Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County

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Development Application and Checklist

Applicants use this form to request Torrance planning review and identify the plans, supporting documents, and other materials required for their project.

What this form is

The Development Application and Checklist collects project location and description, applicant and property owner contact details, review types, and signed statements about hazardous materials and emissions. The city’s checklist identifies materials required for projects and notes additional requirements for certain project types, such as construction, exterior remodels, or projects involving trees. It also states that all required documents must be provided before the city can make a decision.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking planning review for a project in Torrance use this form and checklist to provide project details and identify required submittal materials.

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 form asks the applicant and property owner to sign, and mentions no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Development Application and Checklist PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the project, applicant, and property owner information; select the applicable review type and complete the statements.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Use the checklist to identify required plans and supporting documents for the project and its review type.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the applicant or representative and property owner sign, then submit the application and required materials to the city.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Torrance Development Application and Checklist for?
It collects project and contact information, identifies the requested planning review, and lists plans and supporting materials for a project application.
Who needs to complete this development application?
Applicants seeking planning review use the form. It asks for applicant and property owner information and signatures, along with project details.
Do I need a notary for the Development Application and Checklist?
No. The form asks the applicant and property owner to sign and mentions no notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Development Application and Checklist?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Development Application and Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Torrance form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.