Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County
Business Operation Plan
Businesses use this form to describe proposed operations and location details for the Torrance Planning Division.
What this form is
The Business Operation Plan collects information about a proposed business and its location, including operating hours, staffing, customer counts, tenant space, and available parking. It asks for a business activity summary and a list of tenants at the center, and requires site and floor plans based on whether the location has one or multiple tenants. Parking information must be obtained from the property owner or property management company.
Who needs it
A business proposing to operate at a Torrance location should complete the plan and provide the requested location and parking information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Plan
Download the Business Operation Plan for the proposed business.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the business, operations, contact, and proposed location details.
- 3
Gather Plans and Parking Details
Provide the required site and floor plans, tenant information, and parking details obtained from the property owner or management company.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the completed plan and additional documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Business Operation Plan request?
- It asks about the business, its proposed operations and location, tenant spaces, available parking, and the current tenant list for the center.
- What plans or attachments are required?
- For a single-tenant location, provide a site plan and preliminary floor plan. For a multiple-tenant location, provide a site plan and floor plan with a tenant key map. Provide a site plan showing parking allocated for the site.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Operation Plan?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Business Operation Plan?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Business Operation Plan doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Torrance form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.