The Overlay
The Torrance City Council adopted the Hillside Overlay (1977) to provide development standards, design review criteria, and set limitations for certain hillside and coastal development as a means to preserve view, light, airspace, and privacy for coastal community homeowners and residents.
Recent state-wide laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has caused community concern over the consistent application of the Overlay Ordinance. The RHA encourages all who are vested in our community to read and understand the Overlay Ordinance.
Click here to download and print a two-sided brochure that summarizes the original main provisions of the Hillside Overlay.
Citizen Action Groups for Local Control
RHA supports every resident’s right to civic engagement regarding local control of their community. Below are links to organizations that are working to strengthen local control.
Our Neighborhood Voices
Grass-roots coalition of neighborhood leaders who work to enact residential control of neighborhood development through ballot measures.
California Cities for Local Control
Advocacy group for local control over zoning and land use decisions.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
A leadership forum for city governments to advocate for mutual local issues, mainly for transportation, the environment, and economic development.
California Alliance of Local Electeds
Network of elected officials who advocate (at the State level) for the betterment of California cities through forward-thinking legislation and preservation of local control efforts.
Riviera Homeowners Association 