8109-0 - Standards for all zones.

8109-0.1 - Development criteria.

Factors such as the following may be considered in establishing permit conditions and in determining appropriate intensity of development, including residential densities, for the site of a proposed project:

• Air quality impacts;

• Agricultural resources and operations;

• Biological resources, including flora, fauna and ecological systems;

• Circulation of people and goods, including impacts on existing parking and circulation systems, traffic safety and emergency access;

• Contributions of the development to the stock of affordable housing;

• Cultural resources, including archaeological, historical and Native American resources;

• Energy—Impacts on energy sources;

• Erosion and flood hazards;

• Fire hazards;

• Geology and soils;

• Health—Impacts on human health;

• Infrastructure available to serve the development, and impacts on existing infrastructure (water, sanitation, electricity, natural gas, fire and police protection, recreational facilities, schools and the like);

• Land—Unique natural land features and natural resources;

• Noise—Increase in noise levels;

• Orderly development principles;

• Paleontology;

• Population growth inducement;

• Relationship of the site to surrounding properties;

• Scenic highways;

• Seismic hazards;

• Soil stability;

• Solar access;

• Topography;

• Trees—Preservation of existing Protected Trees during construction on the same site (see Tree Protection Guidelines) and replacement of Protected Trees lost due to a new development project;

• Vegetation—Impacts on unique native, ornamental or agricultural plant populations;

• Visual quality; and

• Water—Degradation of quality or reduction in supply.

• (Am. Ord. 3759—1/14/86; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4215—10/24/00)

Sewage disposal for all applicable uses and structures shall be provided by means of a system approved by the Environmental Health Division and the Building and Safety Division.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 8, 12-17-2024)

8109-0.3 - Fire protection.

Dwellings shall meet all fire protection requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District, including all requirements for construction within High Fire Hazard Area as set forth in the Ventura County Building Code.

When establishing permit conditions, the adverse effects on agricultural resources shall be considered. It is specifically intended that non-agricultural uses in proximity to agricultural land should be located, designed, and operated to minimize adverse effects on agriculture, including but not limited to water runoff, siltation, erosion, dust, introduction of pests and diseases, and the potential for trespassing, pilferage, or vandalism; as well as conflicts between agricultural and non-agricultural uses including but not limited to vehicular traffic and the application of agricultural chemicals to agricultural property. Specific measures, including but not limited to use restrictions, buffer zones, fences and walls, and/or screening, may be required in order to ensure that the above standard is met. Said measures shall be developed in consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner.

(Add Ord. 4215—10/24/00)

Development shall be undertaken in accordance with conditions and requirements established by the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program, Los Angeles Regional Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (Los Angeles Regional Phase I MS4 NPDES) Permit No. CAS004004 and the Ventura Stormwater Quality Management Ordinance No. 4450, as these permits and regulations may be amended.

(Add Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 8, 12-17-2024)

8109-0.6 - Landscaping. 8109-0.6.1 - CO Zone.

The following regulations shall apply to the CO Zone:

a.

At least ten (10) percent of any permit area shall be devoted to landscaping.

b.

Parking area landscaping may be counted toward the required ten (10) percent permit area landscaping.

c.

The required landscaping area shall be provided with permanent irrigation systems and may contain pools and pedestrian walks.

d.

Trees shall be planted in the parkway area between the curbs and sidewalks.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 6, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 5, 3-9-2021)

At least ten (10) percent of any permit area in the C1 Zone shall be landscaped.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 6, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 5, 3-9-2021)

Discretionary development in the CPD Zone shall require landscaping on at least ten (10) percent of the total permit area, except for lots that are less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in which case the minimum landscape requirements may be modified or waived by the Planning Director or designee to improve safety factors such as traffic circulation or access.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 6, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 5, 3-9-2021)

The following regulations shall apply to all industrial zones (M1, M2, and M3):

a.

Required yards adjacent to streets, not used for other purposes, shall be improved with appropriate permanently maintained plant material or ground cover that retains its leaves year-round. Such landscaping shall extend to the street curb line, where appropriate.

b.

Trees shall be planted along the street line of each project site. Such street trees may also be located on private property and grouped or clustered as appropriate.

c.

At least ten (10) percent of any permit area in the M1 Zone shall be landscaped.

d.

At least five (5) percent of any permit area in the M2 or M3 Zone shall be landscaped.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 6, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 5, 3-9-2021)

In other zones, minimum landscaping for design, screening, stormwater management, slope stabilization, or revegetation purposes may be required by the Planning Director or designee dependent upon the type of development project.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 6, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 5, 3-9-2021)

Prior to approval of a discretionary development project, the applicant shall make provision for, as a minimum, all the following applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures.

a.

Non-Residential Development Standards:

(1)

Non-Residential development serving forty (40) or more employees, based upon the largest shift of employees at the site during working hours, shall provide the following for the Planning Director's review and approval:

A bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information, located where it will be visible to the greatest number of employees. The information for display shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(i)

Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;

(ii)

Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

(iii)

Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency, Dial-A-Route, and local transit operators;

(iv)

Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information;

(v)

A listing of facilities and services available at the site for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians.

(2)

Non-Residential development servicing one hundred ten (110) or more employees, based upon the largest shift of employees at the site during working hours, shall provide the following for the Planning Director's review and approval which shall be based upon good planning practices and shall comply with Section 8109-0.7(a)(1) above:

(i)

Bus stop improvements if determined necessary by the Planning Director to mitigate the project impact. The Planning Director will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements (i.e., bus pullouts, bus pads, shelters, etc.). When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, entrances should be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops.

(ii)

A development design incorporating lunchrooms, cafeterias, eating establishments and other facilities in order to reduce the need for midday driving.

b.

Residential Development Standards:

(1)

Residential development of seventy (70) dwelling units up to three hundred forty-nine (349) dwelling units shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Planning Director based upon good planning practices:

Bus stop improvements if determined necessary by the Planning Director. The Planning Director will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements.

(2)

Residential development of three hundred fifty (350) dwelling units or more shall comply with Section 81090.7(b)(1) above, and shall provide the following measure to the satisfaction of the Planning Director based upon good planning practices:

A development design incorporating, to the greatest extent possible and as appropriate based on adjacent land use and markets, services such as dry cleaners, eating establishments, child care facilities, grocery markets, neighborhood work centers and other facilities which will reduce home-based vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 6, 10-20-2009)

8109-1 - Standards for open space, agricultural and residential zones. 8109-1.1 - General standards.

The following standards shall apply to development in all O-S, A-E, and R-Zones:

8109-1.1.1 - Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, there shall not be more than one principal residential structure on any lot. Not more than two (2) dwellings of any type shall be constructed on any lot in the R-2 zone.

(Am. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8109-1.1.2 - Care facilities.

See Art. 7. (Sec. 8107-22)

(Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8109-1.1.3 - No item of open storage, or structures intended for accessory use, other than an accessory dwelling unit, a temporary building during construction, or a farm worker dwelling unit, may be used for human habitation.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

(Ord. No. 4519, § 6, 2-27-2018)

8109-1.2 - Standards for Residential Planned Development (R-P-D) zone.

The general requirements for the Residential Planned Development Zone are as follows:

(Am. Ord. 3759—1/14/86; Am. Ord. 3995-3/24/92; Ord. No. 4455, § 5, 10-22-2013)