800.288.7664 |
562.570.2773 |
562.989.1206 |
562.570.2700, option 4 |
562.570.4132 |
562.570.2866 |
562.570.2700, option 2 |
562.570.2700, option 4 |
For a complete list of contacts, view our phone directory.
Community Development
Code Enforcement
UPCOMING CLOSURE: In observance of Labor Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will be back the next day ready to serve you.
The Code Enforcement Bureau upholds state and local regulations by addressing code violations affecting safety and community well-being. The Bureau investigates non-compliant buildings, enforces zoning and land-use regulations, and responds to reports of abandoned vehicles and more. With the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation, the Bureau ensures Long Beach remains safe, functional and visually appealing.
How Do I . . .
Report A Code Violation?
Report Code Violations Online, Track Referrals, Search Code Cases
Register A Short-Term Rental?
Eligibility & Operating Requirements, Prohibited Buildings List, Complaints
Access the Garage Resale Program?
Off-Street Parking Inspections, Garage Exemption Certificates
View Administrative Citation Fines?
Fines, Warnings, Administrative Citation Rights of Appeal
Learn About PRHIP Inspections?
Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program
View Current Open Cases?
Currently Active Code Enforcement Cases, Council District Map
- Dead landscaping
- Deteriorated electrical, exposed wiring and circuit breakers
- Deteriorated plumbing (leaking ceiling)
- Garage accessibility (blocked access by vehicle(s))
- Garage conversions without permits
- Major auto repair on residential property
- Operating an unregistered Short-Term Rental
- Outside storage or junk, debris or trash (including discarded furniture and appliances) in front, side or rear yards visible from public view or neighboring properties
- Overflowing trash containers or dumpsters
- Overgrown vegetation
- Overheight fence
- Pest/vermin infestation
- People living in garages
- Private trees impeding the public right of way
- Storage of wrecked, inoperable and/or abandoned vehicles on private property
- Trash cans stored in public view
- Unpermitted alterations to a dwelling or structure without permits
- Unpermitted interior alterations to a dwelling or structure
- Unpermitted or illegal signs
- Vehicles parked illegally on private property
Who Do I Call?
For a complete list of contacts, view our phone directory.
Noise Complaints
When Should I File a Noise Complaint?
For these types of noise, refer to the information below:- Disturbing the Peace (i.e. loud talking, screaming, yelling, door slamming, vehicle noise): Police non-emergency 562.435.6711
- Construction Permit: Building Department 562.570.6651
- Aircraft Noise (i.e. excessive helicopters and airport noise): Airport Noise Abatement 562.570.2665
- Excessive Animal Noise (i.e. dogs, cats and any other animals except for exotic birds): Animal Control 562.570.7387
- Excessive Auto Repair (in residential areas): Code Enforcement 562.570.2633
- Special Events: Complaint Hotline 562.570.5339
For these types of noise, contact the Noise Control Program:
- Live Music (i.e. from night clubs, musical instruments, etc.)
- Amplified Sound (i.e. radios, tv, musical instruments, loud speakers)
- Leaf Blowers (allowed Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Domestic Power Tools (allowed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Construction (allowed Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; no construction on Sunday)
- Mechanical Sound (i.e. air conditioner, swimming pool pump, refrigerator pumps, compressors)
- Truck Deliveries (allowed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Refuse Collection (allowed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Animals (only exotic birds regulated)
For more information and/or questions regarding Long Beach Municipal Code on Noise see Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 or call the Noise Control Program at 562.570.4126.
