The City of Torrance's Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission (TEQECC) is currently discussing an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in and around multi-unit residences. This proposed ordinance would amend the Torrance Municipal Code by adding Chapter 19 entitled, "Smoking in Multi-Family Dwellings" to Division 4. The main goal of this ordinance is to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of residents in Torrance by prohibiting smoking in and near multi-unit residences. If approved, the ordinance would require multi-unit residences to be smoke-free in specific areas:
Indoor and Common Areas
Including halls, pathways, lobbies, stairwells, mail areas/rooms, community rooms, playgrounds, pools, laundry rooms, and parking lots
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Individual Units
Including exclusive use balconies, porches, decks and patios
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Buffer Zone of 25 feet
Around any doorway, window, opening or vent into a multi-unit residence.
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The City has scheduled a series of virtual workshops to provide information about the proposed ordinance and gather feedback.
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Virtual Workshop
In Person Workshop
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Proposed Timeline:
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For further questions or to be added to the City's email list related to the proposed ordinance please contact:
Senior Administrative Analyst: Leslie Cortez at (310) 618-5990 or [email protected]
Senior Administrative Analyst: Leslie Cortez at (310) 618-5990 or [email protected]
