Chapter 1

Article 46 — RESIDENTIAL OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROO)

Torrance Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 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.