Advisory Plan Commission limits accessory structures to one per lot

Jul 23, 2026

After extended debate, the Long Beach Advisory Plan Commission voted 4–3 on July 20 to limit permitted accessory structures to one per lot (excluding a primary garage). Commissioners discussed pools, pergolas and the BZA variance option before the final vote.

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The Long Beach Advisory Plan Commission voted 4–3 on July 20 to limit the number of permitted accessory structures on a lot to one, excluding a primary garage. Chair (speaker 2) made the motion to limit accessory buildings to one per lot; after discussion and a second, the motion carried 4–3.

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