Zoning and Land Use

Thoughtful and effective planning enables a city to grow responsibly while providing the community with a variety of opportunities to live, work, and enjoy an environment. Good planning plays a vital role in shaping the future of Long Beach by providing the perfect balance of new development, community preservation, essential services, and economic growth. This map shows two key layers to planning: zoning and land use. It also includes historic districts and parking impacted areas. This map is used in the Zoning and General Plan web mapping application. 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. The municipal code defines zoning in Chapter 21.30. The Long Beach General Plan is a policy document that sets forth the goals, policies, and directions the City will take to achieve the vision of the community. The Land Use layer shown in this map is from the Land Use Element established in 1989. The Parking Impacted Area was developed through an extensive parking survey conducted with the help of a consultant to determine residential areas in which at least 75% of the on-street parking spaces were occupied at night. Historic districts are areas containing groups of older houses that are intact and unaltered. While each building may not be individually worthy of landmark status, collectively they preserve the visual qualities and ambiance of the past. Streetscape features, such as trees or light standards, may contribute to the historic value of the district. For more information, please see the Community Development Department website. Map updated 11/2019.