Community Development
Planning Bureau
The Planning Bureau plays a key role in shaping Long Beach’s future development by working closely with the residents, business owners, developers, engineers, City Council, and the Mayor. Our mission is to balance the City's growth with the preservation of its unique character while ensuring development aligns with community values. Through collaboration and inclusive dialogue, the Planning Bureau fosters a safe, innovative and sustainable urban landscape that reflects the evolving needs of the community.
Learn About What We do
Project Planning & Procedures
ADU & SB9, Entitlements, Zoning Ordinances & Regulations, Hearing Bodies, Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Initiatives & Programs
Long-Range Planning, Rezoning, Downtown Shoreline Update, Parking Exempt Area, Climate Action Plan
Forms & Applications
Planning Permit Application, Conditional Use Permit, Historic Certificates of Appropriateness
Environmental Planning
Environmental Reports, CEQA Guide
Historic Preservation
Historic Districts, Mills Act, Design Guidelines, Cultural Heritage Commission
General Plan
Land Use, Housing, Open Space, Mobility Elements, Local Coastal Program
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