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Long Beach City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS

12-9A-1: INTENT:

The intent of the P public district is to provide for public and quasi-public government facilities, and to ensure that there is a compatible relationship between such uses and the surrounding area. The P public district implements the P public land use designation of the city of Long Beach comprehensive plan. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9A-2: PERMITTED USES:

   A.   Principal uses:
Civic center.
Community center.
Conference center.
Governmental or municipal structures, uses or facilities.
Library.
Museums and interpretive facilities.
Parks, recreational areas and facilities.
Performing arts center.
Public and quasi-public utilities.
Public parking lots.
Quasi-public uses.
Schools.
Special events and festivals.
Theater, public owned. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)
   B.   Accessory uses and structures:
Concessions.
Offices, maintenance and storage facilities associated with the principal use of the property.
Parking and loading areas associated with the principal use of the property.
Small wind generation facilities, subject to the provisions of section 12-11-22 of this title. Solar energy facilities, subject to the provisions of section 12-11-21 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009; amd. Ord. 891, 4-13-2013)

12-9A-3: CONDITIONAL USES:

Hospitals.
Transit facilities.
Wireless communication facilities, pursuant to the requirements of section 12-11-17 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9A-4: STANDARDS:

   A.   Lots:
      1.   Lot size: No minimum.
      2.   Lot coverage: No maximum.
      3.   Setbacks: None, except as may be required through design review.
   B.   Building Height: The maximum building height shall be the building height for the zone district most closely associated with the property, except the city council, upon recommendation from the planning commission, may grant additional height, provided an affirmative finding is made that:
      1.   The additional height is necessary for the use of the building; and
      2.   The building design, scale and massing is compatible with the surrounding area.
   C.   Signs: As provided in chapter 14, including article A, of this title.
   D.   Parking: As provided in chapter 12 of this title.
   E.   Design Review: All new construction, additions, and exterior alterations shall be subject to design review as provided in chapter 10 of this title.
   F.   Landscaping: As provided in chapter 13 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9B-1: INTENT:

The intent of the PR parks and recreation district is to provide for publicly and privately owned parks, recreational and cultural facilities that serve both residents and visitors. The PR parks and recreation district partially implements the PR parks, recreation and open space land use designation of the city of Long Beach comprehensive plan. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9B-2: PERMITTED USES:

   A.   Principal uses:
Day use parks.
Museums and interpretive facilities.
Playgrounds.
Public parking.
Public restrooms.
Recreational areas and facilities.
Special events and festivals.
Temporary, mobile open air food or retail establishments operating as supplements to existing businesses in the OT, OTW, RC, C1, or C2 zones or associated with a special event, subject to special approval by the city council.
Trails. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)
   B.   Accessory uses and structures:
Concessions.
Offices, maintenance and storage facilities associated with the principal use of the property.
Small wind generation facilities, subject to the provisions of section 12-11-22 of this title.
Solar energy facilities, subject to the provisions of section 12-11-21 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009; amd. Ord. 891, 4-13-2013)

12-9B-3: CONDITIONAL USES:

Campgrounds, RV parks.
Community center.
Golf courses.
Governmental or municipal structures, uses or facilities not associated with the principal recreational use of the site (i.e., general offices, maintenance yards). (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9B-4: STANDARDS:

   A.   Lots:
      1.   Lot size: No minimum.
      2.   Lot coverage: No maximum.
      3.   Setbacks: None, except as may be required through design review.
   B.   Building Height: The maximum building height shall be thirty five feet (35').
   C.   Signs: As provided in chapter 14, including article A, of this title.
   D.   Parking: As provided in chapter 12 of this title.
   E.   Design Review: All new construction, additions, and exterior alterations shall be subject to design review as provided in chapter 10 of this title.
   F.   Landscaping: As provided in chapter 13 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9C-1: INTENT:

The intent of the S4 shoreline conservancy zone district is to protect the natural conditions of the city's shoreline area and provide for largely passive and some active parks, recreational and cultural facilities that serve both residents and visitors. The shoreline conservancy district is an asset to the city, providing open space, public access to the beach and view corridors to the ocean. The S4 shoreline conservancy district implements in part the parks, recreation and open space land use designation of the Long Beach comprehensive plan and the conservancy environment of the shoreline master program. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

12-9C-2: PERMITTED USES:

Day use parks.
Interpretive facilities and museums.
Public parking.
Public restrooms.
Small wind generation facilities, subject to the provisions of section 12-11-22 of this title.
Solar energy facilities, subject to the provisions of section 12-11-21 of this title.
Special events and festivals.
Temporary, mobile open air food or retail establishments operating as supplements to existing businesses in the OT, OTW, RC, C1, C2, AC, S3, S3R or S3M zones or associated with a special event, subject to special approval by the city council.
Trails. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009; amd. Ord. 891, 4-13-2013)

12-9C-3: STANDARDS:

   A.   Lots:
      1.   Lot size: No minimum.
      2.   Lot coverage: No maximum.
      3.   Setbacks:
         a.   Bolstad Avenue: A building setback of two hundred feet (200') north and two hundred feet (200') south from the Bolstad Avenue right of way shall be established to maintain the ocean beach view and open space.
         b.   All other areas: None, except as may be required through design review.
   B.   Building Height: The maximum building height shall be thirty five feet (35').
   C.   Signs: As provided in chapter 14, including article A, of this title.
   D.   Parking: As provided in chapter 12 of this title.
   E.   Design Review: All new construction, additions, and exterior alterations shall be subject to design review as provided in chapter 10 of this title.
   F.   Landscaping: As provided in chapter 13 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)