DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED

Long Beach Municipal Code tit. 21, ch. 21.30

in effect

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.010 Districts designated.

21.30.010 - Districts designated. The incorporated territory of the City of Long Beach is divided into the land use districts indicated in Table 30-1 in order to regulate the location of residences, businesses and industries; the location of buildings and structures; the uses of land; the height and bulk of buildings; the area of yards and other open space facilities; and off-street parking facilities. (Ord. C-7047 § 6, 1992; Ord. C-6933 § 9, 1991; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.020 Regulations for all districts.

21.30.020 - Regulations for all districts. These Zoning Regulations divide the City into districts within which the location, height and bulk of buildings or structures and the uses of buildings, structures or land are regulated as specified. (Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.030 Use district map adopted.

21.30.030 - Use district map adopted. The use districts and the boundaries of such districts are shown upon a map consisting of thirty (30) parts, being numbered consecutively from 1 to 30, containing the districts which are established by this Chapter. The use district map is on file in the office of the Department of Planning and Building, and said map and all notations, references and other information shown on it, including the index map and the chart showing the symbols and legends employed, are incorporated by reference and shall be deemed as much a part of this Title as if the matters and information set forth by the map were fully described in this Chapter. (Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.040 District boundary determination.

21.30.040 - District boundary determination. In the event uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district shown on the use district map, the following shall govern: Table 30-1 Zoning Districts Established Use District Symbol | Use Classification | Chapter R-1-S | Single-family Residential, small lot | 21.31 R-1-M | Single-family Residential, moderate lot | 21.31 R-1-T | Single-family Residential, townhomes | 21.31 R-1-N | Single-family Residential, standard lot | 21.31 R-1-L | Single-family Residential, large lot | 21.31 R-2-S | Two-family Residential, small lot | 21.31 R-2-I | Two-family Residential, intensified development | 21.31 R-2-N | Two-family Residential, standard lot | 21.31 R-2-A | Two-family Residential, accessory second unit | 21.31 R-2-L | Two-family Residential, large lot | 21.31 R-3-S | Low-density Multi-family Residential, small lot | 21.31 R-3-4 | Low-density Multi-family Residential | 21.31 R-3-T | Multi-family Residential, Townhouse | 21.31 R-4-H | Dense Multiple Residential, high-rise | 21.31 R-4-N | Medium-density Multiple Residential | 21.31 R-4-R | Moderate-density Multiple Residential | 21.31 RM | Mobile homes, modular and manufactured residential | 21.31 R-4-U | Dense Multiple Residential, urban | 21.31 RP | Residential, Planned Unit Development | 21.31 CO | Office Commercial | 21.32 CH | Highway Commercial | 21.32 CT | Tourist and Entertainment Commercial | 21.32 CS | Commercial Storage | 21.32 CNP | Neighborhood Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial | 21.32 CNA | Neighborhood Commercial Automobile-Oriented | 21.32 CNR | Neighborhood Commercial and Residential | 21.32 CCA | Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented | 21.32 CCP | Community Commercial Pedestrian-Oriented | 21.32 CCR | Community R-4-R Commercial | 21.32 CCN | Community R-4-N Commercial | 21.32 CHW | Regional Highway Commercial | 21.32 IL | Light Industrial | 21.33 IM | Medium Industrial | 21.33 IG | General Industrial | 21.33 IP | Port-related Industrial | 21.33 I | Institutional | 21.34 P | Park | 21.35 PR | Public Right-of-Way | 21.36 PD | Planned Development | 21.37 (H) | Horse Overlay | 21.38 (HR) | High-Rise Overlay | 21.39 (HL) | Height-Limit Overlay | 21.40 A. Unless otherwise indicated by dimensions shown on the map, every district boundary line is intended to follow lot lines or the centerlines of streets or alleys as they existed at the time the district was established. B. Where a single lot or parcel of land is divided by a district boundary line, each portion of the lot or parcel shall comply with the provisions of the regulations that apply to the district wherein that portion of the lot is located. C. Where uncertainty exists as to the location of the district boundary line, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to make a determination as to the intended location of the boundary. (ORD-15-0037 § 1, 2015; Ord. C-7663 § 29, 1999; Ord. C-7360 § 2, 1995; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.050 Zoning of annexed territory.

21.30.050 - Zoning of annexed territory. Upon formal notification by the City of its intention to undertake an annexation, the Department of Planning and Building shall initiate a study to determine the appropriate zoning for the property intended for annexation. After such a study, the Zoning Administrator shall begin proceedings for the prezoning of the property in accordance with the procedures governing a rezoning. At the conclusion of the proceeding, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the appropriate City agency of the prezoning classification of the property should the annexation be consummated. The City shall convey this information to the Local Agency Formation Commission if required to do so. (Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.060 Reclaimed submerged lands.

21.30.060 - Reclaimed submerged lands. A. Reclaimed By Natural Accretion. Unless otherwise determined by a rezoning, any submerged lands which may be reclaimed by natural accretion shall immediately be subject to the same regulations of this Title as those specified for the most restrictive abutting district, provided the zoning conforms to the principles and policies stated in the local coastal program of the General Plan. The use district map shall be adjusted by a notation indicating the classification without further procedure. If the most restrictive abutting zone does not conform to the principles and policies of the local coastal program, such restrictive zoning shall apply until the area in question is rezoned. B. Reclaimed By Fill. Any submerged lands to be reclaimed by fill for use as a land area shall be prezoned prior to City Council approval of the fill. However, fill activities required in an emergency for the protection of public health or safety shall be exempt from this requirement, and any fill in the port district indicated on the Port Master Plan automatically be designated Port District (MP). (Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.070 Vacated street or alley.

21.30.070 - Vacated street or alley. Whenever a dedicated street or alley or any portion thereof is vacated, it shall be automatically classified in the same district as the abutting property, and the use district map shall be adjusted without further procedure. If opposite sides of the street or alley are in different zones, the new boundary of the use district shall be at the centerline of the former street or alley. (Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.30.080 Savings.

21.30.080 - Savings. In adopting this Chapter 21.30, it is the intention of the City Council that the use districts and use district boundaries as first adopted herein shall be the same as those in effect on the date of adoption of the Ordinance first codifying and adopting this Chapter 21.30, and should the provisions of this Chapter 21.30 be, for any reason, invalidated, voided or set aside, in whole or in part, it is the intention of the City Council that the use districts and use district boundaries as they existed immediately prior to the adoption of this Chapter 21.30 shall continue in full force and effect until they may thereafter be lawfully amended, revised or repealed. (Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

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