New construction · Long Beach
How does coastal review affect new construction in Long Beach?
New construction inside Long Beach's coastal zone requires a Coastal Development Permit in addition to the standard building permit. Coastal Zone applies to Naples, Belmont Shore, Peninsula, and downtown waterfront; CDP required.
What changes the answer in Long Beach.
Coastal Zone applies to Naples, Belmont Shore, Peninsula, and downtown waterfront; CDP required. 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.
- Coastal Development Permit review timeline
- View / bluff / sand setback constraints
- Coastal Development Permit required in Coastal Zone (Naples, Belmont Shore, Peninsula); Cultural Heritage Commission review for designated districts.
Source-backed note
City of Long Beach Development Services — Building & Safety coordinates with the California Coastal Commission (or local CDP authority under a certified LCP) on coastal-zone projects.
Reference: California Coastal Commission — Coastal Development Permits — California Coastal Commission
Local authority: City of Long Beach Development Services — Building & Safety
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