R-1-N District: Single-Family Residential Standard Lot Zoning in Long Beach
The R-1-N District in the City of Long Beach is established to provide for single-family detached housing on standard lots with a minimum area of 6,000 square feet. This zoning designation primarily permits residential uses, transitional housing, and small-scale care facilities while strictly prohibiting multi-family dwellings and most commercial operations to maintain a low-density neighborhood character [Section 21.31.020].
Allowed Uses in the R-1-N District
Uses in the R-1-N District of the City of Long Beach are categorized by their level of permission: Permitted (Y), Accessory (A), Temporary (T), Conditional Use Permit required (C), Administrative Use Permit required (AP), or Interim Park Use Permit required (IP).
Residential and Institutional Uses
The R-1-N District focuses on detached primary dwellings and specific forms of communal living that maintain a residential scale.
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Single-family detached dwelling | Y |
| Limited Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | A |
| Conforming Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | A |
| Group home (care of 6 or fewer persons) | Y |
| Transitional Housing | Y |
| Supportive Housing | Y |
| Caretaker residence | AP |
| Residential historic landmark buildings | AP |
Service and Recreation Uses
The City of Long Beach allows limited non-residential uses within the R-1-N District, often requiring specific permits to ensure they do not disrupt the neighborhood.
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Child daycare home (1—14 persons) | A |
| Daycare center (15 or more persons) | C |
| Passive parks | Y |
| Recreational parks | AP |
| Playgrounds | IP |
| Urban Agriculture | AP |
| Safe parking site | A |
Temporary and Other Accessory Uses
Incidental activities and temporary structures are permitted in the R-1-N District under the following designations:
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Home occupation | A |
| Carnival, fiesta, or outdoor exhibition | T |
| Construction trailer | T |
| Trailer or dwelling unit used as home sales office | T |
| Temporary activating use | T |
| Detached accessory room | A |
| Recreational vehicles - parking and storage | A |
| Vehicle parking and storage | A |
| Room rentals | A |
| Storage of chattel | A |
| Courtesy parking for nonresidential use | C |
Prohibited Uses in the R-1-N District
The City of Long Beach explicitly prohibits any use not listed as allowed in the R-1-N District. Key prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:
- Multi-Family Housing: Single-family attached units, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and apartment buildings are strictly prohibited [Table 31-1].
- Commercial and Industrial: Office commercial, retail commercial, restaurants, and industrial manufacturing are not allowed in the R-1-N District [Table 31-1].
- Specific Institutions: Emergency shelters and community gardens (unless categorized as urban agriculture or passive parks) are prohibited in this zone [Table 31-1].
- Specific Structures: Sandwiched lot developments and common recreational facilities for large-scale multi-family developments are prohibited [Table 31-1].
- Occupancy Restrictions: It is prohibited to use a recreational vehicle as a dwelling unit within the R-1-N District [Section 21.31.120].
R-1-N Technical Development Standards
The City of Long Beach enforces specific dimensional requirements for the R-1-N District to ensure standard lot sizes and adequate open space.
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 6,000 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Lot Width | 50 ft. |
| Maximum Building Height | 25 ft. (2 stories) |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 50% |
| Minimum Front Setback | 20 ft. |
| Minimum Side Setback (Interior) | 4 ft. |
| Minimum Rear Setback (1st Story) | 10 ft. |
| Minimum Rear Setback (2nd Story) | 30 ft. |
| Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.6 |
| Minimum Usable Open Space | 16% of lot |
[Table 31-2A]
Sections Cited
- Section 21.15.045 - Accessory dwelling unit.
- Section 21.15.063 - Accessory use, residential.
- Section 21.15.930 - Dwelling, one-family.
- Section 21.15.1200 - Group home.
- Section 21.31.020 - Districts established.
- Section 21.31.110 - Permitted uses.
- Section 21.31.120 - Prohibited uses.
- Section 21.31.205 - Units per lot and lot area per unit.
- Section 21.31.215 - Yard requirements.
- Section 21.31.220 - Height limits.
- Section 21.31.230 - Usable open space.
- Section 21.31.235 - Floor area ratio.
- Section 21.31.276 - Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Section 21.51.235 - Home occupations.