Live-work unit.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.52.240.5
in effect21.52.240.5 - Live-work unit.
The following conditions shall apply to administrative use permits for live-work units:
A. The minimum unit size is seven hundred fifty (750) square feet.
B. Each unit shall have a separate entrance that is clearly identified to provide for emergency services.
C. No more than thirty-three percent (33%) of any unit shall be used for exclusive residential purpose such as sleeping area, kitchen, bathroom and closet areas. The unit shall provide as a minimum full cooking and bathing facilities.
D. All necessary building permits shall be obtained prior to the use of the space for residential occupancy.
E. No mechanical equipment shall be used which generates noise higher than the noise standards established for residential uses (Chapter 8.80 of the Municipal Code).
F. There shall be no outside operations, outside storage or outdoor display of materials or products.
G. No toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible or corrosive materials are to be stored or used on the site in quantities or in a manner that violates any provision of the Uniform Fire Code. No etiologic or radioactive materials shall be used or stored on the site at any time.
H. No process shall be used which is hazardous to public health, safety or welfare.
I. The home occupation shall not displace or block the use of parking spaces required for the residential use including any business storage in required garage parking areas.
J. Not more than two (2) vehicles shall be used in the business. Only one (1) vehicle may be commercially licensed.
K. The property owner shall record a covenant, prior to the issuance of a building permit, ensuring that the provisions of this Section are continually adhered to and that the Live-Work Unit remains consistent with the definition in Section 21.15.1576.
The Zoning Administrator may require the discontinuance of a work activity in a live-work unit with residence if as operated or maintained there has been a violation of any applicable condition or standard. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to prescribe additional conditions and standards of operation for any category of work activity in a live-work unit.
(ORD-18-0025 § 16, 2018)
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_CH21.52COUS_DIVIISPCOCOADUSPE_21.52.240.5LIRKUNFetched: 10/28/2026