Article 7 — SPECIAL SETBACK LINE.
Torrance Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 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.