§ 8107-39

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

a.

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.

b.

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).

c.

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:

a.

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

b.

Public tours and displays;

c.

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

d.

Refreshment and gift sales of historically related items;

e.

Filming activities;

f.

Educational activities and meetings;

g.

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

h.

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 No. 4596, § 3, adopted March 1, 2022, repealed the former §§ 8107-41, 8107-41.1— 8107-41.4, and enacted a new § 8107-41 as set out herein.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:

a.

Farmworker and animal caretaker dwelling units;

b.

Farmworker housing complexes;

c.

Farmworker group quarters pursuant to Section 8107-41.3.4; and

d.

Temporary trailers for seasonal and temporary farmworkers and animal caretakers pursuant to Section 810741.3.5.

(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.

a.

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

b.

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 810741.2.2. 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).

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.

a.

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.

b.

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.

c.

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.

d.

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.

e.

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.

f.

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:

1.

Employee's income tax return;

2.

Employee's pay receipts;

3.

Employer's DE-34 form;

4.

Employer's ETA 790 form;

5.

Employee's W-2 form;

6.

Employer's DLSE-NTE form;

7.

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,

8.

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

(Ord. No. 4596, § 3, 3-1-2022)