Definitions.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.65.020
in effect21.65.020 - Definitions.
In addition to the definitions set forth in Chapter 21.15, the following definitions shall apply to this Chapter 21.65:
A. "Interim Motel/Hotel Housing Project" is defined as the physical re-purposing or adaptive reuse of an existing transient residential structure, such as a Motel, Hotel, Apartment Hotel, Transient Occupancy Residential Structure, or Hostel, for use as Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing for persons experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness.
B. "Interim Motel/Hotel Conversion Permit" is a permit issued by the Department of Development Services Planning Bureau, upon satisfaction of the requirements of this Section, to an eligible applicant to allow the temporary conversion of an existing transient residential structure, such as a Motel, Hotel, Apartment Hotel, Transient Occupancy Residential Structure, or Hostel, for use as Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing for persons experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness.
C. "Local Agency" is defined as an agency that funds and/or operates subsidized Supportive Housing and/or Transitional Housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and/or provides on-site supportive social services such as intensive case management, employment services, benefits advocacy, and other services or service referrals necessary to obtain and maintain housing.
(ORD-20-0041 § 1, 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_CH21.65INMOHOCO_21.65.020DEFetched: 10/28/2026