Torrance regulates fence materials through its land use code. Front yard hedges and shrubbery limited to 4 feet. Standard fencing materials are permitted.
Under the Torrance Municipal Code, fences and walls must be constructed of durable materials appropriate for their location. Existing privately-owned block walls, planter walls, or fences encroaching into the right-of-way require encroachment permits from the Engineering Division. Fences must be maintained in good repair and not create hazardous conditions. Construction materials and methods must comply with the adopted building code. The Building & Safety Division reviews permit applications for structural adequacy and code compliance.
Fences in disrepair or constructed of inappropriate materials may be subject to code enforcement action through the Environmental Division.
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Amplified sound must not exceed 15 dBA above ambient at property lines. On Sundays/holidays, amplified sound limited to 10 AM-6 PM. Must stay 200 ft from chu...
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Torrance prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making loud noises that disturb the peace of residential neighborhoods under TMC §41.1.2. Animal Control ha...
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Machinery and mechanical equipment must not produce noise exceeding specified levels above ambient at residential property lines under TMC Chapter 6.
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Powered gardening equipment including leaf blowers may operate Mon-Fri and 9 AM-5 PM Saturdays. Prohibited Sundays/holidays. Homeowners exempt 10 AM-4 PM on ...
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Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
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Dogs must be licensed annually and kept under control at all times per LA County Code Title 10, adopted by Torrance. Rabies vaccination required.
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