Long Beach Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Long Beach held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 121% compared to March (186 activity items across 10 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Mid-Block Housing Development at 321 W Ocean Blvd

Approved.

Council approved agreements with MCRT Investment LLC for transfer and development of the mid-block site for a 729-unit housing development (increased from original 580 units), including 73 moderate-income affordable units (10% of total). The project includes two 8-story residential buildings, pedestrian paseos on First St and Cedar Ave alignments, and 2,651 sq ft of commercial space. Council also approved deferral of up to $1,799,917 in development impact fees and alternative compliance under the inclusionary housing ordinance.

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Conditional Use Permit for Smog City Heights Beer Sales

Approved.

Approved CUP for Smog City Heights restaurant at 1106 E Wardlow Rd to sell beer and wine under Type 23 ABC license. Commission amended the alcohol sales limit from 30% to 50% of gross sales per applicant request, with one-year review to zoning administrator. Restaurant is 1,700 sq ft in Community Commercial Automobile Zoning District, within 500 feet of residential uses. Hours limited to 11am-10pm Monday-Sunday for outdoor patio.

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Rezoning at 5705-5723 Lime Ave

Approved.

City-initiated general plan amendment and zone change for city-owned 18,800 sq ft vacant parcel from split designation (partial R3S/FCN and partial MU2A/NFC) to entirely MU2A mixed-use with 3-story height limit. Located south of South St and Lime Ave intersection in North Long Beach. Change facilitates development of vacant property alongside adjacent city-owned parcel to the north.

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Interim Housing Facility at 834 Pacific Avenue

Approved.

Conditional use permit approved for Holidays Helping Hands to operate a 43-bed interim and emergency housing facility for women, families, and seniors within an existing two-story building. The facility will operate on referral basis only with on-site management, security, and case managers. Nine parking spaces retained on the 15,000 square foot site.

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On-Site Tasting Expansion at Corked Liquor Store, 4360 Stern Street

Approved.

Conditional use permit approved to expand existing liquor store to allow addition of ABC Type 86 instructional tasting license within the wine temperature controlled room. The legal nonconforming liquor store will be removed from Alcohol Nuisance Abatement Ordinance deemed approved status. Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 9AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 9AM-11PM, Sunday 9AM-10PM.

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Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 1051 Queens Highway

Approved.

Conditional use permit approved for construction of new wireless telecommunications facility consisting of 75-foot tall monopole with 12 antennas, 30 remote radio units, one microwave dish, and associated ground equipment within 480 square foot leased area in Queensway Bay near Long Beach Amphitheatre. Nearest residential building approximately 4,700 feet away.

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Pacific Point West Modification at 3435 Conant Street

Approved.

Site plan review modification approved for Douglas Park development including expanded mezzanine space for Buildings 20 and 21, facade remodels, replacement of Buildings 18 and 19 with four-level parking structure with approximately 2,800 parking spaces, and vacation of portion of Conant Street. Project expected to create over 5,000 jobs for single tenant occupying multiple buildings across Long Beach and Lakewood.

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Enhanced Density Bonus Program Update

Approved.

Comprehensive update to local density bonus program to align with inclusionary housing ordinance and incentivize affordable housing production. Changes include: simplified single density bonus table replacing three geographic tiers; new special bonuses for projects within 1,000 feet of parks, removing nuisances, providing senior housing, active ground floor uses, and higher labor standards (20% bonus and one concession each); added extremely low income category; clarified waivers and concessions procedures.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Long Beach meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Various restrictions → New Title 21/22 regulations for mobile food truck operations on private property at Citywide - Mobile Food Facilities (City of Long Beach)
• Not permitted → Permitted with self-attestation process at Citywide - Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (City of Long Beach)
• Split: R3S (low density multifamily residential small lot) and MU2A → MU2A (mixed use) with 3-story height limit, 18,800 sq ft (approximately 0.43 acres) at 5705-5723 Lime Ave (south of South St and Lime Ave intersection) (City of Long Beach (city-initiated))
• Home occupation restrictions (limited to 4 categories) → Home occupation with MECO as 5th approved category at Citywide (City of Long Beach)

Top Keywords This Month

• density: 86 instances
• zoning: 80 instances
• residential: 39 instances
• commercial: 36 instances
• land use: 32 instances

What to Watch

• Density mentions were up 975% from March.
• Zoning came up 220% more often than March.
• Land use saw 191% more mentions month-over-month.

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