Public hearing on zoning code amendments for Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Application Number:2407-23 (ZCA24-003, LCPA24-003)Application Date:05/07/2024Project Location:CitywideProject Applicant:City of Long Beach, Department of Community Development
Approval(s) Requested: Zoning Code Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment
Proposed Project: The City Council at this public hearing will consider making the California Coastal Commission (CCC) suggested modifications to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and associated amendments to the Local Coastal Program (LCP), including Chapter 21.67 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC). The CCC requested two (2) suggested modifications to LBMC Chapter 21.67: (1) add language to ensure conformance of the Inclusionary Housing Implementation Guidelines with the policies of the LCP and (2) add language related to procedures for changes to the adopted Submarket Areas Map.
Environmental Review: In accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and CEQA Section 15265(a)(1) the proposed modifications are statutorily exempt. CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals by the City necessary for the preparation and adoption of an LCP Amendment. The suggested modifications by the CCC have been determined to fall within the scope of the previous CEQA determinations and will not result in any new significant impacts.
In accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the previous Inclusionary Housing Ordinance was determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 21166, 15162, 15163 and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (CE-24-174).
This Zoning Code Amendment affects the implementing plan of the Local Coastal Program and is subject to certification by the California Coastal Commission.
The City Council will hear this item at the meeting detailed below:
Meeting Date:May 19, 2026Meeting Time:5:00 PMMeeting Place:411 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802
For more information or to submit written testimony, contact Christian Turner, Project Planner, at christian.turner@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6926.
The public will have the option to use eComment to provide comments on agenda items. Written comments may also be submitted by email to CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV . A staff report will be available for public review on or about May 15, 2026 . This report may be viewed on the City website at www.longbeach.gov .
If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or issues raised via written correspondence delivered to the City prior to the public hearing.
Monique de la garzaCity ClerkDated: 4/13/2026Prepared by: Christian Turner
Long Beach Press-TelegramPublished: 4/28/26