Usable open space.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.15.3160
in effect21.15.3160 - Usable open space.
"Usable open space" means any space on a lot not enclosed within a building which is designed for specific recreational purposes, including active and passive recreational activities. Usable open space includes yards (except the required front yard setback), courtyards, balconies, decks, porches, roof decks and patios. Usable open space does not include driveways, aisles, parking spaces or side or rear yards less than eight feet (8') in width or front yards unless permitted by the provisions of Section 21.31.242.
(Ord. C-6933 § 4, 1991: 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_CH21.15DE_21.15.3160USOPSPFetched: 10/28/2026
