Safe parking site.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.45.163
in effect21.45.163 - Safe parking site.
The following standards shall apply to a Safe parking site as defined in Chapter 21.15 (Definitions) of this Title:
A. Administrative Land Use Review. The proposed Safe Parking Site shall be reviewed for compliance with required operating conditions.
B. Case Management. All participants in the Safe Parking Program shall be pre-screened by the operator. Identified service needs and case management shall be provided by the program operator with the intent of providing resources to assist participants into other available programs and/or housing.
C. Automobiles. All vehicles utilizing the Safe Parking Site must be in working order and not leaking oil or other hazardous materials. Vehicle operators must have valid motor vehicle insurance, driver's license and current vehicle registration.
D. Capacity. A maximum number of vehicles allowed in the Safe Parking Program shall be determined by the size and location of the Safe Parking Site. Recreational vehicles (RVs) are not allowed unless the parking lot is designed to accommodate oversized vehicles.
E. Hours of Operation. The recommended Safe parking site hours will be a designated twelve (12)-hour window of time, such as 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. All vehicles must leave the Safe parking site during nonprogram hours.
F. Sanitation Facilities. Restroom facilities, including hand washing facilities, will be provided on-site or immediately adjacent to the safe parking lot facility. The number of sanitation facilities required will be determined based on the number of Safe parking participants, but a minimum of at least two (2) facilities shall be provided at each Safe parking site. Adequate trash disposal facilities shall also be provided on-site. If recreational vehicles (RVs) are allowed as part of the Safe Parking Program, appropriate waste disposal facilities shall be provided for such vehicles. No disposal of graywater/blackwater is permitted by participants on or around the site.
G. Security. Adequate on-site security (twelve (12) hours per day) shall be provided during hours of Safe Parking Site operations.
H. Noise. The Safe Parking Site shall adhere to the standards of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 8.80 of the Municipal Code. Excessive noise, including noise from vehicles, radios, portable devices, etc. shall be prohibited.
I. Lighting. The parking lot shall have a level of illumination that is adequate to provide visibility for security purposes.
J. Spacing. Adequate spacing between parked vehicles shall be provided for privacy. Options include a minimum distance of nine (9) feet between cars, an operational system where parked cars are offset from one another, or a privacy-type screen between vehicles is utilized.
K. Screening. The Safe parking site shall have durable and attractive screening of the parking lot for privacy and security as deemed necessary.
(ORD-20-0026 § 19, 2020)
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_CH21.45SPDEST_21.45.163SAPASIFetched: 10/28/2026