Exemptions.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.67.040
in effect21.67.040 - Exemptions.
A. The following residential developments shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter:
1. Residential developments with nine (9) or fewer units.
2. Residential developments which are developed in accordance with the terms of a development agreement adopted by ordinance pursuant to the authority and provisions of California Government Code Section 65864 et seq. and/or Chapter 21.29 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, and that is executed prior to the effective date of this Chapter, provided that such residential developments shall comply with any inclusionary housing requirements included in the development agreement or any predecessor ordinance in effect on the date the development agreement was executed.
3. Residential developments exempted by California Government Code Section 66474.2 or 66498.1, provided that such residential developments shall comply with any predecessor ordinance, resolution, or policy in effect on the date the application for the development was deemed substantially complete.
4. Residential developments for which a building permit has been issued no later than the effective date of this Chapter, provided that such residential developments shall comply with any predecessor ordinance, resolution, or policy in effect on the date the application for the development was approved.
5. Residential developments in which at least forty-nine percent (49%) of the total units will be restricted by a recorded regulatory agreement to very-low or low-income households.
B. Planning entitlement expiration. Upon the expiration of any planning entitlement, and unless otherwise exempted, the residential development shall be subject to the inclusionary housing requirements of this Chapter in effect as of the date of such expiration, and shall not proceed until such time as an inclusionary housing plan is approved in conjunction with any other required planning entitlement or amendment thereto. The provisions of this Chapter shall also apply to any residential development which is granted a discretionary extension of a planning entitlement after the effective date of this Chapter, to the extent consistent with state law.
(ORD-25-0004 § 4, 2025; ORD-22-0004 § 1, 2022; ORD-21-0006 § 1, 2021)
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_CH21.67INHO_21.67.040EXFetched: 10/28/2026