Mobile Food Facility Zoning Code and LCP Amendment (ZCA25-002 / LCPA25-002)
Long Beach
Description
Zoning changes recommended to the City Council that would let food trucks operate on private property where restaurants are allowed and designate beach/park parking spaces for them.
Impact summary
Residents would see more food trucks on private lots and at designated beach spots once the Council adopts the package; operators gain a clear legal path to operate.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Long Beach (city-initiated)
- Address
- Citywide, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 5
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
Citywide zoning changes to define mobile food facilities, allow them on private property in commercial zones, regulate commissaries, and allow food trucks in specified park lots — sent back for revisions before final adoption.
Planning Commission - Feb 19, 2026
Zoning changes recommended to the City Council that would let food trucks operate on private property where restaurants are allowed and designate beach/park parking spaces for them.
Related issues (2)
Mobile food facility regulation overhaul
The package structurally funds a Complaint Response Unit ($272,234) to enforce regulations against unpermitted sidewalk food vendors, including education, food disposal, and equipment confiscation.
Mobile food facility (food truck) regulations
New citywide rules would unify food trucks and ice cream trucks under one 'mobile food facility' definition, let them operate on private property where restaurants are allowed, and designate beach and park parking spots — with local health permits replacing the LA County loophole.
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