5.17 • If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.6 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
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GEOTECHNICAL AND SOILS TESTING
Without Brush or Vegetation Removal, and Without ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC Grading
With Brush or Vegetation Removal Permit May Be Required. See Brush or Vegetation Removal
With Grading, Excavation or Fill Permit May Be Required. See Grading, Excavation or Fill
HEALTH CLINICS PDP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
HOTELS, MOTELS, AND BOATELS CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
IMPROVEMENTS TO STRUCTURES, OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS OR PUBLIC WORKS PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD FACILITIES
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
KENNELS PD
LABORATORIES; RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL OR CUP CUP DENTAL
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC
LAND DIVISIONS See Sec. 8178-2.9 for land divisions in ESHA or buffer zone.
Parcel Map Waivers PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
Lot Line Adjustments PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.6 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Tentative Maps (TM) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Tentative Parcel Maps (TPM) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
All other Land Divisions PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS: 5 OR PDP FEWER EMPLOYEES
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
LIBRARIES CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, No Additions or Enlargements PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.6 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
MOBILEHOME PARKS (See Sec. 8175-5.5) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC 8174-6.3.5
OFFICES: BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, Excluding Storage, Wholesale Trade and PD PD Veterinary Clinics
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC
OIL AND GAS: EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, CUP CUP CUP CUP UNLESS PREEMPTED (See Sec. 8175-5.7)
Refining, Processing, Manufacture, and Bulk Storage CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2 ZC
PARKING LOTS, PUBLIC CUP
PIPELINES AND TRANSMISSION LINES, AND CUP CUP CUP CUP APPURTENANT STRUCTURES
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES
Without Service Yards PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC or 8174-6.3.6
With Service Yards CUP CUP CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, ZC ZC ZC ZC or 8174-6.3.6
Offices Only PD PD
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES (See Sec. 8175-5.9) See "Wireless Communication Facilities" for antenna installations.
County Initiated PW PW PW PW PW PW PW PW PW PW PW
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.6 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Not County-Initiated CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.6 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
REAL ESTATE TRACT OFFICES, TEMPORARY (See Sec. PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD 8175-5.1k)
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
RECREATIONAL USES
Campgrounds (see Sec. 8175-5.3) CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC
Camps (see Sec. 8175-5.4) CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC
Community Centers CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
Fields, Athletic (Seating: Portable Only, for Not More Than CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 100 People)
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Golf Courses, Except Miniature Golf CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
Outdoor Festivals, Temporary, and Outdoor Sporting CUP Events
Parks and Picnic Grounds PD PDP PDP PDP PDP PDP PDP PDP PD PD
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Recreational Vehicle Parks (see Sec. 8175-5.10) CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC
Recreational Uses (as Permitted by This Table), County CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Initiated
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Caretaker Recreational Vehicle, Accessory, pursuant to E E E E E E E E E E the standards in Sec. 8175-5.15
Riding Stables PD CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC
• With Accessory Lodging Facilities CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
Swimming and Tennis Clubs, and the Like CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
Youth Hostels PD
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
REPAIR OF PERSONAL GOODS (Such As Jewelry, Shoes PDP And Small Appliances)
RESTAURANTS, CAFES, AND CAFETERIAS PDP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
RETAIL TRADE (See Definitions) PDP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
Liquor Stores CUP
Nurseries CUP
SCHOOLS, Public or Private, Nonboarding CUP CUP CUP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC ZC ZC
SHORELINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (See Sec. 8175-5.12.2) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
SIGNS
Sign, Permanent, Freestanding PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD See Sec. 8175-5.13.6(a)
Sign, Illuminated PD PD
Sign Mural PD
Sign Program PD PD PD
Sign, Temporary (in ESHA or buffer zone) See Sec. 8175- PD 5.13.3(c)
Sign Alterations ZC ZC ZC ZC See Sec. 8175-5.13.5(a)
Signs Affixed to a Structure ZC ZC ZC ZC See Sec. 8175.5.13.5(b)
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.5 Disaster Replacement of ZC ZC ZC ZC Structures
Signs, Promotional Temporary ZC ZC ZC ZC See Sec. 8175-5.13.5(d)
Identification Sign & Flags E E E E E E E E E E E See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(a) & (c)
Repair and Maintenance Activities E E E E E E E E E E E See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(d)
Natural Gas, Chilled Water and Steam Facility Signs E E E E E E E E E E E See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(e)
Sign, Temporary (not in ESHA) E E E E E E E E E E E See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(f)
Sign, Incidental E E E E See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(f)
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, TEMPORARY (See Same permit as principal use Sec. 8175-16)
SUBDIVISIONS See Land Divisions
TAILOR SHOPS PDP
• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5 ZC
TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Transitional Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8175-5.22
Supportive Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8175-5.22
TREE ALTERATION AND REMOVAL:
TREE REMOVAL
Removal or transplantation of a protected tree per Sec. PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD 8178-7.5.1
Removal of a non-native or invasive / invasive watch list ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC species of tree pursuant to Sec. 8178-7.5.2
TREE ALTERATION
Tree alteration or encroachment into the tree protected PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD zone of a protected tree, pursuant to Sec. 8178.7.5.1
Minor alteration of a non-native, non-ESHA, or invasive/invasive watch list species of tree pursuant to Sec. ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC 8178-7.5.2
Minor alteration of a protected non-ESHA tree pursuant to
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- 2.04 of Title 2.
- Division 1 — Government
- Chapter 1 — Business Taxes and Certificates
- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Imposition of Tax and Exemptions from Taxation
- Article 4 — Payment of Business Taxes
- Article 5 — Application and Renewal—Business Tax Certificate
- Article 6 — Penalties and Interest
- Article 7 — Refund of Overpayment
- Article 8 — Hearings and Appeals
- Article 9 — Enforcement and Violations
- Article 10 — Additional Tax Collector Powers
- Article 11 — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 2 — Licenses
- Article 2 — License Applications— Procedures and Appeals
- Article 1 — Temporary Shows
- Article 2 — Dance Halls
- Article 2.5 — Teen-Age Dances
- Article 3 — Billiard Rooms
- Article 4 — Motor Vehicle Races
- Article 5 — Card Rooms
- Article 1 — Auctioneer
- Article 2 — Collectors, Dealers and Brokers
- Article 3 — Peddlers, Solicitors, and Telephone Solicitors
- Article 1 — Rubbish Collection
- Article 2 — Ambulances
- Article 3 — Private Patrolmen
- Article 4 — Taxicabs
- Article 5 — Massage Businesses and Massage Technicians
- Article 5.5 — Solemnization of Marriages
- Article 6 — Kennels
- Article 1 — Licensing of Cannabis Operations
- Article 2 — Tax on Cannabis Operations
- Chapter 6 — Sidewalk Vending
- Chapter 1 — Standards and Permits
- Chapter 2 — Facilities Fees
- Article 1 — Sheriff's Facilities
- Article 2 — Fire Protection Facilities
- Article 1 — Nuisance
- Article 3 — Power of Arrest
- Article 1 — Tents and Lean-tos
- Article 2 — Enforcement
- Article 3 — Tents and House Courts
- Article 4 — Violation
- Article 1 — Camps
- Article 2 — Camp Fires
- Article 3 — Bathing, Surfing, Surfboards
- Chapter 4 — Animals
- Article 1 — License Tag
- Article 2 — Animal Shelter
- Article 3 — Dogs Used by Peace Officers
- Article 4 — Rabies Control
- Article 5 — Animal Control
- Article 6 — General
- Article 7 — Wild Animal Control
- Article 8 — Administrative Enforcement Alternative
- Article 9 — Roosters
- Chapter 5 — Hazardous Substances
- Article 1 — Unified Program Generally
- Article 1.1 — Unified Program— Hazardous Waste Producers
- Article 1.2 — Unified Program—Underground Storage of Hazardous…
- Article 1.3 — Unified Program—Aboveground Storage of Hazardous…
- Article 1.4 — Unified Program—Business Plan/Risk Management Plan
- Article 1.5 — Unified Program—Inspection of State Authorized F…
- Article 1.6 — Participating Agency Fees
- Article 1.7 — Unified Program Hearing Procedure
- Article 2 — Liability for Violation of Hazardous Waste and Sub…
- Article 3 — Medical Waste Management and Safe Body Art
- Article 5 — Business Plans and Risk Management and Prevention …
- Article 1 — General
- Chapter 7 — Regulation of Solid Waste Storage, Collection, Dis…
- Article 1 — Regulation of the Disposal and Handling of Solid W…
- Article 3 — Solid Waste Programs for Unincorporated Areas
- Article 4 — County Integrated Waste Management Plan Fee
- Article 1 — Groundwater Conservation
- Article 2 — Private and State Small Water Systems
- Article 3 — Administrative Enforcement of Private and State Sm…
- Chapter 9 — Alcoholic Beverage Warning Signs
- Chapter 10 — Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry
- Chapter 1 — Fire Protection
- Article 1 — Discharge
- Chapter 3 — Public Emergency
- Article 1 — General
- Article 2 — Emergency Planning Council
- Chapter 4 — Prices of Emergency Items and Services
- Chapter 5 — Courthouse Security Screening
- Article 1 — Preliminary Matters
- Article 3 — General Provisions
- Article 4 — Administration and Permitting
- Article 5 — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
- Article 6 — Variance Procedure
- Chapter 7 — Protection of Watercourses and Related Critical Pu…
- Article 1 — Alcoholic Beverages
- Article 1.1 — Social Hosts Liability
- Article 2 — Nudism
- Article 3 — Prostitution & Lewd Acts
- Article 4 — Unlawful Exposure of Private Parts and Female Brea…
- Article 5 — Harmful Substances
- Article 6 — Sale and Display of Drug Paraphernalia to Minors
- Article 7 — Place of Business Where Drug Paraphernalia is Kept…
- Article 1 — Imprisonment
- Article 2 — Juvenile Confinement
- Article 3 — Registration of Hotel and Motel Guests
- Article 4 — Miscellaneous
- Article 4.5 — Bingo Game Licenses
- Article 5 — Enclosing Swimming Pools and Other Bodies of Water
- Article 6 — Bicycle Registration and Licensing
- Article 7 — Abandoned or Inoperative Motor Vehicles
- Article 7.1 — Abandoned Vehicles
- Article 8 — Alarm Systems
- Article 9 — Commercial Weighing and Measuring Instruments
- Article 9.5 — Consumer Protection Business Permit
- Article 10 — Graffiti
- Article 11 — Loud or Raucous Nighttime Noise in Residential Zo…
- Chapter 3 — Ventura County Parks
- Article 1 — Applicability and Authority
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Powers and Duties of the Director
- Article 4 — Permits
- Article 5 — General Regulations
- Article 6 — Public Health and Sanitation
- Article 7 — Public Safety
- Article 8 — Preservation of County Parks
- Article 9 — Overnight Camping
- Chapter 4 — Ventura County Harbor Ordinance
- Article 1 — Definitions
- Article 2 — Powers and Duties of the Director
- Article 3 — Applicability and Authority
- Article 4 — Regulations Concerning Speed and Safety
- Article 5 — Navigation
- Article 6 — General Regulations
- Article 7 — Regulations Covering Mooring, Floats, and Other Ha…
- Article 8 — Health and Sanitation
- Article 9 — Severability and Preeminence
- Article 10 — Parking Area Regulations
- Chapter 5 — Ventura County Airport
- Article 3 — Powers and Duties
- Article 4 — Fire Regulations
- Article 5 — Aircraft Fuel Servicing
- Article 6 — Aircraft Operations/Aeronautical Activities
- Article 7 — Airports Regulations
- Article 8 — Traffic Regulations
- Article 9 — Health, Environment and Sanitation
- Article 11 — General Conditions
- Article 12 — Administration of System
- Article 13 — Wastewater Discharge Into County Sewerage System
- Article 14 — Pretreatment Requirements
- Article 15 — Industrial Discharge Permit System
- Article 16 — Industrial Wastewater Monitoring & Reporting
- Article 17 — Fees, Charges and Computations
- Article 18 — Enforcement
- Article 19 — Miscellaneous Provisions
- Chapter 6 — Regulation of Parking Facilities
- Chapter 6.5 — Regulation of Skateboarding and Similar Activiti…
- Chapter 7 — Ventura County Comprehensive Smoke-Free Regulations
- Chapter 8 — Regulating Tobacco Vending Machines
- Chapter 8.5 — Sale of Flavored Vaping Products and Flavored Va…
- Chapter 9 — Stormwater Quality Management
- Article 2 — Prohibition of Non-Stormwater Discharges
- Article 3 — Prohibition of Illicit Connections
- Article 4 — Reduction of Pollutants in Stormwater
- Article 5 — Requirements for the Control of Urban Runoff
- Article 6 — Inspections
- Article 7 — Enforcement
- Article 8 — Permits
- Article 9 — Miscellaneous
- Chapter 10 — Rincon Parkway
- Article 1 — Applicability and Authority
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Powers and Duties of the Director
- Article 4 — Permits
- Article 5 — General Regulations
- Article 6 — Public Health and Sanitation
- Article 7 — Public Safety
- Article 8 — Recreational Vehicle Parking Meter Zone
- Article 9 — Preservation of Rincon Parkway
- Chapter 1 — Traffic Ordinance
- Chapter 2 — Regulation of Riding and Hiking Trails in the Los …
- Chapter 3 — Large Truck Terminal Access
- Article 1 — Authority, Purpose, and Application of Chapter
- Article 3 — Establishment of Zones, Boundaries and Maps
- Article 4 — Purposes of Zones
- Article 5 — Uses and Structures by Zone
- Article 6 — Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Relate…
- Article 7 — Standards for Specific Uses
- Article 8 — Parking and Loading Requirements
- Article 9 — Standards for Specific Zones and Zone Types
- Article 10 — Sign Requirements
- Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures
- Article 12 — Limitations on Issuance of Building Permits in th…
- Article 13 — Nonconformities and Substandard Lots
- Article 14 — Enforcement and Penalties
- Article 15 — Amendments to This Chapter
- Article 16 — Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Incentives P…
- Article 17 — Mobilehome Park Closure Permit Requirements
- Article 18 — Official Zoning Data
- Article 19 — Specific Standards for Area Plans
- Article 1 — Authority, Purpose, and Application of Chapter
- Article 3 — Purposes of Zones
- Article 5 — Development Standards/Conditions—Uses
- Article 6 — Parking and Loading Requirements
- Article 7 — Standards For Specific Zones
- Article 8 — General Development Standards/Conditions—Resource …
- Article 9 — Zoning Maps
- Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures
- Article 12 — Nonconformities and Substandard Lots
- Article 13 — Enforcement and Penalties
- Article 14 — Amendment to the local coastal program
- Chapter 2 — Subdivisions
- Article 1 — Authority, Purpose, and Application of Chapter
- Article 3 — Fees and Charges
- Article 4 — Parcel Map Waivers
- Article 5 — Tentative Maps
- Article 6 — Final and Parcel Map Requirements
- Article 7 — Amendment of Recorded Final and Parcel Maps
- Article 8 — Improvements, Dedications, Reservations and Fees
- Article 9 — Lot Line Adjustments
- Article 10 — Voluntary Mergers
- Article 11 — Conservation Subdivision
- Article 12 — Reversions to Acreage
- Article 13 — Mobilehome Park Conversions to Resident Ownership…
- Article 14 — Certificates of Compliance and Conditional Certif…
- Article 15 — Notice, Hearings, and Decisions
- Article 16 — Appeals
- Article 17 — Enforcement
- Article 18 — Amendments to this Chapter
- Chapter 3 — Places
- Article 1 — House Numbering
- Chapter 4 — Urban Area Development
- Chapter 6 — Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees for Maintenance and…
- Chapter 7 — Protection of Flood Control Facilities
- Chapter 8 — SE (Miscellaneous) Projects
- Chapter 9 — School Facilities Fee/Dedication Ordinance
- Chapter 10 — Mobile Home Park Rent Control
- Chapter 11 — Augmented Piru Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee
- Article 1 — Fees
- Article 2 — Right-To-Farm
- Article 3 — Mediation Services
- Article 1 — Regulations
- Article 1 — Identification of Agricultural Commodities Being T…
- Article 1 — Certification
- Chapter 5 — Apple Maggot Infestation Control
- Chapter 6 — Cultivation of Industrial Hemp
- Division 10 — Domestic Partnership Registration
- Chapter 1 — General
- Chapter 2 — Specific Provisions
- Article 1 — Imposition of Tax
- Article 2 — Registration
- Article 3 — Reporting and Remitting
- Article 4 — Penalties and Interest
- Article 5 — Failure to Collect and Report Tax
- Article 6 — Appeal
- Article 7 — Refunds
- Chapter 3 — Enforcement
- Article 1 — Civil Action
- Article 2 — Violations
- Division 12 — Highway Encroachments
- Chapter 1 — Definitions and Construction of Division
- Chapter 2 — General Provisions
- Chapter 3 — Encroachment Work Standards
- Chapter 4 — Application Requirements
- Chapter 5 — Permit Issuance
- Chapter 6 — Permit Fees and Deposits
- Chapter 7 — Maintenance and Repair of Sidewalks
- Chapter 8 — Wireless Telecommunication Facilities-Public Right…
- Chapter 9 — Transportation Permits
- Chapter 10 — Appeal and Violation
- Division 13 — Abatement of Public Nuisances