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Torrance, California

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27th Aug 2025
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Planning and Zoning for Torrance, CA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Torrance, California?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Torrance, California as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    89.57%13553.00
    Parking garage or lot89.57%13553.00
    Industrial
    80.56%12189.41
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)27.88%4219.23
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction27.30%4131.02
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities31.32%4739.36
    Storage and warehouses31.32%4739.36
    Manufacturing32.03%4846.22
    Contractors office80.30%12150.96
    Hazardous materials handling or processing24.25%3668.84
    General industrial27.56%4169.46
    Residential
    54.97%8317.21
    Multi family dwelling mixed use0.45%68.41
    Two family dwelling9.48%1433.85
    Mobile and floating homes0.12%18.62
    Accessory dwelling unit52.87%8000.03
    Multi family dwelling7.74%1170.94
    Dwellings (unspecified)14.19%2146.84
    Single family dwelling38.44%5816.07
    Communal housing5.60%846.68
    Mechanical
    87.91%13301.91
    Utility structures40.90%6188.68
    Communication towers52.62%7962.70
    Agriculture
    80.12%12123.16
    Agricultural and hunting80.12%12123.16
    Other
    94.35%14276.56
    Signage1.60%241.67
    Accessory55.04%8328.43
    Uncategorized13.99%2116.82
    Temporary uses10.33%1562.98
    Multiple45.54%6890.01
    Retail
    33.76%5108.82
    Professional services6.60%998.51
    General retail33.36%5047.02
    Personal services33.35%5045.47
    Eating and drinking establishments33.41%5054.63
    Restricted retail5.47%827.14
    Community
    91.08%13781.51
    Schools and universities90.11%13635.02
    Medical33.72%5102.12
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure31.88%4823.58
    Public, quasi-public, and government48.92%7402.16
    Lodging
    0.45%68.41
    Hotel/motel0.45%68.41
    Commercial
    81.44%12323.22
    Professional office32.88%4975.75
    Entertainment80.21%12136.68
    Non-retail sales31.58%4777.81
    Automobile related uses32.35%4895.08
    General commercial5.39%815.12
    Research and laboratory facilities27.57%4171.73

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