Water Use Rules in Long Beach, CA (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Long Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Long Beach's citywide landscaping code requires decorative water features like fountains and ponds to run on recirculating systems, and mandates recycled water as the source whenever a recycled-water connection is available. The standard sits in LBMC § 21.42.030.A.9, part of the General Requirements every zoning district must meet before Development Services signs off on a Landscape Document Package.
Long Beach Recycled Water for Water Features
Some RestrictionsLong Beach Municipal Code § 21.42.030.A.9
The following requirements shall apply to all zoning districts: ... 9.Recirculating water systems shall be used with decorative water features. Where available, recycled water shall be used as a water source.
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