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Article 46 — RESIDENTIAL OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROO)

Torrance Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Torrance

91.46.1 BOUNDARIES.

The boundaries of the ROO District are shown on the map attached to the ordinance codified in this Article, marked Exhibit A which is incorporated into this Code by this reference.

91.46.2 RELATIONSHIP TO UNDERLYING ZONE.

The ROO District is an overlay zone. All parcels of land within this overlay district retain their underlying zone and are subject to the regulations thereof except as provided for by this Article.

91.46.3 PERMISSIBLE USES.

In addition to those uses permitted by the base zone, the following professional office uses may be permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit as provided for in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this Code:

a) Offices for: Architect Landscape Architect Opthamologist Office (not including retail sales to the general public or optometry)

Lawyer Engineer Accountant Psychologist/Psychoanalyst Chiropractor

91.46.4 RESTRICTIONS ON USE.

No Conditional Use Permit will be granted for the operation of a professional office as listed in Section 91.46.3 above unless the Torrance Planning Commission finds that the proposed operation adheres to the following restrictions:

a) The residential use of the property will be discontinued and the property will be used exclusively as a professional office.

b) The original residential character and style of the house will be preserved and/or enhanced. c) No more than two (2) employees will be permitted. d) Signs:

    1. One (1) sign will be permitted;
    1. The sign will not be illuminated;
    1. The sign will not exceed four (4) square feet in area; and
    1. In addition to the above, all signs shall be subject to Chapter 8 of Division 8 of the Torrance Municipal Code. e) Parking:
    1. Tandem parking shall be permitted in the driveway for employees and patrons;
    1. No new parking areas or spaces shall be created in the front yard or exterior side yard setback areas; and

  • f) No curb cuts onto Hawthorne Boulevard will be permitted.

  • g) No outdoor storage will be permitted.

h) Provisions shall be made by the applicant for commercial refuse pick-up; however, in no case will a dumpster be used.

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▸ Contents — Torrance Zoning Code
Torrance Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 1
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — DECLARATION OF PURPOSE
    2. Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS Revised 10/25 Revised 1…
    4. Article 4 — R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    5. Article 6 — R-2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    6. Article 7 — R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    7. Article 8 — R-R-3 RESTRICTED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTR…
    8. Article 9 — R-4 UNLIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    9. Article 10 — R-P RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
    10. Article 11 — R-5 HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    11. Article 12 — LP - LIMITED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
    12. Article 13 — R-3-3 THREE-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIST…
    13. Article 15 — A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    14. Article 20 — C-1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    15. Article 21 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Article 22 — C-3 SOLELY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    17. Article 23 — C-4 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
    18. Article 24 — C-5 CONDITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    19. Article 25 — C-R RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    20. Article 26 — CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT
    21. Article 30 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
    22. Article 31 — M-2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
    23. Article 32 — M-L LIMITED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
    24. Article 35 — P-1 OPEN AREA - PLANTING - PARKING
    25. Article 36 — MULTIPLE OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
    26. Article 37 — P-U PUBLIC USE DISTRICT
    27. Article 38 — H-M-D HOSPITAL-MEDICAL-DENTAL DISTRICT
    28. Article 39 — R-TH RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
    29. Article 40 — DOWNTOWN TORRANCE DISTRICT
    30. Article 41 — R-H HILLSIDE AND LOCAL COASTAL OVERLAY ZONE
    31. Article 42 — P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    32. Article 43 — MADRONA MARSH DISTRICT
    33. Article 44 — SMALL LOT, LOW-MEDIUM OVERLAY ZONE
    34. Article 45 — HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (…
    35. Article 46 — RESIDENTIAL OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROO)
    36. Article 47 — COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRIC…
    37. Article 48 — DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL …
    38. Article 49 — TORRANCE TRACT OVERLAY ZONE
    39. Article 50 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
    40. Article 51 — HCO HOUSING CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE
  2. Chapter 2
  3. Chapter 3 — OFF STREET PARKING
  4. Chapter 4 — VARIANCES - WAIVERS
  5. Chapter 5 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  6. Chapter 6 — REZONING - PRECISE PLAN.
  7. Chapter 7 — OIL.
  8. Chapter 8 — HELICOPTERS
  9. Chapter 9 — SCHEDULE OF FEES
  10. Chapter 10 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
  11. Chapter 11 — SIGNS Revised 4/25

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