New construction · Long Beach
Can I tear down and rebuild my house in Long Beach?
Tear-down and rebuild is allowed in Long Beach on most legally conforming parcels, but the path depends on the parcel's zoning, lot conformance, and any historic / hillside / coastal overlays. Narrow Naples/Peninsula lots constrained by setbacks, parking, and (on canal-adjacent lots) sea-wall easements.
What changes the answer in Long Beach.
Long Beach uses base R1N/R1L/R1S categories with island-specific overlays (Naples) and Coastal Zone overlays. Coastal Development Permit required in Coastal Zone (Naples, Belmont Shore, Peninsula); Cultural Heritage Commission review for designated districts.
- Narrow Naples/Peninsula lots constrained by setbacks, parking, and (on canal-adjacent lots) sea-wall easements.
- Coastal Development Permit required in Coastal Zone (Naples, Belmont Shore, Peninsula); Cultural Heritage Commission review for designated districts.
- Coastal Zone applies to Naples, Belmont Shore, Peninsula, and downtown waterfront; CDP required.
Source-backed note
Demolition + new construction are reviewed by City of Long Beach Development Services — Building & Safety alongside any required planning / coastal / hillside review.
Local authority: City of Long Beach Development Services — Building & Safety
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