In an effort to fill vacant storefronts across the city, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a zoning code amendment Tuesday night to remove certain parking space requirements.
It’s the most recent zoning amendment in the City, following its Zone In plan, with the goal to modernize Long Beach’s neighborhoods and corridors through separate project areas. A city’s zoning codes guide the types of uses (commercial, residential, or mixed-use) allowed on a piece of land, as well as development standards (required parking, building height, etc.).
Long Beach has been updating certain areas of the city, each with its own plan distinct to the neighborhood…