Secondhand shops.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.52.270.1
in effect21.52.270.1 - Secondhand shops.
The following shall apply to new secondhand/thrift shops and as a requirement for approval of any increase in the floor area of an existing shop:
A. All sales and display of merchandise shall be permitted only within a building;
B. Exterior alterations to the premises and all signage must be designed and installed in compliance with all applicable City regulations and guidelines;
C. The building and site shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition;
D. Outside storage shall not be permitted;
E. The store shall not authorize the donation or drop-off of any goods while the store is closed; and
F. The operator shall post a notice in a visible location at any public entrance, which states that goods may not be deposited when the store is closed and listing hours when and where donations will be accepted.
(ORD-18-0025 § 17, 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_21.52.270.1SESHFetched: 10/28/2026