Each of the cities in the area has its’ own approach to view preservation — it is important before you purchase a home that may have blocked views to be sure you have investigated with the city to see what the issues will be to restore the views (if any.)
| City | View Ordinance |
| Manhattan Beach | No view ordinance; no preservation of views guaranteed. Height restrictions are the means used to try to limit encroachment by other property owners on views. |
| Hermosa Beach | No view ordinance; no preservation of views guaranteed. Height restrictions are the means used to try to limit encroachment by other property owners on views. |
| Redondo Beach | No view ordinance; no preservation of views guaranteed. Height restrictions are the means used to try to limit encroachment by other property owners on views. Be careful in Hollywood Riviera: some properties have Redondo Beach addresses but are actually city of Torrance, which has view ordinance requirements. |
| Torrance | Hillside Overlay District in Hollywood Riviera, Seaside Ranchos section. All new construction subject to review and input by neighbors including “sticks and flags” review where rough framing and plastic flags are put up to approximate the outlines of any proposed addition to the structure prior to permit approval so that neighborhood input may be obtained. The map map be downloaded below. A link to the city plan is here. |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | Has specific view restoration and preservation ordinance related to blockage of view by neighbors trees and shrubs. Click here for more info. Building regulations are greatly impacted by height restrictions and “stick and flag” requirements to ensure neighbor input. |
| Palos Verdes Estates | Has specific view restoration and preservation ordinance related to blockage of view by neighbors trees and shrubs. Click here for more info. Building regulations are greatly inpacted by height and volume restructions and “stick and flag” requirements to ensure neighbor input. Buildings must also pass Palos Verdes Art Jury approval process. |
| Rolling Hills | info coming soon |
| Rolling Hills Estates | One of the few cities where the building codes actually call out the requirement to preserve view. All new building permits are reviewed on a case by case basis to ensure existing homeowner’s views are not adversely impacted. Tree trimming is also addressed as required. |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula (unincorporated) | No view ordinance; no preservation of views since area subject to County of Los Angeles regulations. |
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