Camarillo Municipal Code § 19.14.120 Signs

The single-family residential zone is intended to provide single-family homes with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory buildings upon one lot. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter, any and every new building and premises or land in an R-1 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained within such R-1 zone exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set out in this chapter.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.)

The following uses are permitted in single-family residential zones:

A. Agricultural uses permitted subject to conditions and limitations; land within the R-1 zone may be used for growing agricultural crops and accessory structures, but no poultry or animals may be raised or kept on said lot or parcel except as are otherwise permitted by this chapter;

B. One-family dwelling of a permanent character placed on a permanent foundation, including employee housing accommodations for six or fewer employees;

C. Mobile homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, installed on an approved foundation;

D. Accessory buildings and structures auxiliary to the principal permitted uses;

E. The keeping of household pets and domestic animals for personal purpose, subject to the following:

1. Not more than four dogs and four cats over the age of four months. Nothing herein authorizes the breeding of dogs and cats for commercial purposes. For purposes of this section, more than one litter per year per household constitutes "commercial purposes,"

2. Pigeons and small birds: provided that the total number of pigeons may not exceed five for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area, or ten small birds for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area,

3. Medium birds: provided that the total number may not exceed five for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area with a maximum of twenty per parcel,

4. Large birds: provided that the total number may not exceed four for each parcel; no peafowl are permitted,

5. That the number of birds authorized in Section 19.14.020(E)(2), (3) and (4) combined may not exceed the number authorized in Section 19.14.020(E)(2);

F. The keeping of the following farm animals only for personal purposes: not more than five poultry and four adult rabbits over the age of four months on any lot. Nothing herein authorizes the keeping of animals for commercial purposes. No roosters, geese, or ducks may be housed, kept, or maintained in the R-1 zone;

G. Youth Animal Project. A youth animal project may be allowed when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the director must find as a condition of approval that the adjoining property owner(s) and the leader(s) of the recognized youth organization (e.g., 4-H, Future Farmers of America) do not object to the project and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. Duration of the youth animal project may not exceed six months and not more than one youth animal project per year per parcel. The director may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of this code;

H. Keeping of Wild Birds. Wild birds may be allowed when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the director must find that all other local, state, and federal requirements have been met and that adjoining property owner(s) do not object to keeping the wild bird(s) and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The director may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of this code;

I. Day care, small family and large family;

J. Home occupations as set forth in Chapter 19.65;

K. Lath or greenhouses, private, and horticultural collections for noncommercial purposes;

L. Public parks, playgrounds and community centers owned by any governmental agency;

M. Uses customarily accessory or incidental to any of the permitted uses including hobby activities of a noncommercial nature;

N. Rented rooms in any one-family dwelling for occupancy of not more than two persons in addition to members of the family occupying such dwellings;

O. Temporary subdivision office; a temporary real estate sales office for the limited purpose of conducting sale of lots in the subdivision tract; such use will be subject to approval by the director and any conditions deemed necessary to insure compatibility with the area in which it is proposed to be placed;

P. In any building project, during construction and sixty days thereafter, property in the project may be used for the storage of materials used in the construction of the individual buildings in the project and for the contractor's temporary office;

Q. Special events as set forth in Chapter 19.63;

R. Second dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.14.135;

S. Cottage food operations as set forth in Chapter 19.74;

T. Urban dwelling units as set forth in Section 19.14.170.

U. Urban lot splits as set forth in Section 19.14.180.

(Ord. 963 § 5, 2003; Ord. 962 § 5, 2003; Ord. 781 § 4, 1993; Ord. 773 § 7, 1993; Ord. 767 § 5, 1992; Ord. 713 § 3, 1990; Ord. 628 § 3, 1987: Ord. 512 § 3, 1982; Ord. 492 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 444 § 4, 1979; Ord. 316 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.1.)

(Ord. No. 1079, § 4(Exh. B), 9-25-2013; Ord. No. 1171, § 3E, 3-25-2020; Ord. No. 1188, §§ 3C, 3D, 12-8-2021; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023; Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

The following uses may be permitted in the R-1 zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided in this chapter and such use conforms to every term and condition of the permit. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the planning commission if the applicant produces sufficient evidence that the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or to the property in the vicinity of the property on which the use will be situated or that the effects can be modified to insure compatibility through the conditions of approval:

A. Animals, birds, and poultry in excess of the number permitted elsewhere in the zone for commercial or private use;

B. Cemeteries, columbariums, crematories and mausoleums;

C. Churches;

D. Day care facilities for more children than allowed;

E. Elementary, junior high and high schools, boarding, including offering a full curricula as required by state law;

F. Tennis clubs and swim clubs, golf courses with driving range including pro shop and restaurants but excluding miniature courses and separate driving ranges;

G. Governmental facilities;

H. Libraries and museums;

I. Model experimental dwellings;

J. Philanthropic and charitable institutions;

K. Public utility buildings and structures;

L. Rest, convalescent or nursing homes;

M. Temporary residence; a mobile home may be used as a temporary residence for such time as the commission may permit during the period of construction of a permanent dwelling on the same lot when the dwelling is not inhabitable, but in no case longer than six months from the date of zone clearances issued for the mobile home;

N. Water supply, governed by the following:

1. The drilling and operation of water wells on lots which are principally used for agriculture and are forty acres or larger. The water produced shall be used only for the lot on which the well is located.

2. The drilling and operation of water wells and distribution of water therefrom by any mutual water company to the persons and properties which it serves;

O. Parking lots, as accessory uses, within one hundred fifty feet of the building, lot, parcel or site they are intended to serve. Publicly owned parking lots shall be excluded from the conditional use requirement;

P. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

R. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter and roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline of the roof and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter in size located in the required side yard or at heights greater than fifteen feet;

S. Buildings containing a height greater than twenty-five feet with maximum height of seventy-five feet. This provision shall not apply to single-family residences;

T. Animals not otherwise permitted in this zone.

(Ord. 962 § 2, 2003; Ord. 858 § 6, 1996; Ord. 773 § 8, 1993; Ord. 767 § 6, 1992; Ord. 634 § 4, 1987; Ord. 596 § 4, 1985; Ord. 593 § 7, 1985; Ord. 590 § 7, 1985; Ord. 560 § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 482 § 2, 1980; Ord. 444 § 5, 1979; Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.2.)

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.14.050 through 19.14.150 shall apply to all lots and premises in the R-1 zone. Zoning clearance approval shall be required for original installation and any modifications and shall include review and consideration of general siting, roofing materials, exterior siding, and roof overhang, to ensure consistency and compatibility with existing units within the area and the unit or units proposed and assure compliance with applicable standards. The review of applications shall be handled administratively by the director of planning and community development or his designated representative, or may be referred to the planning commission for approval if a question of compatibility exists which cannot be resolved.

(Ord. 492 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3 (part).)

(Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

Lot area, per dwelling unit, and lot width requirements in single-family residential zones shall be as follows depending on the subzone designations:

On a cul-de-sac or knuckle the minimum frontage shall be forty feet. All corner lots shall have a minimum width of seventy-five feet.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(A).)

Minimum depth of lots shall be one hundred feet.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(B).)

A. Front yard shall be not less than twenty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line if such street is not dedicated to its full width according to city standards.

B. Side yard.

1. One-story dwellings shall have a minimum of five feet or more side yard.

2. Two-story dwellings shall have a minimum side yard of ten feet.

3. Corner lots shall have a minimum side yard of ten feet on the street side measured from the existing or proposed right-of-way if such is not dedicated to its full width according to city standards.

C. Rear yards shall be not less than twenty feet in depth with a grade not to exceed three percent except as follows:

1. Where the total square footage of the rear yard with a grade not greater than three percent with a minimum dimension of ten feet equals or exceeds twenty times the lot width, in which case the building setback shall be measured from the property line.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(C).)

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the parking provisions. Chapter 19.44. All garages shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet from any property line where vehicle access is provided.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(D).)

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 4, 1-11-2023)

A. A fence, wall or hedge, not to exceed six feet in height, may be located or maintained along the side or rear lot lines provided such fence, wall or hedge does not extend into a required front yard or into a side yard along the street of a reverse corner lot where access to a residential key lot is adjacent to the rear property line of a reverse corner lot in which case such fence or wall shall be limited to three feet in height.

B. No fence, wall or hedge shall exceed three feet in height in any corner cutback area described in this chapter.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, director of planning and community development may approve an increase in the height of a wall or fence of up to eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a primary arterial or eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a secondary arterial; provided, that the director finds that the wall and the landscaping surrounding the wall will be:

1. Compatible with surrounding land uses;

2. Consistent with the city's general plan;

3. In compliance with all city ordinances and policies; and

4. Consistent with and not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.

The director may impose conditions on approval of the increased height in order to meet these criteria, or as otherwise necessary to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of this title.

(Ord. 594 § 3, 1985: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(E).)

Building height shall not exceed twenty-five feet in height with the exception of antennas or where permitted by conditional use permit.

(Ord. 596 § 5, 1985: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(F).)

All utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with the provisions of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(G).)

Signs may be erected in the R-1 zone in accordance with the sign regulations, Title 17.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(H).)

Accessory buildings may project into required yards to the extent and under the conditions and limitations set forth herein and elsewhere in the zoning title:

A. Detached accessory buildings, including garages, shall not occupy more than forty percent of the required rear yard provided that such building or buildings are not more than fifteen feet in height. Accessory buildings placed on the rear one-third of the lot which are not used for human habitation (e.g. unconditioned space), may be built to within three feet of the interior lot line and the rear lot line and to within six feet from the main building where no fire wall is provided, or to within four feet of the main building when a fire wall is provided on one wall surface parallel to one another with there being a minimum separation of one foot between the eaves of the main building and the accessory building; however, an accessory building for a corner lot shall observe the stated side yard setbacks required for the street side.

B. Covered Patios, Side Yard. A covered, unenclosed patio may project out from the wall to within thirty-six inches of the interior side property line with the supporting poles also to within thirty-six inches of the interior side property line.

C. Covered Patios, Rear Yard. A covered patio, attached or unattached, which is enclosed on not more than three sides may extend into the required rear yard provided the distance between the rear property line and the nearest point of the patio is not less than ten feet.

D. A ground-mounted satellite dish antenna may extend into a rear yard; provided, that such antenna is not more than fifteen feet in height, and not less than three feet from any side or rear property line. A satellite dish antenna may also be mounted on a pole attached to the eave to the rear of the residence and shall not exceed fifteen feet in height. A satellite dish antenna less than one meter may also be eave mounted to the rear or side of a residence provided no part of such antenna may project above the ridgeline of the roof or be closer than three feet to any property line. In addition, a satellite dish antenna less than one meter in size may be roof-mounted, provided that no part of the dish may project above the ridgeline of the roof nor shall any portion of the dish be less than three feet to any property line boundary. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas located in a side yard, or at heights greater than fifteen feet, may be permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit. All satellite dish antennas shall incorporate a flat black, grey, earth-tone, or background color which blends with adjacent structures and land features, in addition to being of a corrosive resistant material. The antenna shall be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner, and shall conform to applicable city building code regulations.

E. Antennas are subject to the following:

1. An antenna system, either free-standing or attached, shall be erected only in the rear yard or outside the required setback of the interior side yards. No portion of an antenna system shall extend into any area in front portion of the lot as defined by all area in front of the residence and all area which would be in front of the residence if the front of the residence were extended to each side lot line. No portion of any antenna system shall extend over any property line. Guy wires may not be anchored within the area in front of the residence, extending the full width of the lot. Guy wires may be attached to a building on the property or fence on the side or rear property line.

2. A setback of at least twenty percent of the height of the antenna support structure, when fully extended if retractable, is required between the property lines and any portion of the support structure for ground mounted antennas.

3. Antenna systems shall not exceed an overall height of seventy-five feet above grade when fully extended.

4. A ground-mounted antenna system shall be surrounded by a secured barrier contiguous to the support structure or a fence around the yard area sufficient to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the yard area where the antenna support structure is located.

(Ord. 963 § 9, 2003; Ord. 962 § 9, 2003; Ord. 858 § 7, 1996; Ord. 821 § 1, 1994; Ord. 730 § 3, 1990; Ord. 634 § 5, 1987; Ord. 593 § 8, 1985; Ord. 490 § 8, 1985; Ord. 547 § 1, 1983: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(I).)

Accessory dwelling units are permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.56 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

(Ord. 963 § 10, 2003: Ord. 962 § 10, 2003.)

(Ord. No. 1119, § 4, 1-27-2016; Ord. No. 1140, § 4, 4-12-2017; Ord. No. 1139, § 4, 4-26-2017)

A. Swimming pools may be located in the side or rear yard and shall have its water perimeter no closer than three feet to any property line or building line.

B. Swimming pool equipment shall be located a minimum of three feet from any side or rear property line and outside any public easement unless permission is granted by the appropriate utility. Pool equipment shall be enclosed with a solid wall or fence to reduce the sound level.

(Ord. 375 (part), 1977: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(J).)

No ventilation nor air conditioning mechanical equipment shall be placed in the front or side yard area.

(Ord. 375 (part), 1977: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(K).)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), adopted April 24, 2024, repealed § 19.14.160, which pertained to plan review process and derived from Ord. 962 § 11, 2003; Ord. 963 § 11, 2003; Ord. No. 1174, § 4C, 6-10-2020.

The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for the construction of new dwelling units and for implementing urban dwelling unit requirements set forth in applicable law, including without limitation, Government Code sections 65852.21, et. seq., as may be amended from time to time.

A. Ministerial Review Process. An application for a new dwelling unit will be reviewed ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing. An application for development of an urban dwelling unit will be reviewed ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing, if it meets all the requirements set forth in this section and those set forth under Government Code section 65852.21. The community development director is authorized to develop the forms and procedures for such applications. If any portion of this section conflicts with Government Code section 65852.21, then Government Code section 65852.21 will govern.

B. Location Requirements. An application for development of an urban dwelling unit must meet all the following location requirements:

1. The subject parcel must be located in an R-1 zone and be within or partially within the urbanized area, as designated by the US Census Bureau.

2. The subject parcel must not be located in an area designated in Government Code sections 65913.4(a)(6)(B) through (K). This includes certain farmland, wetlands, very high fire hazard severity zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones, special flood hazard areas, regulatory floodways, lands identified for conservation, and habitats for protected species.

3. The subject parcel must not be located within a historic district or property, as set forth in Government Code section 65852.21(a)(6).

C. Limitation on Demolition and Alterations. A proposed urban dwelling unit must not involve demolition or alteration of:

1. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.

2. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power.

3. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

D. Limitation on parcels withdrawn from rental market. A proposed urban dwelling unit must not involve property withdrawn from rental market under Government Code section 7060 and following, within fifteen years before the date that the development proponent submits an application.

E. Two Urban Dwelling Unit Limitation. No more than two urban dwelling units may be developed on an underlying parcel.

F. Affidavit. The applicant for an urban dwelling unit must sign an affidavit stating that the applicant will occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the occupancy of the urban dwelling unit. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. This affidavit is required to be recorded in accordance with subsection K.44.a.i.

G. Residential Use Requirement. Urban dwelling units must be limited to residential uses. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

H. Short-Term Rental Limitation. Urban dwelling units developed under this section may not be rented for a term shorter than thirty days.

I. Sales Limitation. Urban dwelling units may not be sold separately apart from the underlying parcels.

J. Fees.

1. New dwelling units and urban dwelling units will be subject to applicable development fees as established by resolution. The amount of fees to be paid will be those in effect at the actual time of payment of such fees. Applicant must pay the applicable development fees before the parcel map is approved and ready to be recorded (if part of a lot split), or the grading/encroachment/sewer permit is ready to be issued, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise required by law.

2. Applicant must pay park impact fee per Chapter 16.52 of this code (if not part of a lot split), to be calculated by, and paid directly to, the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District before the issuance of a zone clearance.

3. Applicant must pay school facilities fees as determined by the school districts and the city prior to building permit issuance in accordance with city and/or state regulations.

K. Development Standards. A proposed new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must comply with the following development standards:

1. Permits.

a. Encroachment permits must be obtained from the city for all work within the city right-of-way, as well as any work that would impact the city's right-of-way.

b. Grading and sewer permits must be obtained from the city for all applicable project work.

c. All necessary permits must be obtained from Caltrans or Ventura County for all work within the Caltrans, or Ventura County right-of-way, as well as any work that would impact Caltrans' or Ventura County right-of-way. A copy of the Caltrans and/or Ventura County permits must be submitted to the department of public works.

d. A consent for offsite construction must be obtained from adjacent property owners for any improvements within the adjacent properties.

e. All other permits as required under Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of this code.

2. Improvements.

a. Buildings must not be located within existing or new easements.

b. Developer must submit design and calculations and obtain permit and inspection for all development perimeter and retaining walls from building and safety.

c. Any existing public improvements adjacent to the limits of the project found to be damaged during the construction of the project must be removed and reconstructed.

d. A Slurry Seal (Type II) over the full width of the street must be applied, if the existing street is in moratorium and the street is cut for project utility installations. Traffic signs and pavement markings on public streets must conform to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), latest edition.

e. Curb, gutters and on-site paving/hardscape must be constructed to meet existing city and Ventura County design standards.

f. Frontage landscaping must be designed such that it will not obstruct a motorist's line of sight above three feet nor below seven feet within the corner cutoff area of an uncontrolled intersection, or within the sight triangle of a controlled intersection.

3. New Driveways and Access.

a. There may be no ingresses or egresses to the parcels except for those shown on the tentative parcel map for the lot split (if applicable).

b. Any such ingresses or egresses must have a width in accordance with the existing city and Ventura County design standards.

c. The driveway must be located at least ten feet away from the beginning of the street curb return, if no stop signs exist. However, if there is a stop sign, then the driveway must be located at least fifty feet away from the limit line of the existing stop sign.

d. Driveway approaches must be constructed or relocated and if an existing driveway approach is removed, the sidewalk, curb and gutter must be constructed.

e. A single driveway approach width must have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of twenty-seven feet with the total combined width of all driveways not to exceed forty percent of the property frontage.

f. In addition to the standards set forth in this subsection, driveways must comply with Section 19.44.160.

g. All entrances must be surfaced and improved as to include necessary pave-out to join existing pavement in accordance with existing city standards.

h. No new access from an arterial street is permitted in connection with a new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit if there is an alternative access possible from a non-arterial street.

4. Grading.

a. All grading must conform to Chapter 16.04 of this code.

b. Grading improvement plans and supporting reports and calculations must be prepared and submitted to the public works department for review and approval. Grading improvement plans must be submitted on standard city title block sheets of twenty-four by thirty-six inches to a standard engineering scale representative of sufficient plan clarity.

c. The site must be raised as needed to provide standard clear cover and standard slopes for sewer, water and storm drains.

5. Soils.

a. A soils and geologic study as required by Chapter 16.38 of this code and in accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. 88-57 (and all subsequent amendments) must be prepared and submitted to the public works department for review and approval. The study must include, without limitation, fault trenching, slope stability, liquefaction, hydroconsolidation and seismically-induced settlement testing and analysis (contact the public works department for guidelines). The recommendations of the soils and geologic study must be incorporated into the project.

b. Any restricted use zones must be shown on the grading plan.

c. All proposed parcels and building pads must be individually certified as geotechnically suitable for their intended use.

6. Drainage.

a. The applicant must prepare and submit a hydrology and hydraulics study for the project to the city engineer for review and approval. The study must include, without limitation, the hydraulic analysis for the sizing of the required storm drain system. Appropriate facilities for proper drainage within the development must be provided and constructed as directed and approved by the city engineer.

i. All areas must be graded in such a manner that there will be no undrained depressions.

ii. All storm drain facilities must be designed to convey the Q50 storm runoff.

iii. Building pads must be protected from the Q100 storm and the overflow path must be shown on the hydrology map.

b. Provide Water Surface Pressure Gradient (WSPG) calculations using WSPG Program for all pipes eighteen inches or larger.

c. No storm drain facility may be located in conflict with buildings and structures, which obstruct the storm drain's function and maintenance.

d. Concrete swales must be constructed behind retaining walls and at slopes.

e. Flowline and cross fall slopes throughout the development must be designed and constructed in the following manner:

i. Concrete gutters must have a minimum flowline slope of one-half percent.

ii. Asphalt areas must have a minimum of one percent cross fall slopes.

iii. Landscaping must have a minimum flowline slope of one percent and a minimum cross fall slope of two percent.

f. Each lot must drain to an approved drainage facility. Cross lot drainage must be minimized.

g. The development must be protected from offsite drainage, and any water concentration and/or increase as a result of the construction of the development must be conveyed by means of adequate facilities to the existing storm drain system designed to convey the development's runoff.

h. The applicant must provide storm water acceptance deeds on any and all lots subject to runoff water from adjacent lots or properties.

7. Stormwater Quality.

a. Development must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Ventura County Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. CAS004002; Order No. 2010-0108.

b. A Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) is required for projects that disturb less than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development. Before the city issues a grading permit, the applicant must submit a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) on the form provided by the city for the stormwater program manager's and city engineer's review.

i. The SWPCP must be developed and implemented in accordance with requirements of the Ventura County Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. CAS004002; Order No. 2010-0108.

ii. The SWPCP must identify potential pollutant sources that may affect the quality of discharges to stormwater and must include the design and placement of recommended BMPs to effectively prohibit the entry of pollutants from the construction site into the storm drain system during construction. Suggested BMPs can be downloaded from the California Stormwater BMP Handbook for Construction at www.cabmphandbooks.com.

c. The project construction plans must incorporate best management practices (BMPs) applicable to the development for the review and approval of the city engineer. Suggested construction BMPs are listed in the California Stormwater BMP Handbook for Construction, which can be downloaded at www.cabmphandbooks.com.

d. No architectural copper should be used that is exposed to stormwater runoff. This area drains to a watershed that has been listed by the state water resources control board as being impaired for copper per Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Resolution No. 2006-012.

e. All exterior metal building surfaces, including roofs, must be with rust-inhibitive paint to prevent corrosion and release of metal contaminants into the storm drain system prior to occupancy.

f. Landscape areas must be designed and maintained with efficient irrigation to reduce runoff and promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides which can contribute to urban runoff pollution.

g. If applicable, decorative fountains and ponds must be designed with no connection to the storm drain system. The discharge of non-stormwater from fountains and ponds must not be allowed to drain to the storm drain system.

h. Air-conditioning condensate flows must be segregated to prevent introduction of pollutants and must be directed to pervious areas for percolation where possible.

i. All property areas must be maintained free of litter/debris.

j. There must be no pressure washing of driveway or building site.

k. If applicable, waters from salt-chemistry pools or spas, filter waste and acid-wash or other cleaning waste water are prohibited and illegal to discharge to either the storm drain system or to the sewer system. Water from fresh-water swimming pools may be discharged to the storm drain system as long as the discharge meets the city's municipal stormwater permit requirements. There must not be any swimming pool drains directly connected to the storm drain system.

l. The applicant is responsible for maintaining and operating all on-site private improvements.

8. Water and Fire Protection.

a. The water conservation measures must be complied with per city of Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 14.12.

b. Before the city issues the grading permit, and before the city issues a water will serve letter, a lot split and new dwelling unit or urban dwelling units must satisfy the project's water demand offset requirement per City of Camarillo Resolution 2016-90. A water supply study (WSS) must be submitted to the public works department that identifies the amount of water required for the uses approved and entitled by the city, and the sources that will provide one hundred percent of the identified water demand. The WSS must include a description of the entitled project and the estimated water demand for the entitled uses.

c. Before the city issues any building permits, a WSS update must be submitted to the public works department to demonstrate that the approved water conservation measures (WCMs), which satisfy the water demand offset requirement, are implemented, and before the city issues any certificate of occupancy, a lot split and a new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must demonstrated that the approved WCMs, which satisfy the water demand offset requirement, are one hundred percent operational and provide the specified water reductions. The water demand offset requirement must be met and confirmed by the public works department and community development department.

d. In order to provide for reasonable fire protection during the construction period, passable vehicular access to all buildings must be maintained. Adequate fire hydrants with required fire flow must be installed before structural framing as recommended by the fire department and Camarillo Water Division.

e. Any water well(s) located on such property must be indicated on the improvement plans. Pumping performance and well history to the city. Such water well(s) must be offered to the city. If the water quality or location of the well(s) is such that the city deems the well(s) unusable, the well(s) must be destroyed according to CMC Chapter 14.08 or, at the city's discretion, a security of an amount equal to the charges of such destruction must be provided to the city to insure proper destruction of the well(s) at a future date.

f. An easement for water line and access purposes must be prepared, reviewed and recorded for those private water lines that encroach from one parcel into the other parcel.

g. Water System.

i. All water system facilities, appurtenances, and water systems must be designed to meet all requirements set forth in the water purveyor's or the city of Camarillo's Water Design Standards, whichever is more restrictive.

ii. Only one water service lateral with one water meter, between the public water main line and the public right-of-way line, will be permitted for each legal parcel. One new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must connect to this water service lateral and water meter. The addition of a water sub-lateral connection for a second dwelling unit must connect to the water lateral on the parcel outside of the public right-of-way.

iii. A hydraulic analysis of the existing and proposed water system must be provided to the public works department to determine if the facilities are adequate to provide domestic and fire flow service demands.

iv. The existing public water facilities must be upgraded to meet applicable requirements and water demands of the project.

v. The separation between water and other utilities (i.e. sewer, storm drain, etc.) must be designed and constructed in accordance with the city of Camarillo's existing water standards.

vi. An encroachment permit will be required for water service lateral and meter construction within the public street right-of-way. Certificates of insurance and traffic control plans will be required for work within the public street right-of-way.

h. Water Will-Serve Letter. An unconditional water will-serve letter must be provided to the public works department from the water purveyor indicating that adequate water supply is available to service the project. No pre-grading or grading permits, map recordation or building permits will take place until a water will-serve letter is issued.

9. Sanitary Sewer.

a. Backflow prevention control devices must be provided as required by the Ventura County Department of Environmental Health.

b. An easement for sewer line and access purposes must be prepared, reviewed and recorded for those private sewer lines that encroach from one parcel into the other parcel.

c. Sewer System.

i. Private sewerage system design, including connections to the district system, must be submitted to the district for approval.

ii. The private sewer system must meet the sewer purveyor's or the Camarillo Sanitary District (District) Standards, whichever is more restrictive.

iii. Only one sewer service lateral, between the public sewer main line and the public right-of-way line, will be permitted for each legal parcel. A new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must connect to this sewer lateral. The addition of a sewer sub-lateral connection for a second dwelling unit must connect to the sewer lateral on the parcel outside of the public right-of-way.

iv. An analysis of the existing and proposed sewer system must be provided to the public works department to determine if the existing facilities are adequate to provide service demands.

v. The existing public sewer facilities must be upgraded to meet applicable requirements and sewer demands of the project.

vi. The separation between sewer and other utilities (i.e. water, storm drain, etc.) must be in accordance with the Camarillo Sanitary District Standards.

vii. Sewer permits will be required for any connections to the district sewer system including connections to the private sewer lateral.

viii. An encroachment permit will be required for sewer lateral construction within the public street right-of-way. Certificates of insurance and traffic control plans will be required for work within the public street right-of-way.

d. Sewer Will-Serve Letter. An unconditional sanitary will-serve letter must be provided to the public works department from the sewer purveyor indicating that adequate sewer conveyance and treatment capacity are available to service the project.

10. Utilities.

a. Existing Utilities.

i. The underground utility (in-lieu) fee for the existing overhead utilities adjacent to the project boundary property line must be paid.

ii. All underground irrigation, water, and other pipes or openings which are encountered during construction of site improvements must be removed.

b. New utilities must be placed underground in the following manner:

i. Southern California Edison Company, Frontier Communications (telephone), and Spectrum must be contacted to make a determination of the requirement for the aboveground structures necessary to serve and to be constructed for this project.

ii. Easements for these structures outside of the public right-of-way must be provided and screening for these structures must be provided.

iii. All utility lines and stub connections to property lines of each lot must be installed underground before any paving is placed.

c. All necessary encroachment permits must be obtained before construction of the project begins. This includes, without limitation, city of Camarillo, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company, Frontier Communications (telephone), Spectrum, Ventura County, Ventura County Watershed Protection District and Caltrans.

d. Trenching for conduit and miscellaneous substructures, necessary for the installation of cable television and electronic gear, must be provided.

e. Any transformers must be installed, such that their locations do not interfere with other improvements. Locations of transformers must be coordinated with Southern California Edison Company, public works department and community development department.

11. Flood Control.

a. The applicant must obtain all necessary permits from Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) for any connections, alterations or construction that may impact the VCWPD facilities, as well as any work that would affect VCWPD existing storm drain system.

b. A copy of any applicable VCWPD permit must be submitted to the department of public works.

c. Those portions of the project, which are located within a "special flood hazard area" (SFHA), must conform to all provisions and requirements of CMC Chapter 16.34 relating to flood damage protection in order to remove the existing and proposed buildings from the SFHA.

i. Reports must be prepared and a conditional letter of map revision and a letter of map revision submitted to FEMA for review and approval for removal of the buildings from the SFHA.

ii. The final building pad elevations must be above the surrounding water surface elevations in conformance with CMC Chapter 16.34.

12. Plans.

a. Grading improvement plans and erosion control plans for the development must be submitted to the public works department for review and approval. These plans must include proposed site improvements, proposed drainage facilities as required by the development design, sewer system, water supply system, and a plan showing the layout of all underground utilities proposed to be installed.

b. All grading improvement plans must be on twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches drawing size. Originals must be inked on four mil Mylar. No "cut and paste," "sticky-backs," "zip-a-tone," "kroy lettering," or other tape will be permitted on final originals.

c. The landscape plan must be coordinated with the grading plans to avoid conflicts of trees with BMP's for stormwater quality, storm drains, water lines and sewer lines.

d. "As-built" grading improvement plans must be submitted to the public works department.

13. Pre-Construction Meeting. Before commencing work, the developer must schedule a pre-construction meeting with the city public works inspector, city storm water inspector, Ventura County Watershed Protection District inspector, Caltrans inspector and city landscape supervisor.

14. Issuance of Approvals. No permanent building construction may be commenced until the public works department approves final grading and improvement plans, the community development department issues a zone clearance, and building and safety issues a building permit.

15. Site Maintenance. The site must be cleared of trash and deleterious materials.

16. Materials Disposal Limitation. There will be no burning or burying of materials at any time during the development or agricultural burning before development.

17. Special District Boundaries. Proceedings must be initiated to adjust any special district boundaries that may traverse the development. The subject property's current title report will reflect any applicable special districts.

18. Responsibility.

a. Before commencing work, the owner/applicant must designate in writing an authorized representative with complete authority to represent and act for the owner/applicant. Said authorized representative must be present at the site of the work at all times while work is actually in progress. During periods when work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the city engineer must be made for any emergency work which may be required.

b. In the absence of the owner/applicant or authorized representative from the project site, required decisions will be made by the city engineer. If warranted, the city engineer will order completion of work to protect the general public. If such orders are not acted upon immediately by the authorized representative, the city may complete the work or have such work completed at the owner/applicant's expense.

c. The owner/applicant must be responsible for all actions of his contractors and subcontractors until the improvements have been completed and as-built.

19. Archaeological Areas of Significance. A certificate stating that this development will not interfere with any areas of archaeological significance must be provided. If archaeological or historical artifacts are uncovered during land modification activities, the site must be preserved until a qualified archaeologist is consulted for proper disposition of site and a concurrence received from the department of public works/engineering and the department of community development.

20. Maintenance. The applicant must agree to provide maintenance of any common areas, parking area, driveway approaches, private walkways/hardscape, private trees, landscaping, irrigation, private sewer, private water and private storm drain facilities, and private BMP's, at the development.

21. Legal Lot. Applicant must submit verification that existing property is a legal lot at time of filing application.

22. Bathroom and Kitchen. New residential units must provide at least one full bathroom that includes a shower, toilet, and sink, and must provide a kitchen that includes the following: A cooking facility with appliances (which must include, at minimum, a sink and a refrigerator); and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets.

23. Setbacks.

a. No setback is required for an existing structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure, relative to existing lot lines. Setback to new lot lines created under a lot split must comply with the provisions of this code.

b. All new urban dwellings and attached garages must comply with all of the following building setbacks requirements:

i. A minimum of four feet from the side and rear property lines.

ii. A minimum of twenty feet from the front property line for lots that have primary frontage along a street, provided that driveway parking must accommodate a full car length of twenty feet from the edge of the public right-of-way.

iii. Any newly created lot that is located behind the lot that has primary frontage on the street must provide a minimum front yard setback of ten feet.

24. Parking. The size of the garage space must comply with Section 19.44.150 and must comply with the following:

a. One fully enclosed garage space per new urban dwelling unit must be provided.

b. Parking for a new dwelling unit must comply with Chapter 19.44.

c. If the garage is attached to a new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit, it must be attached to the unit it serves and must provide direct access into the dwelling from the garage.

d. Garage doors must be automated roll up.

e. A detached garage must provide minimum rear and side yard setbacks of four feet; minimum front yard setback of twenty feet where the front yard has primary frontage along the street; or a minimum front yard setback of ten feet where the lot is located behind a lot that has primary frontage along the street.

f. A minimum separation of six feet must be provided between a detached garage and any other detached garage or dwelling.

g. All new garages that do not directly face the street, or where the garage is located more than fifty feet from the street in which the lot takes access from, must provide a minimum back up space or turnaround space from the entrance into the garage of twenty-six feet.

h. Any new garage must be designed to comply with at least one of the following criteria:

i. The garage doors of an attached garage must not extend across more than forty percent of the street facing façade of any new dwelling.

ii. The garage is attached to a dwelling through a breezeway or other portion of the primary structure, and is located in the rear of the lot.

iii. The garage is detached from the dwelling and located within the rear of the lot.

iv. The garage is designed with side-on entry, with a window facing the street.

No additional parking is required for a new urban dwelling unit if the parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code, or there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.

25. Attached Building Standard. An application will not be rejected solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance. However, dwellings on the same lot are prohibited from having separate ownership. The project must conform to all requirements of Title 18 of this code.

26. Trash, Recycling, and Water Heater Areas.

a. Trash disposal and recycling storage areas must be placed in a location that does not interfere with circulation, parking or access to the building and must not be visible from the street in accordance with CMC Chapter 9.04.

b. Trash storage areas and water heaters within the garage must not be located within the minimum dimensions of the garage area, as set forth in CMC Chapter 19.44.

c. All new dwelling units or urban dwellings must have, as part of the fence design, a gate to the side or rear yard with a minimum width of thirty-six inches to accommodate trash and recycling containers, as well as a minimum thirty-six-inch-wide concrete walk to the street.

27. Landscaping Requirements.

a. Every lot must have one street tree installed per street frontage; corner lots must have one tree planted in the front yard and two trees planted in the sideyard for a total of three trees.

b. That a detailed landscaping, irrigation plan, and specifications prepared by a registered architect or by a registered landscape architect must be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit for all green areas, including required street trees. Installation of the landscaping must be completed prior to occupancy.

c. Landscaping and irrigation must be in compliance with the city's Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines and Chapter 14.14, Water Efficient Landscapes, of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

d. The applicant must install landscaping and irrigation in all front yards and parkways, including street trees in accordance with the approved landscape plans prior to occupancy.

e. Landscape plans must be at a minimum scale of 1" = 20'; except that slope planting plans may be at 1" = 30' minimum scale.

f. That any tree within five feet of any public sidewalk, or other public improvement, must be provided with a root barrier consistent with existing city standards.

g. All landscape plan check fees must be paid at the time of submittal of landscape plan.

h. All trees are to be double-staked per City Standard S-2.

28. Walls. The final architectural drawings must include a provision for the detail of party walls and include the reference for a test number that assures a minimum fifty STC (Sound Transmission Class).

29. Lighting. All exterior light fixtures must match the architectural style of the dwelling and be directed from shining onto adjoining properties.

30. Other R-1 Zoning Standards. New dwelling units and urban dwelling units, must comply with existing R-1 zone standards, provided that the standards do not conflict with state law related to urban dwelling units.

31. Deed Restriction.

a. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any new urban dwelling unit, the applicant must record a deed restriction with the Ventura County Recorder's Office that:

i. Applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the occupancy of the urban dwelling unit.

ii. A rental of any unit created pursuant to this section be for a term longer than thirty days.

iii. Urban dwellings must be used for residential purposes only.

iv. Urban dwellings on the same lot must not be sold separately.

v. The deed restriction is binding upon any successor in ownership of the property.

32. Air Quality. The applicant must meet all regulations of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District and must be in compliance with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) in connection with development of any new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit.

33. Construction Activities. Site preparation and construction activities must be limited to between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m., and not on Sundays or holidays, in accordance with the city's noise ordinance.

34. Business License Requirement. All persons doing business in the city in connection with construction must have a current business license tax certificate before commencing construction.

35. Deposits or Security. Any deposit or security required by any ordinance, resolution or policy must be delivered to the city in a form acceptable to the city. The community development director or the public works director is authorized to review, approve, and release any such deposits or securities in the amounts as set forth under Sections 18.65.110 and following.

L. Exception for Development Standards Related to Urban Dwelling Units. Any objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least eight hundred square feet in floor area must be set aside. Objective zoning, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards will be set aside in the following order until the site can contain two, eight hundred square foot urban dwelling units. Objective zoning, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards will be set aside in the following order until the site can contain two, eight hundred square foot units:

1. Building setbacks; and

2. Separation between structures.

M. Denial Based Upon Adverse Impacts. The city may deny a proposed urban dwelling unit if the building official or its designee makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

N. Final Decision. For the purposes of this section, decisions of the community development director, public works director, building official, or their designee, is final.

O. Expiration of Approval. If construction has not commenced or is not diligently pursued within twelve months from the date approval, any approval will automatically expire on that date.

(Ord. No. 1188, § 3E, 12-8-2021; Ord. No. 2018, § 4(Exh. A), 2-14-2024; Ord. No. 2030, § 4(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for implementing urban lot split requirements set forth in Government Code sections 66411.7, et. seq., as may be amended from time to time.

A. Ministerial Review Process. An urban lot split parcel map application will be reviewed ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing, if it meets all the requirements set forth in this section and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.26 of this code, all ordinances, policies, resolutions and standards of the city in effect at the time of approval, and Government Code section 66411.7. The community development director or city engineer is authorized to develop the forms and procedures for such applications. If there is any conflict, then Government Code section 66411.7 will govern.

B. Location Requirements. An urban lot split parcel map application must meet all the following location requirements:

1. The subject parcel must be located in an R-1 zone and be within or partially within the urbanized area, as designated by the US Census Bureau.

2. The subject parcel must not be located in an area designated in Government Code sections 65913.4(a)(6)(B) through (K). This includes certain farmland, wetlands, very high fire hazard severity zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones, special flood hazard areas, regulatory floodways, lands identified for conservation, and habitats for protected species.

3. The subject parcel must not be located within a historic district or property, as set forth in Government Code section 65852.21(a)(6).

C. Limitation on Demolition and Alterations. A proposed urban lot split must not involve demolition or alteration of:

1. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.

2. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power.

3. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

D. Limitation on Parcels Withdrawn From Rental Market. A proposed urban lot split must not involve property withdrawn from rental market under Government Code section 7060 and following, within fifteen years before the date that the development proponent submits an application.

E. Two Residential Unit Limitation. No more than two residential units may exist or be proposed on each lot created through an urban lot split. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are counted toward this maximum number of units.

F. Short-Term Rental Limitation. A residential unit located on an urban lot split approved under this section may not be rented for a term shorter than thirty days.

G. Compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. Urban lot splits must conform to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Division 2 (commencing with Section 66410)) and Title 18 of this code, except as expressly provided in this section.

H. Dedication and Off-Site Improvements. A dedication of rights-of-way or the construction of offsite improvements for the parcels being created cannot be required as a condition of issuing a parcel map.

I. Easements and Access to Rights-of-Way. Urban lot splits must meet the following requirements:

1. Fire Department and Quasi-Public Utility Easements. When a new landlocked parcel is created, a ten-foot-wide easement must be provided over the front parcel to the rear parcel for access to the public right-of-way, providing quasi-public services and facilities, maintenance of utilities, and fire department access.

2. Private Access Easement. When a new landlocked parcel is created, a ten-foot-wide private access easement must be provided over the front parcel to the rear parcel for access to the public right-of-way.

3. Sewer Lateral, Water Lateral and Drainage Easements. When a new landlocked parcel is created, ten-foot-wide easements must be provided over one of the parcels being created for private sewer lateral, water lateral and/or drainage that may cross over the shared property line in favor of the other parcel being created.

4. Existing easements must be shown and called out on the parcel map.

5. Proposed easements with locations and widths must be shown on the parcel map labeled with a reference to be recorded by separate instrument.

6. New easements may be in the form of a deed restriction until one of the created parcels is sold at which time an easement document must be recorded.

7. No new access from an arterial street will be permitted if an alternative access is possible from a non-arterial street.

J. Owner Occupancy. The applicant for an urban lot split must sign an affidavit stating that the applicant will occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

K. Residential Use Requirement. All uses allowed on a site subdivided as an urban lot split must be limited to residential uses. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

L. Nonconforming Zoning Conditions. Nonconforming zoning conditions are not required to be made conforming before approving an application.

M. Prior Urban Lot Split.

1. The parcel being subdivided may not have not been established through prior exercise of an urban lot split. In addition, neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel may have used the urban lot split process as provided for in this section.

2. No parcel may be further subdivided into a condominium or airspace subdivision after any such urban lot split.

N. Lot Size Requirements. The urban lot split must meet all of the following size requirements:

1. Both newly created parcels must be no smaller than one thousand two hundred square feet; and

2. Both newly created parcels must be of approximately equal lot area, which for purposes of this paragraph means that one parcel may not be smaller than forty percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision.

O. Fees.

1. Urban lot splits will be subject to applicable development fees as established by resolution. The amount of fees to be paid will be those in effect at the actual time of payment of such fees. Applicant must pay the applicable development fees before the parcel map is approved and ready to be recorded, or the grading/encroachment/sewer permit is ready to be issued, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise required by law.

2. Applicant must pay an in-lieu of park land dedication fee to the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District in accordance with Chapter 18.30 of the Camarillo Municipal Code prior to recordation of the final map.

P. Development Standards. A proposed urban lot split must comply with the following development standards:

1. Urban Dwelling Unit Requirements. Any proposed urban dwelling unit at a parcel subject to such urban lot split must also comply with all applicable development standards as set forth in Section 19.14.170.K of this code.

2. Legal Lot. Applicant must submit verification that existing property is a legal lot at time of filing application.

Q. Exception. There is an exception from the objective zoning, objective subdivision, and objective design standards set forth in subsection (P) if application of such standards would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least eight hundred square feet in floor area, must be set aside. Such standards will be set aside in the following order until the site can contain two, eight hundred square foot units:

1. Building setbacks; and

2. Separation between structures.

R. Denial Based Upon Adverse Impacts. The city may deny a proposed urban lot split if the building official or its designee makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

S. Final Decision. For the purposes of this section, decisions of the community development director, public works director, building official, or their designee, is final.

(Ord. No. 1188, § 3F, 12-8-2021; Ord. No. 2018, § 4(Exh. A), 2-14-2024; Ord. No. 2030, § 4(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1174, § 4A, adopted June 10, 2020, repealed § 19.14.190, which pertained to city council appeal and derived from Ord. 962 § 14, 2003; Ord. 963 § 14, 2003; Ord. No. 1153, § 4(F), 5-25-2018.