Learn More About the Process                     

• Step One: Marine Bureau (Parks, Recreation and Marine Department)
• Step Two: Planning Bureau (Community Development Department)
• Step Three: California Coastal Commission
• Step Four: Public Works Department

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Step One: Contact the Marine Bureau                       

To obtain a permit to do construction over the waterways, the Property Owner or Agent must submit the following to Alamitos Bay Marina located at 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803. 

• Letter of authorization from the property owner giving the agent authorization to process construction plans.
• A dock permit plan requirement checklist – check all items that are applicable.
• Confirm plan check and harbor construction inspection fees are payable to the City of Long Beach.
• Appendix B of the California Coastal Commission's Development Permit (CDP) application must be submitted for local review and approval. 
• Eelgrass and Caluerpa Surveys must be submitted for review by the permitting agencies.
  • Note: These surveys may not be required for project sites located in the Phase One and Phase Two areas.
    
• One set of plans with calculations are required with a Certified Civil Engineer’s Stamp on all sets of plans and specifications. The Plans must be in accordance with the City of Long Beach Plans and Specifications R-4858/Revised. Plans shall include: 
  • Pier Head Line 
  • Property Lines 
• The contractor must have the City of Long Beach Business License and be a licensed “A” contractor. 

The Marine Bureau will review the plans and deny, request changes or "Approve In Concept". The Property Owner or Agent will be advised of the status.

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Step Two: Submit Approval in Concept Plans to Planning Bureau                        

Once the plans are "Approved In Concept" by the Marine Bureau, submit the plans and Appendix B of the California Coastal Commission's Development Permit (CDP) application to the City of Long Beach Community Development Department (Planning Bureau) at the Permit Center (411 W. Ocean Blvd.). Provide the following documents:

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Step Three: Submit Documents to the California Coastal Commission                       

A complete Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application must be sent the California Coastal Commission South Coast District Office location below and include the following documents:

California Coastal Commission
South Coast District Office
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562.590.5071

Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure approvals from the required agencies and submit copies of the approvals to the City of Long Beach in-person or via email.

If the project consists only of “like-for-like” dock repair work, a De Minimis Waiver may be requested from the Coastal Commission. All applicable City Marine Bureau, Planning Bureau and Public Works Department permit requirements must still be followed.

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Step Four: Submit Approved Documents to Public Works Department                       

After collecting the Permit Effectiveness documents from the California Coastal Commission, complete the following steps:

1. Email the approved plans to the Public Works Department at PW-PrivateDevelopment@longbeach.gov for structural, safety and any required fire approvals.
2. If Public Works or Planning requests corrections, revise your plans as directed and resubmit them.
3. Once approved, submit the finalized plans to Alamitos Bay Marina (205 N. Marina Dr.) to complete the permit process.
4. After final approval, a Notice to Proceed will be issued by the Marine Bureau.

Note: The City's Marine Bureau, Planning Bureau and Public Works Department permit processes shall be followed in addition to any conditions that the California Coastal Commission or regulatory agencies may require.

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