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Administrative/Regulatory

Mar. 13, 2024

Lawsuit challenges Torrance city ordinance on aircraft landing fees

The Torrance Airport Association has filed a lawsuit against the City of Torrance over an ordinance it claims is an improper attempt to reduce air traffic noise in violation of federal law.

Lawsuit challenges Torrance city ordinance on aircraft landing fees
Aerial view of Torrance Airport. (Shutterstock)

The Torrance Airport Association has sued the City of Torrance over an ordinance that the group says improperly takes aim at airplane noise levels in violation of federal law.

The petition for writ of administrative and traditional mandate filed on Friday concerns city ordinance 3927, which imposes landing fees on aircraft flying into Torrance Airport.

“Ordinance No. 3927 was adopted for the improper purpose o...

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