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Article 7 — Standards for Specific Uses

8106-8 — Miscellaneous regulations.

VenturaCounty Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · VenturaCounty

Section 8106-8.2.2.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.4 - Requirements for urban park dedications.

Any urban park that is to be dedicated to the County of Ventura or any other public entity for park and recreational purposes shall comply with the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.4.1 - Confirmation of intent to accept the dedication.

Prior to a determination of application completeness, the County of Ventura or public entity, as applicable, shall confirm in writing its intent to accept the dedication of the proposed urban park after issuance of the required permits.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.4.2 - Acquisition and improvement agreement.

The applicant shall provide an Acquisition and Improvement Agreement approved by the County or other public entity, as applicable. The Acquisition and Improvement Agreement shall include a project description, establish a timeline for completion of urban park, outdoor recreation facilities, and/or gymnasium construction and identify the dates for transfer of title to the public entity. The amount of annual operation and maintenance costs shall be included in the Acquisition and Improvement Agreement.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.5 - Requirements for privately-owned and maintained urban parks.

An urban park that is both privately-owned and maintained shall comply with the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.5.2 - Maintenance plan.

The applicant shall provide a Maintenance Plan to ensure that that the urban park is maintained in a neat and orderly manner so as not to create any blight, hazardous, or nuisance conditions. The plan shall be consistent with the project description, standards in this Section 8107-48.5 and all other applicable zoning standards.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.5.3 - Funding.

The applicant shall demonstrate sufficient funding, inclusive of inflation, for physical maintenance of the urban park for a period of no fewer than fifteen (15) years.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.5.4 - Liability insurance.

The permittee shall maintain, for the life of the urban park, 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. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.6. - Requirements for privately-owned urban park maintained by a public entity.

In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 8107-48.5, a privately-owned urban park that will be maintained by a public entity shall demonstrate proof of an approved and executed agreement with the public entity and shall be incorporated into the land use entitlement.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-48.7 - Decision-making authority to waive standards and requirements.

If any of the standards and requirements set forth in Sections 8107-48.2 through 8107-48.6 cannot be met due to factors such as parcel size, unusual site conditions, or factors that would unduly serve as a prohibition on the establishment of an urban park, the decision-making authority may waive or modify such standards and requirements. A written explanation by the applicant or designee shall be required to describe how the proposed project meets the standards and intent of the sections referenced above to the maximum extent feasible.

(Ord. No. 4624, § 4, 1-9-2024)

8107-49 - Energy production from renewable sources and energy storage.

The purpose of this Section 8107-49 is to regulate energy production from renewable sources and energy storage to ensure public safety and compatibility with surrounding land uses, and limit impacts to agricultural and open space lands, while providing reliable renewable energy for the community.

(Ord. No. 4630, § 3, 5-21-2024)

8107-49.1 - Energy storage acreage limitation.

The total cumulative acreage for energy storage facilities, including accessory equipment and structures but excluding the area for ingress and egress to the facility, shall not exceed one hundred (100) acres within the combined areas of the OS (Open Space), AE (Agricultural Exclusive), and RA (Rural Agriculture) zoning districts in the unincorporated area of Ventura County. The County shall not approve any project or combination of projects that will exceed this acreage limitation.

(Ord. No. 4630, § 3, 5-21-2024)

8107-50 - Locally grown food processing facilities.

The purpose of this Section 8107-50 is to allow and regulate the processing of locally grown food (agricultural processed commodities) on OS, AE, and RA zoned lands in compliance with the County's Save Open-Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR) Ordinance (§ 2(1)(I)(m)).

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024)

8107-50.1 - Exclusions.

This Section 8107-50 does not authorize or apply to the following uses and structures which are separately regulated as set forth in this Chapter:

a.

Preliminary processing and packing of agricultural products.

b.

Those related to alcoholic beverages such as wineries and distilleries.

c.

Cannabis or hemp processing and manufacturing facilities.

d.

Principal or accessory drinking or eating establishments.

e.

The hosting of outdoor events pursuant to Section 8107-46 of this Chapter as part of the locally grown processing facility use.

f.

Promotional, educational, and entertainment activities that directly relate to agricultural activities pursuant to Section 8107-33 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024)

8107-50.2 - General standards.

The following standards apply to all locally grown food processing facilities that are subject to this Section 8107-50:

a.

Locally grown food processing facilities are allowed in the OS, AE, and RA Zones with an approved land use entitlement as identified in Section 8105-4 of this Chapter.

b.

Locally grown food processing facilities shall consist of the processing of agricultural products that are grown or produced on the subject lot, or locally grown as verified by the Agricultural Commissioner's Office.

c.

All existing and proposed buildings, structures, and equipment dedicated to processing of food, including but not limited to packaging, labeling, storing, required parking and loading of processed commodities, and related buildings, structures, and parking areas for employees, shall be counted toward the total acreage of the locally grown food processing facility, which determines the permit type for such facility as set forth in Section 8105-4 of this Chapter. The following shall not be calculated as part of the total acreage of the facility: private and public roads and streets, below ground infrastructure, flatwork not used for required parking and loading, areas of active crop production, containment areas for the keeping of animals, areas designated for preliminary processing of agricultural products, and areas dedicated to a use or uses other than food processing.

d.

Only one (1) locally grown food processing facility is allowed per legal lot. Each facility shall not exceed a total of three (3) acres in area per legal lot, based on the criteria set forth in subsection (c) above. There is no limit on the number of processed commodities that may be prepared at a single facility.

e.

No new land use entitlement authorizing a locally grown food processing facility shall be approved, and no existing locally grown food processing facility shall be authorized to expand its net acreage (as calculated per subsection (c) above), after January 1, 2030. Such facilities approved prior to January 1, 2030, may continue to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the facility's approved permit. An application to extend the expiration date of the permit, in accordance with Sections 8111-2 and 8111-2.10 of this Chapter, may be submitted to the Planning Division after January 1, 2030.

f.

Only twelve (12) cumulative net acres (as calculated per subsection (c) above) of locally grown food processing subject to this Section 8107-50 is allowed within Ventura County; no locally grown food processing facilities may be approved or expanded that would exceed this cumulative net acreage total. The Planning Division shall track and record the total net acres of locally grown food processing facilities that are subject to this Section 8107-50.

g.

No proposed above or below ground improvements related to the locally grown processing facility, including wastewater treatment systems and related infrastructure, shall result in the direct or indirect loss of soils on land classified as "Prime," "Statewide Importance," and/or "Unique" by the California Department of Conservation Important Farmland Inventory, unless the Planning Director, in consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner, determines that the land is developed or otherwise unsuitable for agricultural production.

h.

No public tours, events, or food tasting shall occur at the locally grown food processing facility, unless approved by separate permit pursuant to Section 8105-4 of this Chapter.

i.

The property where the locally grown food processing facility is located does not require the expansion or extension of new sewer lines to the facility.

j.

Existing and proposed buildings and structures that are utilized as part of the locally grown food processing facility shall meet all applicable building code and food safety requirements and laws.

k.

The applicant shall demonstrate that all terms and conditions of an applicable Land Conservation Act (LCA) contract will be maintained if a locally grown food processing facility is located on land subject to an LCA contract. The applicant must also demonstrate compliance with the California LCA of 1965, sections 51200 et seq. of the California Government Code, as may be amended.

l.

All proposed signage for the locally grown food processing facility shall comply with the regulations of Article 10 of this Chapter.

m.

All exterior lighting for the locally grown food processing facility shall comply with Section 8106-8.6 of this Chapter and applicable lighting regulations in overlay zones outlined in Section 8109-4 of this Chapter.

n.

The buildings and structures utilized for locally grown food processing shall comply with the setback, building lot coverage, height, permit type, and other development standards applicable to the zone and overlay zone, if applicable, in which it is located.

o.

All off-street parking for the locally grown food processing facility shall comply with the parking regulations of Article 8 of this Chapter. The required number of parking spaces shall be the same as for buildings for the packing or processing of agricultural products as listed under Agricultural Land Uses in the table of Section 8108-4.7 of this Chapter.

p.

Development of the locally grown food processing facility that involves the removal, alteration or encroachment into the protected zone of a protected tree will require a Tree Permit in accordance with Section 8107-25 of this Chapter.

q.

Within ten (10) days of the termination of the use of the locally grown food processing facility, the permittee shall notify the Planning Division of such termination of use for the purpose of tracking available acreage that has been allocated for locally grown food processing as set forth in subsection (f) above. All equipment, buildings and structures, and improvements on the lot associated with the locally grown food processing facility shall be removed from the lot or converted to a use permitted by the Planning Division and other applicable regulatory agencies within one hundred eighty (180) days after the notification of termination of the use, unless a time extension is approved in writing by the Planning Director.

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024)

8107-50.3 - Locally grown food processing facilities allowed by zoning clearance.

Locally grown food processing facilities that meet all of the general standards set forth in Section 8107-50.2 above and meet all of the following procedures and standards of Section 8107-50.3 et seq., shall be approved with a ministerial Zoning Clearance. Locally grown food processing facilities in the RA Zone, and those that do not meet the standards below may only be approved with a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 8105-4 of this Chapter and the standards set forth in Section 8107-50.4 below.

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024)

8107-50.3.1 - Zoning clearance application filing, processing and approval requirements for locally grown food processing facilities.

a.

Applications for a ministerial Zoning Clearance for a locally grown food processing facility shall be filed with the Planning Division. No application shall be accepted for filing and processing if not provided in accordance with Section 8107-50.3.1 and Section 8111-2 et seq. of this Chapter.

b.

Applicants shall provide all requested information that is required by the Planning Division to process and act upon the application based upon the applicable standards. This includes, but is not limited to, a written description of the proposed type, scale, net acreage (as calculated per Section 8107-50.2(c) above), and intensity of the locally grown food processing facility, and other above- and below-ground improvements that would be utilized for the facility.

c.

A ministerial Zoning Clearance for a locally grown food processing facility shall be issued if the proposed use of land, structures, or construction complies with Section 8111-1.1.l(b) of this Chapter, the general standards of Section 8107-50.2, and the Zoning Clearance standards of 8107-50.3.2 below.

d.

In instances where the locally grown food processing facility requires a ministerial Zoning Clearance in conjunction with a separate project involving an application for a Conditional Use Permit, Planned Development Permit, or other discretionary County land use approval involving some or all of the property subject to the locally grown food processing facility, the application for the locally grown food processing facility shall be processed concurrently with the application for the discretionary land use approval, including for purposes of evaluating the project's potential environmental effects.

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024)

8107-50.3.2 - Standards for locally grown food processing facilities allowed by zoning clearance.

a.

The locally grown food processing facility shall not exceed twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area, based on the criteria set forth in Section 8107-50.2(c) above.

b.

No proposed above or below ground improvements related to the locally grown processing facility, including wastewater treatment systems and related infrastructure, shall result in direct or indirect impacts on native vegetation. Removal of native vegetation to accommodate a locally grown food processing facility is prohibited. An assessment prepared by a qualified biological consultant may be required by the Planning Director to determine an application's compliance with this subsection (b).

including wastewater treatment systems and related infrastructure, shall result in direct or indirect impacts on native vegetation. Removal of native vegetation to accommodate a locally grown food processing facility is prohibited. An assessment prepared by a qualified biological consultant may be required by the Planning Director to determine an application's compliance with this subsection (b).

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024)

8107-50.4 - Conditionally permitted locally grown food processing facilities.

A Conditional Use Permit is required to authorize a locally grown food processing facility if it does not meet the provisions of Section 8107-50.3.2(b) above, if required by Section 8105-4 of this Chapter, or if it is in the RA Zone.

a.

In addition to complying with the requirements of Section 8111-2 et seq. of this Chapter, applicants shall provide all requested information that is required by the Planning Division to process and act upon the application based upon the applicable standards. This includes, but is not limited to, a written description of the proposed type, scale, net acreage (as calculated per Section 8107- 50.2(c) above), and intensity of the locally grown food processing facility, including all existing and proposed structures, buildings, equipment, and other above- and below-ground improvements that would be utilized for the facility.

b.

A Conditional Use Permit authorizing a locally grown food processing facility, and any discretionary permit modification thereto, shall meet all of the general standards set forth in Section 8107-50.2 above, in addition to the applicable permit approval standards of this Chapter as set forth in Section 8111-1.2.1.1 (General Permit Approval Standards), Section 8111-1.2.1.3 (Additional Standards for AE Zone), Section 8111-1.2.1.4 (Compliance with Other Documents), Section 8111-1.2.1.5 (Additional Standards for Overlay Zones), and Section 8111-1.2.1.8 (Additional Standards for Cultural Heritage Sites).

(Ord. No. 4632, § 2, 6-4-2024; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-51 - Low barrier navigation centers.

8107-51.1 - Purpose and application.

The purpose of this Section is to comply with Government Code section 65660 et seq. regarding low barrier navigation centers (hereafter referred to as "LBNCs," and each singularly an "LBNC"). If this Section 8107-51 conflicts with any other provision of this Chapter, this Section 8107-51 prevails. If this Section 8107-51 conflicts with state law, the latter shall govern.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-51.2 - Allowed zones.

As required by Government Code section 65662, LBNCs that comply with this Section 8107-51 are permitted by right in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses. This includes lots zoned R/MU, CO, and CPD.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-51.3 - Type of permit approval and application requirements.

a.

An application for an LBNC shall be reviewed and approved with a Zoning Clearance prior to establishment or construction of any LBNC.

b.

An application for an LBNC shall include the total number of occupants, details of employee shifts, along with total number of employees, including those in the largest shift, and security personnel.

c.

The Planning Director or designee, in reviewing an application for a LBNC, may require the applicant to demonstrate that the requirements provided in Section 8107-51.4 have been met.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-51.4 - Development and operational standards for LBNCs.

a.

Each LBNC shall comply with all of the development and operational standards provided in Section 8107-44.3 (b) through (j) of this Chapter that apply to emergency shelters.

b.

Operational Services: As required by Government Code section 65662, each LBNC must satisfy all of the following:

(1)

The LBNC offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

(2)

The LBNC is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. For the purposes of this Section, a "coordinated entry system" means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to section 576.400(d) or section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.

(3)

The LBNC complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(4)

The LBNC has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local homeless management information system as defined by section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-52 - Transitional and supportive housing. 8107-52.1 - Purpose and application.

The purpose of this Section 8107-52 is to comply with Government Code sections 65583(c)(3) and 65650 et seq. regarding transitional housing and supportive housing, as such terms may be amended. If this Section 8107-52 conflicts with any other provision of this Chapter, this Section 8107-52 shall prevail. If this Section 8107-52 conflicts with state law, the latter shall govern.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-52.2 - Allowed zones.

Transitional housing and supportive housing are allowed in all zones that allow residential dwellings. This includes lots zoned R1, R2, RES, RPD, R/MU, RHD, RA, RE, RO, CO, CPD, OS, AE, and TP.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-52.3 - Type of permit and applicable development standards for transitional and supportive housing.

a.

In accordance with Government Code section 65583(c)(3), transitional housing and supportive housing are considered a residential use of property and are subject only to those standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., other single- family, two-family, or multifamily dwellings) in the same zone.

For example, supportive housing proposed in a new multifamily dwelling in the RPD Zone would require the same type of permit and meet the same development standards as other multifamily dwellings in the RPD Zone, unless such housing qualifies for approval as a use by right pursuant to Section 8107-52.3.1 below.

b.

Supportive housing that complies with the requirements of Section 8107-52.3.1 below shall qualify for approval as a use by right in accordance with Government Code section 65651(a), and shall meet the standards of that section.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-52.3.1 - Supportive housing as a use by right with approval of a zoning clearance.

a.

Standards and Requirements:

(1)

Supportive housing that complies with the requirements of this Section 8107-52.3.1 is considered a use by right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses. This includes lots zoned R2, RPD, RHD, R/MU, RES, CO, and CPD.

As required by Government Code section 65650, for purposes of this Section 8107-52.3.1, supportive housing includes nonresidential uses and administrative office space as provided in Section 8107-52.3.1(a)(2)(vi) below, as well as transitional housing for youth and young adults.

(2)

To qualify for approval as a use by right pursuant to this Section 8107-52.3.1, all of the following must be satisfied:

i.

The development consists of fifty (50) units or fewer.

ii.

Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five (55) years. A deed restriction ensuring the continued affordability of the units consistent with this Section 8107-52.3.1 shall be recorded with the County Recorder in a form approved by the County at the property owner's expense prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for construction of the development.

iii.

One hundred (100) percent of the units, excluding managers' units, within the development are restricted to lower income households and are, or will be, receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the units to lower income households. The rents in the development shall be set at an amount consistent with the rent limits stipulated by the public program providing financing for the development. For purposes of this subsection, "lower income households" has the same meaning as defined in section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, as may be amended.

iv.

At least twenty-five (25) percent of the units in the development or twelve (12) units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than twelve (12) units, then one hundred (100) percent of the units, excluding managers' units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing. For purposes of this subsection, "target population" has the same meaning set forth in Government Code section 65650(d) and Health and Safety Code section 50675.14, as may be amended, which include persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are "homeless," as that term is defined by section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are "homeless youth," as that term is defined by Government Code section 12957(e)(2).

v.

The applicant provides the County with the information required by Government Code section 65652, outlined in Section 8107- 52.3.1(b)(2) below.

vi.

Nonresidential floor area shall be used for on-site supportive services and administrative office space in the amounts specified below.

For purposes of this subsection, "supportive services" has the same meaning set forth in Government Code sections 65650 and 65582, as may be amended, and includes, but is not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy.

"Administrative office space" has the meaning set forth in Government Code section 65650(a), as may be amended, and means an organizational headquarters or auxiliary office space utilized by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing on-site supportive services at a supportive housing development authorized by this Section 8107-52.3.1 and includes other nonprofit operations beyond the scope of the corresponding supportive housing development. "Administrative office space" includes parking necessary to serve the office space.

A.

For a development with twenty (20) or fewer total units, at least ninety (90) square feet shall be provided for on-site supportive services.

B.

For a development with more than twenty (20) units, at least three (3) percent of the total floor area shall be provided for on-site supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

C.

Administrative office space shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total floor area.

vii.

The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in Government Code section 65915(c)(3).

viii.

Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one (1) bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

(3)

In accordance with Government Code section 65651(b)(1), a supportive housing development subject to this Section 8107-52.3.1 must comply with all objective development standards and policies that apply to other multifamily development within the same zone.

(4)

If the supportive housing development is located within one-half-mile of a public transit stop, no parking is required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents as set forth in Government Code section 65654.

b.

Application Requirements for Supportive Housing as a Use By Right:

(1)

An application for supportive housing shall be reviewed and approved with a Zoning Clearance prior to establishment or construction of any supportive housing pursuant to this Section 8107-52.3.1.

(2)

In accordance with Government Code section 65652, the application shall include a plan for providing supportive services, with documentation demonstrating that supportive services will be provided onsite to residents in the project, as required by this Section 8107-52.3.1 and Government Code section 65651, and describing those services, which shall include all of the following:

i.

The name of the proposed entity or entities that will provide supportive services;

ii.

The proposed funding source or sources for the provided on-site services; and

iii.

Proposed staff resources and staffing requirements to manage the on-site supportive services.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-53 - Residential care facilities serving six or fewer persons.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-53.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Section 8107-53 is to regulate residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons in accordance with state law (See Health and Safety Code, §§ 1267.8, 1566.3, 1568.0831, and 11834.23.).

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-53.2 - Allowable zones.

Residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons are allowed in all zones that allow residential dwellings. This includes lots zoned R1, R2, RES, RPD, R/MU, RHD, RA, RE, RO, CO, CPD, OS, AE, and TP.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

8107-53.3 - Standards and requirements.

a.

When required by state or federal law, a residential care facility serving six (6) or fewer persons is considered a residential use of property by a family under this Chapter, and is subject to the following:

(1)

A residential care facility serving six (6) or fewer persons shall comply with the setback, building lot coverage, height limit, sign- placement and other development standards applicable to a family dwelling of the same type and in the same zone.

(2)

No additional development standards other than those identified in subsection (a)(1) above shall apply to a residential care facility serving six (6) or fewer persons.

(3)

Use of a family dwelling for purposes of a residential care facility serving six (6) or fewer persons shall not constitute a change of occupancy for purposes of local building codes or Part 1.5 (commencing with section 17910) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, as may be amended. However, nothing in this Section 8107-53.3 is intended to supersede Health and Safety Code sections 13143 or 13143.6, to the extent such sections are applicable to residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons.

b.

Subject to subsection (c) below, for purposes of this Section, "family dwelling" has the same meaning as provided in Health and Safety Code section 1566.3(g), as it may be amended, which states: "'family dwelling' includes, but is not limited to, single-family dwellings, units in multifamily dwellings, including units in duplexes and units in apartment dwellings, mobilehomes, including mobilehomes located in mobilehome parks, units in cooperatives, units in condominiums, units in townhouses, and units in planned unit developments."

c.

Notwithstanding subsection (b) above, the term "family dwelling" as used in this Section shall mean a single-family dwelling if the residential care facility is any of the following: an alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility subject to Health and Safety Code section 11834.23, or an intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled habilitative, intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled—nursing, or a congregate living health facility subject to Health and Safety Code section 1267.8.

(Ord. No. 4641, § 4, 12-17-2024)

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  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
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  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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