Interim housing.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.45.153
in effect21.45.153 - Interim housing.
The following standards shall apply to Interim housing as defined in Chapter 21.15 (Definitions) of this Title:
A. Types of Interim Housing. Interim housing facilities include, but are not limited to, bridge housing, crisis housing, recuperative care housing, stabilization housing, recovery bridge housing, and emergency shelters.
B. Coordinated Assessment. A coordinated assessment system should be utilized to increase the efficiency of assisting individuals entering an interim housing facility find the appropriate resources and level of assistance. This will help create a consistent approach to access and deliver services for system components that include, but are not limited to, access centers, bridge housing, crisis housing, homeless prevention, housing location, housing navigation, outreach, permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing and transitional housing.
C. Scope of Service. A scope of service shall be outlined for the proposed interim housing use. Supportive services found to be necessary should be provided on-site or clients shall be provided transportation options as needed. The interim housing facility shall accommodate the needs of the proposed residents, including but not limited to, adequate meal capabilities, sanitation facilities, linen and bedding, storage areas for personal belongings, pet accommodation or placement, and any other item or amenity deemed necessary for residents.
D. On-Site Management. Interim housing case management should be demonstrated at the appropriate level of provider-to-client ratio. On-site management may be present at all times during the operation of the facility.
E. Accessibility. Interim housing shall be located in an accessible location within one-half (1/2) mile of a transit site.
F. Parking. Off-street parking requirements shall be based on the applicability to the interim housing use. At a minimum, off-street parking using Chapter 21.41 shall be provided based on the square footage of office space, or based on the number of on-site staff, whichever is greater. In addition, one (1) loading space shall be provided for each twenty-five (25) beds of a facility.
G. Neighborhood Compatibility. All programming shall take place on site, and not permit any queueing or loitering adjacent or abutting the site. The operator shall keep the abutting area, including the public right-of-way free of litter and debris. Interim housing facilities shall adhere to the standards of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 8.80 of the Municipal Code.
H. Security. An appropriate level of security shall be provided at the interim housing facility. The number of trained staff responsible for security shall be based on the number of beds provided at the facility. This may include, but is not limited to, the use of security personnel, video cameras, fencing, restricted access points and security
I. Lighting and other measures to the satisfaction of the Police Chief and Director of Development Services.
(ORD-20-0026 § 18, 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_21.45.153INHOFetched: 10/28/2026