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What Are You Allowed to Build at 3548 Emerald St, Torrance, CA, 90503?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed

This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 2,240 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

TORRANCE

Parcel ID

7524013020

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

R-3

Year Built

1963

Lot Size

5,710 sq ft

Gross Building Area

3,600 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

3,471 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

3,342 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

3,342 sq ft

Estimated

58.5%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Torrance, CA

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