Setback Requirements for the CCN: Community R-4-N Commercial District in Long Beach
In the Long Beach CCN: Community R-4-N Commercial district, the required building setback from a front street is 15 feet, while the side street setback is 10 feet. When a property in this district is adjacent to a residential zone, the building must maintain a 10-foot side yard setback and a 20-foot rear yard setback [Table 32-2].
Building Setback Requirements
The Long Beach zoning code establishes specific yard areas for the CCN: Community R-4-N Commercial district to ensure proper separation between structures and public rights-of-way. These setbacks apply to both commercial and residential developments within the district, as residential uses in the CCN district are required to follow the standards set forth in the general commercial development tables [Section 21.32.235, Table 32-3].
Per the Long Beach Municipal Code, building setbacks for the CCN district are as follows:
| Type of Property Line / Adjacency | Required Building Setback |
|---|---|
| Front Street | 15 feet |
| Side Street | 10 feet |
| Adjacent to Side Yard of Residential District | 10 feet |
| Adjacent to Rear Yard of Residential District | 20 feet |
| Adjacent to Nonresidential District | 5 feet |
Note: In all cases, there must be a minimum setback of 10 feet from the curb face [Table 32-2, Footnote (a)].
Parking Setback Requirements
The Long Beach Municipal Code also regulates the placement of parking areas relative to property lines within the CCN: Community R-4-N Commercial district. These setbacks are designed to provide a buffer between vehicular parking and the public realm or more sensitive adjacent uses.
| Parking Area Location | Required Setback |
|---|---|
| Front Street | 15 feet |
| Side Street | 10 feet |
| Alley | 14 feet (measured from centerline) |
| Adjacent to Residential District | 5 feet |
[Table 32-2]
General Development Provisions
In the Long Beach CCN: Community R-4-N Commercial district, all yard areas must be kept clear of structures from the ground to the sky, except for specific permitted projections such as awnings, architectural elements, or cornices [Section 21.32.220]. These required yard areas must be landscaped and maintained in a "neat and healthy condition" according to Long Beach landscaping standards [Section 21.32.220].
Sections Cited
- Section 21.30.040 - District boundary determination
- Section 21.32.020 - Districts established
- Section 21.32.220 - Yards
- Section 21.32.235 - Residential uses in commercial districts
- Table 30-1 - Zoning Districts Established
- Table 32-2 - Commercial Development Standards
- Table 32-3 - Residential Uses In Commercial Districts