Article 42 — P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Torrance Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Torrance
91.42.1 PERMISSIBLE USES. ¶
All property located within a P-D District shall be used only for those purposes permitted by the General Plan of the City and any Development Plan approved by the City, or a Redevelopment Plan adopted by the Redevelopment Agency and the City.
91.42.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. ¶
All development within a P-D District shall conform with the development standards set forth in a Development Plan approved by the City, or by the Redevelopment Plan and any Development Standard adopted by the Redevelopment Agency and the City for the area.
91.42.3 MINIMUM AREA. ¶
The minimum area for inclusion in a P-D District shall be either five (5) acres for development in accordance with a Development Plan proposed by the owner or developers, or any area designated as a Redevelopment Project Area by the Redevelopment Agency and the City.
91.42.4 DEVELOPMENT PLAN. ¶
a) For each area designated as a P-D District, and for which development is proposed by an owner or developer other than the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, there shall be prepared, submitted and approved by the City, a plan of development. Said plan of development shall show the following:
- The Planned Development application.
- Existing topography of the development area shall be shown with contours of not more than one (1) foot interval, except on steep hillside property, where the contour interval may be greater if approved by the City Engineer.
The gross land area of the development, the present zoning of the property and the location of all existing easements, structures and improvements on the property.
A general development plan with at least the following details to an approved scale and dimensions:
A) Location and use proposed for each existing and proposed structure in the development area, the number of stories, gross building area, and approximate location of entrances;
B) All existing and proposed driveway approaches, driving lanes, streets, parking areas, loading and service areas;
C) All pedestrian walks and open areas for the use of the occupants of the proposed development and/or the public;
D) Types of surfacing for all proposed walks, parking areas, driveways, streets, and outdoor storage areas;
E) A detailed plan for the landscaping of the development, including location and height of all proposed and existing walls, fences and screen planting and a statement setting forth the method by which such landscaping and fencing shall be preserved and maintained;
F) A grading plan for the entire development;
G) All existing and proposed physical features such as hydrants, utility facilities, floodlights, pools, sprinklers, drainage facilities, sewer facilities, and recreation facilities, and a statement setting forth the method by which these features shall be preserved and maintained;
H) All proposed easements;
I) Elevations or architectural renderings of the project to indicate architectural type and the materials of construction.
- Copies of the applicable conditions, covenants and restrictions or bylaws that will apply to the proposed development.
- Such other information as may be required by the Planning Director.
b) The application, payment of fee and consideration by the City shall be conducted in the same manner as for Precise Plan, as provided in Chapter 6, Article 2 of Division 9, commencing at Section 96.2.1
91.42.5 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. ¶
For each area designated as a P-D District and for which development is proposed by the Redevelopment Agency, there shall be prepared, submitted and approved a Redevelopment Plan in conformance with the Health and Safety Code of the State of California.