Long Beach Zoning

MU-1 Zone in Long Beach, CA

MU-1 zoning district rules in Long Beach, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Mixed-Use DistrictMixed Use General

The MU-1 zone in Long Beach, CA is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Ground-floor retail
  • Upper-floor apartments
  • Live-work units
  • Offices
  • Restaurants

Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.

Parking Requirements

Metro A Line (Blue Line) runs through Long Beach with 3 in-city stations. Long Beach Transit operates extensive local bus network. Port of Long Beach area has specialized commercial vehicle parking standards.

Source: Long Beach Municipal Code Title 21, Section 21.51.085 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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