RVs, boats, and oversized vehicles (over 20 ft long, 7 ft wide, or 8 ft tall) require permits for street parking. Cannot park on grass or landscaped areas.
Under Ordinance 3686 (adopted September 12, 2006) and TMC Division 6, Chapter 1, Article 12, oversized vehicles exceeding 20 feet in length, 7 feet in width, or 8 feet in height must be registered with the City and display a valid parking sticker. The sticker must be placed on the street side of the bumper. Residents must register at the Torrance Police Department with proof of residency, matching vehicle registration, and a utility bill. Online permit management is available for purchasing, activating, and deactivating daily permits. No more than one sticker per vehicle. TMC §92.32.6 prohibits parking vehicles on grass, dirt, gravel, or landscaped areas. RVs may not be used as permanent housing per §92.5.12.
Unregistered oversized vehicles on streets face citations. Vehicles on landscaped areas violate §92.32.6. Report street violations to Traffic Division at (310) 618-5557; private property violations to Environmental Division at (310) 618-5929.
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