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Long Beach Landscaping and Green Roof Standards for Nonresidential Zones

This Long Beach ordinance lays out landscaping standards for non-residential districts, specifying that all space not paved or covered by a building must be covered with attractive landscaping. The ordinance also includes standards for green roofs: they must contain appropriate soil amounts for chosen plants and contain irrigation and maintenance measures.

Link:

  • Long Beach Code of Ordinances Section 21.42.040

Policy Details:

Locale: Long Beach, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Trees, Habitat Spaces
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Long Beach Code of Ordinances Section 21.42.040

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