Departmental Phone Numbers
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
FOREWARD This booklet has been prepared to serve as a general guide for single-family house construction. Readers are urged to consult with the Building and Safety Bureau whenever in doubt as to any specific requirements or procedures. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6651 or: • T.D.D. (562) 570-6793 for hearing impaired. • On the Internet at http://lbds.longbeach.gov Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEPARTMENTAL PHONE NUMBERS .......................................................................................................... Page 6 PLAN INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... Page 7 • What are Plans? .................................................................................................................................................. 7 • What is a Site Plan? ............................................................................................................................................ 7 • What is a Floor Plan? .......................................................................................................................................... 8 • What is an Elevation?.......................................................................................................................................... 9 • Landscape Plan................................................................................................................................................. 10 • Is There a Standard Format for Plans? ............................................................................................................. 10 • How Many Copies of Plans are Required? ....................................................................................................... 10 • Typical Plot Plan................................................................................................................................................ 10 • Typical Plot Plan Detail ..................................................................................................................................... 11 • Plan Check Screening Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 12 GENERAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................... Page 13 • Residential Zoning Standards ........................................................................................................................... 13 HOW TO USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE 31-2A • Units per Lot ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 • Lot Area Per Unit ............................................................................................................................................... 13 • Minimum Lot Area / Minimum Lot Frontage ...................................................................................................... 13 • Minimum Yard Setback ..................................................................................................................................... 13 • Maximum Height................................................................................................................................................ 14 • Maximum Lot Coverage .................................................................................................................................... 14 • Minimum Usable Open Space per Unit ............................................................................................................. 14 • Floor Area Ratio................................................................................................................................................. 14 • Residential Development Standards Table 31-2A............................................................................................ 15 • Residential Development Standard Footnotes.................................................................................................. 16 • Residential Densities for Multi-Family Districts Table 31-2............................................................................... 17 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................ Page 18 • General .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 • What are Construction Permits?........................................................................................................................ 18 • Codes and Laws?.............................................................................................................................................. 18 • When is a Permit Needed?................................................................................................................................ 19 • Who Can Obtain Permits?................................................................................................................................. 19 INSPECTION INFORMATION....................................................................................................................... Page 20 • What is an Inspection? ...................................................................................................................................... 20 • When is an Inspection Needed?........................................................................................................................ 20 • How Can an Inspection Be Arranged? .............................................................................................................. 20 • How Much Does It Cost?................................................................................................................................... 21 • Special Inspections............................................................................................................................................ 21 • How Much Does a Special Inspection Cost? .................................................................................................... 21 • General Process................................................................................................................................................ 22 CONSTRUCTION NOISE REGULATIONS................................................................................................... Page 23 STORMWATER POLLUTION ....................................................................................................................... Page 24 • Introduction to Stormwater Pollution.................................................................................................................. 24 • Storm Drain System........................................................................................................................................... 24 • Pollution From Construction Sites ..................................................................................................................... 24 • Adverse Effects From Stormwater Pollution...................................................................................................... 24 REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCHARGES BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES • Municipal Stormwater Program ......................................................................................................................... 25 Page 2 • General Practices .............................................................................................................................................. 25 • Specific Practices .............................................................................................................................................. 26 GENERAL SITE MAINTENANCE • Clean up Spills Immediately After They Happen............................................................................................... 26 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES • Store Materials Under Cover ............................................................................................................................. 27 • Cover and Maintain Dumpsters ......................................................................................................................... 27 • Collect and Properly Dispose of Paint Removal Wastes................................................................................... 27 • Clean Up Paints, Solvents, Adhesives, and Cleaning Solutions Properly ........................................................ 28 • Keep Fresh Concrete and Cement Mortars Out Of Gutters & Storm Drains .................................................... 28 • Dispose of Cleared Vegetation Properly ........................................................................................................... 28 DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT • Make Sure All Demolition Waste is Properly Disposed..................................................................................... 29 • Agencies to Call in the Event of a Spill.............................................................................................................. 29 FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION...............................................................................................................