8107-26 — Employee housing pursuant to state law.

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

Section 8107-26.3.¶

For the purposes of this Section, "agricultural employees" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 1140.4(b) of the Labor Code, as may be amended, which includes those engaged in "agriculture" as such term is defined in section 1140.4(a) of the Labor

Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1140.4(a), "agriculture" means farming in all its branches, including the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities (including commodities defined as agricultural commodities in Section 1141j(g) of Title 12 of the United States Code), the raising of livestock, bees, furbearing animals, or poultry, and any practices (including any forestry or lumbering operations) performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparation for market and delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market.

Agricultural employee housing may be developed and maintained for the purpose of providing permanent, seasonal or temporary employee housing.

Agricultural employee housing consisting of no more than thirty-six (36) beds in a group quarters or twelve (12) units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to section 17021.8 of the Health and Safety Code, shall not be deemed a land use under this Chapter that implies that such housing is an activity that differs in any other way from an agricultural land use.

Agricultural employee housing that consists of four (4) or fewer dwelling units is permitted with a zoning clearance provided that each dwelling unit does not exceed one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet in gross floor area.

All other agricultural employee housing may be allowed with a Planning Director-approved Planned Development Permit except that agricultural employee housing that meets the criteria specified in Health and Safety Code section 17021.8, as may be amended, shall be allowed with a zoning clearance.

Agricultural employee housing shall comply with the same general requirements set forth in Section 8107-41.3.1(a) through (d) of this Chapter that apply to agricultural worker housing.

Agricultural employee housing designed as housing complexes shall meet the development standards set forth in Section 8107- 41.3.3, and those designed as group quarters shall meet the development standards set forth in Section 8107-41.3.4.

Agricultural employee housing may, but is not required to, be developed or provided by the employer, or located on the same lot where the qualifying agricultural work is being performed.

Within thirty (30) days after obtaining the appropriate permit from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to operate the agricultural employee housing, and thereafter on an annual basis, the applicant shall submit evidence that the HCD permit for the agricultural employee housing is current and valid.

Deed Restriction. Within thirty (30) days after receiving approval for permanent or seasonal employee housing from the Planning Division, and before issuance of the final zoning clearance, the applicant shall record with the County Recorder, a deed restriction in a form approved by the County that runs with the land on which the agricultural employee housing is located declaring that:

The agricultural employee housing will continuously be maintained in compliance with this Section 8107-26 and all other applicable sections of this Article; and

The applicant will obtain and maintain, for as long as the agricultural employee housing is operated, the appropriate permit(s) from HCD pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

The deed restriction shall not be amended, released, terminated, or removed from the property without the prior written consent of the County. In the event the agricultural employee housing use is terminated and/or structures are removed in accordance with this Chapter and other applicable law as confirmed in writing by the Planning Director, the deed restriction that accompanies the development shall be released and removed from the property.

Signed Affidavit for Temporary Employee Housing. Within thirty (30) days after receiving approval for temporary employee housing from the Planning Division, the applicant shall submit a signed affidavit, in a form approved by the County, affirming that:

The agricultural employee housing will only be used as temporary employee housing; and

The applicant will obtain and maintain, for as long as the temporary employee housing is operated, the appropriate permit(s) from HCD pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022; Ord. No. 4618, § 4, 7-25-2023)

8107-26.4 - Enforcement.

HCD is the enforcement agency for purposes of the Employee Housing Act and is responsible for, among other things, issuing permits to operate, conducting inspections of employee housing prior to and during occupancy, and investigating complaints of violations of the Employee Housing Act and its implementing regulations.

While the County does not enforce the requirements of the Employee Housing Act, the County retains its enforcement authority over its land use permits and related conditions of approval, including as follows:

Violations of Sections 8107-26.2 and 8107-26.3 may be enforced pursuant to Article 14 of this Chapter or through any other available legal means.

Any civil administrative penalties collected pursuant to Section 8114-3.7 of this Chapter for violations of Section 8107-26 et seq. of this Chapter, shall be deposited in a farmworker housing fund account for exclusive use by the County to fund rehabilitation and/or construction of farmworker housing.

In addition to all other available enforcement and legal remedies, the County may require the removal of a housing unit and restoration of the site (including any affected agricultural soils) based on the unpermitted or unverified use of the employee housing or based on other violations of Section 8107-26 et seq.

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

8107-27 - Cemeteries.

Cemeteries existing prior to January 1, 1994, in "A-E" zones may be allowed to expand subject to permit modification or to a Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and subject to the findings of the A-E zone.

(Add Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-28 - Radio stations.

Radio stations with studio facilities, existing prior to January 1, 1994, in O-S and A-E zones, may be allowed to expand, subject to obtaining the necessary County entitlements.

(Add Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8107-29 - Motocross racetrack facilities and uses. 8107-29.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Section is to establish reasonable and uniform development standards for the siting, design, placement and use of tracks, parks or trails (hereinafter referred to as "tracks"), for the organized use of motocross motorcycle vehicles such as, and limited to, small and medium sized motorcycles, dirt bikes, OHVs (off-highway vehicles), motocross and mini-motocross bikes the engines of which do not exceed two cylinders; and appurtenant structures and improvements such as restrooms, clubhouses, storage structures, parking areas, equipment yards, pit areas and concession/vending stands (hereinafter referred to as "facilities"). The following development standards are established to minimize the impact on resources and neighboring uses from such effects as, but not limited to: noise, loss of privacy, traffic congestion, trespassing, fugitive dust, and risk of damage or injury from flying projectiles and debris.

(Add Ord. 4118—7/2/96; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)

8107-29.2 - Application.

All motocross tracks and facilities as defined in Section 8102-0 may be allowed pursuant to permits required in Sec. 8105-4.

(Add Ord. 4118—7/2/96)

8107-29.3 - Minimum standards.

The standards included in Sections 8107-29.4 through 8107-29.6 are the minimum standards that must be complied with. Additional and more specific standards may be applied on a case-by-case basis as permit conditions.

(Add Ord. 4118—7/2/96)

8107-29.4 - Minimum siting criteria.

The following are minimum siting criteria for any motocross tracks and facilities:

8107-29.4.1 - Motocross tracks shall not be allowed in any of the following locations:

Any area within the following overlay zones: Mineral Resource Protection (MRP) or Scenic Resource Protection (SRP).

Within the Sphere of Influence, Area of Interest or Planning Area of any incorporated city, whichever is the largest area applicable.

Within a County-adopted greenbelt area, unless the facility was initially permitted prior to adoption of the greenbelt area.

Within a 100-year flood plain (Zone A) as designated on a FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map).

Within an airport approach or departure zone as depicted in the County's General Plan Hazards Appendix Maps.

Within the boundaries of the Los Padres National Forest.

Within a designated High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, or equivalent designation, unless the facility was operating in such an area in accordance with the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance as of August 5, 2014.

On any land subject to a Land Conservation Act (LCA) contract, notwithstanding its Open Space zoning designation.

(Add. Ord. 4118—7/2/96; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Am. Ord. 4390—9/9/08; Ord. No. 4472, 6-2-2015)

8107-29.4.2 - Any property proposed for the siting of such tracks and facilities shall be located:

Within two minutes driving time or 500 feet (whichever is greater) of an all-weather street, road or highway with a minimum right-of- way of 100 feet, and in a location which would provide a secondary route of ingress/egress via a street, road or highway with a minimum all-weather right-of-way of 60 feet.

On sites which naturally lend themselves to meeting the purpose of these regulations (Section 8107-29.2) in that the sites naturally promote minimum grading or disturbance of the existing topography, and auditory buffering such as that provided by canyons, hills, or other natural sound buffers.

Motocross tracks and facilities shall not be allowed on any legal lot of less than forty (40) acres. No track on a given lot shall cover more than 30 acres of total ground area. On lots larger than forty acres, such tracks and facilities (excluding parking areas, sound baffles and noise attenuation structures) shall not occupy more than 30 acres total area.

(Add Ord. 4118—7/2/96; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-29.5 - Setbacks.

All tracks and facilities shall be set back the following distances from dwellings, other public uses and property lines:

100 feet from any occupied dwelling not necessary to the operation of the track, unless a waiver is signed pursuant to Sec. 8107- 5.6.25, allowing the setback to be reduced. In no case shall a track be located less than 50 feet from said structure.

A minimum of 60 feet from all property lines.

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

The applicable setbacks for accessory structures in the Open Space zone.

(Add Ord. 4118—7/2/96; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-29.6 - Construction and operating standards.

All facilities and structures shall be constructed and operated as follows:

All such facilities shall be operated in compliance with the most current standards established by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) or its affiliates, successor organization or an alternative sanctioning body approved by the Planning Director.

All facilities shall be sited and operated so as to be in conformance with minimum noise standards, as set forth in the Ventura County General Plan, and as monitored from all property lines.

All mechanical or repair activity of motocross/off-highway vehicles shall be limited to vehicles engaged in same-day events or activities. No other such mechanical and/or repair activity shall be allowed on the site.

On-site lighting shall be for security purposes only. Such lighting shall be shielded to eliminate or minimize glare to off-site areas.

The maximum number of active participants (i.e. riders, crew members, employees) using a permitted facility shall not exceed 30 persons per acre of the total up to 30 acres. Non-participants (i.e. spectators) shall be limited to a maximum of 50 persons per acre of total net site area up to 30 acres, and such persons shall be allowed on-site during organized events only.

The use of permitted facilities for practice or other non-organized, non-competitive activities shall be limited to daylight hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week. Use of such facilities for organized events shall be limited to daylight hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., or fifteen minutes after official sunset for that day's event, whichever is later, on Saturdays and Sundays only. Deviation from this standard pertaining to days and hours of operation shall be subject to prior approval by the Planning Director. With a Permit Adjustment, organized events may also be held on Friday evenings and holidays that fall on Fridays and Mondays. Such deviations from the normal schedule are allowed once per three-month quarter.

For purposes of this subsection "official sunset" shall be defined as that which is published in a local newspaper of general circulation.

Facilities shall be maintained in a neat, safe, and orderly manner and in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations and standards.

All facilities located in or on non-paved areas shall be watered or otherwise treated as often as necessary to prevent fugitive dust impacts on- and off-site. At a minimum, such watering shall be done prior to each day's events or operations. Watering shall be done more frequently during Santa Ana and high wind periods.

(Add Ord. 4118—7/2/95; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-30 - Mobile food facilities. 8107-30.1 - Mobile food facilities, referred to herein as "facilities," other than those addressed in Sec. 8107-30.2 are subject to the following standards: 8107-30.1.1 - Where such facilities do not remain at the same location for more than 30 minutes at a time, and sell food to employees (during the workday), students (during class hours) and residents on the same lot as that on which the facility is parked or situated, or on lots adjacent thereto, or if such facilities are parked on public property, they are allowed in all zones and are exempt from Zoning Clearance requirements. 8107-30.1.2 - Such facilities that remain in one location for more than 30 minutes at a time are permitted in commercial and industrial zones only, and are subject to the following standards:

A Zoning Clearance must be obtained.

The facility may not occupy a site for more than three hours in a given day, nor visit the same site more than three times in a given day for periods of less than 30 minutes.

No freestanding signs are permitted for advertising or any other purpose associated with the facility.

The facility is limited to sites where a principal use is already legally established.

The facility must not block access to or from other principal uses on the site.

The facility must not be placed in a public right-of-way.

The facility, and access to it, cannot occupy more than two parking spaces during the operating hours of the principal use.

The facility must be located at least 30 feet off the access road servicing the site.

Only one such facility (remaining in place more than 30 minutes) is allowed on a lot at one time.

The mobile food facility must not park within 300 feet of a restaurant or other permanent eating establishment that is open during the same hours that the mobile food facility is present, unless the facility is accessory to the eating establishment.

All permits required by the Environmental Health Division must be obtained prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a mobile food facility.

8107-30.2 - Mobile food facilities that are parked on the site of and sell food during a permitted swap meet, carnival, outdoor festival or similar event are exempt from Zoning Clearance requirements, but must be removed when the event ceases.

(Add Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-31 - Recreational vehicle/mini-storage. 8107-31.1 - Lot area.

A minimum of two acres is required for such facilities.

8107-31.2 - Building design.

In all zones except M-3, street facing facades of buildings adjacent to street-side property lines shall be designed or treated to appear as general commercial uses through the use of such features as mock windows, undulating facades, columns, pilasters, or other methods which demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that they will achieve the same purpose.

(Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00)

8107-31.3 - Building separation.

Building separation shall be pursuant to Article 6 of this Chapter. Driving lanes within mini-storage facilities shall be at least 25 feet wide.

8107-31.4 - Building height.

Where a mini-storage facility abuts an O-S, A-E or R zone, building height shall not exceed 12 feet for the first 20 feet from the common property line or lines. Thereafter, the height standard for the zone shall apply.

8107-31.5 - Setbacks.

Where a setback is required by this Chapter, access to the setback area shall be provided and shall be maintained so that it does not become a repository for trash, debris and other nuisances. Required setbacks may be increased, taking into account adjoining uses, the density of adjoining development, visual impacts, and building length and bulk. There shall be a setback of at least 30 feet from the main entrance gate to the property line from which it takes access.

8107-31.6 - Fences and walls.

There must be a seven-foot high peripheral wall adjacent to any property line that abuts an R-zone. Where other zones abut the site, such a wall may also be required by the Planning Director based on the character of existing development in the area and best planning practice.

8107-31.7 - Landscaping.

Notwithstanding Sec. 8106-1.2 all mini-storage facilities constructed after the adoption of this Section shall have a minimum 10-foot landscape strip along all property lines adjacent to public streets.

8107-31.8 - Parking.

Parking shall be provided as specified in Section 8108-4.7. Any such facility that offers trucks, trailers, and the like for rental shall have sufficient on-site storage for the rental vehicles, and such storage shall not block access to rental units nor impede on-site traffic circulation/traffic flow, nor be visible from any public right-of-way, nor otherwise utilize required on-site parking.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)

8107-31.9 - Office.

There shall be an office to service the facility, and said office shall be accessible from outside the main entrance gate.

8107-31.10 - Noise and lighting.

Noise and lighting shall not create a nuisance upon nor otherwise negatively impact neighboring uses. Any lighting shall be directed into the project and not toward neighboring properties.

8107-31.11 - Accessory uses.

Accessory retail sales of items directly related to storage and/or shipping, such as locks, adhesive tape, and cardboard boxes, shall be permitted. Other accessory uses are limited to a caretaker dwelling, an office as set forth in Sec. 8107-31.9, and vehicle storage as set forth in Sec. 8107-31.16.

8107-31.12 - On-site sales.

There shall be no businesses or "garage sales" conducted in or from any rental space within such facilities, and each person or entity renting a space within a facility must agree to this in writing.

8107-31.13 - Screening of roof equipment.

Any roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view from any public right-of-way.

8107-31.14 - Lease agreements.

The permittee shall submit a standard format for agreements regarding the leasing of spaces and lockers to the Planning Director to ensure that there are no conflicts with these standards or with permit conditions. Also, any deviation from the standard agreements shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director.

8107-31.15 - Graffiti.

The permittee shall submit a graffiti control plan for approval by the Planning Director and thereafter implement the plan in accordance with the schedule approved by the Planning Director. Said plan shall address the prevention of graffiti by such means as landscaping materials, special surface finishes, misting/irrigation strategies and/or alarms, or other means deemed feasible by the Planning Director. The plan shall also include strategies which detail how graffiti will be removed within 48 hours of its discovery.

8107-31.16 - Vehicle storage.

Currently licensed vehicles may be stored on the site, provided that no more than 30 percent of the gross area of the subject lot is devoted to such vehicle storage. Areas devoted to vehicle storage shall not be visible from off-site.

8107-31.17 - Prohibited activities.

There shall be no bulk storage of materials or waste products, no painting or mechanical work (except for maintenance of the facility), and no automobile bodywork or painting, on mini-storage sites.

(Add Ord. 4166—4/14/98)

8107-32 - Correctional institutions.

Correctional institutions shall be developed on property with a minimum lot area of thirty (30) acres.

(Add Ord. 4227—1/9/01; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-33 - Agricultural promotional uses. 8107-33.1 - Purpose.

These uses and attendant structures are intended to advance agricultural operations in Ventura County through promotional, educational, and entertainment activities that directly relate to agricultural activities in the county and/or on the subject site by exposing the public to the industry's economic and cultural contributions, farming practices, and conflicts with urban uses among other issues.

8107-33.2 - Range of uses.

In pursuit of the above purpose, such activities as the following may be allowed: tours of the facility, interactive exhibits that educate, recreational/entertainment activities with an agricultural theme, and/or other activities that are dependent on the agricultural setting. Accessory uses to the promotional use, such as food and beverage facilities and sales of souvenirs related to the promotional use, may also be allowed.

8107-33.3 - Standards.

Agricultural Promotional Uses shall meet all the following standards:

8107-33.3.1 - The principal use on the site is agriculture and the promotional use is clearly subordinate and accessory to the agricultural use in that:

No more than 15% of the site is devoted to the promotional use and its related accessory uses and required parking, and

At least 80% of the land not devoted to the promotional use shall be devoted to production agriculture and related accessory structures and improvements.

8107-33.3.2 - The use shall meet the standards set forth in Section 8111-1.2.1.3 regardless of the zoning designation on the property. 8107-33.3.3 - The use is complementary to and promotes the agricultural uses on the land or in the county in that the use relies on the agricultural setting as a principal inducement for people to come to the site, or generally involves authentic agricultural themes, equipment, characters, etc., e.g. farm animals and not wild animals, farm tractors and not sports cars. 8107-33.3.4 - Uses which are not allowed as a principal use, e.g. bed-and-breakfast inns or restaurants, are not allowed as accessory uses under this Section.

8107-33.3.5 - The 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.

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

8107-34 - Animal shade structures.

Said structures shall not be anchored in the ground nor attached to any structure which is anchored in the ground. For example, shade structures may be attached to such portable structures as corrals which are not anchored in the ground. Shade structures which cannot meet this standard may still be constructed under other applicable provisions of Sec. 8105-4.

(Add Ord. 4215—10/24/00)

8107-35 - Botanic gardens and arboreta.

Botanic gardens and arboreta shall be developed in accordance with the following standards:

8107-35.1 - Minimum permit area.

The minimum permit area shall be fifty (50) acres on property zoned Open Space (O-S). There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Planned Development (C-P-D) zone. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) of the lot area must be planted, either for public display or for replenishment of displayed plants.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-35.2 - Gift shops.

One gift shop per site is permitted. Gift shops shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in size. Commodities sold in the gift shop shall be limited to seeds and plants that are grown and displayed on the site, together with items which are customarily accessory to plant sales, such as garden implements, plant pots, and books on plants, plant history, and/or gardening. The gift shop area may also sell prepared refreshments such as soft drinks and snack items. No more than twenty percent (20%) of the total sales inventory, based on square feet of shelf space, sold at the gift shop shall be prepared refreshments.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-35.3 - Site design.

Siting and design of all facilities should avoid or mitigate direct or indirect significant impacts to native plant communities and natural habitat. Measures should include but not be limited to:

8107-35.3.1 - For properties located in the Open Space (O-S) zone, roofed structures shall be limited to a total maximum area of five hundred (500) square feet per acre, but not to exceed twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet per site. Types of roofed structures allowed are limited to information centers/kiosks, administrative offices, restrooms, a gift shop, and maintenance/storage facilities. Greenhouses and hothouses are specifically exempted from the square footage limitation. 8107-35.3.2 - Structures and landscapes should be designed and landscaped to prevent encroachment of non-native species into natural areas. Buffer zones of up to six hundred (600) feet may be required. 8107-35.3.3 - Fire clearance areas should not diminish the natural areas but should be incorporated into the project site. 8107-35.3.4 - Runoff of water, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and the like should be contained to avoid or mitigate significant impacts to natural areas. 8107-35.3.5 - Native plants, preferably from within the same watershed, should be used whenever possible to avoid or mitigate significant genetic impacts on the local flora. 8107-35.3.6 - While the use of non-native plants may be appropriate in some instances, they should not replace native flora. Opportunities to restore native habitat should be sought out. 8107-35.3.7 - New plantings of invasive and watch list species listed by the California Invasive Plant Council, whether native or introduced, are prohibited.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05; Ord. No. 4577 § 3, 3-9-2021)

8107-36 - Regulations governing waste handling, waste disposal and recycling facilities, organics processing operations and waste hauling yards. 8107-36.1 - Purpose.

The County of Ventura encourages land uses which enable citizens to efficiently reuse and recycle the solid waste they generate, to minimize the amount of solid waste sent to waste disposal facilities, and to assist in meeting the recycling goals mandated by the state. This section sets forth minimum standards and regulations for the siting, design, and operation of these types of operations and activities.

8107-36.2 - Definitions.

For purposes of Sec. 4107-37 et seq., the following definitions shall apply:

Contamination—Unwanted materials in a waste stream or feedstock. These may be residuals that must be disposed of in a waste disposal facility or any item that is not within the desired category of separated discards. Contamination is calculated as a percentage by weight.

Feedstock—Input material to a manufacturing or processing operation. With regard to organic processing operations, feedstock means decomposable organic material used for the manufacture of compost, mulch, worm castings, and other soil amendments.

Separated—Separated refers to discarded materials that have been segregated by material type (including commingled recyclables) prior to receipt by a resource recovery (recycling, reuse, etc.) facility or operation.

Windrow—A long, relatively narrow pile, such as of composting material.

(Add Ord. 4215—10/24/00)

8107-36.3 - Standards relating to waste handling, waste disposal and recycling facilities. 8107-36.3.1 - General standards.

The following standards shall apply to all waste handling, waste disposal and recycling facilities (except temporary collection activities, accessory operations and waste collection and processing activities to mitigate an emergency):

Prior to issuing a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary entitlement, the applicable decision-making authority (the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and/or Board of Supervisors) shall make a finding that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on soils designated "Prime," "Statewide Importance," "Unique" or "Local Importance" on the California Department of Conservation's Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, Important Farmlands Maps, or on land subject to a Land Conservation Act (LCA) contract, as defined in the appropriate section of the Ventura County Initial Study Assessment Guidelines, unless the Planning Director, in consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner, determines that the land is developed or otherwise unsuitable for agricultural activities.

The project shall be designed, and all activities shall be conducted so as to minimize their adverse impact on the physical environment. To this end, dust, noise, vibration, noxious odors, intrusive light, vectors, traffic impacts and other factors of nuisance and annoyance shall be reduced to a minimum or eliminated through appropriate setbacks and other best accepted practices that are applicable to local conditions.

The site shall be maintained free of litter and the facility operator shall be responsible for daily collection of all litter that leaves the site.

All residual wastes derived from receiving and processing activities shall be removed from the site within the time frame required by state law.

Materials shall not be accepted at any time when the storage capacity of the site would be exceeded by such delivery.

Drainage—Drainage must be controlled so as to prevent any leachate runoff from the site; divert surface water drainage away from all piles of material; and prevent the creation of puddles and standing water in any area where waste materials are stored.

Facilities in commercial, M-1, or M-2 zones which require outdoor operations or storage shall incorporate appropriate landscaping, walls, fences, or other methods to provide visual screening from any adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

The standards outlined in the following Sections (8107-36.3.2 through 8107-36.3.12) that apply to the specific activity shall also be met.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.2 - Recyclables collection centers.

Recyclables collection centers shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1, as well as the following standards:

In residentially zoned areas, such centers shall only be allowed as accessory uses when they are accessory to government or similar private facilities frequented by the general public, such as schools, parks, and assembly uses.

No Zoning Clearance or modification of any original entitlement permit shall be required when such centers are established in conjunction with an approved principal use and are on lots larger than one acre.

Each collection container shall be clearly marked to identify the type of materials that may be deposited and shall be of sufficient capacity to accommodate both deposited material quantity and collection frequency.

Collection containers shall be constructed of sturdy materials and maintained in good condition.

Containers for the 24-hour donation of materials shall be at least 40 feet from any property occupied for residential use unless there is a recognized service road and acoustical shielding between the containers and the residential use.

The collection center shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

For operations located within 500 feet of property occupied for residential use, power-driven equipment (excluding reverse vending machines) shall not be operated between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Use of parking spaces by accessory recyclables collection centers (established in conjunction with an approved principal use) and attendant(s) may not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum required in the land use permit for the principal use, unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that the existing parking capacity is not fully utilized, pursuant to Section 8108-4.8.1.

Individual refuse bins sited for the temporary collection of seasonal recyclables, such as Christmas trees and telephone books, shall be allowed without a permit when the above standards [Sec. 8107-36.3.2(a—h)] are met.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4411, § 4, 3-2-2010)

8107-36.3.3 - Recyclables collection and processing facilities.

Recyclables collection and processing facilities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1 as well as the following standards:

Prior to issuing a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary entitlement, the applicable decision-making authority (the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and/or Board of Supervisors) shall make a finding that the proposed project, as conditioned, is compatible with adjacent agriculture, including but not limited to such factors as water runoff, siltation, erosion, dust, introduction of pests and diseases, and the potential for trespassing, pilferage, or vandalism, as well as conflicts between agricultural and non- agricultural uses including but not limited to vehicular traffic and the application of agricultural chemicals to agricultural property.

Such facilities shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from any agricultural production. If the applicant can demonstrate that potential impacts to the agricultural production have been adequately mitigated by design or terrain, the Planning Director, in consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner, may reduce or waive the setback.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.4 - Temporary collection activities.

All temporary collection activities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1 as well as the following standards:

They shall not occur earlier than 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. if they are out-of-doors.

They shall not cause traffic delays of more than three minutes at a time on public roads.

Where hazardous waste or household hazardous wastes are being collected, the following additional conditions shall apply:

(1)

The contained area used for unloading, identifying, consolidating and packaging the hazardous wastes/materials shall be set back at least 50 feet from the nearest residence, business, hospital, or dedicated public street or highway.

(2)

The following local authorities shall be notified of the proposed activity prior to use inauguration: Environmental Health Division, Fire Protection District, Sheriff's Department, and Air Pollution Control District.

In the A-E zone, such activities shall only be for the collection of materials generated from commercial agriculture and from ancillary structures related to agricultural activities.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.5 - Reuse salvage facilities.

Reuse salvage facilities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.6 - Recyclable household/CESQG hazardous waste collection facilities.

Recyclable household/CESQG hazardous waste collection facilities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.7 - Recyclable household/CESQG hazardous waste collection facilities, accessory.

When established in conjunction with an approved principal use, recyclable household/CESQG hazardous waste collection facilities are exempt from obtaining a separate Zoning Clearance if the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1, as well as the following standards, are met:

Use of parking spaces by the facility and attendant(s) may not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum required by the land use permit for the principal use, unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that the existing parking capacity is not fully utilized, pursuant to Section 8108-4.8.1.

Such facilities shall be of sufficient capacity to accommodate both incoming material quantity and collection frequency.

Facilities shall only accept materials that are the same or equivalent to those normally sold, dispensed, used, generated, or accepted at the site.

The acceptance of materials shall occur during normal business hours and be a routine part of the business as opposed to a special event.

All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers or enclosures that are maintained in good condition, and placed upon impervious surfaces.

Space will be provided on-site for the anticipated peak customer load to circulate vehicles and to deposit recyclable materials.

Any structures added to a site to accommodate acceptance of materials are subject to Planning Division regulations such as setback and height standards, and permit modification requirements.

For facilities located within 500 feet of property occupied for residential use, power-driven equipment shall not be operated between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)

8107-36.3.8 - Household/CESQG hazardous waste collection facilities and hazardous waste collection, treatment and storage facilities.

Household/CESQG hazardous waste collection facilities and hazardous waste collection, treatment, and storage facilities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1 as well as the following standards:

Such facilities shall be allowed in the O-S zone only when accessory to a solid waste disposal facility or government facilities.

No such facilities shall be sited within a 100-year flood plain.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.9 - Waste processing facilities and waste transfer stations.

Waste processing facilities and waste transfer stations shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1 as well as the following standards:

Prior to issuing a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary entitlement, the applicable decision-making authority (the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and/or Board of Supervisors) shall make a finding that the proposed project, as conditioned, is compatible with adjacent agriculture, including but not limited to such factors as water runoff, siltation, erosion, dust, introduction of pests and diseases, and the potential for trespassing, pilferage, or vandalism, as well as conflicts between agricultural and non- agricultural uses including but not limited to vehicular traffic and the application of agricultural chemicals to agricultural property.

No such facilities will be sited within a 100-year flood plain.

All on-site recyclable materials and refuse shall be stored in containers, within a building, or in an area screened from view from surrounding properties and public streets.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.10 - Disposal facilities, solid waste.

Solid waste disposal facilities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1, as well as the following standards:

Such facilities shall be consistent with the Siting Criteria outlined in the Countywide Siting Plan of the Ventura County Integrated Waste Management Plan.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.11 - Disposal facilities, hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste disposal facilities shall comply with the standards outlined in Sec. 8107-36.3.1, as well as the following standards:

No facilities will be sited within a 100-year flood plain.

consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner, may reduce or waive the setback.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.3.12 - Waste collection and processing activities to mitigate an emergency.

Where the Planning Director has determined that an emergency exists, the Planning Director has discretion to allow limited-term (not to exceed 12 months) waste collection and processing activities necessary to prevent or mitigate loss of or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services, and to maximize recovery of recyclable and reusable materials. Such activities may be established in zones where they are not typically allowed.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.4 - Standards relating to organics processing operations (includes biosolids, composting, vermicomposting, and chipping and grinding). 8107-36.4.1 - General standards.

The following standards shall apply to all organics processing operations, and vermiculture operations with over five thousand (5,000) square feet of open beds:

No organics processing operation, other than those accessory to agricultural activities and on-site composting operations, shall be located in the AE (Agricultural Exclusive) zone on land designated as "Prime", "Statewide Importance", "Unique" or "Local Importance", on the California Department of Conservation's Farmland Mapping and Monitoring program, Important Farmlands Maps unless it meets one (1) of the following criteria:

The Planning Director, in consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner, determines that the land upon which the organics processing operation would be located is developed or otherwise unsuitable for agricultural use;

The organics processing operation is a commercial organics processing operation that meets all of the following criteria:

Development of the commercial organics processing operation will not result, when combined with all other commercial organics processing operations in the unincorporated area of Ventura County, in the cumulative loss in the unincorporated area of more than two hundred (200) acres of AE zoned land designated as "Prime", "Statewide Importance", "Unique" or "Local Importance" on the California Department of Conservation's Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, Important Farmland Maps.

ii.

At least sixty (60) percent of the finished products generated by the commercial organics processing operation are used for an agricultural use or an agricultural accessory use in Ventura County, the City of Carpinteria or outside the State of California, with preference given to Ventura County to the extent feasible;

iii.

All feedstock used to generate the finished products are generated and collected from Ventura County and the City of Carpinteria;

iv.

The maximum size of a commercial organics processing operation is not larger than one hundred (100) acres per lot;

The applicant demonstrates that all terms and conditions of an applicable Land Conservation Act (LCA) contract will be maintained if a commercial organics processing operation is located on land subject to an LCA contract. The applicant must also demonstrate compliance with the California Land Conservation Act of 1965, Sections 51200 et seq. of the California Government Code; and

vi.

Upon completion of the commercial organics processing operation, the site is returned to its condition as existing prior to development of the operation.

Prior to issuing a conditional use permit or other discretionary entitlement for an organics processing operation, other than those accessory to agricultural activities and on-site composting operations, the applicable decision-making authority (the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and/or Board of Supervisors) shall make a finding that the proposed project, as conditioned, is compatible with adjacent agriculture, including but not limited to such factors as water runoff, siltation, erosion, dust, introduction of pests and diseases, and the potential for trespassing, pilferage, or vandalism, as well as conflicts between agricultural and non-agricultural uses including but not limited to vehicular traffic and the application of agricultural chemicals to agricultural property.

All organics operations must provide written proof from the Ventura County Water Resources Division that the project is either not sited over the Oxnard Forebay or the North Las Posas Outcrop or that the project has been adequately designed to prevent infiltration into these sensitive areas of groundwater recharge.

Such facilities shall be set back a minimum of three hundred (300) feet from any agricultural production. If the applicant can demonstrate that potential impacts to the agricultural production have been adequately mitigated by design or terrain, the Planning Director, in consultation with the Agricultural Commissioner, may reduce or waive the setback.

Drainage—Drainage must be controlled so as to prevent any leachate run-off from the site; divert surface water drainage away from all piles of material; and prevent the creation of puddles and standing water in any area where organic materials are stored.

Dust—Dust must be controlled through watering, use of enclosures and screens, etc.

Feedstock Inspection—All incoming materials shall be inspected for contaminants, such as plastic, and all contaminants shall be removed to the greatest extent feasible before processing.

Fire Prevention/Suppression—

The maximum pile height of all feedstock and actively decomposing compost is twelve (12) feet, except as allowed by a discretionary permit.

There shall be a method or system to daily monitor the temperature of all piles or windrows over six (6) feet tall, and all temperatures must be kept below 160°F, except as allowed by discretionary permit

All operations must isolate potential heat sources or flammables from piles and windrows.

General Safety—All reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that all end products, excluding discarded wastes, are innocuous and free of particles that could be harmful to human health and safety, or to agricultural production where applicable.

Litter and Waste—All reasonable effort shall be made to prevent litter, compost, and chipped uncomposted material from migrating off-site. The operator is responsible for keeping the site reasonably free of litter and for the daily collection of all litter that leaves the site.

Materials Accepted—Only separated organic (originally derived from living organisms) materials shall be accepted at organics processing operations. Asbestos-containing waste material, infectious wastes, or hazardous wastes shall not knowingly be accepted.

Noise—Grinders and other power-driven equipment shall not be operated between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. within five hundred (500) feet of property occupied for residential use or other place of overnight habitation, such as hotels or campgrounds. Noise levels near such uses shall not exceed Leq1H of 55 dB (A) or ambient noise levels plus 3 dB (A), whichever is greater, during any hour from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Odors—All operations must implement management practices—such as controlling temperature, moisture, and oxygen levels in piles and windrows—to prevent offensive and noxious odors from leaving the site.

Pests—All operations must implement management practices to prevent and control vectors, such as flies, rodents and scavenging birds.

Throughput—All products (e.g., compost or mulch) must be sold, given away, or beneficially used within twenty-four (24) months of the facility's acceptance of the raw material. Feedstock materials shall not be accepted at any time when the storage capacity of the site would be exceeded by such delivery.

Additional Standards—The standards outlined in the following Section 8107-36.4 et seq. that apply to specific uses, shall also be met.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4595, § 1, 2-8-2022)

8107-36.4.2 - On-site composting operations, medium- and large-scale.

Medium- and large-scale on-site composting operations shall comply with the standards outlined in Section 8107-36.4.1 as well as the following standard:

The minimum parcel size for all outdoor, medium- and large-scale, on-site composting operations is one acre.

8107-36.4.3 - Commercial organics processing operations, small- and medium-scale.

Medium- and small-scale commercial organics processing operations shall comply with the standards outlined in Section 8107- 36.4.1, as well as the following standards:

The minimum parcel size for outdoor operations is three acres in residential zones, and 1.5 acres in other zones.

Dust producing activities shall cease during high wind events. High wind events are defined as wind of such velocity as to cause fugitive dust from within the site to blow off-site. At any point in time, if it is observed that fugitive dust is blowing off-site, additional dust prevention measures shall be initiated. If these measures are insufficient to prevent fugitive dust (i. e. during periods of extreme heat or winds), dust generating activities shall be immediately curtailed until the conditions abate.

The surface slope under outdoor processing operations shall be at least one percent and no more than 15 percent.

The following standards apply to outdoor piles and windrows over 100 cubic yards to facilitate fire control:

The operator shall at all times maintain an effective firebreak by removing and clearing away flammable vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 100 feet of all windrows and piles (excludes single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground covers, provided they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to the piles or windrows).

A fire lane of 20 feet shall be provided along the perimeter of the area where piles and windrows are located. Windrows shall not exceed 150 feet in length unless separated by a 20-foot fire access road. Twenty feet must be maintained between all piles and windrows, or 12 feet must be maintained between all piles and windrows alternating with a 20-foot fire access road positioned every 150 feet.

Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for the operation, proof from the County Fire Protection District of an approved Fire Hazard Management Plan shall have been provided to the Planning Division.

Space shall be provided on-site to accommodate the anticipated peak deliveries, for the circulation of vehicles and the depositing of organic materials.

Landscaping, walls, fences, or other screening shall be incorporated to visually screen outdoor operations from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

All operations must deposit with the Planning Division a compliance review fee, and shall maintain such deposit with the Planning Division during the term of the land use, and shall make the site available for inspection twice a year. The inspection frequency may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Planning Director, based on such factors as performance, scale of operation or neighboring uses.

Upon completion of operations, the facility grounds, sedimentation ponds, and drainage areas shall be cleaned of all compost materials, construction scraps, and other materials related to the operations. If in the O-S zone, the site shall be restored as nearly as possible to its natural or original state prior to the organics processing activity.

Any structures added to a site are subject to Planning Division regulations such as setback and height standards, and permit modification requirements.

Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for those operations which will use gasoline-powered engines of 50 horsepower or greater, proof of an operation's compliance with pertinent APCD requirements shall have been provided to the Planning Division.

All outdoor processing areas shall meet the setback standards listed below. However, if the applicant can demonstrate, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that potential impacts to water resources and surrounding properties, uses or roads have been adequately mitigated by design or terrain, the Planning Director may waive all or appropriate portions of this requirement.

300 feet from any off-site residence or public facility;

100 feet from an adjoining property line;

100 feet from any dedicated public street or highway;

100 feet from any surface water, including springs, seeps, wetlands, and intermittent streams; and/or

200 feet from wells or other water supplies.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.4.4 - Commercial organics processing operations, large-scale, and all biosolids composting operations.

Large-scale organics processing operations and bio-solids composting operations shall comply with the standards outlined in Section 8107-36.4.1, as well as the following standards:

The following standards apply to outdoor piles and windrows over 100 cubic yards to facilitate fire control:

The minimum parcel size is 5 acres in residential zones, and 4 acres in other zones.

Space shall be provided on-site to accommodate the anticipated peak deliveries, for the circulation of vehicles and the depositing of organic materials.

increased or decreased at the discretion of the Planning Director, based on such factors as performance, scale of operation or neighboring uses.

300 feet from any off-site residence or public facility;

100 feet from an adjoining property line;

100 feet from any dedicated public street or highway;

100 feet from any surface water, including springs, seeps, wetlands, and intermittent streams; and/or

200 feet from wells or other water supplies.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

8107-36.5 - Waste hauling yards.

The following standards shall apply to all waste hauling yards:

Any mixed solid waste or recyclables that are received, stored, or transferred shall only be incidental to the conduct of a refuse collection and disposal business.

The mixed solid waste or recyclables shall remain within the original containers while onsite at all times, except for unforeseen circumstances, such as truck breakdown, which require transfer of materials to another container.

The containers shall not be stored onsite for more than any 72-hour period.

(Add Ord. 4214—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37 - Cultural heritage site. 8107-37.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this designation is to promote the enhancement, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction and maintenance of sites and structures of historical or cultural heritage value through the imposition of design standards. Fulfillment of this purpose can be impeded by strict adherence to various standards in this Chapter, therefore, this Section promotes the stated purpose by creating a mechanism whereby appropriate deviations from the regulations of this Chapter can be granted.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37.2 - Applicability.

The deviations described in Section 8107-37.3 below may be applied to the following cultural heritage sites in accordance with the following limitations:

Landmarks and designated districts: all allowed deviations;

Sites of merit: all allowed deviations except "a"; and,

Points of interest: all allowed deviations except "a", "g" and "j".

Sites that are eligible for designation as a cultural heritage site pursuant to the Cultural Heritage Ordinance may also receive deviations, conditioned on the eventual formal designation of the site.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37.3 - Range and approval of allowed deviations.

To advance the purpose outlined in Section 8107-37.1 above, deviations from various standards and regulations of this Chapter may be granted as part of a Planned Development Permit. Deviations "a" and "k" below may only be granted by the Planning Commission. All other deviations may be granted by the Planning Director or designee.

Minimum Lot Area: Section 8103-0 (Purpose and Establishment of Zones and Minimum Lot Areas), Section 8103-1 et seq. (Establishment of Alternative Minimum Lot Area by Suffix), Section 8106-1.1 and Section 8106-1.2;

Permit Approval Level: Section 8105-4 (Permitted Uses in Open Space, Agricultural, Residential and Special Purpose Zones). Where the square footage or gross floor area of structures on a lot requires a given permit to be issued, the square footage of significant historic structures on a cultural heritage site shall not be counted towards the total square footage of structures;

Permit Approval Level: Section 8105-5 (Permitted Uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones). Where the square footage or gross floor area of structures on a lot requires a given permit to be issued, the square footage of structures on a cultural heritage site shall not be counted towards the total square footage of structures;

General Development Standards: Section 8106-1.1 (Development Standards for Uses and Structures in OS, AE, and R-Zones);

General Development Standards: Section 8106-1.2 (Development Standards for Uses and Structures in Commercial, Industrial, and Special Purpose Zones);

Fences, Gates, and Retaining Walls: Section 8106-8.1 et seq.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards: Section 8107-1.7 et seq. (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units);

Parking Standards: Section 8108 et seq. (Parking and Loading Requirements);

Landscaping Standards: Section 8106-8.2, Section 8108-5.14 and in Article 9;

Signage: Section 8110-4a (Prohibited portable freestanding signs), Section 8110-4i (Prohibited Projecting Signs), Section 8110-5-2 et seq. (Location); and

Non-conforming Uses and Structures: Section 8113-5.2 (Uses Within Structures Subject to Amortization), Section 8113-5.2.1 (Expansion and Change of Use Prohibited), Section 8113-5.3 et seq. (Uses Not Amortized), Section 8113-6.1 (Destruction, Uses Not Amortized), Section 8113-6.2 (Destruction, Uses Amortized), Section 8113-7 (Additional Use), Section 8113-8 (Use of Non-conforming Lots).

Add Ord. 4220—12/12/00; AM. ORD. 4282, 5/20/03; AM. ORD. 4377, 1/29/08; AM. ORD. 4407, 10/20/09; AM. ORD. 4519, 2/27/18; AM. ORD. 4577, 3/9/21; Ord. No. 4615, § 3, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37.4 - Planned development permit approval standards.

Deviations pursuant to this Chapter as listed in Section 8107-37.3 above may be granted by the issuance of a Planned Development Permit only if the standards in Sections 8111-1.2.1 through 8111-1.2.1.8 and the following standards are met:

The site is a designated cultural heritage site, or will be eligible for such designation through the imposition of, and compliance with, applicable conditions as part of the Planned Development Permit process;

The deviation from standards is necessary for the enhancement, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction and maintenance of the site/structure and is consistent with subsection "c" that follows;

Design and development standards for the site and related structures are adopted which ensure that the historic or cultural significance and character of the subject site and/or structure is perpetuated and adherence to said standards have been made a condition of the Planned Development Permit;

The deviation(s) granted will not create a significant unmitigated adverse impact;

The project associated with the subject cultural heritage site or designated district has received a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Review, where applicable, pursuant to the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance.

(Add Ord. 4220 - 12/12/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37.5 - Permit conditions.

While the precise conditions of the required Planned Development Permit will vary with each case, the following topical areas shall be addressed in the conditions of approval:

Time frames within which to implement improvements to the site and/or structures;

On-going maintenance of the site and/or structures in accordance with the approved Design and Development Standards as set forth in Section 8107-37.6 below;

Prohibitions against the destruction, removal, delinquent treatment of the site and/or structures;

Recordation of documents, satisfactory to the County, that provide notice to the subsequent property owners of possible conflict with adjoining land uses such as agricultural operations and/or deed restrictions found in the applicable Planned Development Permit to enforce provisions of the permit and the applicable provisions of the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance;

Provisions that preclude the removal, destruction, alteration or deterioration through neglect of the site/structure unless a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Review, where applicable, has been issued by the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board and modification to the Planned Development Permit has been granted.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37.6 - Design and development standards.

The design and development standards required pursuant to Section 8107-37.4(c) are intended to guide the property owner and the County in the long-term enhancement, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction and maintenance of the site and applicable structures. The standards shall be in adequate detail for the site and should address the following factors among others, as well as the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Properties:

Range and description of architectural styles;

Construction materials and techniques;

Exterior finish/colors;

Landscaping styles and materials;

Range of historic uses of the site; and

Density, scale and patterns of development.

(Add Ord. 4220—12/12/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-38 - Interpretive centers. 8107-38.1 - Purpose.

Interpretive Centers are intended to give the public an opportunity to experience and understand the County's past by exploring sites and the structures and improvements thereon that have played an important role in the cultural and social history and prehistory of the County. The purpose of this section is to allow the display of materials on site that have a direct connection to the site and to provide further standards by which interpretive centers can be developed and regulated.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-38.2 - Designated site.

The site must be a designated cultural heritage site. The display of materials shall be limited to ones with a direct connection to the site.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-38.3 - Range of allowed uses and structures.

The following uses and structures are allowed as accessory to an interpretive center so long as they are found to be consistent with the definition of the use and applicable requirements of the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance, as may be amended:

Those existing lawful structures and improvements on the site;

Preserved, restored, relocated, or re-created structures, improvements, equipment or implements;

Public tours and displays;

Periodic festivals, fundraisers, charity events, receptions, ceremonies, and the like;

Refreshment and gift sales of historically related items;

Educational activities and meetings;

Accessory structures and improvements to facilitate the purposes of the interpretive center such as storage buildings, rest rooms, caretaker dwelling units, parking areas, lighting, security measures and the like; and

Improvements required by law such as handicapped access facilities.

(Add Ord. 4220—12/12/00; Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-39 - Historic repositories. 8107-39.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of historic repositories is to allow for the collection and display of structures, facilities, equipment and the like that are associated with the historic or cultural development of the County.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-39.2 - Development standards.

Historic Repositories may only be established in accordance with the following standards:

Historic Repositories shall be designed so as to portray historic and cultural resources in a manner that best approximates their original setting and context while allowing for public access and viewing.

The minimum lot size for an historic repository shall be the minimum required lot area for the applicable zone (Section 8103-0 of this Chapter).

A plan for the ultimate development of the site shall be reviewed and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Cultural Heritage Board.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-39.3 - Range of allowed uses and structures.

The following uses and structures may be allowed as part of, or accessory to, an historic repository and, if allowed, shall be specifically addressed in the required discretionary entitlement:

Preserved, restored, relocated, or re-created structures, improvements, facilities, equipment, implements and the like;

Public tours and displays;

Periodic festivals, fundraisers, charity events, receptions, ceremonies, and the like;

Refreshment and gift sales of historically related items;

Filming activities;

Educational activities and meetings;

Accessory structures and improvements to facilitate the purposes of the historic repository such as storage buildings, rest rooms, caretaker dwelling unit, parking areas, lighting, security measures and the like; and

Improvements required by law such as handicapped access facilities.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-40 - Boarding houses and bed and breakfast inns.

Such uses may be allowed in the Open Space and Agricultural Exclusive zones if the proposed use will occur in an existing structure designated a Cultural Heritage Site pursuant to the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance, and all other required findings can be met.

(Add Ord. 4220 - 12/12/00)

8107-41 - Agricultural worker housing.[4]

In addition to all other applicable requirements of this Chapter, Agricultural Worker Housing shall be developed and operated in accordance with the following requirements:

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 4596, § 3, adopted March 1, 2022, repealed the former §§ 8107-41, 8107-41.1—8107-41.4, and enacted a new § 8107-41 as set out herein. The former § 8107-41 pertained to farm worker housing complexes and derived from Ord. 4281, adopted May 6, 2003; and Ord. No. 4411, § 4, adopted March 2, 2010.

8107-41.1 - Purpose.

Under section 65580(a) of the Government Code, the Legislature has declared that the availability of housing, including farmworker housing, is of vital statewide importance. The purpose of this section is to promote the development of, and to establish development standards for, agricultural worker housing, which is available to: farmworkers and animal caretakers who are employed on a full-time, full-time seasonal, temporary or part-time basis; and their families. Agricultural worker housing includes:

Farmworker and animal caretaker dwelling units;

Farmworker housing complexes;

Farmworker group quarters pursuant to Section 8107-41.3.4; and

Temporary trailers for seasonal and temporary farmworkers and animal caretakers pursuant to Section 8107-41.3.5.

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

8107-41.2 - Employment criteria, verification and enforcement.

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

8107-41.2.1 - Occupancy restrictions for agricultural worker housing.

Agricultural worker housing shall only be occupied by farmworkers and animal caretakers, and members of their household.

The applicant shall demonstrate that the agricultural worker housing shall only be used for farmworkers and animal caretakers (on a permanent or seasonal basis) who meet the employment criteria in Section 8107-41.2.2. This requirement shall not apply to housing occupied by agricultural workers who subsequently retire or become disabled and continue to reside in the unit pursuant to Section 8107-41.2.2(c).

A deed restriction in a form approved by the County that runs with the land shall be recorded with the County Recorder, prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance for construction for all agricultural worker housing except for temporary trailers, limiting the use of such housing to agricultural worker housing and setting forth the conditions and requirements applicable to such use. The property owner shall also be required to provide written disclosure of all such conditions and requirements before any sale, lease or financing of the subject lot(s) and dwelling units. This use restriction shall not be amended, released, terminated, or removed from the property without the prior written consent of the County. In the event the agricultural worker housing use is terminated and/or structures are removed in accordance with this Chapter and other applicable law as confirmed in writing by the Planning Director, the deed restriction that accompanies the development shall be released and removed from the property.

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

8107-41.2.2 - Employment criteria for agricultural workers.

Farmworker and animal caretaker dwelling units shall only be rented or provided under the terms of employment to farmworkers or animal caretakers who are employed on a full-time (minimum of thirty-two (32) hours per week), full-time seasonal, or temporary basis by the property owner or lessee of the lot upon which the dwelling unit is located to work onsite or on other land in Ventura County that is under the same ownership or lease. Farmworkers may retain their employment status during periods of non-agricultural employment, as long as they meet the full-time requirement for at least nine (9) months of the calendar year.

Units in a farmworker housing complex and farmworker group quarters shall only be rented or provided to persons who are principally employed within Ventura County for activities directly associated with agriculture. This includes farmworkers who work on a full-time, full-time seasonal, temporary or part-time basis.

A qualified farmworker or animal caretaker who has been renting or occupying a farmworker or animal caretaker dwelling unit, or a unit in a farmworker housing complex, and who subsequently retires or becomes disabled, may continue to reside in the unit, along with members of their household.

After the death of a qualified farmworker or animal caretaker who has been renting or occupying a farmworker or animal caretaker dwelling unit, or a unit in a farmworker housing complex, their surviving spouse or domestic partner may continue to reside in the unit.

Temporary trailers shall only be rented or provided to farmworkers and animal caretakers who are employed on a full-time, full-time seasonal, or temporary basis by the property owner or lessee of the lot to work on the land upon which the temporary trailer is located.

Proof of qualifying employment for occupants of agricultural worker housing shall be provided at the time of permit approval, which can be satisfied by providing a combination of at least two (2) of the following documents, as applicable:

Employee's income tax return;

Employee's pay receipts;

Employer's DE-34 form;

Employer's ETA 790 form;

Employee's W-2 form;

Employer's DLSE-NTE form;

A document signed by both the employer and the employee, which states that the occupant of the agricultural worker housing is employed in agriculture, and includes a description of the employee's job duties; or,

Other proof approved in writing by the Planning Director or his/her designee.

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

8107-41.2.3 - Annual verification of employment of agricultural workers.

The owner or lessee of the property, property management company, and/or designated agent of the owner or lessee, shall submit any applicable County-required verification fees as established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and an annual employment verification declaration, no later than May 15th of each year to the Planning Director or designee, in a form acceptable to the Planning Director, to verify that all the dwelling units or sleeping quarters in the agricultural worker housing are occupied by persons who meet the employment criteria established in Section 8107-41.2.2 above. For purposes of this Section 8107-41.2.3, permanent agricultural worker housing includes all agricultural worker housing except for temporary trailers. The completed verification declaration and supporting documentation shall require the property owner to meet all the following requirements:

Verify and provide evidence that any permanent agricultural worker housing was occupied by farmworkers or animal caretakers during the preceding calendar year;

Declare that any permanent agricultural worker housing will be occupied by farmworkers or animal caretakers during the current calendar year; and,

Provide proof of qualifying employment for occupants of agricultural worker housing, upon request by the County, by using a combination of at least two (2) of the documents as listed in Section 8107-41.2.2(f).

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)

8107-41.2.4 - Enforcement.

The provisions of Sections 8107-41.2.2 and 8107-41.2.3 of this Chapter shall be referenced or set forth in deed restrictions and/or conditions of approval that shall be recorded in the subject property's chain of title. Violations of Sections 8107-41.2.2 and 8107-

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