Camarillo Municipal Code Ch. 19.02 Purpose and Scope—short Title

A. The purpose of this title is to consolidate and coordinate all existing zoning regulations and provisions into one comprehensive zoning plan in order to designate, regulate and control the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, commerce, trade, industry or other purposes; to regulate and limit the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, hereafter erected or altered; to regulate and determine the size of yards and other open spaces and to regulate and limit the density of population; and for such purposes to divide the city into zones of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations and to provide for the enforcement thereof.

B. Further, such regulations are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air and to prevent and fight fires; to prevent undue concentration of population; to lessen congestion on streets; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities and facilities such as transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public, all in accordance with a comprehensive zoning plan.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code 9300.)

The provisions of this title are not intended to interfere with or abrogate or negate any easements, covenants or existing agreements between parties.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.1.)

Whenever the provisions of this title impose a more stringent regulation upon buildings or structures and the use of them or the use of land or premises and require larger open spaces or yards or setbacks imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall govern.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.2.)

The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as the official zoning ordinance of the City of Camarillo.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.3.)