Long Beach Commercial Storage (CS) District Building and Parking Setback Standards

Within the City of Long Beach Commercial Storage (CS) District, buildings must maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet from both front and side streets. When a property in this district is adjacent to a residential zone, the building setback increases to 10 feet for side yards and 20 feet for rear yards [Table 32-2]. Parking areas within the CS: Commercial Storage district are subject to separate requirements, including a 6-foot setback from any street property line [Table 32-2].

Purpose of the CS: Commercial Storage District

The City of Long Beach established the CS: Commercial Storage district to encourage storage uses in specific areas where factors such as parcel shape, access, or adverse environmental conditions make other types of development difficult. These regulations are designed to provide a necessary buffer from incompatible uses [Section 21.32.020.E].

Building Setback Requirements

Building setbacks in the CS: Commercial Storage district vary depending on whether the property line abuts a public street, a residential district, or another nonresidential district. All yard areas must remain clear of structures from the ground to the sky and must be landscaped and maintained in a neat condition [Section 21.32.220].

Type of Building Setback	Required Distance in the CS District
Front Street	15 feet (a)
Side Street	15 feet (a)
Adjacent to Side Yard of Residential District	10 feet (b)
Adjacent to Rear Yard of Residential District	20 feet (b)(d)
Adjacent to Nonresidential District	5 feet (b)(c)

Table 32-2 Footnotes and Exceptions

(a) In all cases, there must be a minimum setback of 10 feet from the curb face [Table 32-2].
(b) Distances are measured from the centerline of the adjoining alley [Table 32-2].
(c) This setback may be reduced to 0 feet if the structure is attached to a building on an abutting lot, or if there is no building on the abutting lot within 5 feet of the property line [Table 32-2].
(d) For single-story commercial buildings, the setback may be reduced to 10 feet through a site plan review [Table 32-2].

Parking Setback Requirements

The City of Long Beach Municipal Code mandates specific setbacks for parking areas within the CS: Commercial Storage district to ensure proper screening and aesthetic quality near public rights-of-way and residential areas.

Type of Parking Setback	Required Distance in the CS District
Front Street	6 feet (a)
Side Street	6 feet (a)
Adjacent to Residential District	5 feet
Adjacent to Nonresidential District	0 feet

Landscape and Screening Standards

Required yard areas in the CS: Commercial Storage district, excluding those used for drive aisles or outdoor dining, must contain a landscaped area at least 5 feet in width [Section 21.32.220]. Additionally, when a parking lot in the CS district abuts or is adjacent to a residential zone, a solid masonry wall between 6 feet and 6 feet, 6 inches in height must be provided [Section 21.32.225].

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