What are the parking requirements in Long Beach, CA?

Last researched May 2026

Parking minimums by use

All new construction and new uses of landOff-street parking and loading must be provided according to Chapter 21.41
Change of use within existing square footage in a building more than ten (10) years oldNo new parking shall be required
Use with nonconforming parking changing to another use outside the Coastal ZoneMay change without adding parking
Use with nonconforming parking changing to another use in the Coastal ZoneIf the new use requires more parking than the existing use, parking equal to the difference between the old and new requirement must be added
Adult entertainment businessesMust comply with Chapter 21.41 parking requirements equivalent to that required for new construction
Change of use within existing square footage in a building more than ten (10) years oldNo new loading spaces shall be required
Publicly run post-secondary school satellite spaces within one-half (1/2) mile of public transitParking requirements shall be waived

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What are the parking requirements in Long Beach, CA?

Parking minimums vary by use — All new construction and new uses of land: Off-street parking and loading must be provided according to Chapter 21.41; Change of use within existing square footage in a building more than ten (10) years old: No new parking shall be required; Use with nonconforming parking changing to another use outside the Coastal Zone: May change without adding parking; Use with nonconforming parking changing to another use in the Coastal Zone: If the new use requires more parking than the existing use, parking equal to the difference between the old and new requirement must be added.

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