Long Beach Development Services delivers a wide variety of programs and services related to planning, building and safety, code enforcement, affordable housing, neighborhood improvement, and historic preservation to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods.

The department is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience for residents, property and business owners, builders, investors, and visitors alike. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is ready to provide guidance and walk you through our many streamlined processes to ensure the success of your project.

We look forward to working with you — and helping transform Long Beach into a model urban community where all developments and projects, from high-rise buildings to street-side tree plantings, are modern, innovative, and thoughtful.

Please be aware of the notices on certain webpages regarding the new City Hall address where Development Services applications, forms, and other documents should be mailed or delivered.

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HOW WE'RE DOING

Building a Better Long Beach

Cultural Heritage Commission Highlights

Downtown Plan Update

Decade of Affordable Housing

Planning Commission Highlights

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2019 DRAFT CAPER PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The 15-day public comment period for reviewing the City of Long Beach 2018-2019 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) on activities and programs funded by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Rrogram (HOME) and Eergency Solutions Grant (ESG), will be held from December 10, 2019 to December 25, 2019.

Temporary Ban of No-Fault Notices and Evictions

News

On November 12, 2019, the Long Beach City Council adopted an ordinance that temporarily prohibits no-fault notices and evictions through December 31, 2019.

Short-Term Rental Program

News

During adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget on September 3, 2019, the City Council asked for a delay in the start of the short-term rental (STR) program and reallocated a portion of the funding of STR positions to temporarily fund other City programs.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS

Board of Examiners, Appeals, & Condemnation Meeting (BEAC)

Mon, Dec 16, 2019

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Floor (Queen Mary Conference Room), Long Beach, CA 90802

1:30 PM

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The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) Meeting

Wed, Dec 18, 2019

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room (The Beach)

4:00 PM

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Planning Commission Meeting

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

411 W. Ocean Blvd., City Hall Civic Chamber

5:00 PM

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Ridgewood Triangle Neighborhood Tree Planting

Sat, Dec 21, 2019

4681 Goldfield Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807

9:00 AM

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Zoning Administrator Hearing

Mon, Dec 23, 2019

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room (The Beach)

2:00 PM

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Community Events

From neighborhood cleanups to resource fairs, we have you covered! Be sure to join us for one of our next informational, family-friendly, and fun community events.

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Featured Projects