Long Beach CT: Tourist and Entertainment Commercial District Setback Standards
In the City of Long Beach, the CT: Tourist and Entertainment Commercial district generally requires no building setback from the front street and a five-foot setback from the side street. When a property in the CT district is adjacent to a residential zone, building setbacks increase significantly to 10 feet for side yards and 20 feet for rear yards to provide a necessary buffer.
Primary Building Setback Requirements
The City of Long Beach establishes specific building setbacks for the CT: Tourist and Entertainment Commercial district to facilitate an active, pedestrian-oriented environment suitable for tourism and entertainment uses. These requirements differ based on the property's relationship to public streets and neighboring zoning districts [Table 32-2A].
| Condition / Location | Required Building Setback |
|---|---|
| Front Street | 0 feet |
| Side Street | 5 feet |
| Adjacent to Side Yard of a Residential District | 10 feet |
| Adjacent to Rear Yard of a Residential District | 20 feet |
| Adjacent to Commercial or Industrial District | 5 feet |
Mixed-Use and Residential Setback Provisions
For developments within the CT: Tourist and Entertainment Commercial district that incorporate residential uses, the City of Long Beach applies specialized rules to ensure compatibility [Section 21.32.235].
If a project involves commercial or residential units positioned over ground-floor commercial space, no building setback is required. however, if the ground floor is used for residential purposes, the City of Long Beach requires an 8-foot front street setback and a 5-foot side street setback [Table 32-2A, Footnote e]. Residential developments in the CT district are generally expected to follow the standards of the R-4-N zone [Table 32-3A].
Parking and Accessory Structure Setbacks
Off-street parking areas and accessory structures in the CT: Tourist and Entertainment Commercial district are subject to their own set of placement regulations to maintain the aesthetic and functional quality of the City of Long Beach's tourism corridors [Table 32-2A].
| Parking or Accessory Location | Required Setback |
|---|---|
| Front Street | 30 feet |
| Side Street | 5 feet |
| Alley | 14 feet |
| Adjacent to a Residential District | 5 feet |
| Adjacent to a Nonresidential District | 0 feet |
Note that accessory structures within the City of Long Beach's commercial districts are limited to a maximum height of 15 feet [Table 32-2A, Footnote f].
General Yard and Setback Regulations
In the City of Long Beach, all required yard areas must remain clear of structures from the ground to the sky, unless specific projections are explicitly permitted by the code [Section 21.32.220]. Additionally, these areas must be landscaped and maintained in a neat and healthy condition according to the municipality's landscaping standards [Section 21.32.220].
Sections Cited
- Section 21.15.2470 (Setback line)
- Section 21.32.020 (Districts established)
- Section 21.32.220 (Yards)
- Section 21.32.235 (Residential uses in commercial districts)
- Table 32-2A (Commercial Development Standards)
- Table 32-3A (Development Standards - Residential Uses In Commercial Districts)