Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County
Variance & Waiver Application
Property owners seeking a variance or waiver from Torrance submit this application with request details, supporting materials, findings, and a signature.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance or waiver and explain how the requested relief relates to zoning requirements. It asks for the property address or parcel number, each request and its justification, applicable plans or calculations, responses to required findings, and the applicant’s signature. The form identifies plans and calculations that are required for certain types of requests.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants requesting a variance or waiver from Torrance’s zoning requirements need to complete this application.
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 and dated without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, and the signer acknowledges the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Variance & Waiver Application for your Torrance property request.
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Complete the Request Details
Provide the property address or parcel number, list each variance or waiver, and explain the request and justification.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include applicable plans, drawings, or calculations as described in the form, and complete the required findings.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Torrance Variance & Waiver Application for?
- It lets applicants describe a variance or waiver request, identify the property and zoning requirements, provide supporting materials, and respond to required findings.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- Depending on the request, the form calls for elevations, cross sections, a vicinity map, or calculations. It also provides space for other plans, drawings, and calculations as required by staff.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance & Waiver Application?
- No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization. It includes no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer acknowledges the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Variance & Waiver Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Variance & Waiver Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Torrance form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.