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8101-2 - Applicability of the zoning ordinance.

Ventura County Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Ventura County

8101-2.1 - Applicability to uses and structures.

The provisions of this Chapter apply to all lots, structures and uses of land or bodies of water created, utilized, established, constructed or altered by any person in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County over which the County possesses land use authority, excluding the Coastal Zone, and unless specifically exempted by the following subsections:

(Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

8101-2.1.1 - Exemption, public roads.

The provisions of this Chapter are not applicable to construction and maintenance of public roads and other improvements within public road rights-of-way.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

8101-2.1.2 - Preemption.

The provisions of this Chapter are not applicable to any area of regulation preempted by federal or state law.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

8101-2.2 - Applicability to lots split by the Coastal zone boundary.

The Coastal Zone boundary does not, in most cases, follow property lines and there may be a lot which is split by the boundary. If development, as defined in Chapter 1.1 of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance Code, is proposed on that portion of the lot outside the Coastal Zone and has the potential to affect adversely any property or resource within the Coastal Zone, the policies and standards of the Ventura County Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act shall be used in formulating conditions or requirements for the proposed development.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

8101-2.3 - Applicability to Uses and Structures within Old Town Saticoy.

The Old Town Saticoy Development Code is set forth in Article 19 of this Chapter. Development or uses within the Old Town Saticoy boundary, as delineated in the Saticoy Zoning Map, shall be subject to the Old Town Saticoy Development Code, which includes applicable zoning and development standards. All other provisions of this Chapter apply to Old Town Saticoy for matters not addressed in the Old Town Saticoy Development Code. For ease of reference, cross-references have been added to specific articles in this Chapter and within the Old Town Saticoy Development Code. If there is a conflict between the Old Town Saticoy Development Code and other provisions of this Chapter, the former shall control.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 1, 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

8101-2.3.1 - Saticoy Area Plan Boundary Map.

To determine if a parcel(s) is within Old Town Saticoy, refer to the Saticoy Area Plan Boundary map (Figure 1.1.2) in the Saticoy Area Plan.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 1, 9-22-2015)

8101-2.3.2 - Development outside of Old Town Saticoy.

The Old Town Saticoy Development Code does not apply to development in Saticoy that is outside of the boundaries of Old Town Saticoy (see Figure 1.1.2, Saticoy Area Plan).

(Ord. No. 4479, § 1, 9-22-2015)

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Ventura County Planning Code
  1. 8101-0 - Adoption and title of Chapter.
  2. 8101-1 - Purpose of Chapter.
  3. 8101-2 - Applicability of the zoning ordinance.
  4. 8101-3 - General prohibitions.
  5. § 8101-4
  6. § 8103-1
  7. § 8103-2
  8. 8103-3 - Adoption and validity of the official zoning data.
  9. 8103-6 - Absence of zoning.
  10. § 8104-1
  11. 8104-2 - Rural residential zones.
  12. 8104-3 - Urban residential zones.
  13. 8104-4 - Commercial zones.
  14. 8104-5 - Industrial zones.
  15. 8104-7 - Overlay zones.
  16. 8105-0 - Purpose.
  17. 8105-1 - Use of matrices.
  18. 8106-0 - Purpose.
  19. § 8106-1
  20. § 8106-4
  21. § 8106-5
  22. § 8106-6
  23. § 8106-7
  24. § 8106-8
  25. 8107-0 - Purpose.
  26. 8107-1 - Standards relating to dwellings.
  27. § 8107-2
  28. 8107-4 - Mobilehome parks.
  29. § 8107-5
  30. 8107-6 - Agricultural sales facilities.
  31. 8107-7 - Recreational vehicle parks.
  32. § 8107-9
  33. § 9.6
  34. 8107-9.6.3 - Obstruction of drainage courses.
  35. 9.6.4 - Control of contaminants, runoff and siltation.
  36. 8107-9.6.5 - Dust prevention.
  37. 8107-9.6.6 - Light emanation.
  38. 8107-9.6.7 - Painting.
  39. 8107-9.6.8 - Site maintenance.
  40. 8107-9.6.9 - Reclamation plan.
  41. 8107-9.6.10 - Removal of quipment, facilities and structures.
  42. 8107-9.6.11 - Application of sensitive use related standards.
  43. 8107-9.6.12 - Exceptions to standards.
  44. 8107-9.6.13 - Waivers of standards.
  45. 8107-9.6.14 - Reporting of accidents.
  46. 8107-9.6.15 - Contact person.
  47. 8107-9.6.16 - Current mining plans.
  48. 8107-9.6.17 - Permit review.
  49. 8107-9.6.18 - Enforcement costs.
  50. 8107-9.6.19 - Civil penalties.
  51. 8107-9.6.20 - Performance securities.
  52. 8107-9.6.21 - Insurance.
  53. 8107-9.6.22 - Noise standards.
  54. 8107-9.6.23 - Exceptions to noise standard.
  55. 8107-9.7 - Interim Management Plan standards.
  56. 8107-9.8 - Agricultural mining site.
  57. 8107-10 - Veterinary clinics.
  58. § 8107-11
  59. 8107-13 - Christmas tree sales.
  60. § 8107-14
  61. 8107-19 - Golf courses.
  62. § 8107-20
  63. § 8107-22
  64. § 8107-23
  65. 8107-25 - Tree protection regulations.
  66. § 8107-26
  67. 8107-27 - Cemeteries.
  68. 8107-28 - Radio stations.
  69. § 8107-29
  70. 8107-30 - Mobile food facilities.
  71. § 8107-31
  72. 8107-32 - Correctional institutions.
  73. § 8107-33
  74. 8107-35 - Botanic gardens and arboreta.
  75. § 8107-36
  76. § 8107-37
  77. § 8107-39
  78. § 8107-41
  79. § 8107-42
  80. § 8107-44
  81. § 8107-45
  82. 8107-46 - Outdoor events. 8107-46.1 - Purpose.
  83. 8107-48 - Urban parks.
  84. § 8107-50
  85. § 8107-51
  86. § 8107-52
  87. § 8107-53
  88. 8108-0 - Purpose.
  89. § 8108-3
  90. § 8108-4
  91. 8108-5 - Motor vehicle parking design standards.
  92. § 8108-6
  93. 8108-7 - Drive-through facilities.
  94. 8108-8 - Loading areas.
  95. 8109-0 - Standards for all zones.
  96. § 8109-1
  97. 8109-2 - Standards for commercial zones.
  98. 8109-3 - Standards for industrial zones.
  99. § 8109-4
  100. 8110-0 - Purpose.
  101. 8110-2 - Permit requirements.
  102. 8110-3 - Exempted signs.
  103. 8110-4 - Prohibited signs.
  104. 8110-5 - General sign regulations.
  105. 8110-6 - Specific regulations by type of sign. 8110-6.1 - Benc…
  106. 8110-8 - Nonconforming signs. 8110-8.1 - Continuance.
  107. Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures
  108. Article 9 — Lot Line Adjustments

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