Long Beach encourages dense, mixed-use development around Metro A Line and Long Beach Transit corridors through specific plans and zoning incentives. State density bonus law and SB 35 streamlining further support multi-family housing near high-quality transit citywide.
While Long Beach has not adopted a single Transit Oriented Communities ordinance like Los Angeles, Title 21 zoning and downtown plans incentivize dense, walkable development near the Metro A Line stations and major Long Beach Transit corridors. State laws including SB 35 and AB 2011 streamline qualifying multi-family projects near transit. The Downtown Plan and PD-30 zoning allow significant density and reduced parking. Density bonus benefits expand near transit. Together these tools shift housing toward areas already served by frequent transit, reducing parking demand and trip generation.
Projects approved with transit-related concessions must record covenants binding parking and affordability terms. Violations can trigger permit revocation and code enforcement actions.
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