Electrical distribution station—Residential districts.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.52.223
in effect21.52.223 - Electrical distribution station—Residential districts.
The following conditions shall apply to electrical distribution stations in residential districts:
A. The site shall be located on a major, secondary or minor highway;
B. The site shall be developed according to the height and yard requirements of the district in which the site is located;
C. The site shall be surrounded by a fence designed, treated and finished in a manner compatible with the adjacent residential uses. Such fence shall be placed behind the required landscaping along the street frontage. Fences up to twelve feet (12′) in height may be allowed in side and rear yard areas if appropriate and necessary for the individual site;
D. Landscaping equal to twice the requirement for a multifamily residential zone shall be provided; and
E. All equipment and operations shall comply with applicable City noise regulations as set forth in Chapter 8.80 (Noise) of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
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_21.52.223ELDISTESDIFetched: 10/28/2026