Do I need a notary for the View Equity Claim Application?

No. The application calls for the view seeker's signature and date, not a notary. It does not specify a notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the View Equity Claim Application?

File it in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter), 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance. Include a USB drive with an electronic copy of the application and its attachments.

What documents must accompany the application?

The form lists neighbor-contact correspondence, photographs of the view, proof of property ownership, and an electronic copy on a USB drive. It also requires the filing fee and deposit listed on the fee schedule.

Who may file a View Equity Claim?

A view seeker must have completed a View Equity Request and initial reconciliation, or have received an official notice and be seeking to join an active claim. The application also describes location and prior-claim limitations.

Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

View Equity Claim Application

Hillside Overlay property owners use this application to request a city advisory opinion about a view obstruction caused by a neighbor’s vegetation.

What this form is

A view seeker who has completed neighbor-to-neighbor contact and initial reconciliation may use this application to request an advisory opinion about vegetation allegedly obstructing a qualifying view. The application asks for information about both properties, the view and vegetation, and the contact made with the vegetation owner. Applicants must provide supporting documents, an electronic copy on a USB drive, and the filing fee and deposit listed on the fee schedule.

Who needs it

A property owner in the Hillside Overlay seeking an advisory opinion about a qualifying view obstruction, or a neighbor joining an active claim, needs this application.

How to submit it

File the application in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter), 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503. The document lists hours as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and alternate Fridays.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not specify a notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the View Equity Claim Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property information and questionnaire, then sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare neighbor-contact records, view photographs, proof of ownership, and a USB drive containing electronic copies of the application and attachments.
4
Submit to the City
File the application in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter) at 3031 Torrance Boulevard.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the View Equity Claim Application?: No. The application calls for the view seeker's signature and date, not a notary. It does not specify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the View Equity Claim Application?: File it in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter), 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance. Include a USB drive with an electronic copy of the application and its attachments.
What documents must accompany the application?: The form lists neighbor-contact correspondence, photographs of the view, proof of property ownership, and an electronic copy on a USB drive. It also requires the filing fee and deposit listed on the fee schedule.
Who may file a View Equity Claim?: A view seeker must have completed a View Equity Request and initial reconciliation, or have received an official notice and be seeking to join an active claim. The application also describes location and prior-claim limitations.

Need something notarized?

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