Article 5 — Development Standards/Conditions—Uses
4.16 and enacted a new § 8175-4.10 as set out herein.
VenturaCounty Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · VenturaCounty
The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for
reference purposes.
8175-4.11 - Water well sites.
A water well site or sites, each no more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet, may be created on a lot for the sole purpose of transferring, by lease or sale, possession of the well and so much of the land around the well as may be necessary for use of water from the well for agricultural purposes only.
(Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016)
Editor's note— See editor's note to Section 8175-4.10.
8175-4.12 - Park and recreational facilities.
Any lot area reductions granted to subdividers before the effective date of this Chapter under the Community Park and Recreation Facilities provisions of the previous Zoning Ordinance and recorded with the final map shall remain in effect.
(Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016)
Editor's note— See editor's note to Section 8175-4.10.
8175-4.13 - Fire stations.
There shall be no minimum area in any zone during the period of time the lot is held by a public entity for present or future use as a fire station or is dedicated to a public entity for such use. Any lot in such zones or any subzones thereof that:
(a)
Was created by a conveyance of a portion of a larger lot to a public entity for present or future use as a fire station, or was created by a subdivision map that dedicated the lot to a public entity for such use; and
(b)
Would have been nonconforming at the time of such creation if it had not been conveyed or dedicated to a public entity; and
(c)
Does not conform to minimum area requirements applicable to other lots in the same zone or subzone that have not been conveyed or dedicated to a public entity, may not be used for any purpose other than a fire station site by the public entity or its successors in interest.
(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012; Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016)
Editor's note— See editor's note to Section 8175-4.10.
8175-4.14 - Temporary dwellings during construction.
A mobile home or recreational vehicle that is used as a temporary dwelling during construction shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the property line of the lot on which it is placed.
(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012; Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016)
Editor's note— See editor's note to Section 8175-4.10.
8175-4.15 - Setbacks on through lots.
Front and rear setbacks on through lots shall be determined as follows: The Planning Division, in consultation with the applicant, shall designate one (1) street frontage as the front of the lot and the other as the rear. The entrance to any covered parking (garage or carport) shall be set back a distance at least equal to the minimum front setback, except that if a dwelling is constructed with a curved or "swing" driveway leading to the covered parking, with the entrance to such parking facing the side property line, the garage or carport may be located a minimum of ten (10) feet (six (6) feet in the RBH zone) from the rear property line.
(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012; Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016)
Editor's note— See editor's note to Section 8175-4.10.
8175-4.16 - Swimming pools and spas.
Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and similar structures may be constructed to within three (3) feet of rear and interior side lot lines, provided that they do not intrude into any front or street-side setback. On through lots, such construction is subject to the setback regulations given for structures in Section 8175-4.1(d).
(Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016)
Editor's note— See editor's note to Section 8175-4.10.
8175-5 - Standards and conditions for uses.
The following standards and conditions shall apply to all uses stated herein:
8175-5.1 - Standards relating to dwellings.
The following standards and conditions shall apply to all dwellings hereafter constructed, and to the indicated accessory uses and structures:
(a)
Legal Lot Requirement—See Section 8171-4.4.
(Am. Ord. 4055—2/1/94)
(b)
Sewage Disposal—Sewage disposal shall be provided by means of a system approved by the Environmental Health Division and the Division of Building and Safety.
(c)
Fire Protection—Dwellings shall meet all fire protection requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District, including all requirements for construction within the High Fire Hazard Area as set forth in the Ventura County Building Code.
(d)
Mobilehomes Used as Dwelling Units—Mobilehomes may be used as single-family dwellings if the mobilehome was constructed on or after June 15, 1976. Mobilehomes used as accessory dwelling units are also subject to this date limitation, but mobilehomes used as caretaker, farm worker, or animal caretaker dwellings are not.
(1)
Foundation System. Mobilehomes that are used as single-family residences, accessory dwelling unit, caretaker, farm worker, or animal caretaker dwellings shall be installed on a foundation system in compliance with Section 1333 of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. Mobilehomes renewed under a Continuation Permit shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of Article 7 (commencing with section 1320) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.
(2)
Exterior Siding. Exterior siding of a mobilehome used as a single-family dwelling shall extend to the ground level, or to the top of the deck or structural platform where the dwelling is supported on an exposed pile foundation complying with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, or to the top of a perimeter foundation. For mobilehomes used as caretaker, farm worker, or animal caretaker dwellings, mobilehome skirting shall completely enclose the mobilehome, including the tongue, with a color and material compatible with the mobilehome.
(e)
Mobilehome or Recreational Vehicle as Temporary Dwelling During Construction—A mobilehome or recreational vehicle may be used by the owner(s) of a lot as a temporary dwelling unit for 12 months during construction of a residence for which a building permit is in full force and effect on the same site. The Planning Director may grant one additional 12-month period and a time extension if substantial progress toward construction of the principal residence is being made. Said mobilehome or recreational vehicle shall be connected to the permanent water supply and sewage disposal system approved by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division for the structure under construction. Within 45 days after a clearance for occupancy is issued by the Ventura County Division
of Building and Safety, any such recreational vehicle shall be disconnected from such systems and cease being used as a dwelling, and any such mobilehome shall be removed from the site. A temporary mobilehome or recreational vehicle may be accessory to construction on adjacent lots under the same ownership as the lot on which the mobilehome or recreational vehicle is installed.
(f)
Home Occupations—On property containing a dwelling, no commercial activity shall be construed as a valid accessory use to the dwelling unless the activity falls within the definition and regulations of a home occupation. Home occupations are permitted in accordance with the following standards:
(1)
No merchandise, produce or other materials or equipment may be displayed for advertising purposes. Advertising in a telephone book, newspaper, etc., or on a vehicle, shall not divulge the dwelling's location.
(2)
The use shall be carried on only by residents of the dwelling.
(3)
No signs naming or advertising the home occupation are permitted on or off the premises.
(4)
The use shall not generate additional pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that considered normal to the neighborhood. Deliveries to the dwelling shall not be excessive and shall not disrupt traffic patterns in the vicinity.
(5)
Home occupations shall not occupy space required for other purposes (off-street parking, interior setbacks, etc.).
(6)
For each dwelling unit, there shall be no more than one (1) commercial vehicle parked on the property related to the home occupation. For the purpose of this section, a vehicle with external lettering or other script pertaining to the home occupation is considered to be a commercial vehicle. The parking space shall comply with Section 8176-3.4, Accessory Parking and Storage of Oversized Vehicles.
(7)
The existence of a home occupation shall not be evident beyond the boundaries of the property on which it is conducted. There shall be no internal or external alterations not customarily found in residences.
(8)
The use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would create visible or audible interference in radio or television receivers is prohibited.
(g)
Reserved.
(h)
Wet Bars—
(1)
Wet bars shall be separate from kitchens;
(2)
No more than one (1) wet bar is permitted per dwelling unit;
(3)
Wet bars shall contain no electrical outlets in excess of one hundred ten (110) volts;
(4)
Plumbing connected to the bar sink drain shall be no greater than one and one-quarter (1¼) inches in diameter and shall not include plumbing stub-outs;
(5)
Wet bars located in the RB and RBH zones shall have no gas outlets or gas stub-outs, nor shall they have more than one (1) bar sink fixture with one (1) sink well.
(i)
Non-Commercial Antennas—Ground-mounted, non-commercial antennas may be installed as an accessory use to a dwelling. Such antennas are subject to the following standards:
(1)
The crank-up type of antenna should be used.
(2)
All antennas should be color-coordinated to harmonize with background material to reduce visual impacts.
(3)
The most unobtrusive location for the antenna shall be used.
(4)
Appropriate screening materials such as fencing or landscaping may be required.
(5)
A site plan of the subject property, showing property lines, all structures, paved areas, walls, setbacks, major vegetation, nearby streets and proposed location of the installation is required. Also, elevations of the subject installation are required as well as elevations of affected buildings and architectural features. The height, nature, texture and color of all materials to be used for the installation, including landscape materials, are also required.
(6)
The maximum height is seventy-five (75) feet (see Section 8175-4.9).
(j)
Exterior Storage of Materials—Permitted as an accessory use to a dwelling, shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1)
The exterior storage of materials may be placed within three (3) feet of one (1) interior lot line, and to rear lot lines, but shall not intrude into any required front or street-side setback.
(2)
All materials must be stored at least six (6) feet from any structure.
(3)
The exterior storage of materials shall not exceed an aggregate area of two hundred (200) square feet and shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet.
(4)
Materials stored may include, but are not limited to, inoperative vehicles, equipment, building materials, scrap metal, or personal or household items.
(5)
Materials or equipment kept on any premises for use in construction of any building on said premises for which a Zoning Clearance and necessary building permits are obtained and in force are exempt from the exterior storage provisions of subsections (j)(2) and (3). However, such storage shall be neat and orderly, and shall not exceed an area equal to one hundred (100) percent of the gross floor area of the building under construction. Stored materials shall be installed within one hundred eighty (180) days of their placement on the lot; however, the Planning Director may grant a time extension for good cause, based on a written request from the applicant.
(6)
Materials or equipment customarily used on a farm or ranch are also exempt from the exterior storage provisions of subsections (j)(2) and (3).
(7)
Exterior storage shall be consistent with all provisions of the LCP.
(k)
Real Estate Tract Sales Office, Temporary—a temporary real estate sales office for the limited purpose of conducting sale only of lots or houses in the subdivision tract may be maintained for a period of 18 months or until all of the lots in the subdivision have been sold, whichever is earlier.
(Am. Ord. 4055—2/1/94; Am. Ord. 4283—6/3/03; Ord. No. 4451, §§ 5, 9, 12-11-2012; Ord. No. 4492, § 3, 6-21-2016; Ord. No. 4498, § 3, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 4520, § 3, 2-27-2018)
8175-5.1.1 - Accessory dwelling units.
An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed on a lot that is zoned for single-family or multifamily use and proposes or contains an existing single-family dwelling and no other dwellings, other than an authorized farm worker or animal caretaker dwelling, subject to Section 8174-5. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the policies and provisions of the LCP, including all provisions of this Section (Section 8175-5.1.1) and the underlying zoning district, as well as County Building Code and Fire Code requirements. If any provision of this Article or the underlying development standards conflict with California Government Code Section 65852.2, the latter shall govern. Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede or in any way alter or lessen the effect or application of the California Coastal Act of 1976 (Division 20 of the Public Resources Code).
(Ord. No. 4520, § 3, 2-27-2018)
8175-5.1.1.1 - Standards for an accessory dwelling unit created within the existing space of a single-family dwelling or attached accessory structure.
(a)
Pursuant to Section 8174-6.2.2, an application for a zoning clearance for an accessory dwelling unit created entirely within the existing space of a permitted single-family dwelling or within the existing space of a permitted accessory structure that is attached to the single-family dwelling shall be categorically exempt from a Coastal Development Permit, with the exception of those developments listed in Section 8174-6.2.2(c), and shall be approved ministerially without respect to the standards in Section 8175-
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