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
The Code Enforcement Bureau upholds state and local regulations by addressing code violations affecting safety and community well-being. They investigate non-compliant buildings, enforces zoning and land use regulations and manages issues like abandoned vehicles and graffiti. With support from 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 in front, side or rear yards visible from public view or neighboring properties, discarded furniture, and appliances
- 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, doors slamming, vehicle noises) 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 - Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday & Holidays 11am to 5pm ONLY.
- Domestic Power Tools - Allowed only between 7am to 10pm.
- Construction Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm. Saturday 9am to 6pm. NO Construction on Sunday.
- Mechanical Sound (i.e. Air conditioner, swimming pool pump, refrigerator pumps, compressors)
- Truck Deliveries - Allowed only between 7am and 10pm.
- Refuse Collection - Allowed only between 7am and 7pm.
- Animals - We regulate Exotic birds only.
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.
