June 2021 Update:

Oversized Vehicle (OSV) applications and parking activations have been converted to a new system. Please create an online account in the new system, using the same email address as you used in the old OSV system to automatically link your records to your new account. Use this link to create a new account.  If you have an existing account on the new system, use this link to access the Oversized Vehicle Citizen Portal.

NOTE:  Online payments have been restored in the new Oversized Vehicle Citizen Portal.

Upon receiving a variety of complaints, concerns, comments and suggestions from the public about oversized vehicles (OV) and trailers being stored on public streets, the City Council directed staff to address this issue. After almost 24 months of exploring the issue and gathering input from members of the community, an Ordinance for parking of Oversized Vehicles and Trailers was created. On Sept. 12, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3686. The Ordinance includes provisions for those residents who are handicapped, or who qualify with the City as a low-income family. All other CVC (California Vehicle Code) and TMC (Torrance Municipal Code) laws still apply, e.g., the 72-hour rule, street sweeping signs, etc. 

In January of 2007, the City of Torrance began registering oversized vehicles and trailers. OV Resident Registration Applications are available at the Torrance Police Department, Community Development Department and on the City of Torrance website (see OV Resident Registration Form above). Effective July 1, 2007, only registered oversized vehicles and/or trailers with activated daily paperless parking permits will be allowed to be parked on public streets. There are also provisions for residents who are hosting visitors traveling in an oversized vehicle or trailer (OV Visitor Registration Form). The resident registration stickers are available at the Community Development Department (CDD), and the daily paperless parking permits can be pre-purchased at the CDD or the Torrance Police Department (TPD) when City Hall is closed. The daily paperless parking permits can be activated by calling the TPD at (310) 618-5636 or the online Oversized Vehicle Citizen Portal.  

If you have any questions or need clarification about registration stickers or daily paperless parking permits, please feel free to contact the Transportation Planning Division of the Community Development Department at (310) 618-5990 or via email at CDDinfo@TorranceCA.gov.   Please include "Oversize Vehicle" in the subject line of the email.   If you have previously communicated via CDDTraffic@TorranceCA.gov, please note this email is no longer in use.   If you have questions about parking enforcement, please contact the Traffic Division of the Torrance Police Department at (310) 618-5557.  

UPGRADES ARE HERE

In June 2021, a new OSV system was launched to improve online services.  The new system provides an opportunity for residents to: 

• Complete the application process entirely online. 
• Expanded the methods of online payments including ACH, credit and debit cards.

If you prefer, you may continue to come to the Police Department, Traffic Division, to make transactions in person.  Oversized vehicle parking permits in blocks of 24 daily permits (for $20.00), 48 daily permits (for $40.00) and 96 daily permits (for $80.00) can still be purchased.   Torrance Residents that have previously registered their oversized vehicle can purchase parking permits by mail. Simply mail a check payable to the “City of Torrance” to the Torrance Community Development Department 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 listing “OV Parking Permits” in the memo line.  Please include your contact information and your permit number or vehicle license plate number.  The dollar amount will correspond to how many permits will be entered into your online account and a receipt will be mailed to you.  Should you have any questions, please contact us at 310-618-5990 or CDDinfo@TorranceCA.gov.  Please include "Oversize Vehicle" in the subject line of the email.  

• The Torrance Police Department –Traffic Division, located at 3300 Civic Center Drive, first floor.  Parking Permit payments can also be made during City Hall closed Fridays at the Police Department, Traffic Division, 3300 Civic Center Drive, first floor.  Please note the Police Department is not able to process credit card payments at this time but is accepting cash and check payments.

Oversized Vehicle/Trailer Resident's Application

Oversized Vehicle/Trailer Visitor's Application

Ordinance No. 3686 was adopted by the City Council on September 12, 2006. The Ordinance includes provisions for those residents who are handicapped, or who qualify with the City as a low-income family.   All other CVC (California Vehicle Code) and TMC (Torrance Municipal Code) laws still apply, e.g., the 72-hour rule, street sweeping signs, etc. 

 **Visitors and residents should be reminded that all other CVC and TMC laws apply, e.g., the 72-hour rule, street sweeping signs, etc.

 FAQs

What's an Oversized Vehicle?

As defined in Ordinance No. 3686, an oversized vehicle is:

• Any vehicle, as defined by Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code, or combination of vehicles, which exceeds twenty feet in length, seven feet in width, or eight feet in height, exclusive of projecting lights or devices allowed by Section 35109 or 35110 of the California Vehicle Code, as may be amended. 
• Oversized Vehicle does not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles, which are less than twenty-five feet in length and eighty-two inches in height. 
• ‘Trailer’ shall mean:
• A trailer
• semitrailer
• camp trailer (including tent trailers)
• unmounted camper
• or trailer coach as defined in Sections 242, 243, 550, 630, 635, and 636 of the California Vehicle Code
• or fifth-wheel travel trailer, as defined in Section 324 of the Vehicle Code. 

 

Visit the Ordinance Page for more information regarding 'Oversized Vehicles

I park my oversized vehicle or trailer in my driveway and never on the street, do I still need a registration sticker?
No.  A registration sticker and daily paperless parking permits only apply to oversized vehicles and trailers that are parked on public streets and wish to have the entitlements of a Torrance resident (vs. visitor).

How much do Daily paperless Oversized Vehicle and Trailer parking permits cost?
City Council RESOLUTION 2006-99, adopted on December 19, 2006, sets the fees for daily paperless permits.  Fees are associated with the registration of oversized vehicles and trailer and daily paperless parking permits.

Where do I get a registration sticker? How much does registration cost?
Registration Stickers are available at the Community Development Department (CDD).  Residents must fill out an Oversized Vehicle/Trailer Resident's Application, provide proof of residency (i.e., California Driver License, utility bill, and vehicle registration) and pay a $25 one-time non-transferable fee per vehicle.

How do I contact the Torrance Police Department - Traffic Division?
By phone at (310) 618-5557 or at City Hall Campus, 3300 Civic Center Drive

What is the number I call at the City to activate my daily paperless parking permits?
(310) 618-5636 - Torrance Police Department. This phone line will become effective starting July 1, 2007.

How long are my daily paperless parking permits good for? 
An oversized vehicle/trailer daily paperless parking permit is valid from 12:00 p.m. one day until 11:59 a.m. the next day for a period not to exceed 24 hours.  A resident may request no more than 3 consecutive daily paperless parking permits. 

What do I do when I have a visitor with an Oversized Vehicle or Trailer? 
First, complete the Oversized Vehicle/Trailer Visitor's Application, available online, at the Community Development Department and at the Torrance Police Department, with both the Torrance resident information (signed by hosting resident) and visiting vehicle information.  The completed application and the $15 per day visitor parking permit fee must be paid to the Torrance Police Department prior to calling the Torrance Police Department at (310) 618-5636 to activate the daily paperless parking permits.