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YOUR VIEW COULD BE NEXT!
URGENT COUNCIL MEETING -TBD
Torrance City Hall
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
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A developer at 22209 Susana Avenue is exploiting a loophole to override the Hillside Overlay protections and build a massive two-story home. How? By adding a tiny 355 sq. ft. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), they are triggering the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), which the City of Torrance says allows them to bypass Hillside Overlay view protections that have safeguarded our neighborhood for decades.
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What does this mean for you?
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If you live in the Hillside Overlay, your view and privacy could be next. This sets a dangerous precedent—developers can use a small ADU to skirt the Hillside Overlay and build much larger, taller homes than previously allowed.
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This project was already rejected twice, but the developer found a loophole to try to force approval under state law.
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Property values and neighborhood character are at risk if this continues unchecked.
We need YOU to speak up!
Join us at the COUNCIL MEETING - TBD to demand the city fight back.
Public Hearing Details:
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Date: TBD
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Time: TBD (we recommend to come 15-30 mins before start of meeting)
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Location: Torrance City Hall - 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
How You Can Help:
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Attend the hearing and voice your concerns.
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Submit written opposition to planningcommission@TorranceCA.gov
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IMPORTANT: To ensure your comment is officially recorded, use this subject line:
PUBLIC COMMENT – PRE23-00013 – 22209 Susana Avenue, Torrance -
Deadline: Submit by TBD to be included in the official agenda. Comments submitted by TBD will be included as a supplemental agenda item but still recorded.
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Spread the word! Share this post, talk to your neighbors, and help us protect the Hillside Overlay!
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This isn’t just about one house—it’s about standing up for responsible development that respects our community, not just individual interests.
Please join our mailing list, if you’re attending or want to help distribute flyers!
Your presence and opposition to the project is vital to ensuring the City enforces the Hillside Overlay protections.
Your Continued SUPPORT
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The builder is trying to BUILD & BLOCK ALL VIEWS - Yours is NEXT
If you wish to voice your concerns to the City Planning Office in Torrance regarding this development,
please: Submit Concerns. For general inquiries and zoning information, please contact the Planning Division by telephone at (310) 618-5990 or by email at CDDinfo@TorranceCA.gov. For public comments related to any items on the Planning Commission meeting agenda, please send emails to PlanningCommission@TorranceCA.gov - The case number is PRE23-00013.
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Meeting is at CITY HALL 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Contact Info
If you wish to voice your concerns to the City Planning Office in Torrance regarding this development,
For general inquiries and zoning information, please contact the Planning Division by telephone at (310) 618-5990 or by email at CDDinfo@TorranceCA.gov. For public comments related to any items on the Planning Commission meeting agenda, please send emails to PlanningCommission@TorranceCA.gov
The case number is PRE23-00013.
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Meeting at Council Chambers, City Hall 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503