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Article 7 — SPECIAL SETBACK LINE.

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

92.7.1 FRONT YARD AND SIDE STREET SETBACK, AGRICULTURAL OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

In connection with each lot or parcel of land classified in the A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Districts, or any other agricultural or residential districts hereafter established, or any lot or parcel of land in any district used for a dwelling, apartment house, bungalow court, or any other residential use the following front yard setback, and side street setback shall be complied with:

Front Yard
Setback from
Centerline of
Street		 Width of Street
40 Feet 40 Feet
45" 50 "
47 " 54 "
47-1/2 " 55 "
50 " 60 "
Side Street Setback
from Centerline of
Street		 Width of Street
30 Feet 40 Feet
35" 50 "
37 " 54 "
37-1/2 " 55 "
40 " 60 "

92.7.2 FRONT YARD AND SIDE STREET SETBACK, SECONDARY AND MAJOR HIGHWAYS.

The following front yard setbacks and side street setbacks for secondary highways, and major highways, as shown on the master plan of highways of Los Angeles County, as now or hereafter adopted or amended by the City Council of the City of Torrance shall be complied with:

Front Yard
Setback from
Centerline of
Highway		 Highway Width
70 Ft. Major Highway 100 Ft.
60 Ft. Secondary Hwy 80 Ft.
Side Street
Setback from
Centerline of
Highway		 Highway Width
60 Ft. Major Highway 100 Ft.
50 Ft. Secondary Hwy 80 Ft.

92.7.3 FRONT YARD AND SIDE STREET SETBACK, HALF STREETS AND FUTURE STREET EXTENSIONS.

Setbacks for lots adjacent to existing half streets and future extension of streets:

The front setback and side street setback for the zone and use shall be complied with in addition to a setback of enough feet to widen any existing or future half street to its full width and to allow for the extension of any existing or future streets.

92.7.4 SETBACKS; COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.

In connection with each lot or parcel of land hereafter classified in the C-1, C-2, M-1 or M-2 or any other commercial or manufacturing districts which may be hereafter established by variance or change of zone after the date of this ordinance, and used for a commercial or manufacturing purpose (and not for any residential use), no building or structure shall be erected less than forty (40) feet from the centerline of any secondary highway, or less than fifty (50) feet from the centerline of any major highway, as shown on the master plan of highways of Los Angeles County, as now or hereafter adopted or amended by the City Council of the City of Torrance.

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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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