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Public Hearings, Notices & Commissions

The City’s community-based commissions play a vital role in bringing transparency, change and growth to Long Beach. On this page, you can find upcoming and archived public hearing agendas, minutes and notices.

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Board of Examiners, Appeals & Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals & Condemnation (BEAC) determines the suitability of alternate methods and materials and types of construction. The BEAC provides interpretations of the Long Beach Municipal Code and administrative review for determinations of the Building Official, substandard housing cases, property maintenance and public nuisance abatement cases.

Meetings: 
The BEAC meets every third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Queen Mary Conference Room at Long Beach City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl.).

Staff Liaison:
Angel Arredondo, Code Enforcement Bureau Manager, 562.570.6013

Cultural Heritage Commission

Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) is responsible for recognizing and protecting the City’s historical resources. The CHC identifies buildings and neighborhoods of architectural and historical value, reviews proposed changes to historic properties and makes recommendations for designated landmarks to the Mayor, City Council and Planning Commission.

Meetings: 
The CHC meets on the last Tuesday of each month, at 5 p.m., in the Long Beach City Hall Civic Chamber (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 1st Fl.).

Staff Liaison:
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, 562.570.6946

Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) administers the City's affordable housing production and rehabilitation programs. The LBCIC advises the Mayor and City Council on the delivery of housing and neighborhood revitalization services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.

Meetings: 
The LBCIC meets every third Wednesday of the month, at 4 p.m. in the Beach Conference Room at Long Beach City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Fl.).

Staff Liaison:
Meggan Sorensen, Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau Manager, 562.570.5269

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission (PC) advises the Mayor and City Council on all matters affecting the development of the City's General Plan, zoning, and other ordinances to guide the implementation of long-range planning.

Meetings:
The PC meets every first and third Thursday of each month, at 5 p.m., in the Long Beach City Hall Civic Chamber (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 1st Fl.).

Staff Liaison:
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, 562.570.6946

Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator (ZA) hearings are conducted by the City’s Zoning Administrator. Standards Variances, Coastal Permits, Minor Lot Line Adjustments, Legalization of Illegal Units, and Lot Mergers are processed through administrative hearings.

Meetings:
The ZA, as a non-legislative hearing body, will meet via teleconference. To participate in these meetings virtually or by phone, please use the following options:

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Join by phone: 213.338.8477
Meeting ID: 956 4505 5256
Password: 86368

Staff Liaison:
Maryanne Cronin, Zoning Administration Officer, 562.570.5683

Long Beach City Council Meetings

The Long Beach City Council is the City’s primary legislative body that decides on laws, makes general policies, supervises City government and appropriates funds for various needs.

Meetings:
The City Council meets on every Tuesday of each month (except for the last Tuesday, and unless otherwise noted) at 5 p.m. in Long Beach City Hall Civic Chambers (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 1st Fl.).

411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor

Long Beach, CA 90802

562.570.LBCD (5223)

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