DIVISION 4
PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25 Revised 11/25 Revised 2/26 Amended Ord. 3966
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article 1 - Keeping of Animals
41.1.2. Animals kept on residential property.
41.1.3. Hearing on nuisance abatement.
41.1.4. Wild animals prohibited.
41.1.5. Leashing of dogs required.
41.1.6. Keeping of unusual pets.
41.1.7. Removal of dog defecation.
41.1.8. Tethering, prohibited.
41.1.9. Tethering, declared a nuisance.
Article 2 - Impoundment
41.2.2. Public pound; created.
41.2.3. Same. expenses paid by City; exception.
41.2.4. Poundmaster, office created; term.
41.2.5. Same. Power and authority of special police officer.
41.2.6. Same. When Chief of Police to hold office; duties.
41.2.7. Same. Delegation of powers and authority to assistants, etc.
41.2.8. Same. Duties generally.
41.2.9. Contract with private person to act as poundmaster.
41.2.10. Fees for impounding and keeping animals.
41.2.11. Capture and impounding of trespassing animals.
41.2.12. Impoundment of unlicensed dogs.
41.2.13. Reclaiming impounded animals; exception.
41.2.15. Interference with poundmaster, police officer, etc. prohibited.
Article 3 - Licenses
41.3.2. Annual fee; when due and payable; penalty for failure to pay fee.
41.3.3. Fee for replacement of dog tag.
41.3.4. License tax for kennels.
41.3.5. Licenses or kennel taxes and penalties to be owner’s debt to the City.
41.3.6. Sale and purchase of dog and kennel licenses.
41.3.7. Counterfeit licenses prohibited.
41.3.8. Senior citizen exemption.
41.3.9. Processing claim for exemption.
41.3.10. Continuance of exemption.
41.3.11. Discontinuance of exemption.
Article 4 - Rabies Vaccination
41.4.1. Rabies vaccination required.
41.4.2. Poundmaster to provide facilities for rabies vaccination.
41.4.3. Veterinarians’ fee schedule for rabies vaccination.
41.4.4. Certificates of rabies vaccination.
41.4.5. Presentation of vaccination certificate.
41.4.6. Information on license.
41.4.7. Disposition of dogs suspected of having or of developing rabies.
Article 5 - Swine
Article 6 - Regulating Sale of Animals
41.6.1. Sale of animals as novelties on street.
41.6.2. Sale of artificially colored animals.
41.6.3. Proper brooder facilities required.
41.6.4. Sale of animals under four weeks of age.
Article 7 - Bovine Animals
41.7.1. Maintenance of bovine animals prohibited.
Article 8 - Pigeons
41.8.1. Keeping of pigeons and doves.
41.8.2. Same. erection or maintenance of houses, etc. within thirty-five feet of dwellings.
41.8.3. Requirements as to lofts or houses for keeping carrier and homing pigeons.
41.8.4. Confinement of homing and air performing pigeons.
41.8.5. Permitting high-flying pigeons to fly.
41.8.6. Killing, capturing, etc. of pigeons.
Article 9 - Dogs and Other Dangerous Animals
41.9.1. Unlawful to keep a dangerous animal.
41.9.2. Impoundment of attacking or biting animal.
41.9.3. Alternative confinement.
41.9.4. Delegation of authority.
41.9.5. Dangerous or potentially dangerous animal hearing.
41.9.11. Hearing Officer findings.
41.9.12. Disposition of dangerous animals.
41.9.13. Revocation of license.
41.9.14. Reissuance of license.
41.9.15. Removal of animal from City.
41.9.16. Disposition of abandoned animal.
41.9.17. Return of impounded dog to owner.
41.9.18. Identification prior to release.
41.9.19. Appeal to Commission.
Article 10 - Keeping of Bees
41.10.030. Application requirements.
Article 11 - Special Permits
41.11.010. Requirements for special animal permits.
Article 12 - Los Angeles County Animal Control
41.12.1. Adoption of Title 10.
Article 13 - Feeding of Birds
41.13.1. Feeding birds prohibited.
Article 14 - Keeping of Hens
41.14.020. Application requirements.
Chapter 2 - Health and Sanitation
Article 1 - General
42.1.1. Application of Chapter.
42.1.2. Enforcement of Chapter.
42.1.3. Interfering with health officer.
42.1.4. Permit required for certain businesses or occupations.
42.1.5. Application; information to be shown.
42.1.6. Investigation and consideration of application; granting of permit.
42.1.7. Suspension or revocation; grounds generally; operation of business after action taken.
42.1.8. Hearing prerequisites; service and contents of notice.
42.1.9. Permit; expiration; renewal fee.
42.1.11. Operating without permit.
42.1.12. Permit prerequisite to issuance of business license.
42.1.13. Requirements as to sale and distribution of milk, cream and dairy products.
Article 2 - Inspection of Poultry Slaughtered, Dissected or Dismembered in City
42.2.1. Right of licensee to have inspection performed by City health officer.
42.2.2. Notice to health officer.
42.2.3. Labeling, identifying or stamping required; to be done in presence of health officer.
42.2.4. Unauthorized labeling, etc.
42.2.5. Agreement as to time of inspection; effect of failure to agree.
42.2.6. To be inspected before dissection or removal of heads.
42.2.7. Condemnation of diseased, injured, etc. poultry.
42.2.8. Sale, etc., of condemned poultry for human consumption prohibited.
42.2.11. Method of computing inspection fees and travel time.
42.2.12. Proration of charges.
42.2.13. Effect of failure to pay charges; suspension of license; interest.
Article 3 - Rodent Control
42.3.2. Inspection generally; hours of inspection of dwellings, hotels, etc.
42.3.3. Accumulations of rubbish, waste materials, etc.
42.3.4. Removal or storage of boxes, lumber, paper, etc.
42.3.5. Maintenance of sheds, coops, barns, etc.
42.3.6. Buildings, etc. to be kept in clean and sanitary condition.
42.3.7. Buildings used for human habitation to be ratstopped, etc.
42.3.8. Rodent extermination by trapping, poisoning, etc.
42.3.9. Article not applicable to land used for agriculture; exception.
42.3.10. Maintenance of buildings, etc. so as to prevent breeding or harboring of rodents.
Article 4 - Repealed by O-2235
Chapter 3 - Solid Waste Management Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25
Article 1 - General Revised 6/25
43.1.2. Refuse collected outside City.
43.1.4. Transportation of garbage.
43.1.5. Transportation of rubbish.
43.1.6. Public dumping grounds.
43.1.8. Repealed by O-3947. Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25
43.1.9. Period of accumulation limited.
43.1.10. Common receptacles prohibited.
43.1.11. Scavenging prohibited.
Article 2 - Municipal Collection of Solid Waste
43.2.2. Liability for solid waste collection fees.
43.2.3. Collection from residences only
43.2.8. Specifications for receptacles.
43.2.9. Prohibited placement of receptacles.
43.2.11. Rules and regulations.
43.2.13. Delegation of authority.
43.2.14. Recovery of delinquent solid waste collection fees.
Article 3 - Garbage Grinders
43.3.2. Garbage grinders required.
43.3.3. Number of grinders required.
Article 4 - Litter
43.4.2. Depositing litter in public places.
43.4.3. Sweeping litter onto public property.
43.4.4. Duty to keep sidewalks clean.
43.4.5. Maintaining litter on private property.
43.4.6. Placement of litter in receptacles.
43.4.7. Refuse receptacles; construction.
Article 5 - Removal of Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled, or Inoperative Vehicles or Parts Thereof on Public or Private Property
43.5.1. Supplements other codes and statutes.
43.5.2. Administered by City Manager.
43.5.4. Exclusion from Article.
43.5.6. Abatement proceedings; public hearing.
43.5.8. Notice of hearing to California Highway Patrol.
43.5.9. Hearing before the Environmental Quality Commission.
43.5.10. Notice of order requiring removal.
43.5.12. Disposal of vehicles.
43.5.13. Entry upon private property.
43.5.14. Removal of vehicles by authorized person.
43.5.16. Administrative costs.
43.5.17. Notice to Department of Motor Vehicles.
43.5.18. Costs to be assessed against owner of land.
43.5.19. Disposition of money.
Article 6 - Commercial and Multi-Family Solid Waste Collection and Reporting
43.6.010. Mandatory arrangements for solid waste collection and removal.
43.6.020. Mandatory arrangements for large item pickup – Multifamily properties.
43.6.030. Exclusive rights of the City; City responsibility.
43.6.040. Reporting requirements.
43.6.050. Payment of quarterly fee.
43.6.060. Failure to remit fees & satisfy diversionary goals; penalties & interest.
43.6.080. Auditing of records.
43.6.090. Equal access provision.
Article 7 - Waste Diversion, Recycling and Graffiti
43.7.010. Waste diversion, recycling and graffiti.
Article 8 - Waste Reduction and Recycling Requirements for Construction and Demolition Projects
43.8.2. Threshold for covered projects.
43.8.3. Submittal, review and compliance with a waste management plan.
43.8.4. Infeasibility exemption.
Article 9 - Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance
43.9.020. Requirements for residential generators.
43.9.030. Requirements for commercial businesses.
43.9.040. Waivers for generators.
43.9.050. Requirements for commercial edible food generators.
43.9.060. Requirements for food recovery organizations and services.
43.9.070. Requirements for haulers and facility operators.
43.9.080. Self-hauler requirements.
43.9.090. Compliance with CalGreen recycling requirements.
43.9.100. Model water efficient landscaping ordinance requirements.
43.9.110. Procurement requirements for City departments, direct service providers, and vendors.
43.9.120. Inspections and investigations by City.
Article 1 - Definitions
Article 2 - General Provisions
44.2.3. Exercise of power by Deputy or authorized person.
Article 3 - Rules and Regulations
44.3.23. Use of inflated equipment.
44.3.24. Designation of hazardous areas.
44.3.25. Use of surfboards, surf mats and paddle boards.
Article 4 - Pollution of Waters
Chapter 5 - Offenses - Miscellaneous
Article 1 - Loitering; Trespassing; Obstructing
45.1.2. Loitering on business parking lots or at places of business.
45.1.3. Trespassing on or loitering about certain classes of property.
45.1.4. Standing or sitting on streets, sidewalks, etc. so as to obstruct free passage.
45.1.5. Churches, theatres, etc.; obstructing entrance.
45.1.6. Trespass on private property.
45.1.7. Loitering by criminal street gangs.
45.1.8. Closure of civic center grounds.
45.1.9 Shelters prohibited in public places.
45.1.10 Loitering at bus stop sites.
Article 2 - Curfew
45.2.1. Curfew restrictions for minors.
45.2.2. Daytime loitering by minors.
Article 3 - Firearms; Weapons
45.3.6. Firearms, air guns, etc. in possession of minors.
45.3.7. Discharge of firearms.
45.3.8. Discharge of air rifles.
Article 4 - Drunkenness; Intoxication; Public Conduct
45.4.2. Alcohol consumption in public places.
45.4.3. Drunkenness in public places.
45.4.4. Occupant of motor vehicle.
45.4.5. Exposure of bare female breasts prohibited.
45.4.6. Spitting on sidewalks, public buildings, etc.
45.4.7. Public excretion prohibited.
45.4.9. Posting of premises licensed for the retail off-sale of packaged alcoholic beverages.
Article 5 - Exhibitions, Contests, Amusement and Gambling Devices
45.5.010. Contests, exhibitions, etc.; bullfighting, etc. prohibited.
45.5.020. Contests, exhibitions, rodeos, etc. exempt.
45.5.030. Contests, exhibitions; prohibitions under State law.
45.5.040. Poolrooms and billiard halls.
45.5.050. Permitting minors to play in poolrooms or billiard halls.
Article 6 - Miscellaneous Offenses
45.6.2. Repealed by O-3783 and O-3784.
45.6.3. Music in public places from 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M.
45.6.4. Speeches, lectures, etc. in streets, parks, etc. permit required.
45.6.5. Placing advertising, etc. material on City-owned property.
45.6.6. Camping in public places.
45.6.7. Gas, turning on or reconnecting service.
45.6.8. Refrigerators, iceboxes, trunks, etc., abandoning etc.
45.6.9. Steam and internal engines; permit required to operate without muffler; muffler.
45.6.11. Wells, cisterns, excavations in ground, etc.; uncapped or uncovered generally.
45.6.12. Same: fences or barricades to be provided.
45.6.13. Same; gates, etc. in enclosing fence to be secured.
45.6.14. Fencing of swimming pools.
45.6.15. Electric or barbed wire fences.
45.6.16. Consumption of organic solvents prohibited.
45.6.18. Operating motor vehicle on vacant property and parking lots.
45.6.19. Blocking of crossing by trains.
45.6.21. Operating vehicles on private or public property.
45.6.22. Responsibility of owners in renting to minor.
45.6.24. Operation of hang gliders.
45.6.25. Hypnotism, practice and teaching.
45.6.27. Fireworks prohibited.
45.6.28. Sail-powered conveyance.
45.6.30. Spray paint container.
45.6.31. Possession of graffiti implements.
45.6.32. Unlawful possession of a catalytic converter.
45.6.33 Fires prohibited in public places.
Article 7 - Obscene and Harmful Literature
45.7.2. Obscene literature prohibited.
45.7.3. Presence at obscene display prohibited.
45.7.4. Distribution of harmful material to minors prohibited.
45.7.6. Seizure by law enforcement officer.
Article 8 - Public Display of Sexually-Oriented Matter
45.8.2. Sexually-oriented matter a public nuisance.
45.8.3. Hearing for sexually-oriented matter.
45.8.7. Display of sexually explicit materials in business premises open to minors.
45.8.8. Grounds for revocation of business license.
Article 9 - Public Nudity
45.9.1. Nudity on public property prohibited.
Article 10 - Dust and Mud
45.10.5. Enforcement of order.
Article 11 - Display of Narcotics Paraphernalia
45.11.2. Permitting minor in display room prohibited.
45.11.3. Entry of minor in display room prohibited.
45.11.4. Separate posted display room.
45.11.5. Article not applicable to prescription drugs.
Article 12 - Cable Television Services
45.12.2. Unauthorized connection prohibited.
45.12.3. Reselling service prohibited.
45.12.4. Tampering with equipment prohibited.
45.12.5. Interference with cable service prohibited.
45.12.6. Payments to permit service prohibited.
45.12.7. Charges to tenants for service prohibited.
45.12.8. Protection of property permitted.
45.12.9. Risks assumed by grantee.
Article 13 - Nudity in Public Bars and Restaurants
45.13.1. Waiters, waitresses and entertainers.
45.13.2. Exposure of female breasts.
45.13.3. Procuring public exposure.
45.13.4. Exception; theatrical performances.
Article 14 - Repealed by O-3247
Article 15 - Regulation of Smoking in Designated Enclosed Public Places and Workplaces
45.15.010. Smoking regulations on City property.
Article 16 - Alcoholic Beverages - Warning Signs
45.16.1. Consuming alcoholic beverages during pregnancy.
Article 17 - Speed Contests - Spectators
45.17.2. Spectator at illegal speed contest or exhibitions of speed - violation.
Article 18 - Charitable Gambling
45.18.010. Gambling prohibited.
45.18.020. Free games to entice players prohibited.
45.18.030. Certain games specifically prohibited.
45.18.040. Provisions supplemental to State law.
45.18.050. Machines exempt from applicability.
45.18.060. General definitions.
45.18.070. Bingo – Authorized.
45.18.080. Bingo – Definitions.
45.18.090. Bingo – License required.
45.18.100. Bingo – Application.
45.18.110. Bingo – Term of license.
45.18.120. Bingo – Application investigation.
45.18.130. Bingo – License not transferable.
45.18.140. Bingo – Limitations.
45.18.150. Bingo – Inspection.
45.18.160. Bingo – Application denial, license suspension and/or revocation.
45.18.170. Bingo – Right of appeal.
45.18.180. Bingo – Violations and penalties.
45.18.190. Charitable casino fundraisers – Authorized.
45.18.200. Charitable casino fundraisers – License required.
45.18.210. Charitable casino fundraisers – License not transferable.
45.18.220. Charitable casino fundraisers – Limit of one per calendar year.
45.18.230. Charitable casino fundraisers – Definitions.
45.18.240. Charitable casino fundraisers – Application.
45.18.250. Charitable casino fundraisers – Application investigation.
45.18.260. Charitable casino fundraisers – Application denial, license suspension and/or revocation.
45.18.270. Charitable casino fundraisers – Right of appeal.
45.18.280. Charitable casino fundraisers – Regulations.
45.18.290. Charitable casino fundraisers – Penalties.
Article 1 - General Provisions
46.1.1. Declaration of policy.
Article 2 - Special Noise Sources
46.2.1. Radios, television sets and similar devices.
46.2.4. Schools, hospitals and churches.
46.2.6. Machinery, equipment, fans and air conditioning.
46.2.7. Oil production equipment.
46.2.8. Train horns and whistles.
Article 3 - Construction
46.3.1. Construction of buildings and projects.
46.3.2. Operation of oil equipment.
Article 4 - Vehicles
46.4.2. Motor driven vehicles.
Article 5 - Amplified Sound
Article 6 - Powered Gardening Equipment
46.6.1. Excessive noise prohibited.
Article 7 - General Noise Regulations
46.7.1. General noise regulations.
Article 8 - Airport Noise Limits
46.8.2. Extended Airport boundaries defined.
46.8.7. Maximum sound level defined.
46.8.9. Aircraft noise limit at night.
46.8.10. Aircraft noise exemption.
46.8.11. Culpability of instructor pilot.
46.8.12. Culpability of aircraft owner or lessee.
46.8.13. Denial of use of Airport.
46.8.14. Presumption of aircraft noise violation.
46.8.15. Designated enforcement official.
Chapter 7 - Public Health Code
Article 1 - General
47.1.1. Adoption of Public Health Code.
Article 2 - Amendments to Public Health Code
47.2.1. Tattooing establishments.
47.2.3. Burial of offensive material.
47.2.4. Housing and general requirements.
47.2.5. Personal cleanliness and attire.
47.2.6. Readoption of County Code; food facility grading.
Chapter 8 - Regulations for Dust Producing Substances
Article 1 - Definitions and Scope
48.1.2. Construction near residential zone.
48.1.3. Stockpiling near street or highway.
48.1.6. Stockpile of material.
48.1.7. Regulations for removal or reduction of stockpile.
Chapter 9 - Conduct in Public Parks Revised 2/26
Article 1 - Definitions
Article 2 - Use of Parks Revised 2/26
49.2.2. Fires prohibited in parks.
49.2.6. Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages.
49.2.7. Use of parks. Revised 2/26
49.2.8. Parking of vehicles, carts, etc. from which food products or merchandise are sold.
49.2.10. Special events at Wilson Park.
49.2.11. Smoking prohibited in parks.
Article 3 - Permit for Exclusive Use of Parks
49.3.6. Interference with permittees.
Chapter 10 - Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control
Article 1 - General
410.1.015. Authority to enforce and implement.
410.1.020. Illicit discharges prohibited.
410.1.030. Illicit connections prohibited.
410.1.040. Control of pollutants from sites of industrial or commercial activity.
410.1.050. Spills, dumping and disposal prohibited.
410.1.060. Best management practices required.
410.1.070. Construction activity stormwater measures.
410.1.090. Notices of violation; administrative orders; and progressive enforcement.
410.1.110. Remedies not exclusive.
410.1.120. Inspections; searches.
410.1.121. Requirement to sample or monitor.
Chapter 11 - Low Impact Development Strategies for Development and Redevelopment
411.1.020. Objectives of Chapter.
411.1.070. Stormwater pollution control requirements.
Chapter 12 - Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market
Article 1 - Rules and Regulations
412.1.1. Adoption of rules and regulations.
412.1.2. Penalties and violations.
Chapter 13 - Medicinal Cannabis and Adult-Use Cannabis
413.1.020. Prohibited activities.
413.1.040. Use or activity prohibited by State or Federal law.
414.1.030. Permit application.
414.1.040. Criteria for approval or denial of permit.
414.1.050. Permit expiration and renewal.
414.1.080. Permits nontransferable.
414.1.100. Areas where vending prohibited.
414.1.110. Restrictions on sidewalk vendors in certain areas.
414.1.120. Operating requirements.
414.1.130. Violations – Penalties.
414.1.140. Sidewalk vending regulations.
Chapter 15 - Cottage Food Revised 11/25
415.1.010. Cottage food home occupations.
415.1.040. Performance standards. Revised 11/25
415.1.050. Repealed by O-3952. Revised 11/25
Chapter 16 - Temporary Prohibition of No-Fault Evictions
416.1.030. Prohibition on evictions.
Chapter 18 - Shopping Cart Retrieval and Containment by Owners
418.1.020. Declaration of a public nuisance.
418.1.050. Unauthorized removal or possession.
418.1.060. Abandoned shopping carts abatement, removal and storage.
418.1.070. Cart retrieval and containment plan "plan."
418.1.080. Incentives for plan existing retail establishments compliance.
418.1.090. Plan submission and approval.
418.1.110. Violations and enforcement.
Chapter 19 - Smoking in Multi-Family Dwellings
419.1.010. Purpose and intent.
419.1.030. Smoking prohibition in multi-unit residence units.
419.1.050. Designated smoking area.
419.1.060. Temporary exemption.
419.1.070. Responsibility of persons with legal control of nonsmoking areas.
419.1.080. Notice and signage requirements.
419.1.090. Lease agreement requirements.
419.1.110. Smoking and smoke generally.
419.1.120. Prohibitions apply to cannabis.
419.1.140. Penalties and enforcement.
419.1.150. Termination of tenancy; requirements.
419.1.160. Authority to adopt regulations to implement this chapter.
Chapter 20 - Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25 Amended Ord. 3966
420.1.010. Microenterprise home kitchen operations. Amended Ord. 3966
420.1.020. Purpose. Amended Ord. 3966
420.1.030. Approval process. Amended Ord. 3966