IP: Port-related Industrial District Setback Guide for Long Beach

In the Long Beach IP: Port-related Industrial district, a 10-foot setback is required for all yards fronting a street, regardless of the street's classification. Yards within the IP: Port-related Industrial district that abut residential districts have no specific restricted distance, while those abutting nonresidential districts allow for a 0-foot setback, provided building separation meets fire and building safety code requirements.

Setback and Yard Requirements for the IP District

The Long Beach Municipal Code establishes specific setback and yard standards for the IP: Port-related Industrial district to accommodate maritime and water-dependent industrial uses. These standards are primarily governed by the type of street the property faces or the zoning of the adjacent property.

Street Frontage Setbacks

For all developments within the IP: Port-related Industrial district, the minimum setback for any yard facing a street is 10 feet. This requirement applies consistently to Long Beach properties fronting on minor arterials, greater street classifications, local streets, or collector streets [Table 33-4].

Additionally, if a parking lot is situated in a yard fronting a street in the IP: Port-related Industrial district, a 5-foot setback is required. This area must include a five-foot-wide landscaped strip between the parking area and the public right-of-way [Section 21.33.145].

Abutting Property and Alley Setbacks

The IP: Port-related Industrial district in Long Beach provides significant flexibility when property lines are shared with other districts or alleys.

Alleys: Yards in the IP: Port-related Industrial district abutting an alley must maintain a 10-foot setback from the centerline of that alley [Table 33-4].
Residential Districts: Per the Long Beach zoning table, there are "No restrictions" for setbacks in the IP: Port-related Industrial district when a yard abuts a residential district [Table 33-4].
Nonresidential Districts: A 0-foot setback is permitted for yards abutting other nonresidential districts. However, developers must still ensure building separation as mandated by the Long Beach Fire Code and Uniform Building Code [Table 33-4].

Technical Standards Table

The following table summarizes the minimum required setbacks and yard areas for the IP: Port-related Industrial district in Long Beach:

Required Setback/Yard Area	IP: Port-related Industrial District Requirement
Yard Fronting on Minor Arterial or Greater Street	10 ft.
Yard Fronting on Local or Collector Street	10 ft.
Parking Lot Setback (Yard Fronting on a Street)	5 ft.
Yards Abutting Alleys	10 ft. from centerline
Yards Abutting Residential District	No restriction
Yards Abutting Nonresidential District	0 ft. (subject to Fire/Building Code separation)

Operational and Departmental Considerations

Properties within the IP: Port-related Industrial district are characterized by maritime industry and marine resources. Consequently, any new uses or developments in this district must be consistent with the Port Master Plan and are subject to review by the Long Beach Harbor Department [Section 21.33.020.D; Section 21.33.045].

Furthermore, outdoor storage in the IP: Port-related Industrial district, including the storage of transport containers, may be located anywhere on a lot except within a required corner cutoff area. These storage areas are subject to screening and security requirements as established by the Long Beach Harbor Department [Section 21.33.150.D].

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