DIVISION 9
LAND USE Revised 3/23 Revised 8/23 Revised 10/23 Revised 11/23 Amended Ord. 3931
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Purpose - Districts Established Revised 8/23 Revised 11/23
Article 1 - Declaration of Purpose
91.1.1. General purposes.
91.1.2. Name.
Article 2 - Definitions Revised 11/23
91.2.1. Generally.
91.2.3. Accessory building.
91.2.4. Alley.
91.2.5. All purpose room.
91.2.6. Apartment.
91.2.7. Apartment house.
91.2.8. Automobile wrecking.
91.2.9. Bachelor apartment.
91.2.10. Boardinghouse.
91.2.12. Building site.
91.2.13. Block.
91.2.14. Bungalow court.
91.2.15. Carport or porte cochere.
91.2.16. Club.
91.2.17. Commission.
91.2.18. Repealed by O-2930; O-2933
91.2.19. Repealed by O-2930; O-2933
91.2.20. Repealed by O-2930; O-2933
91.2.21. Convalescent homes.
91.2.22. Dairy.
91.2.26. Flat building.
91.2.27. Garage apartment.
91.2.28. Garage, private.
91.2.29. Garage, public.
91.2.30. Guest house.
91.2.32. Hotel.
91.2.33. Kitchen.
91.2.34. Lot—a parcel of land.
91.2.35. Lot area.
91.2.36. Lot depth.
91.2.37. Lot line; front.
91.2.38. Lot line; rear.
91.2.39. Lot; through.
91.2.40. Lot width.
91.2.41. Motel.
91.2.44. Parking area; public.
91.2.45. Parking space; automobile.
91.2.46. Play room.
91.2.47. Residence hotel.
91.2.48. Residence motel.
91.2.49. Residence, multiple family.
91.2.50. Residence, single family.
91.2.51. Residence, two family.
91.2.52. Residence unit.
91.2.53. Rest homes.
91.2.54. Rumpus room.
91.2.55. Sanitariums.
91.2.57. Servants quarters.
91.2.58. Stable; private.
91.2.59. Stable; public.
91.2.60. Story.
91.2.61. Street.
91.2.62. Street line.
91.2.63. Street; side.
91.2.64. Structure.
91.2.65. Structural alterations.
91.2.67. Transient hotel.
91.2.68. Transient motel.
91.2.70. Yard.
91.2.71. Front yard.
91.2.72. Rear yard.
91.2.73. Side yard.
91.2.74. Hospital.
91.2.75. Townhouse planned development.
91.2.76. Balcony.
91.2.77. Patio.
91.2.78. Courtyard.
91.2.79. Hillside lot.
91.2.80. Integrated parking facility.
91.2.81. Multiple owner-occupied residential structure.
91.2.82. Floor area ratio.
91.2.83. Flag lot subdivision; flag lot.
91.2.84. Alteration.
91.2.85. Ambulance services.
91.2.86. Animal sales and services.
91.2.87. Antenna and/or communication facility.
91.2.88. Antique.
91.2.89. Antique shop.
91.2.90. Arcades.
91.2.91. Artisans studio.
91.2.92. Automobile sales and leasing.
91.2.93. Automobile rental.
91.2.94. Automobile service station.
91.2.95. Automobile/vehicle body and fender shop.
91.2.96. Automobile/vehicle repair garage.
91.2.97. Awning.
91.2.98. Bail bonds.
91.2.99. Banks, credit unions, and/or savings and loans.
91.2.100. Bar and cocktail lounges.
91.2.101. Billiard parlor.
91.2.102. Building material sales.
91.2.103. Business and trade school.
91.2.104. Carwash, hand.
91.2.105. Carwash, full-service.
91.2.106. Carwash, mechanical.
91.2.107. Carwash, self-service.
91.2.108. Check-cashing business.
91.2.109. Commercial recreation.
91.2.110. Commercial vehicle.
91.2.111. Community center.
91.2.112. Cultural institution.
91.2.113. Dance/gymnastics/martial arts studio.
91.2.114. Day care center, adult.
91.2.116. Display.
91.2.117. Drive-in or drive-through services.
91.2.118. Driveway.
91.2.119. Educational institution.
91.2.120. Entertainment, live.
91.2.121. Equipment leasing and rentals.
91.2.122. Establishment.
91.2.123. Fortunetelling.
91.2.124. Grocery stores.
91.2.125. Health and physical fitness clubs.
91.2.126. Kennel.
91.2.127. Liquor, off-sale.
91.2.128. Liquor, on-sale.
91.2.129. Mixed use development.
91.2.130. Offices.
91.2.131. Outdoor dining.
91.2.132. Outdoor storage.
91.2.133. Passenger vehicle.
91.2.134. Pawnshop.
91.2.135. Personal services.
91.2.136. Personal improvement services.
91.2.137. Plant nurseries.
91.2.138. Recreational vehicle.
91.2.139. Religious facilities.
91.2.140. Repair and maintenance, consumer products.
91.2.141. Residential care facility.
91.2.142. Restaurants.
91.2.143. Retail sales.
91.2.144. Shopping center.
91.2.145. Swap meet.
91.2.146. Repealed by O-3783 and O-3784.
91.2.147. Theater.
91.2.148. Thrift shops, or secondhand stores.
91.2.149. Use.
91.2.150. Use, accessory.
91.2.151. Use, incidental.
91.2.152. Use, primary.
91.2.153. Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
91.2.154. Walkway.
91.2.155. Warehouse retail.
91.2.156. Adult business.
91.2.157. Child day care facility.
91.2.158. Child day care center.
91.2.159. Infant.
91.2.160. Small family day care home.
91.2.161. Large family day care home.
91.2.162. Home occupation.
91.2.163. Pumpkin sales lot.
91.2.164. Christmas tree sales lot.
91.2.165. Temporary parking lot sales event.
91.2.166. Temporary parking lot special event.
91.2.167. Small animal petting zoo.
91.2.168. Pony ride.
91.2.170. Emergency shelter.
91.2.171. Body art.
91.2.172. Body art facility.
91.2.173. Body piercing.
91.2.174. Tattooing.
91.2.175. Public transit.
91.2.177. Food halls.
91.2.178. Major transit stop. Revised 11/23
91.2.179. High-quality transit corridor. Revised 11/23
Article 3 - Establishment of Districts Revised 11/23
91.3.1. Purpose.
91.3.2. Districts established. Revised 11/23
91.3.3. Uncertainty of boundaries.
Article 4 - R-1 Single Family Residential District
91.4.1. Permissible uses.
91.4.2. Building height.
91.4.3. Lot dimensions.
91.4.4. Front yard.
91.4.5. Side yard.
91.4.6. Rear yard.
91.4.7. Distance between buildings.
91.4.8. Accessory buildings.
91.4.9. Maximum lot coverage.
91.4.10. Usable open space.
91.4.11. Floor area ratio.
91.4.12. Repealed by O-2747
91.4.13. Repealed by O-2747
91.4.14. Repealed by O-2747
91.4.15. Repealed by O-2747
Article 5 - R-H Suburban Residential District - Repealed by O-2819
Article 6 - R-2 Two Family Residential District
91.6.1. Permissible uses.
91.6.2. Building height.
91.6.3. Lot dimensions.
91.6.4. Front yard.
91.6.5. Side yard.
91.6.6. Rear yard.
91.6.7. Distance between buildings.
91.6.8. Accessory buildings.
91.6.9. Usable open space.
91.6.10. Floor area ratio.
Article 7 - R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residential District
91.7.1. Permissible uses.
91.7.2. Building height.
91.7.3. Lot dimensions.
91.7.4. Front yard.
91.7.5. Rear yard.
91.7.6. Side yard.
91.7.7. Distance between buildings.
91.7.8. Accessory buildings.
91.7.9. Land area per dwelling unit and density.
91.7.10. Driveway separation.
91.7.11. Usable open space.
Article 8 - R-R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Residential District
91.8.1. Permissible uses.
91.8.2. Limitations
91.8.3. Building height.
91.8.4. Floor area.
91.8.5. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.8.6. Front yard.
91.8.7. Rear yard.
91.8.8. Side yard.
91.8.9. Distance between buildings.
91.8.10. Distance between accessory buildings.
91.8.11. Driveway separation.
91.8.12. Useable open space.
Article 9 - R-4 Unlimited Multiple Family Residential District
91.9.1. Permissible uses.
91.9.2. Auxiliary uses.
91.9.3. Building height.
91.9.4. Lot dimensions.
91.9.5. Front yard.
91.9.6. Side yard.
91.9.7. Rear yard.
91.9.8. Distance between buildings.
91.9.9. Repealed by O-3179.
91.9.10. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.9.11. Driveway separation.
91.9.12. Useable open space.
91.9.13. Plan review.
Article 10 - R-P Residential Professional District
91.10.1. Permissible uses.
91.10.2. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.10.3. Building height.
91.10.4. Front yard.
91.10.5. Side yard.
91.10.6. Rear yard.
91.10.7. Distance between buildings.
91.10.8. Restriction on use.
91.10.9. Driveway separation.
91.10.10. Lot dimensions.
91.10.11. Useable open space.
91.10.12. Planning Commission review.
Article 11 - R-5 High Rise Residential District
91.11.1. Permissible uses.
91.11.2. Signs.
91.11.3. Special uses.
91.11.4. Building height.
91.11.5. Minimum unit size.
91.11.6. Minimum required rear and side yards.
91.11.7. Connecting buildings.
91.11.8. Height control plane and angle of light.
91.11.9. Parcel restrictions.
91.11.10. Floor area ratio.
91.11.11. Maximum permitted floor area ratio per story.
91.11.12. Permitted floor area.
91.11.13. Open space ratio.
91.11.14. Livability space.
91.11.15. Recreation space.
91.11.16. Off-street parking.
91.11.17. Underground utilities.
91.11.18. Landscaping.
91.11.19. Trash and service areas.
Article 12 - LP - Limited Professional Office District
91.12.1. Purpose.
91.12.2. Permissible uses.
91.12.3. Building height.
91.12.4. Front yard.
91.12.5. Side yard.
91.12.6. Rear yard.
91.12.7. Restriction on use.
91.12.8. Signs.
91.12.9. Building size.
91.12.10. Distance between buildings.
91.12.11. Development standards.
Article 13 - R-3-3 Three-Unit Multiple-Family Residential District
91.13.1. Permissible uses.
91.13.2. Building height.
91.13.3. Lot dimensions.
91.13.4. Front yard.
91.13.5. Rear yard.
91.13.6. Side yard.
91.13.7. Distance between buildings.
91.13.8. Accessory buildings.
91.13.9. Land area per dwelling unit and density.
91.13.10. Driveway separation.
91.13.11. Useable open space.
91.13.12. Storage area.
Article 15 - A-1 Light Agricultural District
91.15.1. Permissible uses.
91.15.2. Building height and restriction on improvement.
91.15.3. Lot dimensions.
91.15.4. Yards and distances between buildings.
Article 20 - C-1 Retail Commercial District
91.20.1. Permissible uses.
91.20.2. Conditions under which uses permitted.
91.20.3. Building height.
91.20.4. Lot area.
91.20.5. Front yard.
91.20.6. Side yard.
91.20.7. Rear yard.
91.20.8. Restriction on use.
91.20.9. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.20.10. Driveway separation.
91.20.11. Useable open space.
91.20.12. Trash enclosures.
Article 21 - C-2 General Commercial District
91.21.1. Permissible uses.
91.21.2. Building height.
91.21.3. Lot area.
91.21.4. Front yard.
91.21.5. Side yard.
91.21.6. Rear yard.
91.21.7. Restriction on use.
91.21.8. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.21.9. Driveway separation.
91.21.10. Useable open space.
91.21.11. Trash enclosures.
91.21.12. Planning Commission Review.
Article 22 - C-3 Solely Commercial District
91.22.1. Permissible uses.
91.22.2. Building height.
91.22.3. Lot area.
91.22.4. Restriction on use.
91.22.5. Trash enclosures.
91.22.6. Planning Commission Review.
Article 23 - C-4 Shopping Center District
91.23.1. Permissible uses.
91.23.2. Conditions of use.
91.23.3. Plan review.
91.23.4. Lot area.
91.23.5. Building height.
91.23.6. Building setback.
91.23.7. Trash enclosures.
Article 24 - C-5 Conditional Commercial District
91.24.1. Permissible uses.
91.24.2. Conditions of use.
91.24.3. Plan review.
91.24.4. Lot area.
91.24.5. Building height.
91.24.6. Yards.
91.24.7. Trash enclosures.
Article 25 - C-R Restricted Commercial District
91.25.1. Permissible uses.
91.25.2. Uses permitted by Conditional Use Permit or Precise Plan.
91.25.3. Restrictions on use.
91.25.4. Development plan review by Planning Commission.
91.25.5. Parking lot improvement standards.
91.25.6. Signs.
91.25.7. Building height.
91.25.8. Lot area.
91.25.9. Front yard.
91.25.10. Side yard.
91.25.11. Rear yard.
91.25.12. Trash enclosures.
Article 26 - Civic Center District
91.26.1. Creation of district.
91.26.2. District is overlay zone.
91.26.3. Underlying zone controls land use.
91.26.4. Maintenance of property; nuisances.
91.26.5. Abatement by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.
91.26.6. Declaration of nuisance.
91.26.7. Notice of hearing to abate.
91.26.8. Posting and serving notice.
91.26.9. Form of proper service of notice.
91.26.10. Hearing by Planning Commission.
91.26.11. Final action by City Council.
91.26.12. Service on owner of resolution to abate.
91.26.13. Abatement by City.
91.26.14. Record of cost for abatement by City.
91.26.15. Report; hearing and proceedings.
91.26.16. Assessment of costs against property; lien.
91.26.17. Alternates.
Article 30 - M-1 Light Manufacturing District
91.30.1. Permissible uses.
91.30.2. Limitation on use.
91.30.3. Building height.
91.30.4. Lot area.
91.30.5. Front yard.
91.30.6. Side yard.
91.30.7. Rear yard.
91.30.8. Trash enclosures.
Article 31 - M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District
91.31.1. Permissible uses.
91.31.2. Building height.
91.31.3. Lot area.
91.31.4. Front yard.
91.31.5. Side yard.
91.31.6. Rear yard.
91.31.7. Trash enclosures.
Article 32 - M-1 Limited Manufacturing District
91.32.1. Permissible uses.
91.32.2. Building development standards.
91.32.3. Other property development standards.
91.32.4. Performance standards.
91.32.5. Plot plan approval.
91.32.6. Trash enclosures.
Article 35 - P-1 Open Area - Planting - Parking
91.35.1. Permissible uses.
91.35.2. Use by school.
91.35.3. Maintenance.
Article 36 - Multiple Owner-Occupied Residential Structures
91.36.1. Definition.
91.36.2. Location of multiple owner-occupied residential structures.
91.36.3. Requirements; Subdivision Map Act, Conditional Use Permit.
91.36.4. Application for Conditional Use Permit.
91.36.5. Development standards; new construction.
91.36.6. Development standards; conversions.
91.36.7. Development guidelines; conversions.
91.36.8. Tenant displacement and relocation.
91.36.9. Planning Commission consideration.
91.36.10. Exception for senior citizen housing units.
Article 37 - P-U Public Use District
91.37.1. Purpose.
91.37.2. Permissible uses.
91.37.3. Conditional uses. Amended Ord. 3931
Article 38 - H-M-D Hospital-Medical-Dental District
91.38.1. Permitted uses.
91.38.2. Setback.
91.38.3. Building height.
91.38.4. Enclosure of mechanical equipment.
91.38.5. Underground utilities.
91.38.6. Landscaping.
91.38.7. Internal noise level.
91.38.8. Plan approval.
91.38.9. Design review.
Article 39 - R-TH Residential Townhouse District
91.39.1. Purpose.
91.39.2. Uses permissible in the Residential Townhouse District.
91.39.3. Application for Conditional Use Permit.
91.39.4. Minimum development standards.
91.39.5. Maximum density.
91.39.6. Useable open space.
91.39.7. Building height.
91.39.8. Distance between buildings.
91.39.9. Minimum unit size.
91.39.10. Land dedication required.
91.39.11. Parking.
91.39.12. Conditions, covenants and restrictions.
91.39.13. Revocation of conditional use permit.
91.39.14. Prohibition of townhouse planned developments in other districts.
Article 40 - Downtown Torrance District Revised 8/23
91.40.010. Creation of district.
91.40.020. Downtown Torrance district, commercial sector permissible uses.
91.40.030. Downtown Torrance district, commercial sector performance standards.
91.40.040. Maintenance of property; nuisances.
91.40.050. Abatement by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.
91.40.060. Declaration of nuisance.
Article 41 - R-H Hillside And Local Coastal Overlay Zone
91.41.1. Hillside and coastal zone.
91.41.2. Application of preexisting zone.
91.41.3. Lot dimensions.
91.41.4. Public hearing.
91.41.5. Precise plan.
91.41.6. Planning and design.
91.41.7. Permitted development - residential.
91.41.8. Permitted development - commercial.
91.41.9. Development standards.
91.41.10. Limitation on increases in height.
91.41.11. Limitation on increases in building space lot coverage.
91.41.12. Waivers.
91.41.13. Guidelines for review of coastal development.
91.41.14. Exemptions.
Article 42 - P-D Planned Development District
91.42.1. Permissible uses.
91.42.2. Development standards.
91.42.3. Minimum area.
91.42.4. Development plan.
91.42.5. Redevelopment plan.
Article 43 - Madrona Marsh District
91.43.1. Madrona Marsh District defined.
91.43.2. Use of the Madrona Marsh.
91.43.3. Notice of hearing.
Article 44 - Small Lot, Low-Medium Overlay Zone
91.44.1. Small lot, low-medium overlay zone.
91.44.2. Application of preexisting zone.
91.44.3. Public hearing.
91.44.4. Planning Commission review.
91.44.5. Planning and design.
91.44.6. Permitted development.
Article 45 - Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Zone (HBCSP)
91.45.1. Boundaries.
91.45.2. Relationship to Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan.
91.45.3. Development review.
Article 46 - Residential Office Overlay District (ROO)
91.46.1. Boundaries.
91.46.2. Relationship to underlying zone.
91.46.3. Permissible uses.
91.46.4. Restrictions on use.
Article 47 - Commercial/residential Transition Overlay District (C/RTO)
91.47.1. Boundaries.
91.47.2. Underlying zoning.
91.47.3. Development permit required.
91.47.4. Public alley access.
91.47.5. Restrictions on use.
91.47.6. Special development and landscaping standards.
Article 48 - Downtown Residential Multiple-Family Residential District
91.48.1. Purpose.
91.48.2. Permissible uses.
91.48.3. Conditionally permitted uses.
91.48.4. Building development standards.
91.48.5. Design standards.
91.48.6. Review of conditional use permit applications.
Article 49 - Torrance Tract Overlay Zone
91.49.010. Torrance tract overlay zone.
91.49.020. Application of preexisting zone.
91.49.030. Public hearing.
91.49.040. Planning Commission review.
91.49.050. Planning and design.
91.49.060. Permitted development.
91.49.070. Repealed by O-3823 and O-3824.
Article 50 - Historic Preservation Ordinance
91.50.010. Purpose.
91.50.020. Definitions.
91.50.030. Designation of historic resources.
91.50.040. Torrance Register of Historic Resources.
91.50.050. Historic landmark designation criteria.
91.50.060. Historic district designation criteria.
91.50.070. Historic landmark designation process.
91.50.080. Historic district designation process.
91.50.090. Notice of Historic Preservation Commission’s decision.
91.50.100. Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision.
91.50.110. Amendment or rescission.
91.50.120. Project review.
91.50.130. General requirements.
91.50.140. Filing of applications.
91.50.150. Exemptions.
91.50.160. Ordinary maintenance and repair.
91.50.170. Minor project review.
91.50.180. Certificate of appropriateness.
91.50.190. Certificate of demolition.
91.50.200. Certificate of economic hardship.
91.50.210. Conditions of approval.
91.50.220. Appeals.
91.50.230. Term.
91.50.240. Modifications.
91.50.250. Historic preservation incentives.
91.50.260. California Historical Building Code.
91.50.270. Mills Act.
91.50.280. Modifications to development standards.
91.50.290. Public recognition.
91.50.300. Right of appeal.
91.50.310. Other provisions.
91.50.320. Duty to keep in good repair.
91.50.330. Natural disasters.
91.50.340. Municipal-owned historic resources.
91.50.350. Enforcement.
91.50.360. Severability.
Article 51 - HCO Housing Corridor Overlay Zone Revised 11/23
91.51.010. Purpose.
91.51.020. Applicability and boundaries.
91.51.030. Relationship to base zoning districts.
91.51.040. Permissible uses.
91.51.050. Density.
91.51.060. Height.
91.51.070. Front yard.
91.51.080. Side yard.
91.51.090. Rear yard.
91.51.0100. Yard adjacent to internal drive aisle.
91.51.0110. Minimum street frontage.
91.51.0120. Useable open space.
91.51.0130. Parking.
91.51.0140. Residential unit sizes.
91.51.0150. Parking reductions.
91.51.0160. Site and building design standards.
91.51.0170. Mixed-use design standards.
91.51.0180. Compatibility standards.
91.51.0190. Performance standards.
91.51.0200. Community benefits and incentives.
Chapter 2 - General Provisions Revised 3/23 Revised 11/23
Article 1 - Controlled Zoning
92.1.1. Indicated controlled zoning.
92.1.2. Translating controlled zoning to permissible use.
92.1.3. Use control in reclassified official plan.
92.1.4. Precise zoning.
92.1.5. Translating precise zoning to permissible use.
Article 2 - Uses Generally Revised 3/23
92.2.1. Compliance with provisions.
92.2.2. Parking; places of public assembly.
92.2.3. Signs; residential zones.
92.2.4. Public buildings and property; permitted in any zone.
92.2.5. Trash enclosures.
92.2.6. Room rentals.
92.2.7. Community care facilities.
92.2.8. Satellite antennas.
92.2.9. Seasonal pumpkin and Christmas tree sales lots.
92.2.10. Accessory dwelling units. Revised 3/23
92.2.11. Junior accessory dwelling units. Revised 3/23
Article 3 - Height of Buildings
92.3.1. Permitted height exclusive of roof structures.
Article 4 - Minimum Lot and Building Site Areas
92.4.1. Dwellings; when permitted in any zone exclusive of M-2.
92.4.2. Building site area or yard; reduction in size; minimum requirements.
Article 5 - Yards Revised 11/23
92.5.1. Unobstructed from ground to sky.
92.5.2. Stairways and balconies.
92.5.3. Eave overhangs.
92.5.4. Pergolas.
92.5.5. Encroachments: bay windows, chimneys, water heaters, etc.
92.5.6. One story accessory buildings.
92.5.7. Two story accessory buildings.
92.5.8. Rear yard adjacent to alleys.
92.5.9. Repealed by O-2301 & O-2302.
92.5.10. Swimming pools, spas, jacuzzi, decking.
92.5.11. Side yards and court widths. Revised 11/23
92.5.13. Parking on residentially zoned property.
92.5.14. Paving of residentially zoned property.
92.5.15. Use of vehicles on private property for habitation.
92.5.16. Temporary habitation permits.
92.5.17. Exceptions.
92.5.18. Temporary habitation permit procedures.
92.5.19. Temporary habitation permits (fees).
92.5.20. Permit denial.
92.5.21. Violation of article.
92.5.22. State of emergency.
92.5.23. Application of regulations.
Article 6 - Exposed Exterior Walls
92.6.1. Exterior walls, commercial and industrial buildings.
Article 7 - Special Setback Line.
92.7.1. Front yard and side street setback, agricultural or residential districts.
92.7.2. Front yard and side street setback, secondary and major highways.
92.7.3. Front yard and side street setback, half streets and future street extensions.
92.7.4. Setbacks; commercial and industrial districts.
Article 8 - Accessory Buildings
92.8.1. Detached accessory building; height, location of.
92.8.2. Accessory buildings for multiple family residences.
Article 9 - Zoning Applied to Annexed Areas
92.9.1. Annexed areas automatically zoned R-1.
Article 10 - Splitting Lots
92.10.1. Procedure.
92.10.2. Limitations for construction on lots.
Article 11 - Accessibility to Building Site and Living Quarters
92.11.1. Building site to front on public street.
92.11.2. Private road, width of.
92.11.3. Access to rear living quarters.
92.11.4. Access for fire fighting equipment, multiple family dwellings.
Article 12 - Signs
92.12.1. Signs to comply with sign ordinance.
Article 13 - Fences, Walls, Retaining Walls and Hedges
92.13.1. Residential purposes.
92.13.2. Commercial and industrial purposes.
92.13.3. Exceptions.
Article 14 - Automatic Rezoning of Subdivided Land
92.14.1. Tentative Tract Map; R-1 zone; exception.
92.14.2. Petition for other than R-1 zoning.
Article 15 - Garage Doors
92.15.1. Private garage doors for single family residences; garage doors required.
92.15.2. Private garage for multiple family residence.
Article 16 - Garages Facing Public Streets
92.16.1. Wall required when garages face on public street.
92.16.2. Height of wall between garages.
92.16.3. Garage below street grade excepted.
Article 17 - Mobilehomes and Mobilehome Parks
92.17.1. Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
Article 18 - Home Occupations
92.18.1. Purpose.
92.18.2. Permitted use.
92.18.3. Application requirements.
92.18.4. Standards and requirements.
Article 19 - Unauthorized Sale of Vehicles on Vacant Lots
92.19.1. When prohibited.
92.19.2. Vehicle defined.
Article 20 - Living Areas Revised 11/23
92.20.1. Single family dwellings; total floor area.
92.20.2. Single family dwellings; bedroom or den.
92.20.3. Two family dwellings.
92.20.4. Multiple family dwellings. Revised 11/23
92.20.5. Repealed by O-2338.
92.20.6. Sleeping room or den.
92.20.7. Computing area.
Article 21 - Building Design Compatibility
92.21.1. Exterior structure covering.
92.21.2. Building design limited.
92.21.3. Building additions to be similar.
92.21.4. Buildings in same zone to be similar.
92.21.5. Buildings to conform to code provisions.
92.21.6. Building relocation limited.
92.21.7. Refuse and storage areas.
92.21.8. Enclosure of mechanical equipment.
92.21.9. Unimproved areas.
92.21.10. Swimming pool separation.
92.21.11. Building envelope evaluation.
Article 22 - Nonconforming Uses, Buildings or Structures
92.22.1. Definitions.
92.22.2. Abatement.
92.22.3. Nonconforming Use.
92.22.4. Nonconforming Buildings or Structures.
92.22.5. Exception.
92.22.6. Cota, Amapola neighborhood.
Article 23 - Enforcement
92.23.1. Duties.
92.23.2. Nuisance.
Article 24 - Reapplication after Denial or Withdrawal
92.24.1. Application.
92.24.2. Time for reapplication.
Article 25 - Repealed by O-3252
Article 26 - Recording Conditions on Use of Land
92.26.1. Agreement required.
92.26.2. Exceptions.
Article 27 - Extensions of Time
92.27.1. Extensions; granting without hearing.
Article 28 - Modification of Conditions
92.28.1. Method of modification.
92.28.2. Filing of application.
92.28.3. Processing applications.
92.28.4. Appeals.
Article 29 - Subdivision Control
92.29.1. Title.
92.29.2. Consistency of map with general and specific plan.
92.29.3. Control of design and improvement.
92.29.4. Definitions.
92.29.5. Advisory agency.
92.29.6. Parcel maps.
92.29.7. Preparation of parcel maps.
92.29.8. Review of maps.
92.29.9. Filing of tentative maps.
92.29.10. Waiver of parcel map.
92.29.11. Regulations.
92.29.12. Public hearings.
92.29.13. Expiration of tentative map approval and extensions.
92.29.14. Failure to record parcel map or final map.
92.29.15. Right of appeal.
92.29.16. Dedication.
92.29.17. Waiver of direct street access.
92.29.18. School site dedication.
92.29.19. Reservations.
92.29.20. Supplemental size or capacity.
92.29.21. Drainage and sewer facilities.
92.29.22. Bridge crossing and major thoroughfare.
92.29.23. Improvement security.
92.29.24. Amount.
92.29.25. Soils report.
92.29.26. Reversion to acreage.
92.29.27. Environmental review.
92.29.28. Grading and erosion control.
92.29.29. Fees.
92.29.30. Filing and submission.
92.29.31. Minimum R-1 lot size - parcel map, tract maps.
92.29.32. Vesting tentative maps.
92.29.33. Flag lot subdivisions.
92.29.34. Two-unit projects and urban lot splits in the R-1 zone.
92.29.35. Ministerial approval of housing development containing up to ten units created under Senate Bill 10 ("SB 10") - Planning and zoning housing development density
Article 30 - Development Standards Revised 11/23
92.30.1. Applicability.
92.30.2. Outside equipment.
92.30.3. Enclosure of trash, loading and storage areas.
92.30.4. Time for pickup, delivery and parking lot sweeping.
92.30.5. Lighting.
92.30.6. Landscaping.
92.30.7. Dimensions of driveways, aisles, parking spaces and landscaping.
92.30.8. Access to local streets prohibited.
92.30.9. Building setback requirements. Revised 11/23
92.30.10. Exceptions.
92.30.11. Right of appeal.
Article 31 - Repealed by O-3458
Article 32 - Property Maintenance
92.32.1. Purpose.
92.32.2. Responsibility.
92.32.3. Building maintenance.
92.32.4. Vegetation.
92.32.5. Trash and debris; general maintenance.
92.32.6. Vehicles.
92.32.7. No Section 92.32.7.
92.32.8. Use of the public right-of-way.
Article 33 - Spacing of Blight Inducing Enterprises
92.33.1. Restricted uses.
92.33.2. Definitions.
92.33.3. Location.
92.33.4. Conditional Use Permit.
Article 34 - Amendment to General Plan
92.34.1. General plan.
92.34.2. Consistency with general plan.
92.34.3. Amendments to general plan.
92.34.4. Planning Commission Report.
92.34.5. Approval of amendments.
Article 35 - Nuisance Abatement
92.35.1. Applicability.
92.35.2. Nuisance designated.
92.35.3. Enforcement.
92.35.4. Authority of Code Enforcement Officer.
92.35.5. No duty to enforce.
92.35.6. Criminal or civil penalty for violation.
Article 36 - Development Permits
92.36.1. Applicability.
92.36.2. Exemptions.
92.36.3. Review and approval authority.
92.36.4. Filing of application.
92.36.5. Hearing and notice.
92.36.6. Final determination and findings.
92.36.7. Right of appeal.
92.36.8. Development permit expiration.
92.36.9. Revocation.
92.36.10. Nuisances.
Article 37 - Large Family Day Care Permits
92.37.1. Purpose.
92.37.2. Permissible use.
92.37.3. Applicability.
92.37.4. Application requirements.
92.37.5. Standards and requirements.
92.37.6. Permit issuance.
92.37.7. Appeal process.
92.37.8. Revocation.
Article 38 - Vacant Building and Lot Maintenance and Registration
92.38.1. Definitions.
92.38.2. Purpose.
92.38.3. Responsibility for enforcement.
92.38.4. Violation.
92.38.5. Appeal rights.
92.38.6. Notification of owner.
92.38.7. Change of ownership.
92.38.8. Required information.
92.38.9. Vacant building plan.
92.38.10. Approval of plan; modification; appeal.
92.38.11. Standards of approval.
92.38.12. Removal of property from registry.
92.38.13. Fees.
92.38.14. Special assessment.
92.38.15. Alternative enforcement options.
Article 39 - Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
92.39.010. Purpose and intent.
92.39.020. General provisions.
92.39.030. Definitions.
92.39.040. Height and location and available technology.
92.39.050. Design standards.
92.39.060. Permit review procedures.
92.39.070. Radio frequency compliance and radiation report.
92.39.080. Right to review or revoke permit.
92.39.090. Removal of telecom facilities.
92.39.100. Exemption for city facilities.
92.39.110. Violation a misdemeanor.
Article 40 - Unattended Collection Boxes
92.40.1. Definitions.
92.40.2. Applicability and permissible use.
92.40.3. Application requirements.
92.40.4. Standards and requirements.
92.40.6. Permit issuance.
92.40.7. Appeal process.
92.40.8. Revocation.
92.40.9. Unpermitted unattended collection boxes.
Article 41 - View Equity
92.41.010. Intent and purpose.
92.41.020. Definitions.
92.41.030. View equity claim limitations.
92.41.040. Criteria for determining unreasonable obstruction.
92.41.050. Criteria for determining appropriate view equity claim action.
92.41.060. Hierarchy of restorative action.
92.41.070. Process for resolution of obstruction disputes.
92.41.080. Neighbor to neighbor contact.
92.41.090. Initial reconciliation.
92.41.100. Advisory opinion.
92.41.110. Mediation.
92.41.120. Binding arbitration.
92.41.130. Litigation.
92.41.140. Apportionment of costs.
92.41.150. Liability.
Article 42 - Garage Sales
92.42.010. Definitions.
92.42.020. Restrictions.
92.42.030. Signage.
92.42.040. Sales on multifamily properties.
Article 43 - Short Term Rentals
92.43.010. Definitions.
92.43.020. Applicability and permissible use.
92.43.030. Application requirements.
92.43.040. Standards and requirements.
92.43.050. Permit issuance.
92.43.060. Appeal process.
92.43.070. Revocation.
92.43.080. Reserved for future use.
92.43.090. Unpermitted short term rental.
Article 44 - Shared Mobility Devices
92.44.010. Authority.
92.44.020. Purpose and intent.
92.44.030. Applicability and definitions.
92.44.040. General requirements.
92.44.050. Violations.
92.44.060. Procedure for retrieval of shared mobility device.
Chapter 3 - Off Street Parking Revised 11/23
Article 1 - General Revised 11/23
93.1.1. Off street parking required.
93.1.2. Downtown Torrance and Meadow Park Redevelopment Project Area exempted.
93.1.3. Substantial improvement.
93.1.4. Garage space requirements.
93.1.5. Modified gross floor area - Limitation.
93.1.6. Maintenance.
93.1.7. Temporary parking lot events.
93.1.8. Mobile food vendors on public or private property.
93.1.9. Housing corridor overlay zone exempted. Revised 11/23
Article 2 - Use and Parking Spaces Required Revised 11/23
93.2.1. Single family residence.
93.2.2. Two family dwelling.
93.2.3. Multiple-family residence. Revised 11/23
93.2.4. Banks, savings and loan and credit unions.
93.2.5. Bowling alley.
93.2.6. Business and professional offices
93.2.7. Church.
93.2.8. College.
93.2.9. Dance halls.
93.2.10. Elementary schools.
93.2.11. Food and beverage establishment.
93.2.12. Furniture and major appliance store.
93.2.13. High school.
93.2.14. Hospital.
93.2.15. Hotel.
93.2.16. Junior high school.
93.2.17. Library.
93.2.18. Manufacturing uses and processing plants.
93.2.19. Medical/dental clinics; medical professional offices.
93.2.20. Motel.
93.2.21. Mortuary.
93.2.22. Museum.
93.2.23. Uses not otherwise provided for.
93.2.24. Recreation facilities.
93.2.25. Retail and service commercial uses.
93.2.26. Retail food market.
93.2.27. Rooming houses and clubs having sleeping rooms.
93.2.28. Sanitariums and homes.
93.2.29. Stadiums and places of public assembly.
93.2.30. Theatre.
93.2.31. Trailer court.
93.2.32. Transportation terminal facility.
93.2.33. Warehouse and storage building.
93.2.34. Child day care centers and kindergartens.
93.2.35. Beauty colleges.
93.2.36. Automobile dealerships.
93.2.37. Helistops and heliports.
93.2.38. Pool and billiard halls.
93.2.39. Plant nurseries.
93.2.40. Health clubs.
93.2.41. Court or court facilities.
93.2.42. Large family day care homes.
93.2.43. Body art facilities.
93.2.44. Car wash facilities.
93.2.45. Shopping centers.
93.2.46. Food halls.
Article 3 - Off Street Loading
93.3.1. Required off street loading space.
Article 4 - Standards of Development for Commercial and Industrial Parking Areas
93.4.1. Plot plan approval required.
93.4.2. Size of parking space.
93.4.3. Tables and charts.
93.4.4. Access to parking areas.
93.4.5. Parking area access roads and driveways.
93.4.6. Parking space striping.
93.4.7. Border barricades.
93.4.8. Lighting of parking areas.
93.4.9. Paving of parking areas.
93.4.10. Joint uses.
93.4.11. Conditions for allowing joint uses.
93.4.12. Location and control of parking facilities.
93.4.13. Exception to location requirement.
93.4.14. Temporary location.
93.4.15. Parking facilities required for more intensive use.
93.4.16. Parking facilities required for change of use.
93.4.17. Change of use inspection fee.
93.4.18. Parking facilities provided beyond required facilities.
93.4.19. Reserved parking spaces.
93.4.20. Restriction on parking space use.
93.4.21. Combined or mixed uses.
93.4.22. Noncompliance with statement; a misdemeanor.
93.4.23. Continuing obligation.
93.4.24. Deviations from parking lot design requirements.
93.4.25. Exemption from parking requirements.
Article 5 - Development Standards for Residential Parking Areas
93.5.1. Plot plan approval required.
93.5.2. Size of residential parking spaces.
93.5.3. Garage doors.
93.5.4. Location of parking spaces.
93.5.5. Repealed by O-2338.
93.5.6. Access.
93.5.7. Driveway widths.
93.5.8. Subterranean garages.
93.5.9. Line of sight standard.
93.5.10. Restriction on use.
93.5.11. Required storage space.
93.5.12. Tandem parking.
93.5.13. Paving of driveways and garage areas.
93.5.14. Separation from windows.
93.5.15. Wheel stops.
93.5.16. Parking lot illumination.
Article 6 - Landscape Regulations
93.6.1. Wall enclosure requirements.
93.6.2. Amount of landscaping required.
93.6.3. Planting list.
93.6.4. Choice of plant material.
93.6.5. Landscaping plan review.
93.6.6. Exclusion of employee parking areas in M-1 and M-2 districts.
93.6.7. Conformance to landscape regulations.
93.6.8. Landscaping of open residential parking.
Article 7 - Variances, Waivers and Nonconforming Uses
93.7.1. Variances.
93.7.2. Provisions for waivers.
93.7.3. Nonconforming uses.
Chapter 4 - Variances - Waivers
Article 1 - Variances
94.1.1. Scope of variances.
94.1.2. Initiation of proceedings.
94.1.3. Public hearing.
94.1.4. Recommendation of the Planning Commission.
94.1.5. Criteria for granting.
94.1.6. Hearing and decision of City Council.
94.1.7. Term of variance.
94.1.8. Termination and revocation.
94.1.9. Term of previously granted variances.
94.1.10. Procedure for establishment of terms of variances.
94.1.11. Restriction on improvement.
94.1.12. Extension of variance.
94.1.13. Refuse dumps.
Article 2 - Waivers and the Procedure Therefor
94.2.1. Scope of waivers.
94.2.2. Filing of application.
94.2.3. Hearings.
94.2.4. Criteria for granting.
94.2.5. Decision of Planning Commission.
94.2.6. Right of appeal.
94.2.7. Room rental waivers.
Article 3 - Restricted Manufacturing Permit
94.3.1. Scope—Downtown Torrance.
94.3.2. M-1 uses qualifiedly permitted.
94.3.3. Application for permit.
94.3.4. Notice of public hearing.
94.3.5. Public hearing.
94.3.6. Decision of the planning director.
94.3.7. Appeal to planning commission.
94.3.8. Decision of the planning commission.
94.3.9. Right of appeal.
Article 4 - Validation Permits
94.4.1. Scope of validation procedure.
94.4.2. Initiation of proceedings.
94.4.3. Public hearing.
94.4.4. Criteria for granting validation permit.
94.4.5. Decision of the planning commission.
94.4.6. Right of appeal.
94.4.7. Repealed by O-2822.
94.4.8. Repealed by O-2822.
94.4.9. Nuisances.
Article 5 - Repealed by O-2734
Chapter 5 - Conditional Use Permits Revised 3/23 Revised 10/23
Article 1 - General
95.1.1. Purpose.
95.1.2. Review and approval authority.
95.1.3. Filing of application.
95.1.4. Number not used.
95.1.5. Hearing and notice.
95.1.6. Final determination and findings.
95.1.7. Right of appeal.
95.1.8. Conditional use permit to run with the land.
95.1.9. Conditional use permit expiration.
95.1.10. Revocation.
95.1.11. Nuisances.
Article 2 - Repealed by O-3425
Article 3 - Conditional Uses and Development Standards Revised 3/23 Revised 10/23
95.3.1. Uses permitted; criteria.
95.3.2. Airports, heliports, helistops and landing strips.
95.3.3. On-sale liquor sales establishments.
95.3.4. Borrow pits.
95.3.5. Animal hospitals; kennels.
95.3.6. Churches.
95.3.7. Cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums, columbariums.
95.3.8. Amusement parks; carnivals; auditoriums; stadiums, etc.
95.3.9. Medical institutions; hospitals; sanitariums, etc.
95.3.10. Private clubs, fraternities, lodges, etc.
95.3.11. Public utilities.
95.3.12. Commercial radio and television equipment.
95.3.13. Refuse dumps and sewage disposal plants.
95.3.14. Trailer parks.
95.3.15. Service stations.
95.3.16. Riding academies and public stables.
95.3.17. Wrecking yards; salvage yards.
95.3.18. Educational institutions.
95.3.19. Drive-in theatres.
95.3.20. Car wash facilities. Revised 10/23
95.3.21. Restaurants.
95.3.22. Residential uses in commercial zones.
95.3.23. Repealed by O-2130; O-2194.
95.3.24. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, trailer and boat repair facilities.
95.3.25. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, and trailer sales agencies.
95.3.26. Repealed by O-2307.
95.3.27. Accessory uses on commercial parking lots.
95.3.28. Dwellings exceeding development standards, condominiums.
95.3.29. Commercial and office structures.
95.3.30. Environmentally significant manufacturing.
95.3.31. Manufacturing and storage structures.
95.3.32. Trash enclosures.
95.3.33. Community service facilities.
95.3.34. Adult entertainment.
95.3.35. Bird quarantine facility.
95.3.36. Secondary recovery oil operations.
95.3.37. Multiple owner-occupied residential structures.
95.3.38. Commercial and industrial condominiums.
95.3.39. Restriction on parking space use.
95.3.40. Repealed by O-3911. Revised 3/23
95.3.41. Hotels and motels.
95.3.42. Recycling facilities.
95.3.43. Gasoline stations selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption.
95.3.44. Court facilities.
95.3.45. Senior citizen housing.
95.3.46. Child day care centers.
95.3.47. Body art facilities.
95.3.48. Short term rentals.
Article 4 - Exemption from Hearing
95.4.1. Authority to grant exemption.
95.4.2. Appeal to council.
95.4.3. Application fee.
Chapter 6 - Rezoning - Precise Plan.
Article 1 - Rezoning.
96.1.1. Rezoning.
96.1.2. Initiation of proceedings.
96.1.3. Public hearings.
96.1.4. Recommendation of Planning Commission.
96.1.5. Hearing by the City Council.
96.1.6. Decision of the City Council.
96.1.7. Scope of authority.
Article 2 - Precise Planning.
96.2.1. Preparation.
96.2.2. Content.
96.2.3. Public hearing.
96.2.4. Decision of Planning Commission.
96.2.5. Right of appeal.
96.2.6. Repealed by O-2822.
96.2.7. Repealed by O-2822.
Chapter 7 - Oil.
Article 1 - General.
97.1.1. Definitions.
97.1.2. Drilling prohibited.
97.1.3. Exceptions.
97.1.4. Repealed by O-2521.
97.1.5. Notices.
97.1.6. Substitution of Environmental Quality Commission for Oil Board.
Article 2 - License.
97.2.1. Drilling prohibited.
97.2.2. License required.
97.2.3. Drilling according to license.
97.2.4. Application.
97.2.5. License tax.
97.2.6. Conditions of license.
97.2.7. Revocation or suspension of license.
Article 3 - Bond.
97.3.1. Bond required.
97.3.2. Conditions of the bond.
97.3.3. Amount of bond.
97.3.4. Termination of bond.
97.3.5. Notice of abandonment.
Article 4 - Combining Oil Districts.
97.4.1. Intent.
97.4.2. Combining Oil Districts established.
97.4.3. Definitions.
97.4.4. General provisions.
97.4.5. Repealed by O-2130; O-2194.
97.4.6. "O1" combining oil district.
97.4.7. "O2" combining oil district.
97.4.8. "O3" combining oil district.
97.4.9. "O4" combining oil district.
97.4.10. "O-5" combining oil district.
97.4.11. Conditions for placement in O-5 (PP) district.
97.4.12. Precise plan required, O-5 (PP) sites.
97.4.13. Twenty year limitation period, O-5 (PP) sites.
Article 5 - Derricks and Portable Masts.
97.5.1. Conformance required.
97.5.2. Design standards for derricks and portable masts.
97.5.3. Substitution of design standards.
97.5.4. Certification of derricks and portable masts.
97.5.5. Annual inspection required.
97.5.6. Site plan permit required.
97.5.7. Design standards for sites.
97.5.8. Application for site plan permit.
97.5.9. Safety standards.
97.5.10. Derrick permit required.
97.5.11. Removal of derricks.
97.5.12. Set-up permit required.
Article 6 - Safety Measures.
97.6.1. Lights on derricks.
97.6.2. Enclosing derricks.
97.6.3. Muffling exhaust.
97.6.4. Steam boilers.
97.6.5. Repealed by O-1914.
97.6.6. Sumps.
97.6.7. Repealed by O-1914.
97.6.8. Attractive nuisance prohibited.
97.6.9. Abandonment requirements prior to new construction.
97.6.10. Placement of structures over wells.
97.6.11. Retaining space around abandoned well.
Article 7 - Idle Wells.
97.7.1. Idle wells defined.
97.7.2. Public nuisance.
97.7.3. Notice of idle wells.
97.7.4. Abandonment.
97.7.5. Removal procedure.
97.7.6. Suspension.
97.7.7. Application for decision or exception.
97.7.8. Hearing.
97.7.9. Decision of Oil Board.
97.7.10. Grant of exception.
97.7.11. Right of appeal.
97.7.12. Conclusively idle wells.
Article 8 - Drilling Conditions.
97.8.1. Standard conditions.
97.8.2. Drilling into city property.
97.8.3. Drilling near street.
97.8.4. Drilling near existing well.
97.8.5. Drilling near school or hospital.
97.8.6. Drilling near property line or dwellings.
97.8.7. Operation time.
97.8.8. Trucking time.
97.8.9. Repealed by O-2502.
97.8.10. Exceptions to standard provisions.
Article 9 - Site Maintenance.
97.9.1. Application of article.
97.9.2. Definition of oil well site.
97.9.3. Enclosure of site.
97.9.4. Fence spacing formula.
97.9.5. Fence permit required.
97.9.6. Chain link fence requirements.
97.9.7. Fence components specifications.
97.9.8. Masonry wall specifications.
97.9.9. Gate specifications.
97.9.10. Applicaton to existing fences.
97.9.11. Setback areas.
97.9.12. Paint.
97.9.13. Storage tanks.
97.9.14. Abatement of dilapidated structures.
97.9.15. Freedom from debris.
97.9.16. Burial of lines.
97.9.17. Storage of equipment.
97.9.18. Driveways.
97.9.19. Pumping units.
97.9.20. Landscaping required.
97.9.21. Presentation and approval of plan.
97.9.22. Implementation.
97.9.23. Violation.
97.9.24. Landscaping exception.
97.9.25. Standards for approval of plan.
97.9.26. Maintenance of landscaped areas.
97.9.27. Maintenance of artificial structures.
97.9.28. Maintenance and color of equipment.
97.9.29. Inspections.
97.9.30. Delegation of duties.
97.9.31. Separate violations.
97.9.32. Barricading exposed gas lines.
97.9.33. Maintenance of exposed gas lines.
97.9.34. Temporary fencing.
97.9.35. Fence tests.
Article 10 - Annual Operating Permits.
97.10.1. Operations prohibited without permit.
97.10.2. Periodic inspection required.
97.10.3. Fees.
97.10.4. Deficiency notice.
97.10.5. Reinspection.
97.10.6. Successive reinspections.
97.10.7. Delegation of duties.
97.10.8. Waiver of fees.
97.10.9. Right of appeal.
97.10.10. Repealed by O-3267.
Article 11 - Drilling Permits.
97.11.1. Drilling permit required.
97.11.2. Terms defined.
97.11.3. Application for permit.
97.11.4. Hearing.
97.11.5. Notice.
97.11.6. Decision of oil board.
97.11.7. Right of appeal.
97.11.8. Repealed by O-2822.
97.11.9. Commencement and expiration.
97.11.10. Revocation.
97.11.11. Relief from Code provisions.
97.11.12. Conditional Use Permit.
Article 12 - Oil Well Equipment Permits.
97.12.1. Permits required for equipment.
97.12.2. Replacement of equipment.
97.12.3. Exemption from permit requirements.
97.12.4. Supersedure of Article 4 provisions.
97.12.5. Processing procedure and criteria.
Article 13 - Secondary Recovery Operations.
97.13.1. Secondary recovery operations defined.
97.13.2. Conditional use permit required.
97.13.3. Territorial scope.
97.13.4. Exceptions.
97.13.5. Notice.
97.13.6. Overlay on zoning map and oil map.
Article 14 - Nonconforming Uses
97.14.1. Removal of facilities.
97.14.2. Exemptions.
97.14.3. Twenty year limitation period.
97.14.4. Determination of nonconforming wells.
97.14.5. Exception for performance standards and appeals.
97.14.6. Extension of time for amortization.
97.14.7. Extension procedure.
97.14.8. Reference to Environmental Quality Commission.
97.14.9. Restrictions on improvement.
97.14.10. Abandonment of well.
Chapter 8 - Helicopters
Article 1 - Helicopter Landing Facilities
98.1.1. Land use provisions.
98.1.2. Definitions.
98.1.3. Area requirements.
98.1.4. Approach areas.
98.1.5. Development standards.
98.1.6. Zoning restrictions.
98.1.7. Occasional use facilities.
98.1.8. Licenses required.
98.1.9. Insurance.
Chapter 9 - Schedule of Fees
Article 1 - Filing Fees.
99.1.1. Schedule of fees.
99.1.2. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.3. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.4. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.5. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.6. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.7. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.8. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.9. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.10. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.11. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.12. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.13. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.14. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.15. Repealed by O-3267.
99.1.16. Repealed by O-3267.
Article 2 - Appellate Fees
99.2.1. Appellate fee; Planning Director.
99.2.2. Increase in fees.
Article 3 - Notification Fees
99.3.1. Notification fee.
99.3.2. Increase of fees.
Chapter 10 - Trip Reduction and Traffic Management
Article 1 - Definitions
910.1.1. Definitions.
Article 2 - Development Review
910.2.1. Review of proposed project.
Article 3 - Transportation Demand and Trip Reduction Measures
910.3.1. Applicability of requirements.
910.3.2. Development standards.
910.3.3. Exceptions.
Article 4 - Monitoring
910.4.1. Monitoring.
Chapter 11 - Signs
Article 1 - Scope of Chapter
911.1.010. Purpose.
911.1.020. Intent.
Article 2 - Definitions
911.2.005. In general.
911.2.010. Advertising device.
911.2.020. Advertising display.
911.2.030. Aerial sign.
911.2.040. Architectural element.
911.2.050. Area of sign.
911.2.060. Billboard.
911.2.070. Building line.
911.2.080. Commercial mascot.
911.2.090. Commercial message or commercial speech.
911.2.100. Development.
911.2.110. Electronic message center or sign.
911.2.120. Face of building.
911.2.130. Flashing sign.
911.2.140. Freeway.
911.2.150. Freeway, landscaped.
911.2.160. Government sign.
911.2.170. Ground signs.
911.2.180. Inflatable device.
911.2.190. Light bulb strings.
911.2.200. Marquee sign.
911.2.210. Monument sign.
911.2.220. Mural.
911.2.230. Neon or light band.
911.2.240. Noncommercial speech or noncommercial message.
911.2.250. Nonconforming sign.
911.2.260. Original art display.
911.2.270. Pole sign.
911.2.280. Portable sign.
911.2.290. Projecting sign.
911.2.300. Pylon sign.
911.2.310. Qualified street frontage.
911.2.320. Responsible party.
911.2.330. Roof sign.
911.2.340. Sign.
911.2.350. Sign program.
911.2.360. Snipe sign.
911.2.370. Street pole banner.
911.2.380. Temporary signs.
911.2.390. Vehicle sign.
911.2.400. Wall sign.
911.2.410. Window sign.
911.2.420. Director.
Article 3 - Sign Permit and Fees
911.3.010. Sign permit required.
911.3.020. Official, quasi-official, and directional signs.
911.3.030. Application for sign permit.
911.3.040. Nonconforming signs.
911.3.050. Issuance of permits.
Article 4 - Area of Sign Permitted
911.4.010. Signs - Commercial and industrial.
911.4.020. Ground signs.
911.4.030. Roof signs.
911.4.040. Projecting signs.
911.4.050. Theater marquees.
911.4.060. Wall signs.
911.4.070. Signs - Residential zones.
Article 5 - Discretionary Processes
911.5.005. Waiver.
911.5.010. Creative/innovative sign permit or program.
911.5.020. Master sign program.
911.5.030. Right of appeal.
Article 6 - General Provisions
911.6.010. Projection into alleys prohibited.
911.6.020. Interference with building regulations.
911.6.030. Projection over public property.
911.6.040. Encroachment permit.
911.6.050. Projection over private property.
911.6.060. Memorial signs and historical tablets.
911.6.070. Vehicle signs.
911.6.080. Bulletin boards.
911.6.090. Special permits.
911.6.100. Prohibited signs.
911.6.110. Signs on public property.
911.6.120. Sign appurtenances.
911.6.130. Use of Roman letters, Arabic numerals.
Article 7 - Temporary Signs
911.7.010. Temporary signs.
911.7.020. Time limit on temporary signs.
911.7.030. Permits.
911.7.040. Trade construction signs.
911.7.050. Commercial leasing signs.
911.7.060. Real estate signs - Residential.
911.7.070. Subdivision signs.
911.7.080. Political signs.
911.7.090. Temporary window signs.
911.7.100. Temporary civic and religious signs.
911.7.110. Gasoline/service station signs.
911.7.120. Car dealerships.
911.7.130. Signs on public property.
911.7.140. Street banners.
911.7.150. Decorations.
Article 8 - Electronic Message Center Signs
911.8.010. Bulletin boards.
911.8.020. Electronic message center signs.
911.8.030. Site requirements for electronic message center signs.
911.8.040. Number, location, spacing, form, and substitution/removal requirements.
911.8.050. Design standards.
911.8.060. Height, area, projection, and clearance requirements.
911.8.070. Brightness, display, copy, and message requirements.
911.8.080. Light and glare intrusion prevention.
911.8.090. Nonconforming electronic message center signs.
Article 9 - Billboards
911.9.010. Purpose.
911.9.020. Approval of Planning Commission.
911.9.030. Maximum area.
911.9.040. Maximum height and average grade.
911.9.050. Subdivision billboards.
911.9.060. Billboards adjacent to residential areas.
911.9.070. Zoning.
911.9.080. Blockage of existing signs.
911.9.090. Structure.
911.9.100. Minimum distance between billboards.
911.9.110. Illumination.
911.9.120. Encroachments.
911.9.130. Billboards adjacent to landscaped freeway.
911.9.140. Conversion of nonelectric billboards to electronic.
911.9.150. Letters on billboards.
Article 10 - Enforcement
911.10.010. Enforcement.
911.10.020. Right of entry.
911.10.030. Abatement of nonconforming signs.
911.10.040. Unsafe and unlawful signs.
(Added by O-316; Amended by O-612; O-791)