community
Torrance
The first two resources listed below are specific to Torrance. For general resources related to local preservation and our Preservation Report Card, please visit our Report Card microsite.
Historic Context Statement (large PDF)
Architectural Design Guidelines
Guide to CEQA (Conservancy website)
If any of these links are broken or incorrect, or if you would like to suggest other resources for preservation in Torrance, please let us know by emailing info@laconservancy.org.
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The scoring details for this community appear below.
Preservation Report Card
The scoring details for this community appear below. To see scores for all communities, compare specific communities and categories.
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Total Score
40
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Historic Preservation Ordinance (150) / Honorary Ordinance (10)
0
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Dedicated Historic Preservation Commission (5)
0
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Dedicated Preservation Staff (15)
0
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Total Score
40
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Historic Preservation Ordinance (150) / Honorary Ordinance (10)
0
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Dedicated Historic Preservation Commission (5)
0
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Dedicated Preservation Staff (15)
0
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Ability to Designate Historic Districts (15)
0
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Owner Consent Not Required for Designation (10)
0
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Active Landmark Designation (at least annually) (5)
0
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Survey of Historic Resources: Citywide (15) / Partial (10)
10
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Survey Updated Within Past 5 Years (5)
5
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Mills Act Incentive Program (10)
0
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Additional Incentives (5)
0
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Certified Local Government (5)
0
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Historic Preservation Element or Plan (5)
0
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In 2013, the city rehabilitated the 1913 Pacific Electric Railway – El Prado Bridge (designed by master architect Irving Gill) and celebrated the bridge’s centennial with the Torrance Historical Society and Old Torrance Neighborhood Association.
Extra Credit (1-25)
25
