§ 8107-14

Temporary structures acceptable to the Building and Safety Division may be used as temporary offices on a construction site, or on an adjoining lot if owned by the same developer or same property owner, in accordance with Article 5, provided that a building permit for such construction is in full force and effect on the same site, or if a land use permit or subdivision has been approved on the site and a Zoning Clearance for grading, construction, or use inauguration has been issued. The temporary office(s) shall be connected to a water supply and sewage disposal system approved by the Environmental Health Division. The temporary office(s) shall be removed from the site within forty-five (45) days after a Certificate of Occupancy for the permitted use is issued by the Building and Safety Division or, in the case of a phased residential or commercial project, upon completion of the approved development.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

A Zoning Clearance authorizing the use of a habitable recreational vehicle (RV), or an existing dwelling, as temporary housing during construction or major remodeling of a principal dwelling may be issued, subject to the following criteria and requirements:

a.

One habitable RV may be used for temporary housing by the owner of the subject legal lot, or by a caretaker/watchperson, for up to twelve (12) months during construction of a principal dwelling, or during major remodeling of a principal dwelling which precludes its use as a dwelling, provided that a building permit is in full force and effect authorizing said construction or major remodeling of the principal dwelling on the same lot or on an adjacent lot under common ownership. The continued use of the RV for up to two (2) additional 12month periods is authorized provided that substantial progress toward completion of the construction or major remodeling of the principal dwelling is being made.

b.

The term "RV" as used in this Section 8107-14.2 means a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer that is self-contained and habitable, and that is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on California roadways without a permit under the Vehicle Code.

c.

To be deemed "habitable" as the term is used in this Section 8107-14.2, an RV shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1)

The RV shall contain sleeping, cooking, bathing and sanitary facilities;

(2)

The RV shall be connected to a permanent source of potable water;

(3)

Wastewater from the RV shall be disposed of by either an Environmental Health Division-approved on-site wastewater disposal system or a sewer line connection approved by the Building and Safety Division; and

(4)

The RV shall be connected to an approved electrical source. Acceptable electrical connections include the use of an existing permitted electrical source on the lot or a temporary power pole. Generators are not considered an approved electrical source.

d.

Prior to occupancy of the RV, all electrical and plumbing connections to the RV must be approved and inspected by the Building and Safety Division.

e.

Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building and Safety Division for the principal dwelling under construction or major remodeling or when the Zoning Clearance authorizing use of the RV for temporary housing has expired, whichever occurs first, any such RV shall: (1) cease being used for temporary housing; (2) be disconnected from the utilities (e.g., water supply, electrical, and sewage disposal system); and (3) either be removed from the lot or properly stored on the lot in conformance with this Chapter.

f.

Where a property owner has obtained a building permit issued by the Building and Safety Division to construct a replacement principal dwelling, an existing permitted dwelling on the same lot may be used for temporary housing during the construction of the replacement dwelling, provided that prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building and Safety Division for the replacement dwelling either: (1) the existing dwelling will be removed or (2) a Zoning Clearance is obtained by the owner of the lot to authorize the conversion of the existing dwelling to another use in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter (e.g., farmworker dwelling unit, accessory dwelling unit, non-habitable structure). Building permits for the demolition of existing dwellings and improvements necessary to convert an existing dwelling to another use must be finalized by the Building and Safety Division prior to occupancy of the replacement dwelling.

(Add Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4532, § 4, 10-30-2018; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 1217-2024)

A Zoning Clearance authorizing the use of a habitable recreational vehicle (RV) for temporary housing by the former resident(s) of each permitted dwelling involuntarily damaged or destroyed by natural disaster, as determined by the Planning Director, may be issued subject to all of the following criteria and requirements:

a.

The RV(s) shall be located on a legal lot. One (1) RV per dwelling lost on the lot may be allowed for temporary housing, except as set forth in subsection (b) below. In the event more than one (1) RV is authorized on a lot, including other RVs authorized under this Chapter, no more than one (1) RV shall be rented, leased, or held out for lease on the lot as set forth in Section 18862.39 of the Health and Safety Code.

b.

The RV(s) shall be located on the same lot of the dwelling(s) that was involuntarily damaged or destroyed by natural disaster. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an RV occupied by a resident(s) who lost a dwelling(s) in a local, state, or federal-declared disaster may be located on a different lot in the unincorporated Ventura County if authorized in writing by the owner of the lot where the RV is located and provided all other applicable requirements of this Chapter are met. In this situation, only one (1) RV is allowed per lot;

c.

The dwelling(s) to be reconstructed were legally established and inhabited at the time they were damaged or destroyed;

d.

The RV(s) shall be a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, that is self-contained and habitable, and that is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on roadways without a permit under the Vehicle Code;

e.

The RV(s) shall be "habitable" as the term is used in this Section 8107-14.3 by meeting all of the following criteria:

(1)

The RV(s) shall contain sleeping, cooking, bathing and sanitary facilities;

(2)

The RV(s) shall either contain an adequate source of potable water for sanitation purposes through an internal tank, or be connected to a permanent source of potable water;

(3)

Composting toilets are not allowed. The wastewater of the RV(s) shall be disposed of by one (1) of the following means:

i.

Through a connection to an existing septic system;

ii.

Through a connection to an existing sewer connection; or

iii.

With a wastewater tank that is located within or outside the RV, provided that such tank is regularly serviced, for the duration of the RV's use as temporary housing, by a wastewater disposal provider permitted by the Environmental Health Division. The resident of the RV shall provide proof of such regular wastewater disposal service, in the form of a contract or receipts, to the Planning Division or Environmental Health Division upon request; and

(4)

The RV(s) shall be connected to an approved electrical source. Acceptable electrical connections include the use of an existing electrical source on the lot or a temporary power pole. Generators are not considered an approved electrical source;

f.

After the issuance of a Zoning Clearance authorizing use of the RV(s) as temporary housing under this Section 8107-14.3, all electrical and plumbing connections to the RV(s) must be approved and inspected by the Building and Safety Division prior to occupancy of the RV(s);

g.

Length of Time Allowed to Occupy an RV for Temporary Housing:

(1)

A Zoning Clearance to authorize the use of an RV(s) as temporary housing under this Section 8107-14.3 must be obtained within twelve (12) months of the lot being cleared of disaster debris upon approval by the Environmental Health Division. The resident(s) who lost a dwelling(s) may reside in an RV(s) as temporary housing for up to twelve (12) months on the lot.

(2)

Notwithstanding Section 8107-14.3(g)(1) above, an RV(s) occupied by the resident(s) who lost a dwelling(s) in a local, state, or federal-declared disaster as of December 5, 2017, may be used for temporary housing under this Section 8107-14.3 for an initial term of up to eighteen (18) months. Upon written request of the property owner, the original resident(s) who lost a dwelling(s) may thereafter use the RV(s) for a subsequent term of up to forty-two (42) months for good cause shown, as determined by the Planning Director, provided that: (1) the RV(s) is connected to a permanent supply of potable water (e.g., well, public water purveyor); and (2) the RV(s) continues to comply with the wastewater disposal requirements of Section 8107-14.3(e)(3) above. Upon written request of the property owner, the original resident(s) who lost a dwelling(s) may continue to use the RV(s) for a second term of up to five (5) years provided that the same criteria for the first five-year term is met. Upon written request of the property owner, the original resident(s) who lost a dwelling(s) may continue to use the RV(s) for a third term of up to five (5) years (not to exceed a total of fifteen (15) years from the date of the property being cleared of disaster debris as approved by the Environmental Health Division) provided that the criteria above, for the first and second five-year terms are met and a complete building permit application has been submitted to the Building and Safety Division for the reconstruction of the replacement dwelling.

h.

The use of the RV(s) for temporary housing under this Section 8107-14.3 shall cease after issuance of the building permit for the replacement dwelling(s), at which time the property owner may obtain a Zoning Clearance authorizing the continued use of the same RV(s) for temporary housing pursuant to Section 810714.2 above. If the property owner does not obtain a Zoning Clearance authorizing continued use of the same RV as temporary housing pursuant to Section 8107-14.2 above within forty-five (45) days of issuance of a building permit for the replacement dwelling(s), or does not obtain a building permit for the replacement dwelling(s) before the applicable deadline set forth in subsection (g) above, the RV(s) shall: (1) cease being used

does not obtain a Zoning Clearance authorizing continued use of the same RV as temporary housing pursuant to Section 8107-14.2 above within forty-five (45) days of issuance of a building permit for the replacement dwelling(s), or does not obtain a building permit for the replacement dwelling(s) before the applicable deadline set forth in subsection (g) above, the RV(s) shall: (1) cease being used

for temporary housing; (2) be disconnected from the utilities (e.g., water supply, electrical, and sewage disposal system); and (3) either be removed from the lot or properly stored on the lot in conformance with this Chapter.

(Add Int. Urg. Ord. 4044—11/2/93; Extended Int. Urg. Ord. 4050—12/4/93; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Ord. No. 4532, § 5, 10-30-2018; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-15 - Storage of building materials, temporary.

The temporary storage of building and construction materials is permitted on a lot adjacent to one on which an effective and operative Zoning Clearance and building permit have been issued to allow such construction, or on a project site within a recorded subdivision. Such storage is permitted during construction and for forty-five (45) days thereafter.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-16 - Campgrounds.

Campgrounds shall be developed in accordance with the following standards:

8107-16.1 - Minimum lot area shall be three acres.

8107-16.2 - At least 75 percent of the total site shall be left in its natural state or be landscaped. The remaining 25 per cent land is eligible for development.

(Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.3 - Each individual camp site shall be no less than 1,000 sq. ft. and there shall be no more than 9 sites per developable acre. Group camp sites shall be designed to accommodate no more than 25 people per acre.

(Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.4 - Where needed to enhance aesthetics or to ensure public safety, a fence, wall, landscaping screen, earth mound or other screening approved by the Planning Director shall enclose the campground.

(Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.5 - Utility conduits shall be installed underground in conformance with applicable State and local regulations.

8107-16.6 - The design of structures and facilities, and the site as a whole shall be in harmony with the natural surroundings to the maximum feasible extent.

(Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.7 - Trash collection areas shall be adequately distributed and enclosed by a six-foot-high landscape screen, solid wall or fence, which is accessible on one side.

8107-16.8 - Off-road motor vehicle uses are not permitted.

8107-16.9 - The following standards apply to structures on the site, apart from the personal residence(s) of the property owner, campground director/manager, or caretaker:

(Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.9.1 - Structures are limited to restrooms/showers and a clubhouse for cooking and/or minor recreational purposes.

(Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.9.2 - There shall not be more than one set of enclosed, kitchen-related fixtures. 8107-6.9.3 - There shall be no buildings that are used or intended to be used for sleeping.

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87)

8107-16.10 - Campgrounds may include minor accessory recreational uses such as swimming pools (limit one) and tennis courts.

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.11 - Outdoor tent-camping is permitted.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.12 - No hook-ups for recreational vehicles are allowed.

(Add Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.13 - Occupation of the site by a guest shall not exceed 30 consecutive days.

(Add Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

8107-16.14 - Parking standards.

See Article 8.

(Add Ord. 3881—12/20/88)

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)

8107-17 - Camps.

Camps shall be developed and operated in accordance with the following standards:

8107-17.0 - Protection of Sensitive Biological Habitats.

Camps shall be allowed on property zoned Open Space (O-S) only if the property is in agricultural production.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.1 - Minimum lot area shall be ten acres on property zoned Rural Agriculture (R-A) and Rural Exclusive (R-E). Minimum lot area shall be fifty (50) acres on property zoned Open Space (O-S).

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.2 - Overnight population of guests and staff shall be limited by the following calculations. These standards shall apply to staff employed for camp activities. Where an employee is engaged in both camp and working ranch activities, the employee's time shall be counted as 0.5 staff for calculating the staff limitation for

camps. If an employee is not engaged in camp activities, none of the employee's time shall be applied to the staff limitation for camps.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.2.1 - Camps on property zoned Rural Agricultural (R-A)—lot size in acres × 2.56 = the maximum number of persons to be accommodated overnight.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.2.2 - Camps on property zoned Rural Exclusive (R-E)—lot size in acres × 10.24 = the maximum number of persons to be accommodated overnight.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.2.3 - Camps on property zoned Open Space (O-S)—lot size in acres × 0.25 = the maximum number of persons to be accommodated overnight. There shall be a maximum overnight population limit of two hundred and fifty (250) guests and staff.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.3 - Total daily on-site population of guests and staff shall be limited by the following calculations: 8107-17.3.1 - Camps zoned Rural Agricultural (R-A)—5.12 × lot size in gross acres = total population allowed on site.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.3.2 - Camps zoned Rural Exclusive (R-E)—20.48 × lot size in gross acres = total population allowed on site.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.3.3 - Camps zoned Open Space (O-S)—0.5 × lot size in gross acres = total population allowed on site. There shall be a maximum daily population limit of five hundred (500) guests and staff, except as permitted in Section 8107-17.3.4 of this chapter.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.3.4 - A larger total daily population may be allowed for special events, the frequency to be determined by the camp's use permit.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.4 - Building intensity shall be limited by the following standards. These standards shall apply to structures used for camp activities. Where a structure is used for both camp and working ranch activities, onehalf of that structure shall be applied to the square footage limitation for camps. If a structure is not used for camp activities, it shall not be considered in the square footage limitations for camps.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.4.1 - Overnight accommodations.

Structures or portions of structures intended for sleeping and restrooms/showers (excepting those for permanent staff as defined in Section 8107-17.4.3 of this chapter) shall be limited to a collective average of 200 square feet per overnight guest and staff allowed per Section 8107-17.2 of this chapter (Overnight Population).

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.4.2 - All other roofed structures or buildings.

The total allowed square footage of all roofed structures or buildings other than sleeping and restroom/shower facilities shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet per person allowed per Section 8107-17.3 of this chapter (Daily On-Site Population).

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.4.3 - The residence(s) of a limited number of permanent staff such as the director, manager or caretaker are exempt from the limitations of Section 8107-17.4.1 of this chapter (Overnight Accommodations).

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.4.4 - Since the two building intensity standards (Overnight and Total Daily) address distinctly different facilities, they shall not be interchangeable or subject to borrowing or substitutions.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.4.5 - For camps/guest ranches located in the Open Space (O-S) zone, no single structure shall exceed twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet in area, and the total area of all structures used for camp/guest ranch purposes shall be limited to fifty thousand (50,000) square feet.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.5 - Camp facilities shall have adequate sewage disposal and domestic water.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.6 - Camp facility lighting shall be designed so as to not produce a significant amount of light and/or glare at the first offsite receptive use.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.7 - Camp facilities shall be developed in accordance with applicable County standards so as to not produce a significant amount of noise.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.8 - Occupation of the site by a guest shall not exceed thirty (30) consecutive days.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.9 - To ensure that the site remains an integral and cohesive unit, specific methods such as the following should be employed on a case-by-case basis: open space easements; CC&R's that restrict further use of the land, with the County as a third party; low density zoning to prevent subdivision of the site; and/or merger of parcels to create one parcel covering the entire site.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96—grammar; Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.10 - To avoid the loss of the site's natural characteristics several methods should be employed on a case-by-case basis to preserve these values: sixty percent (60%) of the total site should remain in its natural state or be in agriculture.

(Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-17.11 - Parking standards.

See Article 8.

(Add Ord. 3881—12/20/88; Am. Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)

8107-17.12 - The camp facility project description shall address transportation to and from and within the project site, including the types of vehicles, and road and trail locations.

(Add Ord. 4317—3/15/05)

8107-18 - Retreats.

8107-18.1 - The minimum lot size for a retreat is five (5) acres.

8107-18.2 - A retreat shall not have sleeping accommodations for more than 20 people, inclusive of staff and guests.

8107-18.3 - Retreat guests shall be limited to a stay of no more than a total of 60 days in a calendar year.

(Add Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8107-18.4 - Floor area shall be limited to the following:

a.

Maximum 200 square feet for each overnight guest, for sleeping and restroom facilities.

b.

Maximum 2,000 square feet for all other buildings (other than structures for animals), such as kitchen and dining areas, conference rooms, storage, and the like.

8107-18.5 - No retreat structures shall exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet, unless authorized by the use permit.

(Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00)

8107-18.6 - A retreat may include minor accessory recreational facilities such as horse facilities, equestrian trails, hot tubs, one swimming pool, and one tennis court.

8107-18.7 - Structures related to a retreat shall be set back at least 100 feet from public roads. Foliage and natural topography shall be used to the maximum feasible extent for screening of retreat structures from public rights-of-way and from residential uses on adjacent properties.

8107-18.8 - Lighting for nighttime activities shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Rep. as 8107-21 and Reen. as 8107-18—Ord. 3881—12/20/88; Am. Ord. 4092— 6/27/95)