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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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▸Contents — VenturaCounty Municipal Code
VenturaCounty Municipal Code
  1. 2.04 of Title 2.
  2. Division 1 — Government
  3. Chapter 1 — Business Taxes and Certificates
  4. Article 1 — General Provisions
  5. Article 2 — Definitions
  6. Article 3 — Imposition of Tax and Exemptions from Taxation
  7. Article 4 — Payment of Business Taxes
  8. Article 5 — Application and Renewal—Business Tax Certificate
  9. Article 6 — Penalties and Interest
  10. Article 7 — Refund of Overpayment
  11. Article 8 — Hearings and Appeals
  12. Article 9 — Enforcement and Violations
  13. Article 10 — Additional Tax Collector Powers
  14. Article 11 — Miscellaneous Provisions
  15. Chapter 2 — Licenses
  16. Article 2 — License Applications— Procedures and Appeals
  17. Article 1 — Temporary Shows
  18. Article 2 — Dance Halls
  19. Article 2.5 — Teen-Age Dances
  20. Article 3 — Billiard Rooms
  21. Article 4 — Motor Vehicle Races
  22. Article 5 — Card Rooms
  23. Article 1 — Auctioneer
  24. Article 2 — Collectors, Dealers and Brokers
  25. Article 3 — Peddlers, Solicitors, and Telephone Solicitors
  26. Article 1 — Rubbish Collection
  27. Article 2 — Ambulances
  28. Article 3 — Private Patrolmen
  29. Article 4 — Taxicabs
  30. Article 5 — Massage Businesses and Massage Technicians
  31. Article 5.5 — Solemnization of Marriages
  32. Article 6 — Kennels
  33. Article 1 — Licensing of Cannabis Operations
  34. Article 2 — Tax on Cannabis Operations
  35. Chapter 6 — Sidewalk Vending
  36. Chapter 1 — Standards and Permits
  37. Chapter 2 — Facilities Fees
  38. Article 1 — Sheriff's Facilities
  39. Article 2 — Fire Protection Facilities
  40. Article 1 — Nuisance
  41. Article 3 — Power of Arrest
  42. Article 1 — Tents and Lean-tos
  43. Article 2 — Enforcement
  44. Article 3 — Tents and House Courts
  45. Article 4 — Violation
  46. Article 1 — Camps
  47. Article 2 — Camp Fires
  48. Article 3 — Bathing, Surfing, Surfboards
  49. Chapter 4 — Animals
  50. Article 1 — License Tag
  51. Article 2 — Animal Shelter
  52. Article 3 — Dogs Used by Peace Officers
  53. Article 4 — Rabies Control
  54. Article 5 — Animal Control
  55. Article 6 — General
  56. Article 7 — Wild Animal Control
  57. Article 8 — Administrative Enforcement Alternative
  58. Article 9 — Roosters
  59. Chapter 5 — Hazardous Substances
  60. Article 1 — Unified Program Generally
  61. Article 1.1 — Unified Program— Hazardous Waste Producers
  62. Article 1.2 — Unified Program—Underground Storage of Hazardous…
  63. Article 1.3 — Unified Program—Aboveground Storage of Hazardous…
  64. Article 1.4 — Unified Program—Business Plan/Risk Management Plan
  65. Article 1.5 — Unified Program—Inspection of State Authorized F…
  66. Article 1.6 — Participating Agency Fees
  67. Article 1.7 — Unified Program Hearing Procedure
  68. Article 2 — Liability for Violation of Hazardous Waste and Sub…
  69. Article 3 — Medical Waste Management and Safe Body Art
  70. Article 5 — Business Plans and Risk Management and Prevention …
  71. Article 1 — General
  72. Chapter 7 — Regulation of Solid Waste Storage, Collection, Dis…
  73. Article 1 — Regulation of the Disposal and Handling of Solid W…
  74. Article 3 — Solid Waste Programs for Unincorporated Areas
  75. Article 4 — County Integrated Waste Management Plan Fee
  76. Article 1 — Groundwater Conservation
  77. Article 2 — Private and State Small Water Systems
  78. Article 3 — Administrative Enforcement of Private and State Sm…
  79. Chapter 9 — Alcoholic Beverage Warning Signs
  80. Chapter 10 — Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry
  81. Chapter 1 — Fire Protection
  82. Article 1 — Discharge
  83. Chapter 3 — Public Emergency
  84. Article 1 — General
  85. Article 2 — Emergency Planning Council
  86. Chapter 4 — Prices of Emergency Items and Services
  87. Chapter 5 — Courthouse Security Screening
  88. Article 1 — Preliminary Matters
  89. Article 3 — General Provisions
  90. Article 4 — Administration and Permitting
  91. Article 5 — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
  92. Article 6 — Variance Procedure
  93. Chapter 7 — Protection of Watercourses and Related Critical Pu…
  94. Article 1 — Alcoholic Beverages
  95. Article 1.1 — Social Hosts Liability
  96. Article 2 — Nudism
  97. Article 3 — Prostitution & Lewd Acts
  98. Article 4 — Unlawful Exposure of Private Parts and Female Brea…
  99. Article 5 — Harmful Substances
  100. Article 6 — Sale and Display of Drug Paraphernalia to Minors
  101. Article 7 — Place of Business Where Drug Paraphernalia is Kept…
  102. Article 1 — Imprisonment
  103. Article 2 — Juvenile Confinement
  104. Article 3 — Registration of Hotel and Motel Guests
  105. Article 4 — Miscellaneous
  106. Article 4.5 — Bingo Game Licenses
  107. Article 5 — Enclosing Swimming Pools and Other Bodies of Water
  108. Article 6 — Bicycle Registration and Licensing
  109. Article 7 — Abandoned or Inoperative Motor Vehicles
  110. Article 7.1 — Abandoned Vehicles
  111. Article 8 — Alarm Systems
  112. Article 9 — Commercial Weighing and Measuring Instruments
  113. Article 9.5 — Consumer Protection Business Permit
  114. Article 10 — Graffiti
  115. Article 11 — Loud or Raucous Nighttime Noise in Residential Zo…
  116. Chapter 3 — Ventura County Parks
  117. Article 1 — Applicability and Authority
  118. Article 2 — Definitions
  119. Article 3 — Powers and Duties of the Director
  120. Article 4 — Permits
  121. Article 5 — General Regulations
  122. Article 6 — Public Health and Sanitation
  123. Article 7 — Public Safety
  124. Article 8 — Preservation of County Parks
  125. Article 9 — Overnight Camping
  126. Chapter 4 — Ventura County Harbor Ordinance
  127. Article 1 — Definitions
  128. Article 2 — Powers and Duties of the Director
  129. Article 3 — Applicability and Authority
  130. Article 4 — Regulations Concerning Speed and Safety
  131. Article 5 — Navigation
  132. Article 6 — General Regulations
  133. Article 7 — Regulations Covering Mooring, Floats, and Other Ha…
  134. Article 8 — Health and Sanitation
  135. Article 9 — Severability and Preeminence
  136. Article 10 — Parking Area Regulations
  137. Chapter 5 — Ventura County Airport
  138. Article 3 — Powers and Duties
  139. Article 4 — Fire Regulations
  140. Article 5 — Aircraft Fuel Servicing
  141. Article 6 — Aircraft Operations/Aeronautical Activities
  142. Article 7 — Airports Regulations
  143. Article 8 — Traffic Regulations
  144. Article 9 — Health, Environment and Sanitation
  145. Article 11 — General Conditions
  146. Article 12 — Administration of System
  147. Article 13 — Wastewater Discharge Into County Sewerage System
  148. Article 14 — Pretreatment Requirements
  149. Article 15 — Industrial Discharge Permit System
  150. Article 16 — Industrial Wastewater Monitoring & Reporting
  151. Article 17 — Fees, Charges and Computations
  152. Article 18 — Enforcement
  153. Article 19 — Miscellaneous Provisions
  154. Chapter 6 — Regulation of Parking Facilities
  155. Chapter 6.5 — Regulation of Skateboarding and Similar Activiti…
  156. Chapter 7 — Ventura County Comprehensive Smoke-Free Regulations
  157. Chapter 8 — Regulating Tobacco Vending Machines
  158. Chapter 8.5 — Sale of Flavored Vaping Products and Flavored Va…
  159. Chapter 9 — Stormwater Quality Management
  160. Article 2 — Prohibition of Non-Stormwater Discharges
  161. Article 3 — Prohibition of Illicit Connections
  162. Article 4 — Reduction of Pollutants in Stormwater
  163. Article 5 — Requirements for the Control of Urban Runoff
  164. Article 6 — Inspections
  165. Article 7 — Enforcement
  166. Article 8 — Permits
  167. Article 9 — Miscellaneous
  168. Chapter 10 — Rincon Parkway
  169. Article 1 — Applicability and Authority
  170. Article 2 — Definitions
  171. Article 3 — Powers and Duties of the Director
  172. Article 4 — Permits
  173. Article 5 — General Regulations
  174. Article 6 — Public Health and Sanitation
  175. Article 7 — Public Safety
  176. Article 8 — Recreational Vehicle Parking Meter Zone
  177. Article 9 — Preservation of Rincon Parkway
  178. Chapter 1 — Traffic Ordinance
  179. Chapter 2 — Regulation of Riding and Hiking Trails in the Los …
  180. Chapter 3 — Large Truck Terminal Access
  181. Article 1 — Authority, Purpose, and Application of Chapter
  182. Article 3 — Establishment of Zones, Boundaries and Maps
  183. Article 4 — Purposes of Zones
  184. Article 5 — Uses and Structures by Zone
  185. Article 6 — Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Relate…
  186. Article 7 — Standards for Specific Uses
  187. Article 8 — Parking and Loading Requirements
  188. Article 9 — Standards for Specific Zones and Zone Types
  189. Article 10 — Sign Requirements
  190. Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures
  191. Article 12 — Limitations on Issuance of Building Permits in th…
  192. Article 13 — Nonconformities and Substandard Lots
  193. Article 14 — Enforcement and Penalties
  194. Article 15 — Amendments to This Chapter
  195. Article 16 — Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Incentives P…
  196. Article 17 — Mobilehome Park Closure Permit Requirements
  197. Article 18 — Official Zoning Data
  198. Article 19 — Specific Standards for Area Plans
  199. Article 1 — Authority, Purpose, and Application of Chapter
  200. Article 3 — Purposes of Zones
  201. Article 4 — Permitted Uses
  202. Article 5 — Development Standards/Conditions—Uses
  203. Article 6 — Parking and Loading Requirements
  204. Article 7 — Standards For Specific Zones
  205. Article 8 — General Development Standards/Conditions—Resource …
  206. Article 9 — Zoning Maps
  207. Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures
  208. Article 12 — Nonconformities and Substandard Lots
  209. Article 13 — Enforcement and Penalties
  210. Article 14 — Amendment to the local coastal program
  211. Chapter 2 — Subdivisions
  212. Article 1 — Authority, Purpose, and Application of Chapter
  213. Article 3 — Fees and Charges
  214. Article 4 — Parcel Map Waivers
  215. Article 5 — Tentative Maps
  216. Article 6 — Final and Parcel Map Requirements
  217. Article 7 — Amendment of Recorded Final and Parcel Maps
  218. Article 8 — Improvements, Dedications, Reservations and Fees
  219. Article 9 — Lot Line Adjustments
  220. Article 10 — Voluntary Mergers
  221. Article 11 — Conservation Subdivision
  222. Article 12 — Reversions to Acreage
  223. Article 13 — Mobilehome Park Conversions to Resident Ownership…
  224. Article 14 — Certificates of Compliance and Conditional Certif…
  225. Article 15 — Notice, Hearings, and Decisions
  226. Article 16 — Appeals
  227. Article 17 — Enforcement
  228. Article 18 — Amendments to this Chapter
  229. Chapter 3 — Places
  230. Article 1 — House Numbering
  231. Chapter 4 — Urban Area Development
  232. Chapter 6 — Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees for Maintenance and…
  233. Chapter 7 — Protection of Flood Control Facilities
  234. Chapter 8 — SE (Miscellaneous) Projects
  235. Chapter 9 — School Facilities Fee/Dedication Ordinance
  236. Chapter 10 — Mobile Home Park Rent Control
  237. Chapter 11 — Augmented Piru Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee
  238. Article 1 — Fees
  239. Article 2 — Right-To-Farm
  240. Article 3 — Mediation Services
  241. Article 1 — Regulations
  242. Article 1 — Identification of Agricultural Commodities Being T…
  243. Article 1 — Certification
  244. Chapter 5 — Apple Maggot Infestation Control
  245. Chapter 6 — Cultivation of Industrial Hemp
  246. Division 10 — Domestic Partnership Registration
  247. Chapter 1 — General
  248. Chapter 2 — Specific Provisions
  249. Article 1 — Imposition of Tax
  250. Article 2 — Registration
  251. Article 3 — Reporting and Remitting
  252. Article 4 — Penalties and Interest
  253. Article 5 — Failure to Collect and Report Tax
  254. Article 6 — Appeal
  255. Article 7 — Refunds
  256. Chapter 3 — Enforcement
  257. Article 1 — Civil Action
  258. Article 2 — Violations
  259. Division 12 — Highway Encroachments
  260. Chapter 1 — Definitions and Construction of Division
  261. Chapter 2 — General Provisions
  262. Chapter 3 — Encroachment Work Standards
  263. Chapter 4 — Application Requirements
  264. Chapter 5 — Permit Issuance
  265. Chapter 6 — Permit Fees and Deposits
  266. Chapter 7 — Maintenance and Repair of Sidewalks
  267. Chapter 8 — Wireless Telecommunication Facilities-Public Right…
  268. Chapter 9 — Transportation Permits
  269. Chapter 10 — Appeal and Violation
  270. Division 13 — Abatement of Public Nuisances

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