1.00 and Burros)

Goats 0.20 Pursuant to Secs. 8107-2.2.1 40 ft. and 8107-2.3.7(f) Geese 0.16

Guinea fowl 0.50

Hogs/Swine 0.50

Llamas 1.00

Camels 2.00

Ostriches, Rheas 0.50

Peafowl 0.50

Pheasants 0.16

Pigeons/Squabs/Quail 0.10

Rabbits, or other fur-bearing animal of similar size at maturity 0.05

Sheep 0.20

Turkeys 0.16

(Ord. No. 4580 § 4, 4-13-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-2.5.2 - Allowed number of animal husbandry/keeping units.

The maximum number of animal units allowed on a given lot(s) is set forth in Table 3, "Allowed Number of Animal Husbandry/Keeping Units." Up to two (2) units of equines may be kept on R-O, R-E, and R-A zoned lots of ten thousand (10,000) to twenty thousand (20,000) square feet if a waiver is obtained pursuant to Section 8111-1.1.2.

TABLE 3 (Section 8107-2.5.2) ALLOWED NUMBER OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY/KEEPING UNITS

 Zone       Minimum Lot      10,000 to        20,000 to        25,000 to        30,000 to        35,000 to        40,000 to                     Lots Equal to or Greater than 1 acre
              Area Required       19,999          24,999          29,999          34,999          39,999          43,559                                 (43,560 sq. ft.)
                                      sq. ft.            sq. ft.            sq. ft.            sq. ft.            sq. ft.            sq. ft.

 O-S           10,000           2               2.5             3               3.5             4              4.36       SQ. FT. OF LOT ÷ 10,000 sq. ft.        OVER 10 ACRES:
                    sq. ft.                                                                                          = TOTAL ANIMAL UNITS             UNLIMITED 1
  A-E                                                                                                ALLOWED 1
 R-A 1

 R-O 1          20,000           0              3              3              4.17             4.33             4.46                         Animals of 1.0 unit or greater:
                    sq. ft.                                                                                                                          [(SQ. FT. OF LOT—30,000 sq. ft.) ÷ 30,000 sq. ft.] + 4 = TOTAL
                                                                                                                    ANIMALS UNITS ALLOWED.

Animals of 1.0 unit or greater: sq. ft. [(SQ. FT. OF LOT—30,000 sq. ft.) ÷ 30,000 sq. ft.] + 4 = TOTAL ANIMALS UNITS ALLOWED.

                                                                                                                                                Animals of less than 1.0 unit:
                                                                                                                 SQ. FT. OF LOT ÷ 10,000 sq. ft. = TOTAL ANIMAL UNITS ALLOWED
                                                                                                                                                                           4

 R-E 1           10,000           2              2               3.2               3.4               3.6             3.74           [(SQ. FT. OF LOT—25,000 sq. ft.) ÷ 25,000] + 3 = TOTAL ANIMAL
                    sq. ft.                                                                                                            UNITS ALLOWED 4
   T-P

 R-P-D          1 ac.            0              0              0              0              0              0         SQ. FT. OF LOT ÷ 20,000 sq. ft. = TOTAL ANIMAL UNITS ALLOWED
                                                                                                                                                                           4

 R-1 2                                                         Permitted Pursuant to Sec. 8105-4, excluding roosters, peafowl, guinea fowl, and the like.

  R-2                                                            No animal keeping or husbandry allowed

REGULATORY NOTES:

1. Only animals of less than 1.00 animal unit may be allowed on lots less than 20,000 square feet in the RA, RO and RE Zones unless a waiver is obtained pursuant to Section 8111-1.1.2 of this Chapter.

2. No roosters, peafowl, guinea fowl or the like are permitted in the R1 Zone, or on lots less than 20,000 square feet in other zones.

3. No more than two peafowl are permitted on lots less than 1 acre; however, up to four peafowl may be permitted with a waiver pursuant to Section 8111-1.1.2.

4. On lots 20,000 square feet or more in size (except for in the R1 and R2 Zones) or on lots one acre or more in the RPD Zone, no more than four roosters are allowed notwithstanding the maximum allowable animal husbandry/keeping units per lot set forth in Table 3 above.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

(Ord. No. 4580 § 4, 4-13-2021)

8107-2.5.3 - Calculating the allowed number of animal husbandry/keeping units.

The first animal unit is only allowed if the lot in question meets the minimum lot area set forth in Table 3. Additional units may be added based on the size of the lot and the formulas set forth in Table 3. Animal unit and lot size calculations shall be rounded to the nearest one-hundredth. For example, if the one-thousandth value is 5 (.125) or greater, round up the one-hundredth value by 1 (.125 becomes .13). Fractions of animal units may be applied towards the total number of allowed animals on a lot, but they may not be rounded up to whole numbers. This is illustrated in the following two (2) examples.

Example 1

A 3.2 acre lot, zoned R-A, contains 139,392 sq. ft. (3.2 ac. × 43,560 sq. ft./ac.). The allowed number of animal units is calculated by dividing the sq. ft. of the lot by the animal accrual rate (139,392 sq. ft. ÷ 1 unit/10,000 sq. ft. = 13.9392 units) and rounding to the nearest one-hundredth. Therefore, 13.94 animal units are allowed on the lot. These units could allow for example 7 horses and 6 cows (13 units), 1 pig (0.5 unit), and 2 sheep (0.40 unit). Since there are no animal units in Table 2 equaling .04 unit, pursuant to Sec. 8107- 2.4.5, pet animals from Table 1 could be added since the subject lot exceeds the minimum lot size. Therefore, 1 medium bird (0.03 unit) and 1 mouse (0.01 unit) could be added, totaling 13.94 units.

Example 2

A 1.29 acre lot, zoned R-E, contains 56,192 sq. ft. (1.29 ac × 43,560 sq. ft./ac.). The allowed number of animal units is calculated by subtracting 25,000 sq. ft. from the lot area, (31,192 sq. ft.), then dividing by the animal unit accrual rate (31,192 sq. ft. ÷ 1/25,000 sq. ft. = 1.23768 units) and then adding 3 units for a total of 4.24768 units. Rounding to the nearest one-hundredth, there would be 4.25 animal units allowed on the lot. These units could allow for example, 2 horses (2.0 units), 2 ostriches (1.0 unit), 1 cow (1.0 unit), and 1 sheep (0.20 unit) totaling 4.20 units. The remaining 0.05 unit is less than any animal listed in Table 2, so pet animals from Table 1 could be added since the lot exceeds the minimum required lot size. Therefore, the remaining 0.05 animal unit could be allowed for 1 medium bird (0.03 unit) and 1 rat (0.02 unit).

(Rep./Reen. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8107-2.5.4 - Youth projects.

Livestock and fowl identified in Table 2 of Section 8107-2.5.1 above, other than roosters (see Section 8107-2.5.5 below), may be kept in accordance with a waiver pursuant to Section 8111-1.1.2 of this Chapter for a limited period of time on lots where they would not otherwise be allowed because the lot does not meet minimum size requirements or the project would lead to animals in excess of the numbers otherwise allowed; or where a discretionary permit would otherwise be required; provided such animals are kept for youth oriented projects sanctioned by such organizations as 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) and provided all of the following criteria are met:

a.

The animals shall be kept for no more than one (1) year from the date of approval for keeping unless otherwise specifically set forth in the waiver.

b.

Written concurrence is provided by all abutting residents and abutting landowners surrounding the lot where the animal is to be kept. Said concurrence shall be in a form acceptable to the Planning Director.

c.

The setbacks for the keeping of animals may be waived with the written concurrence of the neighbors possibly impacted by the setback intrusion.

d.

Animals shall be kept in a manner consistent with Section 8107-2.2 et seq. (General standards).

(Ord. No. 4580 § 4, 4-13-2021)

8107-2.5.5 - Rooster youth projects and rooster hobbyists.

Roosters may be kept for youth-oriented poultry projects, provided such roosters are kept for youth-oriented poultry projects sanctioned by such organizations as 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) or equivalent youth organizations as determined by the Ventura County Animal Services Director and the Planning Director. Roosters may also be kept by legitimate poultry hobbyists, as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter. Roosters may be kept for youth poultry projects and by legitimate poultry hobbyists in the numbers and types as set forth in Section 8107-2.3.7 of this Chapter and in accordance with the setback and containment standards and with the written approval by the Ventura County Animal Services Director as set forth in Sections 8107-2.2.2, 8107-2.3.7(f), and 8107-2.3.7(a)(5) of this Chapter, provided any necessary waiver of the number of roosters up to twenty-five (25) roosters is obtained pursuant to Section 8111-1.1.2 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4580 § 4, 4-13-2021)

8107-2.6 - Apiculture.

The following standards apply to the keeping of bees.

(a)

Definitions. Definitions for all italicized terms in this Section 8107-2.6 et seq. are set forth in Article 2 of this Chapter. If a term used in this section is not defined in Article 2 it shall have the meaning established for such word or phrase in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 29000) of Division 13 of the Food and Agricultural Code as may be amended.

(b)

Agricultural Commissioner Registration Requirement. Every person that is the owner or is in possession of an apiary that is located within the unincorporated area of the county shall register with the Agricultural Commissioner's Office the number of bee colonies in each apiary that is owned by the person, and provide the location of each apiary. Every person required to register under this section shall do so on the first day of January of each year in which they maintain or possess an apiary or within thirty (30) days thereafter, as required in the California Food and Agricultural Code sections 29010—29056, as may be amended.

(c)

Exempt Beekeeping Activities. The following beekeeping activities are exempt from the regulations of this Section 8107-2.6. et seq. Notwithstanding the following, persons conducting exempt beekeeping activities shall still comply with state and federal laws pertaining to apiculture, and shall register annually each beehive with the Agricultural Commissioner's Office pursuant to Section 8107-2.6(b), above.

(1)

Keeping of bees within an educational institution for study or observation, or within a physician's office or laboratory for medical research, treatment, or other scientific purposes.

(2)

In addition to the maximum number of beehives allowed pursuant to Section 8107-2.6.2(d), below, one (1) additional beehive may be brought onto a property for a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days for the purposes of swarm prevention.

(d)

Prohibited Beekeeping Activities.

(1)

Beekeeping is prohibited in mobile home and recreational vehicle parks, all commercial and industrial zones, and the R2, RHD, and R/MU Zones. Beekeeping is also prohibited in the RES Zone when there are two-family or multifamily dwellings on the property.

(2)

No person shall own or operate an apiary that has Africanized honeybees and/or bees that exhibit aggressive bee behavior, contains apiary pests, or is an abandoned apiary, as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner. Africanized honeybees are considered inherently dangerous animals (insects).

(3)

Beehives and beekeeping appurtenances shall not be located on a roof of a structure unless the roof is a permitted roof-top deck and/or is an area that is designed and permitted to be walked upon.

(e)

Nuisance Abatement. Failure to comply with the following nuisance abatement procedures will result in formal enforcement procedures as set forth in Section 8107-2.6(f).

(1)

If a bee colony exhibits aggressive bee behavior in a beehive on a property or in/on a structure and has been determined by the Agricultural Commissioner to be a public nuisance, the property owner and/or the beekeeper of the bee colony shall abate and remove the bee colony in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(2)

Bee colonies determined by the Agricultural Commissioner to be neglected or abandoned, and/or are not maintained in accordance with the regulations of this Section 8107-2.6 et seq. are a public nuisance. The property owner and/or the beekeeper of the bee colony shall immediately remove the bee colony or abate the nuisance by immediately complying with the regulations of this section in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(f)

Violation, Enforcement Procedures and Penalties. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section 8107-2.6 et seq. may result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or commencement of Civil Administrative Penalties in accordance with Article 14 of this Chapter, and/or criminal prosecution of a misdemeanor/infraction pursuant to Section 13-1 (Enforcement) of the Ventura County Ordinance Code.

(Ord. No. 4606, § 4, 11-1-2022)

8107-2.6.1 - Beekeeping, other than backyard beekeeping.

In addition to the beekeeping standards in Section 8107-2.6 above, beekeeping that is not backyard beekeeping pursuant to Section 8107-2.6.2 and as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter shall be operated in accordance with the following standards:

(a)

This type of beekeeping is only allowed in the OS, AE, RA, and TP Zones.

(b)

Occupied apiaries shall be located or maintained a safe distance from an urbanized area. For the purpose of this section, an urbanized area is defined as an area containing three (3) or more dwelling units per acre. A "safe distance" shall be determined after investigation by the Agricultural Commissioner and shall be consistent with Section 8107-2.6.1(c) below. Decisions of the Agricultural Commissioner may be appealed pursuant to Section 8111-7.2(c) of this Chapter.

(c)

Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Agricultural Commissioner, no occupied apiary shall be located or maintained within:

(1)

Four hundred (400) feet of any off-site dwelling,

(2)

Fifty (50) feet of any property line common to other property except that it may be adjoining the property line when such other property contains an apiary, or upon mutual agreement for such location with the adjoining property owner, and

(3)

One hundred fifty (150) feet of any public road, street, or highway.

(d)

Adequate available and suitable water supplies shall be maintained on the property near the apiary at all times.

(Ord. No. 4606, § 4, 11-1-2022)

8107-2.6.2 - Backyard beekeeping.

In addition to the beekeeping standards in Section 8107-2.6 above, backyard beekeeping shall be operated in accordance with the following standards:

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for hobbyist beekeeping activities that are accessory to a single-family dwelling. Naturally occurring and uncontrolled beehives that have colonized on a residential property for less than thirty (30) calendar days are not subject to the provisions of this Section 8107-2.6.2.

(b)

Prohibited Activities. In addition to the prohibited beekeeping activities listed in Section 8107-2.6(d) above, no person shall keep, maintain, possess, or control any apiary in or upon any premises on lots less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in total gross lot area, except as exempted pursuant to Section 8107-2.6(c) above. Backyard beekeeping is limited to a maximum of four (4) beehives pursuant to the standards set forth in Section 8107-2.6.2(d) below.

(c)

Development Standards. Unless an activity is exempt pursuant to Section 8107-2.6(c) above, all backyard beekeeping shall be operated in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

Beehive entrances shall face away from, or parallel to, the nearest lot line adjacent to another and shall face away from doors and/or windows.

(2)

A beehive shall be sited so the general flight pattern of bees is in a direction that will deter bee contact with humans and animals. A solid wall, fence, or dense vegetation, known as a "beekeeping flyaway barrier," shall be located along the side of the beehive that contains the entrance to the hive, such that the bees are forced to fly to an elevation of at least six (6) feet above ground level to exit and enter the beehive. A backyard flyaway barrier that consists of a wall or fence shall be no less than six (6) feet in height and no taller than seven (7) feet. The backyard flyaway barrier shall be located a maximum of five (5) feet from the beehive and shall extend at least two (2) feet on either side of the hive. For the purposes of this Section 8107-2.6.2(c)(2), dense vegetation means trees or shrubs that are vigorous, compact, thick, and are at least six (6) feet in height (e.g., tall hedge) prior to or at the time the beehive(s) are on the property. Property line fences do not constitute beekeeping flyaway barriers.

Example of a Beekeeping Flyaway Barrier

In lieu of a minimum six-foot-tall beekeeping flyaway barrier, beehives shall be located:

i.

At least one hundred (100) feet from any off-site dwelling at all times, unless a more restrictive setback standard is required by Section 8107-2.6.2(d), below; or

ii.

On a structure that is a minimum of eight (8) feet above ground level, provided that the beehive(s) are not located on a roof as set forth in Section 8107-2.6(d)(3) above, measured from the lowest adjacent ground level parallel to and within five (5) feet of the structure.

Such structure shall comply with the most restrictive setback requirements as set forth in Sections 8106-1.1, or 8107-2.6.2(d) below. A Zoning Clearance is required for the construction of any structure over seven (7) feet tall to house beehive(s).

(d)

Schedule of Specific Development Standards. The development standards set forth in the table below apply to all backyard beekeeping activities.

Max. No. of Min. Lot Area Minimum Setback of Beehives from Property Lines 1 Min. Setback Min. Setback Beehives Per (gross lot area) of Beehives of Beehives Front Side: Interior Street Side Rear Legal Lot from Public from Sensitive Lots (not Adjacent Right-of-Way Sites 3 to Street) 2 or Easement

2 10,000 sq. ft. Not Allowed 10 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 20 ft. 150 ft.

3 20,000 sq. ft. 20 ft. 50 ft. 20 ft. 50 ft. 300 ft.

4 1 acre 50 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 450 ft.

1. If the property line extends into a thoroughfare or road, the distance shall be measured from the nearest edge of the road.

2. The distance will be measured from the nearest edge of the public or private road easement pursuant to Section 8106-4.2 of this Chapter. For purposes of this section, a road also includes sidewalks, equestrian trails, and roadside paths where people travel either by foot, animal, or vehicle.

3. The distance shall be measured from the nearest edge of the property line of a beekeeping sensitive site, as defined in Article 2.

(e)

Beekeeping Education Course. Beekeepers shall complete an education course on beekeeping approved by the Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to establishing an apiary on the property. A copy of the current registration and evidence of completion of the education course shall be provided to the County upon request.

(f)

Backyard Beekeeping Best Management Practices.

(1)

Beekeepers shall maintain compliance with all of the standards set forth in this section.

(2)

A beehive shall be maintained through the provision of adequate space, and pest and disease control.

(3)

Adequate and accessible forage habitat to feed and nourish bees shall be readily available. If necessary, the beekeeper shall provide supplemental nourishment to the beehive(s) to prevent starvation during times of reduced nectar production.

(4)

Beehives shall be re-queened following any swarming or aggressive bee behavior.

(5)

Each beehive, and all bees therein, shall at all times be under the control of the property owner on which the beehive is located or the beekeeper thereof, and shall not be a public nuisance.

(6)

An adequate and accessible supply of fresh water shall be available at all times, including prior to introduction of a beehive to a new location. If the property on which the apiary is located does not contain sufficient natural water, the beekeeper shall provide one (1) or more water containers or water sources within two (2) feet of the beehive. The water supply shall provide landing sites for the bees to drink without drowning, undue competition, or overcrowding.

(7)

Beekeepers shall inspect each beehive at least once a month to detect aggressive bee behavior and/or apiary pests in order to take corrective action(s) in a timely manner. Beekeepers shall practice swarm prevention techniques and provide additional space for beehive growth to minimize bee swarming.

(8)

Beekeepers shall post identification and contact information in a prominently visible location on each beehive, including the name and phone number of the beekeeper.

(9)

Beekeepers shall always have a shovel and an operable water hose or fire extinguisher available on the property for suppression of any accidental fire.

(10)

Bee smokers shall contain a noncombustible container with a secure lid and be equipped with a fire-resistant smoker plug to prevent embers from escaping.

(Ord. No. 4606, § 4, 11-1-2022)

8107-2.7 - Vermiculture.

The following standards apply to vermiculture operations:

a.

Vermiculture operations shall only be allowed on lots of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or larger.

b.

No worm beds, feedstock, bedding material, worm castings or similar related materials associated with the operation shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of a dwelling on a neighboring property.

c.

The area used for worm beds, feedstock, bedding material, castings, and related materials shall not, in the aggregate, exceed six (6) feet in height. If a discretionary permit is issued pursuant to Section 8105-4 of this Chapter, these standards may be exceeded. The standards set forth in Section 8107-36.4.1 of this Chapter shall apply to all such vermiculture operations in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet of open beds.

d.

The volume of raw or composted feedstock and the bedding materials shall not exceed that which is reasonably necessary to the production of the worms raised on the site.

e.

Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for any vermiculture operation, a "stockpile management plan" shall be approved by the Environmental Health Division. The vermiculture operation shall only be conducted in conformance with the approved plan and the limitations set forth in this Section.

(Rep./Reen. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4214—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-3 - Auto, boat, and trailer sales lots.

New and used automobile, motorhome, trailer and boat sales yards are subject to the following conditions:

8107-3.1 - No repair or reconditioning of automobiles, trailers or boats shall be permitted unless such work is accessory to the principal retail use and is done entirely within an enclosed building; 8107-3.2 - Except for required landscaping, the entire open area of the premises shall be surfaced pursuant to Section 8108-5.9.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)

8107-4 - Mobilehome parks. 8107-4.1 - Mobilehome parks shall be developed in accordance with all applicable standards, including density standards (number of dwellings per unit of lot area), of the zone in which the mobilehome park is located. 8107-4.2 - A mobilehome park may include, as part of an approved permit, recreational and clubhouse facilities and other accessory uses. 8107-4.3 - The minimum distance between structures in a mobilehome park shall be ten feet, except that the minimum distance between accessory structures shall be six feet. 8107-5 - Oil and gas exploration and production.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) ---

Editor's note— Ord. No. 4568, § 1, adopted Nov. 10, 2020, repealed the former § 8107-5, §§ 8107-5.1—8107-5.6.27, and enacted a new § 8107-5 as set out herein. The former § 8107-5 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 3730, adopted May 7, 1985; Ord. 3810, adopted May 5, 1987; and Ord. 3900, adopted June 20, 1989.

8107-5.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to establish reasonable and uniform limitations, safeguards and controls for oil and gas exploration and production operations within the non-coastal portions of the unincorporated area that will allow for the reasonable use of important resources. The regulations in this section shall also ensure that development activities will be conducted in harmony with other land uses and that the rights of surface and mineral owners are balanced.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.2 - Application.

Section 8107-5 shall apply to all oil and gas exploration and production operations, as provided herein:

a.

All existing oil and gas exploration and production operations are subject to the oil development operational standards set forth in Section 8107-5.6 to the extent: (i) such standards impose greater restrictions than those set forth in existing permit conditions, laws, or regulations applicable to the operation, and (ii) application of such standards does not impair any vested right of an operator under California law.

b.

The oil development design guidelines set forth in Section 8107-5.5 and oil development operational standards set forth in Section 8107-5.6 shall be utilized to evaluate consistency of proposed development with this Chapter and to develop conditions of approval for all new, adjusted and modified discretionary permits authorizing oil and gas exploration and production operations.

c.

Notwithstanding any provision set forth in Article 13 of this Chapter, a new Conditional Use Permit, or a discretionary permit adjustment or modification, as applicable, is required under this Chapter to authorize any new oil and gas exploration and production operation, or component thereof, including but not limited to: (1) the drilling of any new well unless specifically identified by location and number in an active discretionary permit issued under this Chapter; (2) the re-drilling or deepening of any existing well unless specifically authorized by an active discretionary permit issued under this Chapter; or (3) the installation of any permanent structure unless the structure is specifically identified by an active discretionary permit issued under this Chapter or unless the structure replaces an existing structure with the same dimensions at the same location. This subsection (c) does not apply to maintenance and repair activities.

d.

The provisions of Section 8107-5 shall apply to oil and gas operations upon federally owned lands. Pursuant to the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. Section 181 et seq.), operations conducted on federally owned lands do not require issuance of a land use development permit from the County; however, the review and permitting of such projects by federal agencies should take into account the provisions of Section 8107-5.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.3 - Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined herein, or unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definition of petroleum-related terms shall be that used by the California Geologic and Energy Management Division (CalGEM).

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.4 - Required permits.

a.

No oil or gas exploration or production related use may commence without or be inconsistent with a Conditional Use Permit approved pursuant to this Chapter. Furthermore, a Zoning Clearance must be obtained by the permittee to confirm consistency with this Chapter and Conditional Use Permit prior to drilling every well, commencing site preparation for such well(s), or installing related appurtenances, as defined by the Planning Director.

b.

A single Zoning Clearance may be issued for more than one (1) well, drill site, structure or appurtenance; however, the construction or installation of each separate improvement must commence within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance. All well drilling conducted under a single Zoning Clearance must be completed within one (1) year of permit issuance.

c.

Possession of an approved Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Clearance shall not relieve the operator of the responsibility of securing and complying with any other permit which may be required by other County ordinances, or state or federal laws. No condition of a Conditional Use Permit for uses allowed by this Chapter shall be interpreted as permitting or requiring any violation of law, or any lawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized governmental agency. When more than one (1) set of rules apply, the stricter one (1) shall take precedence.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.5 - Oil development design guidelines.

The general oil development design guidelines that follow shall be used in the evaluation of projects and development of conditions which will help ensure that oil development projects generate minimal negative impacts on the environment. The guidelines shall be applied whenever physically and economically feasible and practicable, unless the strict application of a particular guideline would otherwise defeat the intent of other guidelines. An applicant should use the guidelines in the design of the project and anticipate their use as potential permit conditions, unless the applicant can demonstrate that they are not feasible or practicable. More restrictive requirements may be imposed on a project through the conditions of the permit.

8107-5.5.1 - Permit areas and drill sites should generally coincide and should only be as large as necessary to accommodate typical drilling and production equipment. 8107-5.5.2 - The number of drill sites in an area should be minimized by using centralized drill sites, directional drilling and other techniques. 8107-5.5.3 - Drill sites and production facilities should be located so that they are not readily seen. 8107-5.5.4 - Permittees and operators should share facilities such as, but not limited to, permit areas, drill sites, access roads, storage, production and processing facilities and pipelines. 8107-5.5.5 - The following guidelines shall apply to the installation and use of oil and gas pipelines:

a.

Pipelines should be used to transport petroleum products off-site to promote traffic safety and air quality.

b.

The use of a pipeline for transporting crude oil may be a condition of approval for expansion of existing processing facilities or construction of new processing facilities.

c.

New pipeline corridors should be consolidated with existing pipeline or electrical transmission corridors where feasible, unless there are overriding technical constraints or significant social, aesthetic, environmental or economic reasons not to do so.

d.

When feasible, pipelines shall be routed to avoid important resource areas, such as recreation, sensitive habitat, geological hazard and archaeological areas. Unavoidable routing through such areas shall be done in a manner that minimizes the impacts of potential spills by considering spill volumes, durations, and projected paths. New pipeline segments shall be equipped with automatic shutoff valves, or suitable alternatives approved by the Planning Director, so that each segment will be isolated in the event of a break.

e.

Upon completion of pipeline construction, the site shall be restored to the approximate previous grade and condition. All sites previously covered with native vegetation shall be reseeded with the same or recovered with the previously removed vegetative materials, and shall include other measures as deemed necessary to prevent erosion until the vegetation can become established, and to promote visual and environmental quality.

8107-5.5.6 - Cuts or fills associated with access roads and drill sites should be kept to a minimum to avoid erosion and visual impacts. They should be located in inconspicuous areas, and generally not exceed ten (10) vertical feet. Cuts or fills should be restored to their original grade once the use has been discontinued. 8107-5.5.7 - Gas from wells should be piped to centralized collection and processing facilities, rather than being flared, to preserve energy resources and air quality, and to reduce fire hazards and light sources. Oil should also be piped to centralized collection and processing facilities, in order to minimize land use conflicts and environmental degradation, and to promote visual quality. 8107-5.5.8 - Wells should be located a minimum of eight hundred (800) feet from occupied sensitive uses. Private access roads to drill sites should be located a minimum of three hundred (300) feet from occupied sensitive uses, unless this requirement is waived by the occupant. 8107-5.5.9 - Oversized vehicles should be preceded by lead vehicles, where necessary for traffic safety. 8107-5.5.10 - Lighting should be kept to a minimum to approximate normal nighttime light levels. 8107-5.5.11 - In the design of new or modified oil and gas production facilities, best accepted practices in drilling and production methods should be utilized, if capable of reducing factors of nuisance and annoyance.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6 - Oil development operational standards.

The following are minimum operational standards and requirements which shall be applied pursuant to Section 8107-5.2. More restrictive requirements may be imposed on a project through the conditions of the permit. Measurements are taken from the outside perimeter of the noise receptors noted below:

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.1 - Setbacks.

No well shall be drilled and no equipment or facilities shall be permanently located within:

a.

One hundred (100) feet of any dedicated public street, highway or nearest rail of a railway being used as such, unless the new well is located on an existing drill site and the new well would not present a safety or right-of-way problem. If aesthetics is a problem, then the permit must be conditioned to mitigate the problem.

b.

Five hundred (500) feet of any building or dwelling not necessary to the operation of the well, unless a waiver is signed pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.25, allowing the setback to be reduced. In no case shall the well be located less than one hundred (100) feet from said structures.

c.

Five hundred (500) feet of any institution, school or other building used as a place of public assemblage, unless a waiver is signed pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.25, allowing the setback to be reduced. In no case shall any well be located less than three hundred (300) feet from said structures.

d.

Three hundred (300) feet from the edge of the existing banks of "Red Line" channels as established by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD), and one hundred (100) feet from the existing banks of all other channels appearing on the most current United States Geologic Services (USGS) 2,000-foot scale topographic map as a blue line. These setbacks shall prevail unless the permittee can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Public Works Agency that the subject use can be safely located nearer the stream or channel in question without posing an undue risk of water pollution, and impairment of flood control interests. In no case shall setbacks from streams or channels be less than fifty (50) feet. All drill sites located within the 100-year flood plain shall be protected from flooding in accordance with VCWPD requirements.

e.

The applicable setbacks for accessory structures for the zone in which the use is located.

f.

One hundred (100) feet from any marsh, small wash, intermittent lake, intermittent stream, spring or perennial stream appearing on the most current USGS 2,000-foot scale topographic map, unless a qualified biologist, approved by the County, determines that there are no significant biological resources present or that this standard setback should be adjusted.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.2 - Obstruction of drainage courses.

Drill sites and access roads shall not obstruct natural drainage courses. Diverting or channeling such drainage courses may be permitted only with the authorization of the Public Works Agency.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.3 - Removal of equipment.

All equipment used for drilling, re-drilling, and maintenance work on approved wells shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of the completion of such work unless a time extension is approved by the Planning Director.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.4 - Waste handling and containment of contaminants.

Oil, produced water, drilling fluids, cuttings and other contaminants associated with the drilling, production, storage and transport of oil shall be contained on the site unless properly transported off-site, injected into a well, treated or re-used in an approved manner on-site or if allowed, off-site. Appropriate permits, permit modifications or approvals must be secured when necessary, prior to treatment or re-use of oil field waste materials. The permittee shall furnish the Planning Director with a plan for controlling oil spillage and preventing saline or other polluting or contaminating substances from reaching surface or subsurface waters. The plan shall be consistent with requirements of County, state and federal laws.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.5 - Securities.

Prior to the commencement or continuance of drilling or other uses on an existing permit, the permittee shall file, in a form acceptable to the County Counsel and certified by the County Clerk, a bond or other security in the penal amount of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for each well that is drilled or to be drilled. Any operator may, in lieu of filing such a security for each well drilled,

re-drilled, produced or maintained, file a security in the penal amount of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to cover all operations conducted in the County of Ventura, a political subdivision of the State of California, conditioned upon the permittee well and truly obeying, fulfilling and performing each and every term and provision in the permit. In case of any failure by the permittee to perform or comply with any term or provision thereof, the Planning Commission may, after notice to the permittee and a public hearing, by resolution, determine the amount of the penalty and declare all or part of the security forfeited in accordance with its provisions. The sureties and principal will be jointly and severally obligated to pay forthwith the full amount of the forfeiture to the County of Ventura. The forfeiture of any security shall not insulate the permittee from liability in excess of the sum of the security for damages or injury, or expense or liability suffered by the County of Ventura from any breach by permittee of any term or condition of said permit or of any applicable ordinance or of this security. No security shall be exonerated until after all the applicable conditions of the permit have been met.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.6 - Dust prevention and road maintenance.

The drill site and all roads or hauling routes located between the public right-of-way and the subject site shall be improved or otherwise treated as required by the County and maintained as necessary to prevent the emanation of dust. Access roads shall be designed and maintained so as to minimize erosion, prevent the deterioration of vegetation and crops, and ensure adequate levels of safety.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.7 - Light emanation.

Light emanation shall be controlled so as not to produce excessive levels of glare or abnormal light levels directed at any neighboring uses. Lighting shall be kept to a minimum to maintain the normal night-time light levels in the area, but not inhibit adequate and safe working light levels. The location of all flood lights and an outline of the illuminated area shall be shown on the landscape plan, if required, or on the requisite plot plan.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.8 - Reporting of accidents.

The permittee shall immediately notify the Planning Director and Fire Department and all other applicable agencies in the event of fires, spills, or hazardous conditions not incidental to the normal operations at the permit site. Upon request of any County Agency, the permittee shall provide a written report of any incident within seven (7) calendar days which shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the facts of the incident, the corrective measures used and the steps taken to prevent recurrence of the incident.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.9 - Painting.

All permanent facilities, structures, and aboveground pipelines on the site shall be colored so as to mask the facilities from the surrounding environment and uses in the area. Said colors shall also take into account such additional factors as heat buildup and designation of danger areas. Said colors shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to painting of facilities.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.10 - Site maintenance.

The permit area shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner so as not to create any hazardous or unsightly conditions such as debris; pools of oil, water, or other liquids; weeds; brush; and trash. Equipment and materials may be stored on the site which are appurtenant to the operation and maintenance of the oil well located thereon. If the well has been suspended, idled or shut-in for thirty (30) days, as determined by CalGEM, all such equipment and materials shall be removed within ninety (90) days.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.11 - Site restoration.

Within ninety (90) days of revocation, expiration or surrender of any permit, or abandonment of the use, the permittee shall restore and revegetate the premises to as nearly its original condition as is practicable, unless otherwise requested by the landowner.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.12 - Insurance.

The permittee shall maintain, for the life of the permit, liability insurance of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for one (1) person and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for all persons and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for property damage. This requirement does not preclude the permittee from being self-insured.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.13 - Noise standard.

Unless herein exempted, drilling, production, and maintenance operations associated with an approved oil permit shall not produce noise, measured at a point outside of occupied sensitive uses such as residences, schools, health care facilities, or places of public assembly, that exceeds the following standard or any other more restrictive standard that may be established as a condition of a specific permit. Noise from the subject property shall be considered in excess of the standard when the average sound level, measured over one (1) hour, is greater than the standard that follows. The determination of whether a violation has occurred shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the permit in question.

Nomenclature and noise level descriptor definitions are in accordance with the Ventura County General Plan Goals, Policies and Programs and the Ventura County General Plan Hazards Appendix. Measurement procedures shall be in accordance with the Ventura County General Plan Hazards Appendix.

The maximum allowable average sound level is as follows:

One Hour Average Noise Levels (LEQ)

Time Period Drilling and Producing Phase Maintenance Phase

Day (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) 55 dB(A) 45 dB(A)

Evening (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) 50 dB(A) 40 dB(A)

Night (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) 45 dB(A) 40 dB(A)

For purposes of this section, a well is in the "producing phase" when hydro-carbons are being extracted or when the well is idled and not undergoing maintenance. It is presumed that a well is in the "drilling and maintenance phase" when not in the "producing phase."

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.14 - Exceptions to noise standard.

The noise standard established pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.13 shall not be exceeded unless covered under any of the following provisions:

a.

Where the ambient noise levels (excluding the subject facility) exceed the applicable noise standards. In such cases, the maximum allowable noise levels shall not exceed the ambient noise levels plus 3 dB(A).

b.

Where the owners/occupants of sensitive uses have signed a waiver pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.25 indicating that they are aware that drilling and production operations could exceed the allowable noise standard and that they are willing to experience such noise levels. The applicable noise levels shall apply at all locations where the owners/occupants did not sign such a waiver.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.15 - Compliance with noise standard.

When a permittee has been notified by the Planning Division that his operation is in violation of the applicable noise standard, the permittee shall correct the problem as soon as possible in coordination with the Planning Division. In the interim, operations may continue; however, the operator shall attempt to minimize the total noise generated at the site by limiting, whenever possible, such activities as the following:

a.

Hammering on pipe;

b.

Racking or making-up of pipe;

c.

Acceleration and deceleration of engines or motors;

d.

Drilling assembly rotational speeds that cause more noise than necessary and could reasonably be reduced by use of a slower rotational speed;

e.

Picking up or laying down drill pipe, casing, tubing or rods into or out of the drill hole.

If the noise problem has not been corrected by 7:00 p.m. of the following day, the offending operations, except for those deemed necessary for safety reasons by the Planning Director upon the advice of the Division of Oil and Gas, shall be suspended until the problem is corrected.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.16 - Preventive noise insulation.

If drilling, re-drilling, or maintenance operations, such as pulling pipe or pumps, are located within one thousand six hundred (1,600) feet of an occupied sensitive use, the work platform, engine base and draw works, crown block, power sources, pipe rack and other probable noise sources associated with a drilling or maintenance operation shall be enclosed with soundproofing sufficient to ensure that expected noise levels do not exceed the noise limits applicable to the permit. Such soundproofing shall be installed prior to the commencement of drilling or maintenance activities and shall include any or all of the following: acoustical blanket coverings, soundwalls, or other soundproofing materials or methods which ensure that operations meet the applicable noise standard.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.17 - Waiver of preventive noise insulation.

The applicant may have a noise study prepared by a qualified acoustical consultant, approved by the County. If the findings of the study conclude that the proposed project will meet the County Noise standards contained in Section 8107-5.6.13 and do not constitute a nuisance, then the soundproofing requirement may be waived. If the findings show that a noise level will be generated above and beyond the County standards, then soundproofing must be installed sufficient to meet the applicable noise standard. Where a waiver pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.25 is signed, no preventive noise insulation will be required.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.18 - Soundproofing material.

All acoustical blankets or panels used for required soundproofing shall be of fireproof materials and shall comply with California Industrial Safety Standards and shall be approved by the Ventura County Fire Protection District prior to installation.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.19 - Hours of well maintenance.

All nonemergency maintenance of a well, such as the pulling of pipe and replacement of pumps shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. of the same day if the well site is located within three thousand (3,000) feet of an occupied residence. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Director if the permittee can demonstrate that the applicable noise standard can be met or that all applicable parties within the prescribed distance have signed a waiver pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.25.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.20 - Limited drilling hours.

All drilling activities shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. of the same day when they occur less than eight hundred (800) feet from an occupied sensitive use. Nighttime drilling shall be permitted if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that the applicable noise standard can be met or that all applicable parties within the prescribed distance have signed a waiver pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.25.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.21 - Signs.

In addition to the signage otherwise allowed by Section 8110, only signs required for directions, instructions, and warnings, identification of wells and facilities, or signs required by other County ordinances or state and federal laws may be placed in areas subject to an oil and gas Conditional Use Permit. Identification signs shall be a maximum four (4) square feet in size and shall contain, at minimum, the following information:

Division of Oil and Gas well name and number.

Name of owner/operator.

Name of lease and name and/or number of the well.

Name and telephone number of person(s) on 24-hour emergency call.

The well identification sign(s) shall be maintained at the well site from the time drilling operations commence until the well is abandoned.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.22 - Fencing.

All active well sites (except submersible pumps), sumps and/or drainage basins or any machinery in use or intended to be used at the well site or other associated facilities shall be securely fenced, if required, based on the Planning Director's determination that fencing is necessary due to the proximity of nearby businesses, residences, or other occupied sensitive uses. A single, adequate fence which is compatible with surrounding area, may be used to enclose more than one (1) oil well or well site and appurtenances. Location of fences shall be shown on a submitted plot plan and/or landscape plan, if required. Fences must meet all CalGEM regulations.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.23 - General standards.

Projects shall be located, designed, and operated so as to minimize their adverse impact on the physical and social environment. To this end, dust, noise, vibration, noxious odors, intrusive light, aesthetic impacts and other factors of nuisance and annoyance shall be reduced to a minimum or eliminated through the best accepted practices incident to the exploration and production of oil and gas.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.24 - Screening and landscaping.

All oil and gas production areas shall be landscaped to screen production equipment, structures and parking areas to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the Planning Director or designee. The landscaping shall screen the development in a manner that maximizes natural or natural-appearing landscapes to the maximum extent feasible, when such infrastructure will impact the viewshed from within an existing community, or from a public road or trail. Required landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with a landscape plan pursuant to all applicable landscaping standards in Section 8106-8.2 and Section 8108-5.14. When the project is not subject to MWELO, low water usage landscaping and use of native vegetation shall be strongly encouraged.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 4577 § 3, 3-9-2021)

8107-5.6.25 - Waivers.

Where provisions exist for the waiver of an ordinance requirement, the waiver must be signed by the owner and all adult occupants of a dwelling, or in the case of other sensitive uses, by the owner of the use in question. Once a waiver is granted, the permittee is exempt from affected ordinance requirements for the life of the waiver. Unless otherwise stated by the signatory, a waiver signed pursuant to Section 8107-5.6.14(b) shall also be considered a waiver applicable to Sections 8107-5.6.16, 8107-5.6.17, 8107-5.6.19 and 8107-5.6.20.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.26 - Application of sensitive use related standards.

The imposition of regulations on petroleum operations, which are based on distances from occupied sensitive uses, shall only apply to those occupied sensitive uses which were in existence at the time the permit for the subject oil operations was approved.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-5.6.27 - Inspection, enforcement and compatibility review.

To ensure that adequate funds are available for the legitimate and anticipated costs incurred for monitoring and enforcement activities associated with oil and gas-related Conditional Use Permits, the permittee shall deposit with the County funds, determined on a case- by-case basis, prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for Use Inauguration, and within ten (10) days of any transfer to a new permittee. The funds shall also cover the costs for any other necessary inspections or the resolution of confirmed violations that may occur. One (1) deposit may be made to cover all of the permittee's various permits. In addition, all new or modified Conditional Use Permits for oil and gas related uses shall, at the discretion of the Planning Director, be conditioned to require a compatibility review on a periodic basis. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the permit, as conditioned, has remained consistent with its findings for approval and if there are grounds for proceeding with public hearings concerning modification, suspension, or revocation of the permit.

(Ord. No. 4568, § 1, 11-10-2020)

8107-6 - Agricultural sales facilities. 8107-6.1 - General standards. 8107-6.1.1 - One agricultural sales facility per lot is allowed. 8107-6.1.2 - Wherever feasible, the facility shall be located on land that shall minimally compromise the agricultural production area. 8107-6.1.3 - Such facility shall not be located or maintained within 30 feet of any public right-of-way. This setback area shall be kept free to provide for off-street parking. 8107-6.1.4 - There shall be safe ingress and egress from the site as determined with review by the Ventura County Public Works Agency. 8107-6.1.5 - Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the standards set forth in Article 8 under "Agricultural Uses" and shall not encroach upon the public right-of-way. 8107-6.1.6 - An agricultural sales facility may have one freestanding sign and one attached sign totaling 45 square feet for both signs in addition to the attached or freestanding sign allowed on the property pursuant to Sec. 8110-5.1 using the Open Space, Agricultural and R-Zone criteria. A sign for an agricultural sales facility may have a commercial message relating to products lawfully for sale at the facility. 8107-6.1.7 - Accessory structures to an agricultural sales facility, e.g. coolers and storage sheds, shall not cumulatively exceed the area of the sales structure itself. 8107-6.1.8 - Accessory structures to an agricultural sales facility shall not be attached to a sales facility structure, unless the total area of the sales structure and the attached accessory structure do not exceed the allowable square footage for the sales facility structure in question.

8107-6.1.9 - Such facilities will be required to meet all of the regulations of all other County agencies with regard to any proposed structures such as public occupancy, sanitary facilities, handicapped access, fire safety, security, etc. 8107-6.1.10 - Items sold at an agricultural sales facility may not be processed on site, except for rinsing and trimming. All sales of food products shall be in conformance with state laws.

(Am. Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-6.2 - Small facilities. 8107-6.2.1 - A small agricultural sales facility shall be allowed only if accessory to permitted raising of agricultural products on the same lot on which the facility is located, and only if at least 25 percent of the subject land area is devoted to agricultural production, and where there is a production area of one (1) acre or more. 8107-6.2.2 - The total area of such facilities that is devoted to sales and display which are open and accessible to the public shall not exceed 500 square feet. The sale and display area may be within and/or outside a structure. 8107-6.2.3 - Unless a Conditional Use Permit has been obtained under Section 8105-4 and the standards of Section 8107-6.3.4 are met, all of the inventory at the facility shall:

a.

Have been grown on the same site as the facility or are customarily grown within the County of Ventura as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner's Office and;

b.

Be raw and unprocessed, except that items that have been washed, dried, bagged, trimmed, cut, boxed, cooled or transplanted (e.g. nursery stock and flowers) may be allowed as determined by the Environmental Health Division. Honey in jars is expressly allowed.

(Am. Ord. 4215—10/24/00)

8107-6.3 - Large facilities. 8107-6.3.1 - A large agricultural sales facility shall be allowed only if accessory to permitted raising of agricultural products on the same lot on which the facility is located, or on contiguous lots owned or leased by the same person who owns or leases the lot on which the facility is located, and only if at least 25 percent of the subject land area is devoted to crop production, and where there is a production area of ten acres or more. 8107-6.3.2 - The total area devoted to sales and display which are open and accessible to the public shall not exceed 5,000 square feet. The sales and display area may be within and/or outside a structure. 8107-6.3.3 - The facility shall have no more than one floor and be no more than twenty (20) feet high. 8107-6.3.4 - No more than 20% of the total sales inventory based on square feet of shelf space, sold at the facility shall be any combination of the following;

a.

Processed commodities, the ingredients of which are customarily grown in Ventura County, as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner's Office, such as dried fruit and beef jerky, or;

b.

Non-agricultural items, which are customarily accessory to the agricultural commodities sold and serve to advance the sale of agricultural products, educate the public about the agricultural industry in general, or the sales of products from the facility in particular, or;

c.

Agricultural commodities not customarily grown in the county.

(Am. Ord. 4215—10/24/00)

8107-6.3.5 - Such facilities will be required to meet all of the regulations of all other County agencies with regard to any proposed structures such as public occupancy, sanitary facilities, handicapped access, fire safety, security, etc.

(Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8107-6.4 - Wholesale nurseries for propagation. 8107-6.4.1 - The sales and display area shall be limited to that described in Section 8105-4 and may be within and/or outside a structure. The standards for lot size and production areas for different sized sales facilities shall be the same as those set forth in Sections 8107-6.2.1 and 8107-6.3.1. While the public may roam throughout the site, only the designated sales and display area may contain priced merchandise or non-agricultural items for sale or display. 8107-6.4.2 - The non-agricultural items that may be sold at the site pursuant to Section 8105-4 shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the inventory, based on the square footage of the sale and display area. Non-agricultural items include those items that are customarily accessory to the agricultural commodities sold and serve to advance the sale of agricultural products, and/or educate the public about the agricultural industry in general, or the sale of products from the facility in particular. Such non-agricultural items shall be limited to garden implements, pots, garden furniture, irrigation supplies, garden books, and the like. For purposes of this Section, seeds, compost, mulch, manure, bark, soil amendments, and inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel and decomposed granite, are agricultural products and are not subject to the twenty (20) percent inventory limitation.

(Am. Ord. 4215—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-7 - Recreational vehicle parks.

Each application for the development of a recreational vehicle park, as defined in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code under "recreational trailer park," shall be subject to the following regulations.

8107-7.1 - Development standards: 8107-7.1.1 - Minimum lot area for a recreational vehicle park shall be three acres. 8107-7.1.2 - Minimum percentage of the net area of each recreational vehicle park which shall be left in its natural state or be landscaped shall be 60 percent. 8107-7.1.3 - The maximum size of a recreational vehicle occupying a space in the park shall be 220 square feet of living area. Living area does not include built-in equipment such as wardrobes, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, or bath and toilet rooms. 8107-7.1.4 - Building height and setbacks shall be as prescribed in the applicable zone, except where Title 25 of the California Administrative Code is more restrictive. 8107-7.1.5 - No recreational vehicle or accessory building shall be located less than six feet from any other recreational vehicle or accessory building on an adjacent space. 8107-7.1.6 - The distance from any picnic table to a toilet should be not less than 100 feet nor more than 300 feet. 8107-7.1.7 - All setbacks from streets and other areas in a recreational vehicle park not used for driveways, parking, buildings or service areas shall be landscaped. 8107-7.1.8 - Trash collection areas shall be adequately distributed and enclosed by a six-foot-high landscape screen, solid wall or fence, which is accessible on one side. 8107-7.1.9 - The minimum size of each recreational campsite shall be 1,000 square feet, and the minimum width shall be 25 feet. 8107-7.1.10 - Any of the foregoing standards may be modified subject to the provisions of Title 25, if evidence presented to the decision-making authority establishes that such modification is necessary to ensure compatibility with the established environmental setting. 8107-7.1.11 - The maximum number of trailer spaces per net acre of land shall be 18, unless a lower maximum is specified in the Conditional Use Permit for the park.

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87)

8107-7.2 - Site design criteria: 8107-7.2.1 - Each space should have a level, landscaped front yard area with picnic table and a grill or campfire ring. 8107-7.2.2 - The office should be located near the entrance, which should also be the exit. 8107-7.2.3 - The site should be designed to accommodate both tent and vehicle campers (travel trailers, truck campers, camping trailers, motor homes) and shall be designed so as to minimize conflicts between vehicles and people. 8107-7.2.4 - Drive-through spaces should be provided for towed trailers. 8107-7.2.5 - Walls or landscaped earthen berms should be used to minimize noise from highway sources. 8107-7.2.6 - Utility conduits shall be installed underground in conformance with applicable State and local regulations.

(Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87)

8107-.2.7 - Intensity of development in Los Padres National Forest shall not exceed permissible standards of the United States Forest Service Manual, April, 1970, Title 2300, Recreation Management, experience level three, as may be amended from time to time,

unless evidence presented to the decision-making authority demonstrates a necessity and desirability to deviate from such standards, or unless otherwise specified in this ordinance. 8107-7.2.8 - Roadways and vehicle pads shall not be permitted in areas of natural slope inclinations greater than 15 percent or where grading would result in slope heights greater than ten feet and steeper than 2:1. 8107-7.2.9 - Where needed to enhance aesthetics or to ensure public safety, a fence, wall, landscape screen, earth mound or other screening approved by the Planning Director shall enclose the park. 8108-7.2.10 - Each site plan should also incorporate a recreational or utility building, laundry facilities and an entrance sign, made from natural materials, which blends with the landscape. 8107-7.2.11 - Each park shall be provided with sewer connections or dump stations, or a combination thereof, to serve the recreational vehicles.

(Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87)

8107-7.3 - Additional provisions: 8107-7.3.1 - Each park may include a commercial establishment on-site, not exceeding 500 square feet of floor area, for the sole use of park residents. 8107-7.3.2 - Each park is permitted one on-site mobilehome to be used solely for the management and operation of the park, pursuant to Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. 8107-7.3.3 - No permanent building or cabana shall be installed or constructed on any trailer space; however, portable accessory structures and fixtures are permitted. 8107-7.3.4 - No travel trailers, trailer coaches, motor homes, campers or tents shall be offered for sale, lease or rent within a recreational vehicle park. 8107-7.3.5 - Off-road motor vehicle uses which might cause damage to vegetation or soil stability shall not be permitted. 8107-7.3.6 - The maximum time of occupancy for any family or recreational vehicle within any recreational vehicle park shall be 90 days within any 120-day period. 8107-8 - Restaurants, bars and taverns.

A maximum of two pool or billiard tables may be accessory to a Class I or Class II eating establishment, or to a bar or tavern.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-9 - Mining and reclamation.

(Am./Subsections Added—Ord. 3723—3/12/85; Rep./Reen. Ord. 4187—5/25/99)

8107-9.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to establish reasonable and uniform limitations, safeguards and controls for mining and accessory uses which will allow for the reasonable use of an important County resource. These regulations shall also ensure that mining activities will be conducted in harmony with the environment and other uses of land within the County and that mineral sites will be appropriately reclaimed.

8107-9.2 - Application.

Unless otherwise indicated herein, the purpose, intent and provisions of Section 8107-9 et seq. shall be and are hereby automatically imposed and made a part of any permit for mining development issued by Ventura or any mining development operation initiated upon Federally owned lands for which it has been determined that no land use permit is required by Ventura County.

8107-9.3 - Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined herein, or unless the text clearly indicates otherwise, the definition of mining shall be that defined in this Chapter.

8107-9.4 - Required permits.

No mining-related use may commence without the approval of the appropriate land use permit, reclamation plan, and the approval and depositing of the applicable financial assurances for reclamation required pursuant to this Chapter. Furthermore, a Zoning Clearance must be obtained by the permittee prior to commencing activities authorized by the land use permit, and as it may be modified. The issuance of a land use permit shall not relieve the operator of the responsibility of securing and complying with any other permit which may be required by other County Ordinances, or State or Federal laws. No condition of a land use permit for uses

allowed by this Chapter shall be interpreted as permitting or requiring any violation of law, or any lawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized governmental agency. In instances where more than one set of rules applies, the stricter one shall take precedence.

8107-9.5 - Mining and reclamation guidelines.

The general guidelines that follow shall be used in the development of conditions which will help ensure that mining projects generate minimal negative impacts on the environment. The guidelines shall be applied whenever physically and economically feasible or practicable, unless the strict application of a particular guideline(s) would otherwise defeat the intent of other guidelines. An applicant should use the guidelines in the design of the project and anticipate their use as permit conditions, unless the applicant can demonstrate that they are not physically or economically feasible or practicable.

ed whenever physically and economically feasible or practicable, unless the strict application of a particular guideline(s) would otherwise defeat the intent of other guidelines. An applicant should use the guidelines in the design of the project and anticipate their use as permit conditions, unless the applicant can demonstrate that they are not physically or economically feasible or practicable.

8107-9.5.1 - All mining and reclamation shall be consistent with the County General Plan, the Ventura County Water Management Plan, and the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA), as amended, and State policy adopted pursuant to SMARA. 8107-9.5.2 - Mining and accessory uses of less than one year in duration may not be renewed nor shall such uses be allowed to continue operating beyond one year after the inauguration of the land use entitlement. 8107-9.5.3 - No provisions in this Chapter or in the County General Plan shall be construed to encourage any mining operation or facility which would endanger the public's health, safety or welfare, which would endanger private or public facilities or which would prohibit the alleviation of a hazard by hampering or precluding such activities as the maintenance, restoration or construction of public works facilities. 8107-9.5.4 - In general, projects shall be located, designed, operated and reclaimed so as to minimize their adverse impact on the physical and social environment, and on natural resources. o this end, dust, noise, vibration, noxious odors, intrusive light, aesthetic impacts, traffic impacts and other factors of nuisance and annoyance, erosion, and flooding shall be minimized or eliminated through the best accepted mining and reclamation practices, applicable to local conditions, which are consistent with contemporary principles and knowledge of resource management, stormwater quality, groundwater quality and quantity, flood control engineering and flood plain management. 8107-9.5.5 - All surface mining activities shall strike a reasonable balance with other resource priorities such as water, farmland, fish and wildlife and their habitat, groundwater recharge, sediment for replenishment of beaches and the protection of public and private structures and facilities. 8107-9.5.6 - The extraction of aggregate resources in rivers and streams shall allow for the ongoing maintenance of viable riparian ecology by preserving as many natural stream elements as practical. Mining operations may provide for the enhancement of some riparian ecosystems as a mitigation to compensate for significant adverse environmental effects on other riparian ecosystems, thereby preserving the overall quality of the riparian environment.

(Am. Ord. 3900—6/20/89)

8107-9.5.7 - Appropriate and reasonable monitoring and enforcement measures shall be imposed on each mining operation which will ensure that all permit conditions, guidelines and standards of Sec. 107-9 et seq. are fulfilled. 8107-9.5.8 - Reclamation of a site shall include the removal of equipment and facilities and the restoration of the site so that it is readily adaptable for alternate land uses(s) which is consistent with the approved reclamation plan as well as the existing and proposed uses in the general area. eclamation shall be conducted in phases on an ongoing basis, where feasible. 8107-9.5.9 - All mining and reclamation with direct significant effects on resources within the coastal zone shall consider the effect on coastal zone resources including anadramous fish runs, sand supply, and coastal wetland, stream and marine resources. 8107-9.5.10 - Reclamation shall be considered complete when the standards, specified in the approved reclamation plan, have been successfully completed to the satisfaction of the State Department of Conservation and the County. 8107-9.6 - Mining and reclamation standards.

The following are minimum standards and requirements which shall be applied pursuant to Sec. 8107-9.2.