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Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures

8208-6 - Dedications.

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

At the time of or prior to recordation of a final map or parcel map, the subdivider shall dedicate or make an irrevocable offer to dedicate all lots or other areas of land and all rights-of-way within the subdivision which are required for streets, alleys, flood control, drainage, public utility easements, or other public easements, together with such access rights and abutter's rights as may be required for public purposes. Such dedications or offers shall comply with all applicable provisions of Sections 8208-6.1 through 8208-6.2.7 of this Chapter and the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.1 - Dedications for school purposes.

Any subdivider who has owned the land being subdivided for ten (10) years or less prior to the filing of the tentative map and is developing or completing the development of one (1) or more subdivisions in one (1) or more school districts maintaining an elementary school shall be required to dedicate to the school district, or districts, within which such subdivisions are to be located, such land as the Board of Supervisors shall deem to be necessary for the purpose of constructing thereon such elementary schools as are necessary to ensure adequate public school service for the residents of the subdivision. This requirement of dedication shall be imposed at the time of approval of the tentative map, and the County, school district(s), and subdivider(s) affected shall have all of the respective powers and obligations set forth in Government Code section 66478 with respect to such dedications.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2 - Dedication of land and easements for public use.

All title, rights, and easements specified in Sections 8208-6.2.1 through 8208-6.2.4 of this Chapter shall be dedicated or offered for dedication to the County of Ventura or other appropriate public agency not later than the time the final map or parcel map is filed for approval.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.1 - Flood control channels.

All rights-of-way required by Section 8205-5.2.3 of this Chapter with respect to channels included in the Ventura County Watershed Protection District Comprehensive Plan for Flood Control shall be offered for dedication to the Ventura County Watershed Protection District. All rights-of-way required by this Chapter to be offered for dedication to the Ventura County Watershed Protection District shall be a fee simple interest unless the District has granted prior approval for a lesser interest to be offered. All rights-of-way offered for dedication pursuant to this Section shall be free of all liens, encumbrances, assessments, leases, and easements. The County Surveyor may approve an offer of dedication wherein certain easements remain prior, in whole or part, to the rights being offered to the County. However, such approval shall be given only when unusual

circumstances warrant and the easements which remain prior do not substantially interfere with proper use of the rights being offered to the County. All rights-of-way offered for dedication to the district as a fee simple interest shall be shown as Parcel "X" on the final map or parcel map.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.2 - Private street easements.

Easements allowing all governmental agencies providing for public health, safety, and welfare access on all private streets or lanes serving as access for more than two (2) lots shall be dedicated or offered for dedication to the County of Ventura.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.3 - Public street easements and access.

Except as otherwise provided below in Section 8208-6.2.4, all easements for public streets, public pedestrian and bicycle paths, public walks, and public alleys shown on the final map or parcel map, and all rights of access to and from residential lots of the proposed subdivision abutting on controlled access roads shall be offered free and clear of any prior easements or rights-of-way, liens, and encumbrances for dedication to the County of Ventura. The rights of access to and from residential lots abutting on controlled access roads shall be such that owners of such lots shall have no rights whatsoever in such roads except in the general right of travel which belongs to the public at large. The County Surveyor may approve an offer of dedication wherein certain easements remain prior, in whole or part, to the rights being offered to the County. However, such approval shall be given only when unusual circumstances warrant and the easements which remain prior do not substantially interfere with proper use of the rights being offered to the County.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.4 - Other easements.

All other easements for public use required as a condition of approval of the tentative map for the proposed subdivision shall be offered for dedication to the County of Ventura or other appropriate agency.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.5 - Documentation.

All offers of dedication shall be made by certificate on the final or parcel map unless made by separate document with the approval of the County Surveyor.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.6 - Accept or reject offer of dedications for a final map.

a.

At the time the Board of Supervisors approves a final map pursuant to Government Code section 66458 and Section 8206-3(a) of this Chapter, the Board of Supervisors shall also accept, accept subject to improvement, or reject any offer of dedication pursuant to Government Code section 66477.1(a). The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors shall certify or state on the map the action by the Board of Supervisors.

b.

The Board of Supervisors may accept into the County road system, pursuant to section 941 of the Streets and Highways Code, any road for which an offer of dedication has been accepted or accepted subject to improvement.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8208-6.2.7 - Accept or reject offer of dedications for a parcel map.

a.

At the time the County Surveyor approves a parcel map pursuant to Government Code section 66463(b) and Section 8206-3(b) of this Chapter, the County Surveyor, acting on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, shall also accept, accept subject to improvement, or reject any offer of dedication that are made by a statement on the map.

b.

Whenever (1) drainage easements, (2) flowage easements, or (3) access to drainage facilities are offered for dedication to the Ventura County Watershed Protection District, the parcel map shall contain a certificate for execution by the Public Works Director, in his or her capacity as director of the Watershed Protection District, stating that he or she is acting on behalf of the Board of the Watershed Protection District and has accepted, accepted subject to improvement, or rejected the real property offered for dedication on its behalf.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

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▸ Contents — Ventura County Planning Code
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
    Overview
    1. 8111-0 - Purpose.
    2. 8111-1 - Entitlements.
    3. § 8111-2
    4. 8111-3 - Notice and hearing procedures.
    5. 8111-4 - Decisions.
    6. 8111-5 - Reapplication.
    7. § 8111-6
    8. 8111-7 - Appeals.
    9. § 8111-8
    10. § 8111-9
    11. 8112-0 - Purpose.
    12. 8112-1 - Findings.
    13. 8112-2 - Definitions.
    14. 8112-4 - Limitations on issuance of residential permits.
    15. 8112-5 - Waiting lists for residential permits.
    16. 8112-6 - Issuance of residential permits and application for b…
    17. 8112-7 - Issuance of building permits.
    18. 8112-8 - Voluntary withdrawal from waiting list.
    19. 8112-9 - Annual review.
    20. 8113-0 - Purpose.
    21. 8113-1 - Nonconforming structures.
    22. § 8113-3
    23. 8113-5 - Other nonconforming uses (no longer permitted).
    24. 8113-6 - Destruction.
    25. § 8113-10
    26. 8114-0 - Purpose.
    27. 8114-1 - Pending violations.
    28. 8114-2 - Penalties.
    29. 8114-3 - Enforcement.
    30. 8114-4 - Administrative process.
    31. 8114-5 - Enforcement and penalties for temporary rental units.
    32. 8115-0 - Purpose.
    33. 8115-1 - Amendments.
    34. 8115-3 - Decisions.
    35. 8116-0 - Purpose and application.
    36. 8116-1 - Density bonus and affordable housing incentives.
    37. 8117-0 - Purpose.
    38. 8117-1 - Definitions.
    39. 8117-2 - Exemptions.
    40. 8117-3 - Mobilehome park closure permit.
    41. 8117-4 - Notice to residents.
    42. 8117-5 - Mobilehome park closure permit application procedures.
    43. 8117-7 - Completeness of application.
    44. 8117-8 - Review of supplemental information.
    45. 8117-9 - Termination of incomplete application.
    46. 8117-12 - Denial for incompleteness.
    47. 8117-14 - Notice of approval of mobilehome park closure permit.
    48. 8117-15 - Denial of permit for coercion.
    49. 8117-16 - Duration of permit.
    50. 8117-17 - Decision of the board.
    51. 8117-18 - Termination of tenancy.
    52. 8117-19 - Effect on existing permits.
    53. 8117-20 - Affidavit of compliance.
    54. 8117-21 - Public policy.
    55. 8117-22 - Penalties.
    56. 8117-23 - Notice to new and prospective tenants.
    57. 8118-0 - Consolidation of zoning data.
    58. 8119-0 - Purpose.
    59. § 8119-1
    60. 8171-1 - Adoption and title of Chapter.
    61. 8171-3 - Application.
    62. 8171-4 - General prohibitions.
    63. § 8171-11
    64. 8171-15 - Number of days.
    65. 8171-16 - Rounding of quantities.
    66. 8172-1 - Application of definitions.
    67. 8173-3 - Coastal Rural (CR) Zone.
    68. 8173-10 - Coastal Commercial (CC) Zone.
    69. 8173-12 - Santa Monica Mountains (M) Overlay Zone.
    70. 8174-1 - Purpose.
    71. 8174-2 - Interpretation.
    72. 8174-3 - Original permit jurisdiction.
    73. 8174-4 - Environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA).
    74. 8174-5 - Permitted uses by zone.
    75. § 8174-6
    76. § 8175-2
    77. 8175-3 - General requirements.
    78. § 8175-4
    79. 8175-5 - Standards and conditions for uses.
    80. 8176-0 - Purpose.
    81. § 8176-2
    82. § 8176-3
    83. § 8176-4
    84. 8176-5 - Bicycle parking design standards.
    85. 8176-6 - Queueing lanes. 8176-6.1 - Drive-through facilities.
    86. 8176-7 - Loading areas.
    87. 8176-8 - Private streets.
    88. § 8176-9
    89. § 8177-1
    90. § 8177-2
    91. 8177-3 - Standards for Coastal Industrial (CM) zone.
    92. § 8177-4
    93. 8178-1 - Purpose.
    94. 8178-2 - Environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA).
    95. 8178-3 - Archaeological and paleontological resources[[7]]
    96. 8178-6 - Beach access.
    97. 8178-7 - Tree Protection Regulations. 8178-7.1 - Purpose.
    98. § 8178-8
    99. 8181-1 - Purpose.
    100. 8181-3 - Permits.
    101. 8181-4 - Variances.
    102. § 8181-5
    103. § 8181-6
    104. 8181-7 - Decisions.
    105. 8181-8 - Reapplication.
    106. 8181-9 - Appeals.
    107. 8181-10 - Modification, suspension and revocation.[[11]]
    108. § 8181-14
    109. 8182-1 - Purpose.
    110. 8182-5 - The keeping of animals.
    111. § 8182-6
    112. 8182-7 - Destruction.
    113. 8182-11 - Discontinuance and change of use status.
    114. 8182-12 - Effect of change of zoning regulations.
    115. 8183-1 - Purpose.
    116. 8183-2 - Pending violations.
    117. 8183-3 - Penalties.
    118. 8183-4 - Public nuisance.
    119. 8183-5 - Enforcement.
    120. 8183-6 - Administrative process.
    121. 8183-7 - Enforcement and penalties for temporary rental units.
    122. 8184-1 - Purpose.
    123. 8184-2 - Amendments.
    124. 8184-3 - Hearing and notice requirements.
    125. 8184-4 - Decisions.
    126. 8184-5 - Submittal to Coastal Commission.
    127. 8201-0 - Authority and title.
    128. 8201-1 - Purpose of Chapter.
    129. 8201-2 - Applicability of the Subdivision Ordinance.
    130. 8202-0 - Application of definitions; reference to other laws.
    131. § 8203-0
    132. 8204-0 - Purpose.
    133. 8204-1 - Applicability.
    134. 8204-2 - Application and processing.
    135. 8204-3 - Designated advisory agency.
    136. 8204-4 - Findings for approval.
    137. 8204-5 - Approval and required supplemental documents.
    138. 8204-6 - Expiration.
    139. 8204-7 - Recordation.
    140. 8205-0 - Subdivisions requiring tentative and final maps; excl…
    141. 8205-1 - Subdivisions requiring tentative and parcel maps.
    142. 8205-3 - Information to be shown on tentative maps.
    143. 8205-5 - General design requirements.
    144. § 8205-6
    145. § 8205-7
    146. 8206-0 - Map preparation, form and content.
    147. § 8206-2
    148. 8207-0 - Amendment of recorded final and parcel maps.
    149. § 8207-1
    150. 8208-0 - Improvements.
    151. 8208-1 - Subdivision improvement agreement.
    152. 8208-2 - Improvement security.
    153. 8208-3 - Time extensions for improvements.
    154. 8208-4 - Warranty security.
    155. § 8208-5
    156. 8208-6 - Dedications.
    157. 8208-7 - Reservations for public uses.
    158. 8208-8 - Fees.
  108. Article 9 — Lot Line Adjustments

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