8111-1 - Entitlements.

Entitlements authorized by this Chapter include the following:

These entitlements, and modifications thereto, are granted based upon determinations, arrived at objectively and involving little or no personal judgment, that the request complies with established standards set forth in this Chapter. Such will be issued by the Planning Director or designee without a public hearing.

(Am. Ord. 4377—1/29/08; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

A Zoning Clearance certifies that a proposed use of land or structures, or construction or demolition of structures, is consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and any applicable conditions of any previously issued entitlement, and the use or structure may be inaugurated. Where no other Planning Division-issued entitlement is required, a Zoning Clearance also serves as an entitlement granted for as long as the subject use or structure is in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Chapter. More than one (1) Zoning Clearance may be required and issued for the same property and one (1) Zoning Clearance may be issued for multiple purposes.

a.

Zoning Clearance, Applicability Of: A Zoning Clearance is required prior to any of the following actions occurring. To be valid, it shall specify for which of the following purposes it is being issued:

(1)

Inauguration of construction or demolition of a structure, unless exempted pursuant to Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 of this Chapter;

(2)

Inauguration of a use of land, structures, or facilities, including a change of use where a new use replaces an existing one, unless exempted pursuant to Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 of this Chapter;

(3)

Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to the Ventura County Building Code; and

(4)

Maintenance, alteration, demolition, improvement, construction, and the like of any landmark or component of a historic district. Such work would include building exterior surface modifications, re-roofing, installation of new windows, and the like for which a Zoning Clearance is not otherwise required. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance pursuant this Section 8111-1.1.1(a)(4), a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued pursuant to the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance.

(5)

Construction or demolition activities and the like at any site of merit, or any site which is potentially eligible to become a designated cultural heritage site, as described in the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance pursuant to Section 8111-1.1.1(a)(5), a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Review, as appropriate, shall be issued pursuant to the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance.

b.

Zoning Clearance, Issuance of: A Zoning Clearance shall be issued if the proposed use of land, structures, or construction:

(1)

Is permissible under the present zoning on the land and complies with the standards of Division 8, Chapters 1 and 2 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code;

(2)

Is compatible with the policies and land use designations specified in the General Plan;

(3)

Complies with the applicable terms and conditions of any applicable permit or other entitlement granting the use in question, and the decision granting said permit is considered "effective" pursuant to Section 8111-4.4;

(4)

Is not located on the same lot where a violation exists of standards found in said Chapters 1 and 2 or of any Ventura County Ordinance regulating land use, such as the Ventura County Building Code or any grading ordinance, or of the terms of an existing permit covering the lot, unless the Zoning Clearance is necessary for the abatement of the existing violation or authorizes an ADU or JADU pursuant to Section 8107-1.7 of this Chapter;

(5)

Is not being requested by or for the same party that owes the County fees or billings, fines, civil penalties, or forfeitures associated with this Chapter;

(6)

Is consistent with the General Plan, Hazards and Safety Element, Policy HAZ-5.8 (Siting Criteria for Hazardous Waste Generators), as may be amended;

(7)

Is located on a legal lot; however, a Zoning Clearance may be issued on an illegal lot but only in situations when issuing the Zoning Clearance would not constitute an "approval for development" or otherwise require the County's subsequent issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for the illegal lot under the Subdivision Map Act pursuant to Government Code sections 66499.34 and 66499.35 (see Chapter 2, Section 8214-3 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code for guidance);

(8)

Is being undertaken by an owner and/or tenant, who, along with the associated contractors and agents, are in compliance with the Ventura County Business License Tax Ordinance;

(9)

Is determined to be consistent with conditions and requirements established by the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program, Los Angeles Regional Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (Los Angeles Regional Phase I MS4 NPDES) Permit No. CAS004004 and the Ventura Stormwater Quality Management Ordinance No. 4450, as these permits and regulations may be amended; and

(10)

Has, in the case of a designated or potentially eligible cultural heritage site been issued a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Review, or is otherwise authorized to proceed with the project in compliance with the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance. Any Zoning Clearance requested for a designated cultural heritage site issued a Planned Development Permit pursuant to Section 8107-37 et seq. shall also comply with the provisions of that permit.

c.

Zoning Clearance, Expiration and Extensions of: Zoning Clearances shall expire and may be extended in accordance with the following provisions unless specifically indicated otherwise on the Zoning Clearance or specifically indicated elsewhere in this Chapter:

(1)

Zoning Clearances for which a Building Permit is Required: Zoning Clearances issued to authorize the inauguration of construction or demolition of structures, certificates of occupancy, uses of land, and/or other development (collectively, "Development") for which a building permit is required pursuant to the Ventura County Building Code are valid for one hundred eighty (180) days following issuance of the Zoning Clearance during which time a complete building permit application(s) for all structures and other Development that are subject of the Zoning Clearance (hereafter, "Building Permit Application") must be submitted to the Building and Safety Division ("Effective Period"). The Effective Period may be extended pursuant to subsection (3) below. If a Building Permit Application is not submitted on or before expiration of the Effective Period for any or all of the structures and other Development requiring a building permit, the Zoning Clearance shall expire with respect to those structures and other Development. If a Building Permit Application is submitted prior to expiration of the Effective Period for any or all of the structures and other Development requiring a building permit, the Zoning Clearance shall thereafter expire with respect to those structures and Development if the Building Permit Application expires or requires renewal (i.e., Zoning Clearance shall expire three hundred sixty (360) days from submittal of Building Permit Application even if Building Permit Application is renewed), is withdrawn, or is terminated without the finalized building permit being issued. If a Building Permit Application is timely submitted and a finalized building permit is issued, the Zoning Clearance shall remain valid authorizing the subject structures and other Development that have received all other required local, state, or federal permits, entitlements, and licenses so long as the Development remains consistent with the Chapter or the conditions of a previously issued entitlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if only a portion of a Zoning Clearance's structures and other Development receive a finalized building permit that is applied for during the Effective Period, the Zoning Clearance shall only authorize and be effective as to those specific structures and Development, and shall not authorize or be effective as to any other structure or other Development requiring a building permit.

(2)

Zoning Clearances for which a Building Permit is not Required: Zoning Clearances issued to authorize the inauguration of construction or demolition of structures, uses of land, and/or development (collectively, "Development") for which a building permit is not required pursuant to the Ventura County Building Code are valid for one hundred eighty (180) days following issuance of the Zoning Clearance ("Effective Period"). The Effective Period may be extended pursuant to subsection (3) below. If the Development has not received all other required local, state, or federal permits, entitlements, and licenses and/or the Development has not been

permit is not required pursuant to the Ventura County Building Code are valid for one hundred eighty (180) days following issuance of the Zoning Clearance ("Effective Period"). The Effective Period may be extended pursuant to subsection (3) below. If the Development has not received all other required local, state, or federal permits, entitlements, and licenses and/or the Development has not been

completed on or before expiration of the Effective Period, the Zoning Clearance shall expire. If the Development has received all other required local, state, or federal permits, entitlements, and licenses and the Development has been completed on or before expiration of the Effective Period, the Zoning Clearance shall remain valid to authorize the specific Development so long as it remains consistent with this Chapter or the conditions of a previously issued entitlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if only a portion of a Zoning Clearance's Development has been completed during the Effective Period, the Zoning Clearance shall only authorize and be effective as to the completed Development, and shall not authorize or be effective as to any other Development that has not been completed. For purposes of this Section, "completed" shall mean when the Development is completed to the point where the property owner and/or permittee can use it for its intended purpose without further work to be done or permits, entitlements, or licenses to be obtained.

(3)

Zoning Clearance Extensions: An applicant may file an application requesting an extension of the 180-day Effective Period with the Planning Division on the form provided. The application shall not be accepted for processing and decision unless accompanied by the required fees in accordance with the Board-adopted Fee Schedule, and may only be submitted within thirty (30) days of expiration of the Effective Date. A one-time extension may be granted by the Planning Division for good cause shown extending the Effective Period for up to one hundred eighty (180) days (i.e., the total, extended Effective Period may be up to three hundred sixty (360) days), provided that (a) there are no material changes to the project or its constituent structures or development, (b) the project is consistent with all applicable General Plan policies, entitlements, and development standards of this Chapter in effect at the time the extension is sought, and (c) the project remains subject to the Zoning Clearance permitting requirement, as opposed to a newly enacted discretionary permitting requirement, at the time the extension is sought.

(Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. 4220—12/12/00)

(Ord. No. 4580 § 5, 4-13-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

8111-1.1.2 - Zoning clearance with waivers.

Various uses and structures as noted in Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 may be allowed with a Zoning Clearance if the surrounding property owners and/or residents sign "waivers" agreeing with the proposed use or structure. The wording of the waiver shall be determined in accordance with good planning practices by the Planning Director, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, and shall address such issues as the nature and operation of the use or structure, ordinance provisions to be waived, duration of the waiver, extensions, revocation provisions, and the number of parties required to be notified and to sign. Unless otherwise specified in the waiver, a waiver shall be considered completely signed when signatures have been obtained from all of the property owners of the affected property(s) or their authorized agents, and one (1) adult resident from each legal dwelling unit on the affected property(s).

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96—grammar; Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

8111-1.2 - Discretionary entitlements.

These entitlements and modifications thereto are granted following determinations that require the exercise of judgement or deliberation, as opposed to merely determining that the request complies with a set of standards.

8111-1.2.1 - Discretionary Permits.

a.

Planned Development (PD) Permit—A Planned Development Permit is a permit based upon a discretionary decision that is required prior to initiation of specified uses and structures which are allowed as a matter of right, but which are subject to site plan review and which may be conditioned in order to assure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and with the purposes of the applicable zone. Planned Development Permits may be granted by the Planning Director or his/her designee through an administrative hearing process, or by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors through a public hearing process.

In the case of a use or development that also contemplates a subdivision of property located within the R-P-D Zone, the Planned Development Permit shall be processed simultaneously with the subdivision application. Where the subdivision application would normally be approved by some authority higher than the authority normally specified for approval of the permit by Article 5, the permit may be approved only by that higher authority. Where the subdivision application would normally be approved by some authority lower than the authority normally specified for approval of the permit by Article 5 or this subsection (a), that lower authority shall defer action on the subdivision application to that higher authority. For the purposes of this Section, the Planning Commission is a higher authority than the Planning Director and the Board of Supervisors is a higher authority than the Planning Commission.

b.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)—A Conditional Use Permit is a permit based upon a discretionary decision required prior to initiation of particular uses not allowed as a matter of right. Such permits are subject to site plan review and may be conditioned in order to assure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and with the purposes of the applicable zone. Such permits may be denied on the grounds of unsuitable location, or may be conditioned in order to be approved. Conditional Use Permits may be granted through a public hearing process by the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, or the Planning Director or designee. Except for projects initiated by a County agency or department, applications for Board of Supervisorsapproved Conditional Use Permits shall first be reviewed by the Planning Commission.

c.

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA): The Planning Director may authorize, by letter and without a hearing, a use or structure in an emergency situation where delay incident to the normal processing of an application would be physically detrimental to the health, safety, life, or property of the applicant or the public. An Emergency Use Authorization may only be granted in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

If directly related to an earthquake, flood, tsunami, landslide, chemical spill, collision, explosion, or similar disaster or catastrophic physical change that has occurred or is imminent. An Emergency Use Authorization may also be granted under other circumstances if the magnitude of the impacts on the public or the applicant are, or can be expected to be, comparable to those attributed to the disasters and catastrophic changes referenced above.

(2)

An Emergency Use Authorization shall be valid for a period for no more than one hundred eighty (180) days. Where the use or structure is intended to continue beyond one hundred eighty (180) days, application for the

appropriate permit shall be made to the appropriate decision-making authority in the usual manner within thirty (30) days after issuance of the Emergency Use Authorization.

(3)

The standards of Sections 8111-1.2.1.1 through 8111-1.2.1.8 of this Chapter as applicable to the location and use.

d.

Major and Minor Modifications—These are discretionary actions which authorize the modification of existing permits and are granted through a process set forth in Section 8111-6.

e.

Continuation Permits for Nonconforming Uses and Structures—A Continuation Permit for Nonconforming Uses and Structures is a Planning Commission-approved discretionary permit for the time extension of nonconforming uses and structures. These permits are subject to the criteria of Section 8113-2 for mobilehomes, and Section 8113-5.4 for other nonconforming uses no longer permitted.

f.

Expansion Permits for Nonconforming Uses—An Expansion Permit for Nonconforming Uses is a Planning Commission-approved discretionary permit for the expansion of existing lawfully permitted uses in the Open Space zone that were made nonconforming by changes to zoning regulations approved on March 2, 2010. Expansion Permits for Nonconforming Uses are subject to the standards in place at the time the use was made nonconforming.

(Ord. No. 4411, § 6, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Planned Development and Conditional Use Permits shall be granted if all billed fees and charges for processing the application request that are due for payment have been paid, and if all of the following standards are met, or if such conditions and limitations, including time limits, as the decision-making authority deems necessary, are imposed to allow the standards to be met. The applicant shall have the burden of proving to the satisfaction of the appropriate decision-making authority that the following standards can be met. Specific factual findings shall be made by the decision-making authority to support the conclusion that each of these standards, if applicable, can be satisfied.

a.

The proposed development is consistent with the intent and provisions of the General Plan and of Division 8, Chapters 1 and 2, of the Ventura County Ordinance Code;

b.

The proposed development is compatible with the character of surrounding, legally established development;

c.

The proposed development would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses;

d.

The proposed development would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare;

e.

For Conditional Use Permits only, the proposed development is compatible with existing and potential land uses in the general area where the development is to be located;

f.

The proposed development will occur on a legal lot; and

g.

The proposed development is approved in accordance with CEQA and all other applicable laws.

In analyzing whether the above standards have or have not been met, the decision-making authority shall consult and consider the relevant factors identified in Article 9, Section 8109-0 et seq. of this Chapter. If all applicable standards cannot be satisfied, specific factual findings shall be made by the decision-making authority to support that conclusion.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Ord. No. 4503, 2-7-2017; Ord. No. 4518, § 2, 2-6-2018; Ord. No. 4526, § 4, 7-172018; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 4639, § 9, adopted Dec. 17, 2024, renumbered the former §§ 8111-1.2.1.1a and 8111-1.2.1.1b as §§ 8111-1.2.1.1 and 8111-1.2.1.2 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.

8111-1.2.1.2 - Permit approval standards for outdoor events and assembly uses.

Conditional Use Permits authorizing outdoor events and assembly uses shall be granted if all billed fees and charges for processing the application that are due for payment have been paid and if all of the following standards are met. An application for a Conditional Use Permit shall not be denied on the basis of the content of protected expression associated with the proposed use. The applicant shall have the burden of proving to the satisfaction of the appropriate decision-making authority that the following standards can be met. Specific factual findings shall be made by the decision-making authority to support the conclusion that each of these standards, if applicable, can be satisfied.

n the basis of the content of protected expression associated with the proposed use. The applicant shall have the burden of proving to the satisfaction of the appropriate decision-making authority that the following standards can be met. Specific factual findings shall be made by the decision-making authority to support the conclusion that each of these standards, if applicable, can be satisfied.

a.

The proposed use is compliant with applicable provisions of the General Plan and of Division 8, Chapter 1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code;

b.

The proposed use can coexist in relative proximity, and is not expected to unduly interfere with, the existing land uses of the surrounding area as determined based on the following land use factors:

(1)

Whether the proposed use would generate off-site noise louder than ambient noise levels by considering: (i) the volume and times of day such noise would be generated; (ii) the proximity of the proposed use to the nearest off-site noise sensitive receptors such as dwellings, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and libraries; (iii) the topography of the surrounding area likely to affect how noise travels; and (iv) the existence of other nearby uses likely to generate off-site noise at similar times; and

(2)

Whether the proposed use would generate vehicular traffic affecting the level of service of a road segment or intersection located within one (1) mile of the proposed use as determined pursuant to Section 27a(1), "Transportation & Circulation - Roads and Highways - Levels of Service (LOS)," of the County's Initial Study Assessment Guidelines (ISAG), as such section may be amended or renumbered;

c.

The proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety as determined based on the following land use factors:

(1)

Whether public and private roads and driveways used to access the site of the proposed use can safely accommodate all vehicular traffic associated with the proposed use, including emergency vehicles, and meet all applicable requirements of the Ventura County Fire Code; and

(2)

Whether the proposed use or site of the proposed use would create risk of harm to persons, nearby properties, or the environment based on fire hazards, geologic hazards, flood hazards, hazardous materials, or increased risk of vandalism or trespass that cannot be controlled through reasonable event security.

d.

The proposed use will occur on a legal lot; and

e.

The proposed use is approved in accordance with CEQA and all other applicable laws.

If all standards cannot be satisfied, specific written factual findings shall be made by the decision-making authority to support that conclusion.

(Ord. No. 4526, § 4, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Note— Formerly § 8111-1.2.1.1b. See editor's note for § 8111-1.2.1.1.

8111-1.2.1.3 - Additional standards for Agricultural Exclusive (AE) zone.

In addition to the general permit approval standards of Section 8111-1.2.1.1, before any permit is issued for any structure or land use which requires a discretionary permit in the AE Zone, the following standards shall be met or be capable of being met with appropriate conditions and limitations being placed on the use:

a.

That the establishment or maintenance of this use will not significantly reduce, restrict or adversely affect agricultural resources or the viability of agricultural operations in the area;

b.

That structures will be sited to minimize conflicts with agriculture, and that other uses will not significantly reduce, restrict or adversely affect agricultural activities on site or in the area, where applicable; and

c.

That the use will be sited to remove as little land from agricultural production (or potential agricultural production) as possible.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 4639, § 9, adopted Dec. 17, 2024, renumbered the former §§ 8111-1.2.1.2—81111.2.1.7 as §§ 8111-1.2.1.3 and 8111-1.2.1.8 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.

8111-1.2.1.4 - Compliance with other documents.

When necessary to ensure consistency with other Planning Division documents such as area plans, conditions which are more restrictive than the standards of this Chapter may be imposed on discretionary permits.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Note— Formerly § 8111-1.2.1.3. See editor's note for § 8111-1.2.1.3.

8111-1.2.1.5 - Additional standards for overlay zones.

In addition to the general permit approval standards of Section 8111-1.2.1.1, development within any overlay zone having specific development standards, pursuant to Article 9 of this Chapter, shall comply with such standards.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Note— Formerly § 8111-1.2.1.4. See editor's note for § 8111-1.2.1.3.

8111-1.2.1.6 - Additional standard for hazardous waste collection, treatment and storage facilities and hazardous waste disposal facilities.

In addition to the general permit approval standards of Section 8111-1.2.1.1 and permit approval standards for the AE Zone of Section 8111-1.2.1.3, the following additional finding must be made or be capable of being made with conditions and limitations being placed on any proposed development of a hazardous waste collection, treatment and storage facility or a hazardous waste disposal facility:

a.

That the proposed hazardous waste collection, treatment and storage facility or hazardous waste disposal facility is consistent with the General Plan, Hazards and Safety Element, Policy HAZ-5.8 (Siting Criteria for Hazardous Waste Generators), as may be amended.

(Am. Ord. 4214—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Note— Formerly § 8111-1.2.1.5. See editor's note for § 8111-1.2.1.3.

8111-1.2.1.7 - Additional standards for Residential Planned Development (RPD) zone.

In addition to the general permit approval standards of Section 8111-1.2.1.1, the standards of this Section shall apply to any Planned Development Permit for any use or development in the RPD Zone that contemplates a subdivision of the property to which the permit applies. Such a Planned Development Permit may be granted only if an application for the subdivision is approved simultaneously with the granting of the permit.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Note— Formerly § 8111-1.2.1.6. See editor's note for § 8111-1.2.1.3.

8111-1.2.1.8 - Additional standards for cultural heritage sites.

Where a proposed project requiring a discretionary permit is located on the same lot as a designated cultural heritage site, a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Review shall have been issued pursuant to the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance for the project in question prior to its approval.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Note— Formerly § 8111-1.2.1.7. See editor's note for § 8111-1.2.1.3.

8111-1.2.2 - Variances.

Variances are adjustments in the regulations and development standards contained in this Chapter. Variances are based on discretionary decisions and may be granted to allow deviations from ordinance regulations governing such development factors as setbacks, height, building lot coverage, lot area and width, signs, offstreet parking, landscaping and wall, fencing and screening standards. Variances shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Variances may not be granted to authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulations governing the property. Except for administrative variances, variance requests shall be heard by the Planning Commission through a public hearing process.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Ord. No. 4618, § 6, 7-25-2023)

8111-1.2.2.1 - Purpose.

The sole purpose of any variance shall be to enable a property owner to make reasonable use of his or her property in the manner in which other property of like character in the same vicinity and zone can be used. For the purposes of this Section, vicinity includes both incorporated and unincorporated areas if the property in question is within the sphere of influence of an incorporated area.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

Before any variance may be granted, the applicant shall establish, and the decision-making authority must determine, that all of the following standards are met:

a.

That there are special circumstances or exceptional characteristics applicable to the subject property with regard to size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not apply generally to comparable properties in the same vicinity and zone; and

b.

That granting the requested variance will not confer a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and

c.

That strict application of the zoning regulations as they apply to the subject property will result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the general purpose of such regulations; and

d.

That the granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, nor to the use, enjoyment or valuation of neighboring properties.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

The applicant shall have the burden of proving to the satisfaction of the appropriate decision-making authority that the above standards can be met.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8111-1.2.2.4 - Administrative variances by planning director approval.

A request for a minor variance from certain types of zoning regulations may be approved by the Planning Director as an administrative variance, if the standards of Section 8111-1.2.2.2 above are met. The procedures of Section 8111-3 of this Chapter shall be followed. An administrative variance may be granted only in the following situations:

a.

To allow a decrease not exceeding twenty (20) percent in required minimum setbacks;

b.

To allow walls, fences or hedges to exceed height limit regulations by a maximum of one (1) foot in setback areas, except in a sight triangle; and

c.

To allow an increase not exceeding ten (10) percent for maximum building lot coverage, or sign area or height.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Ord. No. 4407, § 8, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

Any variance is considered to run with the land. An expiration date may be imposed at the time the variance is granted.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

A ministerial or discretionary Tree Permit is required, pursuant to Section 8107-25 et seq., for the alteration of protected trees, in all applicable base zones and overlay zones; see also Article 9 of this Chapter. Ministerial Tree Permits shall be processed in the same manner as Zoning Clearances, and discretionary Tree Permits shall be processed in the same manner as Conditional Use Permits. A Tree Permit may be issued for the alteration of one or more protected trees as appropriate.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

8111-1.3.2 - Film permit.

A ministerial or discretionary Film Permit is required, pursuant to Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 and is subject to the standards of Section 8107-11. Ministerial Film Permits shall be processed in the same manner as Zoning Clearances, and discretionary Film Permits shall be processed in the same manner as Conditional Use Permits.

(Rep./Add Ord. 4123—9/17/96; Ord. No. 4639, § 9, 12-17-2024)

8111-2 - Filing and processing of application requests. 8111-2.1 - Submission of applications.

Application requests shall be filed with the Planning Division. No application request shall be accepted for filing and processing unless it conforms to the requirements of this Chapter; contains in a full, true and correct form the required materials and information prescribed by the forms supplied by the Ventura County Planning Division; and is accompanied by the appropriate fees in accordance with the Board-adopted fee schedule. The County staff may refer any application request to an independent and qualified consultant for review and evaluation of issues beyond the expertise or staffing capabilities of the County. The costs for all such consultant work shall be borne by the applicant and are independent of the fees paid to the Planning Division for processing of the requests.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)