Long Beach has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or year-round decorations. Front-yard structures must comply with LBMC Section 21.31 setbacks. Historic districts and HOAs may impose stricter rules.
There is no LBMC chapter directly regulating residential statuary, lawn ornaments, or year-round decorations. The applicable general rules are: (1) LBMC Section 21.31 (Yard Standards) limits structures and accessory features in required setbacks, generally prohibiting permanent structures over 42 inches in front-yard setbacks; (2) Historic District designations under LBMC Chapter 2.63 require Certificate of Appropriateness from the Cultural Heritage Commission for permanent landscape features in districts including Bluff Park, Bluff Heights, Drake Park, and Rose Park; (3) Coastal Zone properties may need Coastal Development Permits for permanent installations under the Local Coastal Program. Outside historic districts and the Coastal Zone, no architectural review is triggered for residential lawn ornaments. HOA-governed properties remain subject to private CC&Rs under the Davis-Stirling Act.
Enforcement is complaint-driven. Code Enforcement may issue Orders to Comply under LBMC Section 21.31 for fixed structures over 42 inches in setbacks. Historic district violations under LBMC Chapter 2.63 require restoration, with fines up to $1,000 per violation.
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