The mission of the
Long Beach
Development Services
is to make a difference in our community by building a dynamic, safe and sustainable city that honors its past and embraces the future.  |  | Latest News | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Faruq Tauheed, as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. In this month's episode, learn how this year's Summer and Music series is going green, see the recent Promenade Square Grand Opening and ArtExchange fundraiser, and take a look inside gallery421, downtown's newest upscale appartment community.
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|  | In this month's issue, learn about the partnership between the RDA and Long Beach Housing Development Company, as well as upcoming meetings and events.
To download a copy of the LBDS August 2010 newsletter, click here.
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|  | Effective August 18, 2010, there will be an increase in the Developer Fees collected by the Long Beach Unified School District on new residential developments from $3.30 to $5.09 per square foot. Fees must be paid, if required, before a building permit can be issued.
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|  | The City has adopted a new Historic Preservation Element into the Long Beach General Plan. This document shall be used by the community and City officials to guide the preservation of historic resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
To view the Historic Preservation Element, click here.
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|  | Long Beach Development Services is pleased to announce the release of the draft version of the new wireless telecommunications facilities (cell sites) ordinance for public and industry review. Members of the public and the wireless industry are encouraged to submit comments on the draft ordinance to the City.
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|  | As part of the City of Long Beach's effort to create and implement strategies to reduce total energy use, improve energy efficiency in buildings and reduce fossil fuel emissions, the City is launching a Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. This program will be administered by the Department of Development Services and will be available beginning Monday, April 19, 2010 to applicants who install qualifying energy efficient products such as Energy Star rated solar hot water-heaters, tank-less water-heaters, windows, doors, skylights and roofs.
To download an application, click here.
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|  | Beginning on January 1, 2011, several new Building Codes will be enforced in California. All structures other than one and two family dwellings and townhomes will be built under the new 2010 California Building Code (CBC). One and two family dwelling and townhomes will be built under the new 2010 California Residential Code (CRC). The new 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC) is the first mandatory code in the nation to require homes and buildings will be more energy efficient. All plan review applications submitted after December 31, 2010 will be required to comply with the new code.
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|  | The City of Long Beach is accepting applications from parties interested in making use of the Recovery Zone Facility Bond allocation for private development projects. Recovery Zone Facility Bonds are tax-exempt bonds designed to assist private companies and developers finance economic development projects located in Recovery Zones.
For more information, click here.
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