Swimming pool permit rules in Torrance, CA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Building permit required for new pool construction. Pools in residential zones must maintain 5 ft setback from side/rear property lines and 20 ft from front.
Under the Torrance Building Code (TMC Chapter 8), building permits are required for most swimming pools. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy are exempt if: less than 12 inches deep, not greater than 5,000 gallons, installed entirely above ground, and have no electrical, gas, or plumbing components. Permits expire if work is not commenced within 180 days or two years from application date, if work is stopped for 180 days, or if not completed within three years. Pools must meet setback requirements: minimum 5 feet from interior side and rear property lines, 10 feet from side streets, 20 feet from front property lines, and 3 feet of unobstructed passageway.
Installing a pool without a required permit is a building code violation. Permits expire under specified timeframes. Contact Building & Safety at (310) 618-2870.
Torrance, CA
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...
Torrance, CA
Machinery and mechanical equipment must not produce noise exceeding specified levels above ambient at residential property lines under TMC Chapter 6.
Torrance, CA
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.
Torrance, CA
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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