Earlier editions: 2026-09
Municipal code
Torrance Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Torrance, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Contents
- 4,113 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Torrance
Contents
▸Charter
Overview- Article 1 — INCORPORATION AND SUCCESSION
- Article 2 — POWERS OF CITY
- Article 3 — ELECTIONS
- Article 4 — ELECTIVE OFFICERS
- Article 5 — CITY COUNCIL POWERS AND DUTIES
- Article 6 — CITY MANAGER
- Article 7 — CITY ATTORNEY
- Article 8 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Article 9 — GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Article 10 — CIVIL SERVICE
- Article 11 — FISCAL AFFAIRS
- Article 12 — Appointive Boards, Committees, and Commissions
▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
▸Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
▸Chapter 3 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Revised 10/25
Overview- Article 1 — PLANNING COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 2 — PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 3 — LIBRARY COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 4 — AIRPORT COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 5 — WATER COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 9 — TRAFFIC COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 10 — CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 11 — PARKING PLACE COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 15 — CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 16 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 18 — COMMISSION ON AGING Revised 10/25
- Article 19 — TORRANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
- Article 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Revised 10/25
- Article 21 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Revised 10/25
▸Chapter 4 — CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Article 1 — CIVIL SERVICE
- Article 2 — POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN
- Article 3 — POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
- Article 4 — DEPARTMENT HEADS DEFINED
- Article 5 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Article 6 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Article 7 — BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
- Article 8 — EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
- Article 11 — APPLICATIONS
- Article 12 — EXAMINATIONS
- Article 16 — ELIGIBLE LISTS
- Article 17 — CERTIFICATION
- Article 20 — PROBATIONARY PERIOD
- Article 21 — RECURRENT EMPLOYEES
- Article 22 — EFFICIENCY RATINGS
- Article 23 — REINSTATEMENT
- Article 24 — VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
- Article 25 — LAY-OFFS
- Article 31 — MOVE-UP ASSIGNMENT AND PAY
- Article 35 — VACATIONS
- Article 36 — SICK LEAVE
- Article 37 — OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
- Article 40 — LEAVE OF ABSENCE
- Article 41 — TRANSFER AND REASSIGNMENT
- Article 47 — SUSPENSION, DEMOTION AND DISCHARGE
▸Chapter 5 — POLICE DEPARTMENT; MISCELLANEOUS
▸Chapter 6 — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
▸Chapter 7 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
▸Chapter 8 — USE OF CITY BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
▸Chapter 9 — LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY
▸Division 2 — FINANCE AND TAXATION
▸Division 3 — LICENSING
▸Division 4 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Overview- Chapter 1 — ANIMALS AND FOWL
- Chapter 2 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
- Chapter 3 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25
- Chapter 4 — OCEAN AND BEACHES
- Chapter 5 — OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS
- Chapter 6 — NOISE REGULATION
- Chapter 7 — PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
- Chapter 8 — REGULATIONS FOR DUST PRODUCING SUBSTANCES
- Chapter 9 — CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS Revised 2/26
- Chapter 10 — STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
- Chapter 11 — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 12 — TORRANCE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET
- Chapter 13 — MEDICINAL CANNABIS AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS
- Chapter 14 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
- Chapter 15 — COTTAGE FOOD Revised 11/25
- Chapter 16 — TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF NO-FAULT EVICTIONS
- Chapter 18 — SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL AND CONTAINMENT BY OWNERS
- Chapter 19 — SMOKING IN MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
- Chapter 20 — MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25 Revised 6/26
▸Division 7 — PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY
▸Division 8 — BUILDING AND SAFETY
Overview- Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
- Chapter 2 — ELECTRICAL CODE Revised 2/26
- Chapter 3 — UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Revised 2/26
- Chapter 4 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 5 — FIRE PREVENTION Revised 9/25 Revised 12/25
- Chapter 6 — DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
- Chapter 7 — MOBILEHOMES, MOBILEHOME PARKS AND NONRESIDENTIAL TRAILERS
- Chapter 8 — SIGN CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 9 — UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE Revised 2/26
- Chapter 10 — ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 11 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 12 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE Revised 2/26
- Chapter 13 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE Revised 2/26
- Chapter 14 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15 — MANDATORY SEISMIC RETROFIT IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
▸Division 9 — LAND USE
Overview- Chapter 1 — PURPOSE - DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
- Chapter 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
- Chapter 3 — OFF STREET PARKING
- Chapter 4 — VARIANCES - WAIVERS
- Chapter 5 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 6 — REZONING - PRECISE PLAN
- Chapter 7 — OIL
- Chapter 8 — HELICOPTERS
- Chapter 9 — SCHEDULE OF FEES
- Chapter 10 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 11 — SIGNS Revised 4/25