centerline
Yards Abutting Residential District | 20 ft. | 45 ft. | 45 ft. | No restriction
Yards Abutting Nonresidential District | 0 ft. (b) | 0 ft. (b) | 0 ft. (b) | 0 ft. (b)
Notes:
(a) See also Section 21.33.145.
(b) Separation between buildings on adjacent lots shall be provided as required by the Fire Code and Uniform Building Code, or any successor Code.
(ORD-10-0031 § 3, 2010; Ord. C-7360 § 3, 1995) (ORD-10-0031 § 4, 2010)
Source: City of Long Beach, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/long_beach/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT21ZO_CH21.33INDI_DIVIIDEST_21.33.145PAARABSTFetched: 10/28/2026