Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County
Zone Change & General Plan Amendment
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking changes to Torrance’s General Plan, zoning map, Land Use Code, or other municipal codes.
What this form is
Use this application to request map or text amendments to Torrance’s General Plan, zoning map, Land Use Code, or other municipal codes. It asks for property locations, project descriptions, existing and proposed designations or standards, and findings supporting the request. Applicants must also provide applicable property maps and sign and date the application.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a General Plan, zoning map, Land Use Code, or other municipal code amendment in Torrance need this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503, and telephone (310) 618-5990.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zone Change & General Plan Amendment application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property location, describe the requested amendments, provide applicable existing and proposed designations or standards, and complete the findings.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Provide a map showing proposed boundaries and existing and proposed designations; attach additional sheets if the project includes ten or more parcels.
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Sign and Contact the City
Sign and date the application. The form lists the Planning Division address as 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zone Change & General Plan Amendment application request?
- It requests map or text changes to Torrance’s General Plan, zoning map, Land Use Code, or other municipal codes, and collects project and property information.
- Who needs to complete this application?
- Applicants proposing a General Plan, zoning map, Land Use Code, or other municipal code amendment in Torrance use this application.
- Do I need a notary for the Zone Change & General Plan Amendment application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Zone Change & General Plan Amendment application?
- The form lists the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503. It also lists telephone (310) 618-5990.
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