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Chapter 2

Article 27 — EXTENSIONS OF TIME

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

(Added by O-1853; Amended by O-2460; O-2864)

92.27.1 EXTENSIONS; GRANTING WITHOUT HEARING.

a) Whenever a waiver, conditional use permit, variance or other planning permit, exclusive of subdivisions or lot splits, is granted the Planning Director may extend such period of time for commencing the use one (1) or more times subject to the following criteria:

  1. The extension of time will not affect the rights of adjacent property owners or tenants or otherwise would constitute an adverse impact on them.

  2. The extension of time will not result in a material change in the concept or execution of the project as approved by Council, a Commission or other body or official.

  3. There is a hardship to the applicant if the extension of time is not granted.

  4. The extension of time will not be contrary to any established planning or zoning policies of the Council, a Commission, body or official for the particular project under consideration as determined by a review of the minutes or other records of the original approval.

b) Whenever any such planning permit is granted without stating a specific period of time, such permit shall expire and become null and void if not exercised within one (1) year after the date the permit was originally granted unless a time extension is granted by the Planning Director.

c) A request for such extension of time may be granted before expiration of the period for which the relief was granted and no request for an extension of time pursuant to this Section shall be granted if the request is made after the expiration date of the original planning permit or term for performance of the condition or extension thereof.

d) These same time limits and procedures for extensions shall apply to compliance with conditions of approval of the above described permits.

e) Each week the Planning Director shall prepare or cause to be prepared a list of each such extension of time upon which he has made a determination, and he shall distribute a copy of said list to each Council member, the City Manager and to the Planning Commission. The lists shall be published in the minutes of the Planning Commission and a copy shall be posted on not less than two (2) bulletin boards within the City Hall which are easily accessible to the public.

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▸ Contents — Torrance Zoning Code
Torrance Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1
  2. ▸ Chapter 2
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — CONTROLLED ZONING
    2. Article 2 — USES GENERALLY Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
    3. Article 3 — HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
    4. Article 4 — MINIMUM LOT AND BUILDING SITE AREAS
    5. Article 5 — YARDS
    6. Article 6 — EXPOSED EXTERIOR WALLS
    7. Article 7 — SPECIAL SETBACK LINE.
    8. Article 8 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
    9. Article 9 — ZONING APPLIED TO ANNEXED AREAS
    10. Article 10 — SPLITTING LOTS
    11. Article 11 — ACCESSIBILITY TO BUILDING SITE AND LIVING QUARTERS
    12. Article 12 — SIGNS
    13. Article 13 — FENCES, WALLS, RETAINING WALLS AND HEDGES
    14. Article 14 — AUTOMATIC REZONING OF SUBDIVIDED LAND
    15. Article 15 — GARAGE DOORS
    16. Article 16 — GARAGES FACING PUBLIC STREETS
    17. Article 17 — MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
    18. Article 18 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    19. Article 19 — UNAUTHORIZED SALE OF VEHICLES ON VACANT LOTS
    20. Article 20 — LIVING AREAS
    21. Article 21 — BUILDING DESIGN COMPATIBILITY
    22. Article 22 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
    23. Article 23 — ENFORCEMENT
    24. Article 24 — REAPPLICATION AFTER DENIAL OR WITHDRAWAL
    25. Article 26 — RECORDING CONDITIONS ON USE OF LAND
    26. Article 27 — EXTENSIONS OF TIME
    27. Article 28 — MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
    28. Article 29 — SUBDIVISION CONTROL
    29. Article 30 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    30. Article 32 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
    31. Article 33 — SPACING OF BLIGHT INDUCING ENTERPRISES
    32. Article 34 — AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN
    33. Article 35 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
    34. Article 36 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    35. Article 37 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE PERMITS
    36. Article 38 — VACANT BUILDING AND LOT MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRAT…
    37. Article 39 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    38. Article 40 — UNATTENDED COLLECTION BOXES
    39. Article 41 — VIEW EQUITY
    40. Article 42 — GARAGE SALES
    41. Article 43 — SHORT TERM RENTALS
    42. Article 44 — SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES
  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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