Article 5 — Uses and Structures by Zone
VenturaCounty Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · VenturaCounty
8105-0 - Purpose.
Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 list in matrix form the land uses and structures that are allowed in each zone, under this Chapter, and indicate the type of land use entitlement required to establish a particular use in that zone. Land uses permitted herein may also require additional licensing/permitting from other Ventura County, State of California, or United States government agencies.
(Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4387—7/1/08; Am. Ord. 4389—9/9/08)
8105-0.5 - Old Town Saticoy Development Code.
All land uses and structures on parcels located within the Old Town Saticoy boundary, as specified in the Saticoy Area Plan and Old Town Saticoy Development Code (Figure 1.1.2), shall be governed by the Old Town Saticoy Development Code.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 4, 9-22-2015)
8105-1 - Use of matrices. 8105-1.1 - Key to matrices.
The matrices of Section 8105-4 and 8105-5 contain the following acronyms that indicate the type of permit required for uses allowed in each zone. The matrices also contain the following distinct colors indicating uses that are not allowed in zones, uses that are exempt from permitting requirements, and the decision-making authority for required permits:
E = Exempt ZCW = Zoning Clearance with signed Approved by Approved by Approved by ZC = Zoning Clearance unless waivers Not Planning Exempt Planning Board of specifically exempted PD = Planned Development Permit Allowed Director Commission Supervisors CUP = Conditional Use Permit or Designee
(Add. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4387—7/1/08; Am. Ord. 4389—9/9/08; Ord. No. 4532, § 1, 10-30- 2018)
8105-1.2 - Italicized notes appearing in this Zoning Ordinance are editorial in nature and are not a part of the Ordinance or its regulatory scheme.
(Am. Ord. 4187—5/25/99—grammar)
8105-1.3 - No use is allowed unless expressly identified in Section 8105-4 and 8105-5 (Matrices) or determined to be equivalent in accordance with Section 8105-2 or Section 8101-4.10. Furthermore, prior to the commencement of any use listed in the matrices, the entitlement identified as required for the use shall be obtained. Each use is subject to all of the provisions of this chapter even if it is exempt from a Zoning Clearance. 8105-1.4 - For the purposes of this Article, changing type style indicates where language is indented. Any use listed in matrix form which is indented shall be construed as a subheading of the heading under which it is indented. 8105-1.5 - Any use requested as an accessory use which is listed in the matrix at Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 as a principal use shall be processed in accordance with the indicated requirements of the principal use.
(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord.—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)
8105-1.6 - The abbreviations used in Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 are to be interpreted as follows: agric. — agriculture
CCR — California Code of Regulation
GFA — gross floor area
H.&S.C. — California Health and Safety Code
prelim. — preliminary
sq. ft. — square feet
W.&I.C. — California Welfare and Institutions Code
(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4187—5/25/99)
8105-1.7 - The following list of specifically prohibited uses is provided for informational purposes, and is not intended to be comprehensive:
a.
Nuclear power plants;
b.
Public polo events;
c.
Racetracks for horses or motorized vehicles, except motocross/OHV parks otherwise permitted;
d.
Stadiums;
e.
The parking of motor vehicles on vacant land containing no principal use;
f.
Retail sales from wheeled vehicles, except as permitted pursuant to Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5;
g.
Retail sales in the O-S, A-E, R-A, R-E, R-O, R-1, R-2, R-P-D, and T-P zones, except as expressly permitted by this Ordinance or as an accessory use as expressly allowed in the discretionary permit conditions.
(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87 Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4118—7/2/96; Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4484, 1-26-2016; Ord. No. 4513, 11-14-2017; Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 4, 11-3-2020)
8105-2 - Equivalent uses not listed.
Where a proposed land use is not identified in this Article, the Planning Director shall review the proposed use when requested to do so by letter and, based upon the characteristics of the use, determine which of the uses listed in this Article, if any, is equivalent to that proposed.
(Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)
8105-2.1 - Upon a written determination by the Planning Director that a proposed unlisted use is equivalent in its nature and intensity to a listed use, the proposed use shall be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required and what standards affect its establishment. 8105-2.2 - Determinations that specific unlisted uses are equivalent to listed uses shall be recorded by the Planning Department, and shall be considered for incorporation into the Zoning Ordinance in the next scheduled ordinance amendment.
(Add Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87)
8105-3 - Allowed uses exempt from planning entitlements.
Exempted uses do not require a Planning Division issued entitlement if the uses meet and are maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 8111-1.1.1b and all other provisions of this Chapter.
(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)
8105-4 - Permitted uses in open spaces, agricultural, residential and special purpose zones.
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AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Animal Husbandry
Domestic Animals Per Art. 7 E E E E E E
more domestic animals than are permitted by Art. 7 (excluding the keeping of roosters - see sec. 81072.3.7) (3, 19, 53)
Reduced Setbacks for Animals (Excluding the Keeping of Roosters) Per Table 2, ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW Sec. 8107-2.5.1 (16, 53)
Apiculture (Other than Backyard Beekeeping) See Sec. 8107-2.6.1 (2, 15, 56) E E E E E
Aquaculture/Aquiculture (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Insectaries for Pest Control (3, 6, 15) See Principal Structures Related to Agriculture
Vermiculture* (16)
up to 5,000 sq. ft. of open beds ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
over 5,000 sq. ft. of open beds CUP CUP CUP CUP
Wild Animals, Not Inherently Dangerous* (16, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Inherently Dangerous Animals (16) CUP CUP
Agricultural Contractors' Service And Storage Yards And Buildings (15, 19) CUP CUP CUP
Processing of Locally Grown Food*
Up to 20,000 sq. ft. in area ZC ZC CUP
not meeting standards of section 8107-50.3.2(b) CUP CUP CUP
Over 20,000 sq. ft. to 3 acres in area CUP CUP CUP
Slaughterhouses, meatpacking and fish processing plants CUP CUP CUP
Requiring a new package sewage treatment plant for wastewater CUP CUP CUP
Exempt
Crop and Orchard Production (6, 12, 42, 54) (See Sec. 9600 et seq. of the Ventura County Ordinance Code for regulations pertaining to industrial hemp cultivation.)
Packing, Storage Or Preliminary Processing Involving No Structures E E E E E E
Timber Growing And Harvesting, And Compatible Uses
protected trees Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
other trees E E E E E E
Principal Structures Related To Agriculture (Greenhouses, Hot Houses, Structures for Prelim. Packing, Storage and Preservation of Produce & Similar Structures; Cumulative GFA Per Lot) Except Agricultural Shade/Mist Structures* (See Sec. 8106-6.4 & 8107-20) (15)
Up to 1,000 sq. ft. (6) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Over 1,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. (15) ZC ZC ZC CUP
Over 20,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP CUP CUP
Over 100,000 sq. ft. (6) CUP CUP CUP
Wineries (Including Processing, Bottling & Storage)(2, 15)
Up to 2,000 sq. ft. structure ZC ZC ZC ZC
Over 2,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. structure CUP CUP CUP
Over 20,000 sq. ft. structure CUP CUP CUP
With public tours or tasting rooms CUP CUP CUP CUP
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES* (15)
Accessory Structures Related to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry/Keeping* (e.g. Barns, Storage Buildings, Sheds; Cumulative GFA Per Lot) (15, 25)
up to 2.000 sq. ft. (15, 25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
over 2,000 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. (15, 25) ZC ZC ZC CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
over 5,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. (25) ZC ZC ZC CUP
over 20,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP
over 100,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP
exceeding height limits (25) CUP CUP CUP
Offices* (7, 19, 25) See Article 7
Accessory bathrooms* (See Sec. 8107-1.9) (25) ZC ZC ZC ZC
Agricultural Sales Facilities* (16, 19)
Small facilities: up to 500 sq. ft., meeting standards established by Section ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC 8107-6.2 (25)
Meeting standards of Sections 8107-6.2.1, 8107-6.2.2, and 8107-6.3.4 (25) CUP CUP CUP
Large facilities: over 500 to 2,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP CUP
Large facilities: over 2,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP CUP
Wholesale nurseries for propagation: with sales facilities up to 500 sq. ft. (26, ZC ZC ZC ZC 34)
with sales facilities of over 500 to 2,000 sq. ft. (26, 34) CUP CUP CUP
with sales facilities of over 2,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. (26, 34) CUP CUP CUP
with sales of non-agricultural items or materials not propagated on site. (26, CUP CUP CUP 34)
Agricultural Shade/Mist Structures* (16, 25, 34)
up to 1,000 sq. ft. (25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
over 1,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. (25) ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP
over 20,000 sq. ft. or 15% of lot area (whichever is greater) (25) ZC ZC ZC CUP
over 15% of lot area (25) CUP CUP CUP
Agricultural Worker Housing (55) See Sec. 8107-41
Farmworker Dwelling Units* (15, 25, 55)
Maximum of 4 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC ZC
Not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-41.3.2 PD PD PD PD
Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units (26, 55)
Maximum of 4 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-41.3.2 PD PD PD PD PD
Farmworker and Animal Caretaker Temporary Trailers (55) ZC ZC ZC
Animal Shade Structures (26)
Up to 500 sq. ft. (26) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Over 500 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. (26) ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP CUP
Over 1,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. (26) ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP
Over 10,000 sq. ft. or up to 7.5% of lot area (whichever is greater) (26) ZC ZC ZC CUP CUP
Over 20,000 sq. ft. or up to 15% of lot area (whichever is greater), Permeable CUP CUP CUP Structures only (26)
Over 15% of lot area, Permeable Structures only (26) CUP CUP
Over 7.5% of lot area, Impermeable Structures only (26) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Open Storage Per Art. 7 (6, 15, 25) E E E E E E
Fuel Storage (6, 25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup E E E E E E E E E E E Battery Packs, and the Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5) (57)
Underground Fuel Storage Permitted By Other County Agencies (25) E E E E E E
Agricultural Promotional Uses (26) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
ANIMAL KEEPING, NON-HUSBANDRY* (6, 2, 15)
Domestic Animals Per Art. 7 E E E E E E CUP E E
More Domestic Animals Than Are Permitted By Art. 7 (Excluding the Keeping of CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Roosters - See Sec. 8107-2.3.7) (15, 53)
Horses And Other Equines Per Art. 7 (15) E E E E E E CUP E E
More Horses and Other Equines Than Are Permitted By Art. 7 (15, 53) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Kennels/Catteries (2, 15, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Equestrian Centers (16, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Wild Animals, Not Inherently Dangerous (15, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Inherently Dangerous Animals (16) CUP CUP CUP
Reduced Setbacks for Animals, (Excluding the Keeping of Roosters), Per Table 2, ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW Sec. 8107-2.5.1 (16, 53)
See Accessory Structures Related to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry/Keeping; Animal
Accessory Structures Shade Structures; Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units (32)
AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS, PRIVATE CUP CUP CUP CUP
ASSEMBLY USES (39) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
BOARDING HOUSES AND BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS* (2) (35) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
On Designated Cultural Heritage Sites (29, 34) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CARE FACILITIES (SEE ALSO H. & S. C. AND W. & I. C.)
Day Care Centers (19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Family Day Care Home (28, 42) E E E E E E E E E
Intermediate Care of 7 or More Persons (2, 42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Residential Care of 6 or Fewer Persons* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-53
Residential Care of 7 or More Persons (7) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CEMETERIES* (SEE SEC. 8107-27) (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Accessory Crematories, Columbaria And Mausoleums CUP CUP CUP
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY AS DEFINED BY SECTION 2701 OF THE ZC VENTURA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES* (52)
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES* (15, 46)
This use only applies if the facility is an accessory structure to a dwelling, as outlined in §
Non-Commercial Antenna, Ground-Mounted (45) 8106-7.1 and § 8107-1.1. For other types of Non-Commercial Antenna, see Wireless Communication Facility use below.
Up to 40 ft. in height (16, 19, 42, 46) (see Section 8107-1.1) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Over 40 ft. to 75 ft. in height (6, 42, 46) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Wireless Communication Facility (45)
Stealth Facilities (Building-Concealed, Flush-Mounted, etc.) 80 feet or less in height (see § 8107-45.4) (45)
Non-Stealth Facilities, 50 feet or less in height (45) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Non-Stealth Facilities, over 50 feet in height, or Stealth Facilities over 80 feet CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP (See § 8107-45.4(f)) (45)
CULTURAL/HISTORIC USES (29)
Cultural Heritage Sites with Ordinance Deviations (29) Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
Historic Repository (29) (40) CUP CUP
Interpretive Centers (29) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
DWELLINGS (43)
Dwellings, Single-Family* (Mobilehomes - See Sec. 8107-1.3) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PD ZC
Mobilehome, Continuing Nonconforming (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Dwellings, Two-Family, Or Two Single-Family Dwellings ZC PD
Dwellings, Multi-Family (42)(43)(44) PD ZC
Accessory Dwellings
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)* (2, 11, 15, 33, 47, 58) Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)* (58) Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
Employee Housing (55) See Sec. 8107-26
Agricultural Employee Housing
Maximum of 4 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
More than 4 dwelling units or not meeting standards established by Sec. PD PD PD PD PD 8107-26.3
Other Employee Housing (6 or fewer employees) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PD ZC
Farmworker Housing Complex (55) PD PD PD
Farmworker Group Quarters (55) PD PD PD
Dwellings, Accessory Structures To
Buildings For Human Habitation: (3, 19)
temporary housing during construction/prior to reconstruction* (19, 42, 50) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Buildings Not For Human Habitation Or Agricultural And Animal Husbandry/Keeping Purposes (E.G. Garage, Storage Building): (3, 15, 19, 27)
up to 2,000 sq. ft. GFA per lot (3, 6, 19, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
over 2,000 sq. ft. GFA per lot (3, 6, 15, 19, 42) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD ZC
exceeding height limits of main structure (18, 42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP PD PD CUP
accessory bathrooms*(18, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Other Structures (18)
heating and cooling equipment, emergency backup generators, backup battery packs, and the like (see sec. 8106-5.5) (57)
freestanding light fixtures per sec. 8106-8.6 * PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
nonmotorized wheeled conveyances, within standards* (19, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
which exceed standards (42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Non-Commercial Antennas, Ground-Mounted* (46) See Communication Facilities
Patios, Paving And Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade, Per Art. 6 E E E E E E E E E E E (18, 42)
Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture, Mailboxes And Similar Structures Exempt E E E E E E E E E E E From Setback Requirements of Art. 6 (18, 42)
Swimming, wading and ornamental pools less that 18" depth capacity (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
Soil and geologic testing for water wells, foundations, septic systems and similar construction (18, 42)
Dwellings, Accessory Uses To
Keeping Of Animals; Nonhusbandry*
apiculture (backyard beekeeping) see sec. 8107-2.6.2* (57) E E E E E E E E E E E
equines and other domestic animals per art. 7 (19) E E E E E E CUP E E
more animals than are permitted by art. 7 (excluding the keeping of roosters CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
- see sec. 8107-2.3.7) (3, 15, 53)
pet animals in accordance with standards of art. 7 (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
more animals than are permitted by art. 7 (3, 15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
wild animals as pets (sec. 8107-2.3.1) (15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
more wild animals than are permitted (16) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
inherently dangerous animals Not permitted
youth projects, (excluding the keeping of roosters)* (16, 53) ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
rooster youth projects and rooster hobbyists (see secs. 8107-2.3.7 and ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW -2.5.5)* (53)
Commercial uses, minor, for project residents (See Sec. 8109-1.2.5) (4) PD
Garage/yard sales (See definition)(42) E E E E E E E E E E E
Home occupations* (3, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Homeshare (48) (See Sec. 8109-4.6) E E E E E E E E E E ZC
Open storage, per art. 7* (19, 42) (See Section 8107-150029 E E E E E E E E E E E
Short-Term Rental (48) (See Sec. 8109-4.6) E E E E E E E E E E
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Colleges and universities (40) CUP
Schools, elementary and secondary (boarding and nonboarding) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGE* CUP CUP CUP (3)
FENCES AND WALLS 7' HIGH OR LESS PER ART. 6 (42, 56) E E E E E E E E E E E
Wildlife Impermeable Fencing In Overlay Zone* (51) Pursuant to Article 9
Over 7' High Per Art. 6 (18, 42, 56) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
FILMING ACTIVITIES* (2, 15)
Permanent Not permitted
Temporary CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Occasional For Current News Programs/ Noncommercial Personal Use (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
Occasional Per Sec. 8107-11.1 (42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Occasional With Waivers Per Sec. 8107-11.2 ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
Occasional, Not Meeting Standards (18) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
FIREWOOD OPERATIONS (3, 12) CUP CUP CUP
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS (2) (40) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Correctional Institutions CUP CUP
Fire Stations CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Law Enforcement Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Public Works Projects Not Otherwise Listed As Uses In This Section Constructed E E E E E E E E E E By The County Or Its Contractors
GRADING (A PWA GRADING PERMIT MAY STILL APPLY) (7, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
Within An Overlay Zone Pursuant to Article 9
HOSPITALS CUP
LIBRARIES CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
MAINTENANCE, ROUTINE/MINOR REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS, NO STRUCTURAL E E E E E E E E E E E ALTERATIONS (42)
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT* (1) CUP CUP CUP
Mining And Accessory Uses* (1) CUP CUP CUP
Less Than 1 Year In Duration (1, 22) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Public Works Maintenance (1, 22, 36) E E E E E E E E E
Following a public hearing where a reclamation plan is required per SMARA in
Reclamation Plan (22) conjunction with a land use entitlement
Mining, Agricultural Site* (22) ZCW ZCW
Oil And Gas Exploration And Production (7) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Drilling, Temporary Geologic (Testing Only) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES* (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
MOBILEHOME PARKS* CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
MODEL HOMES/LOT SALES: 2 YEARS* (42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
More Than 2 Years (42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
ORGANICS PROCESSING OPERATIONS (COMPOSTING, VERMICOMPOSTING, CHIPPING AND GRINDING) (24)
Biosolids Composting Operations* (24) CUP
Commercial Organics Processing Operations* (24)
Small-Scale (up to 200 cubic yards on-site)* (24) ZC CUP ZC CUP ZC
Medium-Scale (over 200 cubic yards to 1,000 cubic yards on-site)* (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Large-Scale (over 1,000 cubic yards on-site)* (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP
OUTDOOR EVENTS (49)
If Event Meets Criteria And Requirements of Sec. 8107-46.3 (49) E E E E
If Event Does Not Meet Criteria And Requirements of Sec. 8107-46.3 (49) CUP CUP CUP CUP
PIPELINES/TRANSMISSION LINES, ABOVEGROUND* (42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
PUBLIC SERVICE/UTILITY FACILITIES (27)
Small Utility Structures (17) E E E E E E E E E E
Excluding Office And Service Yards (28) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Public Service/Utility Offices And Service Yards, When Located On Lots CUP CUP Containing The Majority Of The Agency's Facilities (28)
RECREATION AND PARKS
Botanic Gardens and Arboreta* (35) CUP CUP
Camps* (8) (35) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Campgrounds* (8) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Fields, athletic PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
With Night Lighting PD PD PD PD PD
Geothermal Spas with or without accessory commercial eating facilities (7) CUP
Golf Courses And/Or Driving Ranges, Except Miniature Golf (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Motocross/Off-Highway Vehicle Parks*(17) CUP
Parks, Natural (6) ZC ZC PD ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PD
Buildings (within natural parks) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
Parks, Urban* PD PD PD PD PD PD
Gymnasium (within urban parks) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Periodic Outdoor Sporting Events (7) CUP CUP
Recreational Vehicle Parks* CUP CUP CUP CUP
Recreation Projects, County-Initiated (5) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
Caretaker Recreational Vehicle, Accessory* (5) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Retreats, Without Sleeping Facilities* (8) CUP CUP CUP CUP
With Sleeping Facilities (8) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Shooting Ranges And Outdoor Gun Clubs (4) CUP
SIGNS PER ARTICLE 10 UNLESS EXEMPT FROM ZONING CLEARANCE PER SEC. ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC 8110-3 (7, 42)
SOIL AMENDMENT OPERATIONS (16) CUP CUP CUP
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, TEMPORARY* (3, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING*
Transitional Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
Supportive Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION: REMOVAL, RELOCATION, PRUNING OR VEGETATION MODIFICATION (7, 12, 51)
Protected Trees, Vegetation, and Vegetation Modification In Overlay Zone* (51) Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
Other Trees and Vegetation Outside Overlay Zone (42, 51) E E E E E E E E E E E
USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY (OTHER THAN TO AGRICULTURE, ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP ANIMALS OR DWELLINGS) (42)
Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup Battery E E E E E E E E E E E Packs, and the Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5) (57)
Freestanding Light Fixtures Per Sec. 8106-8.6 * PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
Organics Processing Operations*(24)
On-Site Composting Operations (not related to normal farming activities)*(24)
Small-scale (up to 10 cubic yards on-site)* (24, 42) E E E E E E E E E E
Medium-scale (over 10 cubic yards to 200 cubic yards on-site)* (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP ZC
Large-scale (over 200 cubic yards on-site)* (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Waste Handling, Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities (24)
Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities And Hazardous CUP Waste Collection, Treatment and Storage Facilities* (24)
Recyclable Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities* (24) E
Not meeting standards established by Section 8107-36.3.7* (24) CUP
Soil And Geologic Testing For Water Wells Foundations, Septic Systems And E E E E E E E E E E E Similar Construction (19, 42)
Stockpiling Of Construction Related Debris and/or Fill Material for Non-agricultural Operations (28)
Less Than 1,000 Cu. Yds. (28) ZC ZC ZC
1,000 Cu. Yds Or More (28) CUP CUP CUP
Swimming, Wading, And Ornamental Pools Less Than 18" Depth Capacity (19, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
Patios, Paving And Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade, Per Art. 6 E E E E E E E E E E E (18, 42)
Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture And Similar Structures Exempt From Setback E E E E E E E E E E E Requirements Of Art. 6 (18, 42)
Open Storage Per Art. 7* (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
Parking/Storage of Large Vehicles (38) Pursuant to Article 8 Sec. 8108-3.4
To A Use Requiring A PD Permit Or CUP (2) Pursuant to Article 11 Sec. 8111-6.1 Dwelling, Caretaker
VETERINARY HOSPITALS FOR LARGE ANIMALS* CUP CUP
WASTE HANDLING, WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES (24)
Disposal Facilities, Hazardous Waste* (24) CUP
Disposal Facilities, Oilfield Waste* (24) CUP
Disposal Facilities, Solid Waste* (24) CUP
Recyclables Collection And Processing Facilities*(24) CUP
Recyclables Collection Centers* (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temporary Collection Activities*(24, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Waste Collection And Processing Activities To Mitigate An Emergency*(24) Pursuant to Sec. 8107-36.3.12
Waste Processing Facilities And Transfer Stations* (24) CUP
WASTEWATER/SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facilities (19, 42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Community Wastewater Treatment Facilities (19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
WATER PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, & DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES: (6)
4 Or Fewer Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
5 Or More Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
For Agricultural Purposes (Privately Operated) ZC ZC ZC ZC
Well Drilling For Use Only On Lot Of Well Location (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
* There are specific regulations for this use or structure; see Article 7 and Article 9. Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
E = Exempt ZCW = Zoning Clearance with signed Approved by Approved by Approved by ZC = Zoning Clearance unless waivers Not Planning Exempt Planning Board of specifically exempted PD = Planned Development Permit Allowed Director Commission Supervisors CUP = Conditional Use Permit or Designee
(Am. Ord. 4387—7/1/08; Am. Ord. 4389—9/9/08; Ord. No. 4407, § 3, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4411, § 3, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 4436, § 4, 6-28-2011; Ord. No. 4455, § 3, 10-22-2013; Ord. No. 4470, § 2, 3-24-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 2, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4523, § 4, 6-19- 2018; Ord. No. 4526, § 2, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 4528, § 4, 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 4532, § 2, 10-30-2018; Ord. No. 4537, § 4, 3-12-2019; Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 4, 11-3-2020; Ord. No. 4574, § I, 12-15-2020; Ord. No. 4580 § 2, 4-13-2021; Ord. No. 4596, § 2, 3-1-2022; Ord. No. 4606, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 4615, § 2, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4624, § 3, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4625, §§ 3, 6, 7, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4630, § 2, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 4632, § 1, 6-4-2024; Ord. No. 4641, § 3, 12-17-2024)
8105-5 - Permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones.
CO C1 CPD M1 M2 M3
AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS, PRIVATE CUP CUP CUP
AIRPORTS CUP
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PD
Amusement Parks and Carnivals CUP
Arcades CUP
Batting Cages and Golf Driving Ranges, Indoor (3, 15) CUP
Bicycle Racing Tracks, Outdoor (3) CUP
Gymnasiums (See Definitions) (3, 15) PD CUP
Motion Picture Theaters, Outdoor (Drive-in) CUP
Racetracks (for Motorized Vehicles), Outdoor Shooting Ranges and Stadiums Prohibited
Shooting Ranges, Indoor CUP CUP CUP
Parks, Urban* PD PD PD
Gymnasium (within urban parks) CUP CUP CUP
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS PD
ASSEMBLY USES (39) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS PD PD
BANKS AND RELATED FINANCIAL OFFICES AND INSTITUTIONS PD PD PD
BARS, TAVERNS AND NIGHTCLUBS* CUP
CARE FACILITIES: (SEE ALSO H. & S.C. AND W. & I. C.) (6)
Day Care Center (2, 15, 27) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Residential Care of 6 or Fewer Persons* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-53
Intermediate and Residential, Care of 7 or More Persons (6) CUP CUP
Emergency Shelter *(42) ZC
Low Barrier Navigation Center* ZC ZC
CAR WASHES, SELF-SERVICE OR AUTOMATIC (2, 15) CUP CUP CUP
CEMETERIES, COLUMBARIA AND MAUSOLEUMS CUP CUP
Crematories, Accessory CUP CUP
CLUB PROJECTS, TEMPORARY OUTDOOR CUP CUP
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY AS DEFINED BY SEC. 2701 OF THE VENTURA COUNTY ZC ZC CODE OF ORDINANCES*
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (46)
This use only applies if the facility is an accessory
Non-Commercial Antenna, Ground Mounted (46) structure to a dwelling (See Sec. 8105-4)
Wireless Communication Facility (45)
Stealth Facilities (Building-Concealed, Flush-Mounted, etc.) 80 feet or less in height (See Sec. CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 8107-45.4) (45)
Non-Stealth Facilities, 50 feet or less in height (See Sec. 8107-45.4(f)(4)) (45) CUP CUP CUP
Non-Stealth Facilities, over 50 feet in height, or Stealth Facilities over 80 feet (See Sec. 8107- CUP CUP CUP 45.4(f)(4)) (45)
CONFERENCE CENTER/CONVENTION CENTER (9) CUP
CONTRACTORS' SERVICE AND STORAGE YARDS AND BUILDINGS PD PD
Exempt (See Sec. 9600 et seq. of the Ventura County Ordinance CROP PRODUCTION (12) Code for regulations pertaining to industrial hemp cultivation.)
USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY ZC ZC ZC
Fuel Storage ZC ZC ZC
Underground Fuel Storage Permitted by Other County Agencies E E E
Offices CUP CUP CUP
Packing, Preliminary Processing or Storage of Crops; Without Structures ZC ZC ZC
Agricultural Sales Facility; Small Up to 500 sq. ft.* (15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
not meeting standards established by Section 8107-6.2 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CULTURAL/HISTORIC USES (29, 40)
Cultural Heritage Sites with Ordinance Deviations (29) Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
Historic Repository (29) CUP CUP CUP
Interpretive Centers (29) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Museums CUP CUP CUP CUP
DOG AND CAT GROOMING PD
EDUCATION AND TRAINING (41)
Colleges and Universities CUP PD
Schools; Elementary and Secondary (Nonboarding Only) CUP PD
Professional and Vocational CUP CUP PD PD CUP
Art, Craft and Self-Improvement CUP CUP PD PD
ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGE (3) CUP CUP
Energy Storage* PD PD PD
FENCES AND WALLS 6′ HIGH OR LESS PER ART. 6 E E E E E E
Wildlife Impermeable Fencing In Overlay Zone* Pursuant to Article 9
Over 6′ High Per Art. 6 (18) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
FESTIVALS, ANIMAL SHOWS, AND SIMILAR EVENTS, TEMPORARY OUTDOOR (3, 35) CUP
FILMING ACTIVITIES* (2, 15)
Permanent PD PD PD CUP CUP
Temporary CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Occasional for Current News Programs/Noncommercial Personal Use E E E E E E
Occasional Per Sec. 8107-11.1 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Occasional With Waivers Per Sec. 8107-11.2 ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
Occasional, Not Meeting Standards (18) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EXCLUDING CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS (2) PD PD PD PD
Correctional Institutions* (30) CUP
Public Works Projects Not Otherwise Listed as Uses in this Section Constructed by the County or its Contractors
Fire Stations (15) PD PD PD PD PD PD
GRADING (A PWA GRADING PERMIT MAY STILL APPLY) (3) E E E E E E
Within an Overlay Zone Pursuant to Article 9
HEALTH SERVICES SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND OUT-PATIENT CLINICS PD PD PD
Ambulance Services CUP PD PD
Hospitals CUP CUP
Pharmacy, Accessory Retail, for Prescription Pharmaceuticals Only PD PD PD
HOTELS, MOTELS AND BOARDING HOUSES PD
KENNELS/CATTERIES (15) CUP
LABORATORIES; RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PD PD PD
Medical and Dental PD PD PD PD
LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS PD PD PD
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Apparel and Related Products PD PD PD
Dressmaking and Tailor Shops PD PD
Chemicals (See Definitions), Gases and Related Products Excluding Nerve Gas CUP
Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Perfumes, Cosmetics and the Like PD PD PD
Soaps, Detergents and Cleaners PD
Electrical and Electronic Machinery, Equipment and Supplies PD PD PD
Batteries CUP PD
Household Appliances CUP PD PD
Transmission and Distribution Equipment, and Industrial Apparatus (15) CUP PD PD
Food and Related Products CUP PD PD
Alcoholic Beverages PD
Bakery Products PD PD PD
Meat, Seafood and Poultry Packing Plants CUP CUP
Slaughtering; Refining and Rendering of Animal Fats and Oils CUP
Sugar Refining CUP
Furniture and Related Fixtures PD PD
Instruments; Measuring, Analyzing and Controlling PD PD PD
Jewelry, Silverware, and Plated Ware PD PD PD
Leather and Leather Products PD PD PD
Tanning, Curing and Finishing of Hides and Skins CUP
Lumber and Wood Products and Processes PD PD
Cabinet Work PD PD PD
Firewood Operations (3, 12) CUP CUP CUP
Plywood, Particleboard and Veneer Manufacture; Wood Preserving PD
Sawmills and Planing Mills PD
Machinery, Except Electrical PD PD
Office, Computing and Accounting Machines PD PD PD
Metal Industries, Primary CUP
Rolling, Drawing and Extruding CUP PD
Metal Products, Fabricated PD PD
Ammunition CUP
Machine Shops (3) PD PD PD
Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, Engraving and Related Operations CUP PD PD
Musical Instruments, Including Pianos and Organs PD PD PD
Paper and Related Products CUP
Products from Paper and Paperboard, Including Containers PD PD PD
Pens, Pencils and Other Office and Artists' Materials PD PD PD
Personal Goods PD PD PD
Petroleum Refining and Related Industries CUP
Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods, and Watches and Clocks PD PD PD
Printing, Publishing and Related Industries PD PD PD
Print Shops (Up to 1,500 sq. ft. of GFA) (3) PD
Rubber and Plastics Products (2) CUP CUP
Tire Retreading and Recapping PD PD
Signs and Advertising Displays PD PD PD
Soil Amendment Operations (16) CUP CUP CUP
Stone, Clay and Glass Products (4) CUP PD
Asbestos Products CUP
Cement, Concrete, Gypsum and Plaster, and Products Fabricated Therefrom (2) CUP CUP
Glass and Glassware, Pressed and Blown, Including Flat Glass CUP
Glass Product, Made of Purchased Glass PD PD PD
Rock Crushing and Sandblasting Plants CUP
Textile Mill Products PD
Tobacco Products PD PD
Toys and Amusement, Sporting and Athletic Goods PD PD PD
Transportation Equipment (15) CUP PD
Motorcycles, Bicycles and Related Parts PD PD
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (1) CUP
Mining and Accessory Uses* (1, 19) CUP
Less than 1 Year in Duration (1, 22) CUP CUP CUP
Public Works Maintenance (1, 22, 36) E E E E E E
Following a public hearing where a reclamation plan is Reclamation Plan (22) required per SMARA in conjunction with a land use entitlement
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production* CUP CUP CUP
Drilling, Temporary Geologic (Testing only) CUP CUP CUP
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CBD OVERLAY ZONE PER SECTION 8109-4.5.5 (37) PD
Pursuant
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the CBD overlay zone* to Sec. 8107-1.7
OFFICE; BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, EXCEPT HEALTH AND PD PD PD PD CUP VETERINARY (6, 15)
Telemarketing Offices (21) PD PD PD PD CUP CUP
ORGANICS PROCESSING OPERATIONS (COMPOSTING, VERMICOMPOSTING, CHIPPING AND GRINDING) (24)
Biosolids Composting Operations (24) CUP CUP
Commercial Organics Processing Operations (All Types) (24) CUP CUP
PARKING FACILITY (38) PD PD PD PD PD PD
PIPELINES/TRANSMISSION LINES, ABOVEGROUND (19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
PROPULSION (ENGINE) TESTING CUP
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Small Utility Structures (19) E E E E E E
Offices Only PD PD PD PD PD PD
Service Yards PD PD
RADIO STUDIOS (see Section 8107-45.2.3) (45) CUP PD PD PD
RECORDING STUDIOS (3, 15) PD CUP
RENTAL AND LEASING OF DURABLE GOODS (6, 15, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Bicycle Rental PD
REPAIR AND RECONDITIONING SERVICES (2) CUP CUP PD PD
Automobile Bodywork and Painting PD PD
Automobile Repair, Including Component Repair (15) CUP CUP PD PD
Electrical and Electronic Machinery and Equipment (3, 6, 15) PD PD PD
Heavy Machinery Repair, Including Trucks, Tractors and Buses PD PD
Instruments, Including Musical Instruments (3, 6) PD PD
Office, Computing and Accounting Machines (3, 6) PD PD
Photographic and Optical Goods (3, 6) PD PD
Repair of Personal Goods such as Jewelry, Shoes and Saddlery PD PD
RETAIL TRADE (SEE DEFINITIONS) (2, 19) PD PD
Christmas Tree Sales* (3) ZC ZC
Eating Establishments* (18) PD PD CUP CUP
Feed Stores CUP
Lumber and Building Materials Sales Yards (6, 15) CUP CUP
Mail Order Houses (Nonstore) PD PD
Mobile Food Facilities* (18) E E E E E E
More than 30 Minutes in One Location (18) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Motor Vehicle, Mobilehome, Recreational Vehicle and Boat Dealers CUP
Nurseries CUP
Uses and Structures, Accessory
Outdoor Sales and Services, Temporary (See Definitions)* (2) ZC ZC
Repair of Products Retailed ZC ZC
SALES/LEASING OF COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OFFICE SPACE IN EXISTING BUILDING ON E E E E E E SAME SITE AS UNIT/UNITS BEING SOLD/LEASED (18)
SALVAGE YARDS, INCLUDING AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL CUP SALES OF SALVAGED MATERIALS
SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
Business (See Definitions) PD PD PD
Auction Halls, Not Involving Livestock (2) CUP CUP PD
Disinfecting and Exterminating Services (6) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Exhibits, Building of PD PD PD
Industrial Laundries and Dry Cleaning Plants PD PD
Sign Painting and Lettering Shops PD PD PD
Personal PD PD
SIGNS PER REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 10 UNLESS EXEMPT FROM ZONING CLEARANCE ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PER SEC. 8110-3 (7, 15)
Freestanding Off-Site Advertising Signs CUP CUP
SWAP MEETS (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP
TAXIDERMY PD
TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING*
Transitional Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
Supportive Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (SEE DEFINITIONS) CUP PD PD
Bus and Train Terminals CUP
Stockyard, Not Primarily for Fattening or Selling Livestock CUP
Truck Storage, Overnight, and Waste Hauling Yards (7, 23) PD PD
TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION: REMOVAL, RELOCATION, PRUNING OR VEGETATION MODIFICATION (7, 12)
Protected Trees, Vegetation, and Vegetation Modification in Overlay Zone* See Arts. 7 and 9
Other Trees and Vegetation Outside Overlay Zone (42) E E E E E E
USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY, OTHER THAN LISTED ABOVE (19)
Animals, Security, Per Art. 7 (See Sec. 8107-2.4.4) E E E E E E
More Animals than Permitted CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Dwelling, for Superintendent or Owner (2, 6) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Dwelling, Caretaker (3, 6) CUP CUP CUP
Game Machines; Three or Fewer ZC ZC
Organics Processing Operations (24)
On-Site Composting Operations (24)
Small-Scale (up to 10 cubic yards on-site) (24) E E E E E E
Medium-Scale (over 10 cubic yards to 200 cubic yards on-site) (24) CUP CUP CUP ZC ZC ZC
Large-Scale (over 200 cubic yards on-site) (24) CUP CUP CUP
Waste Handling, Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities (24)
Recyclable Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities (24) E E E E E
Not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-36.3.7 (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Patios, Paving, and Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade Per Article 6 (19) E E E E E E
Recreational Facilities, Restaurants and Cafes; For Employees Only PD PD PD
Retail Sale of Products Manufactured On-Site ZC ZC ZC
Soil and Geologic Testing for Water Wells, Foundations, Septic Systems, and Similar Construction E E E E E E
Swimming, Wading, and Ornamental Pools Less Than 18" Depth Capacity (19) E E E E E E
Temporary Buildings During Construction* (2) ZC ZC ZC ZC
Vaccination Clinics, Temporary, for Pet Animals* (5) ZC ZC
Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup Battery Packs, and the E E E E E E Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5)
Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture, Similar Structures Exempt from Setback Requirements of E E E E E E Article 6
Ordinary Maintenance/Minor Repairs to Buildings; No Structural Alterations E E E E E E
Vending Machines Not Displacing Required Parking or Landscaping, nor Blocking Pedestrian E E E E E E Access (19)
VETERINARY CLINICS, PET ANIMALS ONLY* (2, 15) CUP PD PD PD PD
WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE, INCLUDING MINISTORAGE ETC. PD PD PD
Automobile Impound Yards; Dead Storage of Trucks, Buses and the Like (2, 4) CUP
Building Materials, Movers' Equipment and the Like; Indoor (1, 8) PD PD PD
Outdoor (2) CUP
Ministorage, with or without RV Storage* (27) CUP PD PD
Fertilizer and Manure CUP
Hazardous Materials, Including Pesticides and Herbicides (7) CUP
Petroleum and Gas (Butane, Propane, LPG, etc.); Explosives and Fireworks CUP
Recreational Vehicle PD PD
Storage of Building Materials, Temporary* (3) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
WASTE HANDLING, WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES (24)
Disposal Facilities, Oilfield Waste (24) CUP
Disposal Facilities, Solid Waste (24) CUP
Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities and Hazardous Waste Collection, CUP CUP Treatment and Storage Facilities (24)
Recyclables Collection and Processing Facilities (24) CUP CUP CUP
Recyclables Collection Centers (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Recyclable Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities (24) CUP CUP
Reuse Salvage Facilities (Indoor or Outdoor) (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Temporary Collection Activities, Outdoor (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Waste Collection and Processing Activities to Mitigate an Emergency (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Waste Processing Facilities and Transfer Stations (24) CUP CUP
WASTEWATER/SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP
Community Wastewater Treatment Facility CUP CUP
WATER PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
4 or Fewer Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) (6, 15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
5 or More Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) CUP CUP CUP ZC ZC ZC
Well Drilling for Use Only on Lot of Well Location (Privately Operated) E E E E E E
WHOLESALE TRADE PD PD PD
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND COMMERCIAL AQUARIUMS CUP
* There are specific regulations for this use or structure; see Article 7 and Article 9. Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
E = Exempt ZCW = Zoning Clearance with signed Approved by Approved by Approved by ZC = Zoning Clearance unless waivers Not Planning Exempt Planning Board of specifically exempted PD = Planned Development Permit Allowed Director Commission Supervisors CUP = Conditional Use Permit or Designee
(Add. Ord. 3723—3-12-85; Am. Ord. 3730—5-7-85; Add. Ord. 3730—5-7-85; Am. Ord. 3749—10-29-85; Add. Ord. 3749—10-29-85; Am. Ord. 3810—5-5-87; Add. Ord. 3810—5-5-87; Am. Ord. 3881—12-20-88; Add. Ord. 3881—12-20-88; Add. Ord. 3895—4-25-89; Am. Ord. 3920—12-19-89; Am. Ord. 3993—2-25-92; Am. Ord. 3995—3-24-92; Add. Ord. 3995—3-24-92; Am. Ord. 4092—6-27-95; Add. Ord. 4092—6-27-95; Add. Ord. 4118—7-2-96; Add. Ord. 4123—9-17-96; Am. Ord. 4123—9-17-96; Am. Ord. 4166—4-14-98; Am. Ord. 4175—10-6-98; Am. Ord. 4187—5-25-99; Am. Ord. 4214—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4214—10-24-00; Am. Ord. 4215—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4215—10-24-00; Am. Ord. 4216—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4216—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4220—12-5-00; Add. Ord. 4227—1-9- 01; Add. Ord. 4281—5-6-03; Am. Ord. 4281—5-6-03; Am. Ord. 4282—5-20-03; Am. Ord. 4291—7-29-03; Am. Ord. 4317—3-15-05; Am. Ord. 4387—7-1-08; Am. Ord. 4389—9-9-08; Am. Ord. 4393—12-16-08; Ord. No. 4407, § 3, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4411, § 3, 3-2- 2010; Ord. No. 4417, § 2, 10-5-2010; Ord. No. 4436, § 4, 6-28-2011; Ord. No. 4470, § 2, 3-24-2015; Ord. No. 4526, § 2, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 4532, § 2, 10-30-2018; Ord. No. 4537, § 4, 3-12-2019; Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 4, 11-3-2020; Ord. No. 4574, § II, 12-15-2020; Ord. No. 4596, § 2, 3-1-2022; Ord. No. 4606, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 4615, § 2, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4624, § 3, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4630, § 2, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 4641, § 3, 12-17-2024)
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Ask AI about this code▸Contents — VenturaCounty Municipal Code
- 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 4 — Permitted Uses
- 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