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Article 9 — Lot Line Adjustments

8214-8 - Conditional certificate of compliance.

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

A conditional certificate of compliance is not a land use entitlement, permit, or approval. Rather, a conditional certificate of compliance is a recorded notice stating that although the lot was not created in compliance with the subdivision laws, it may be sold, leased, or financed only. The certificate also provides notice that no permit or grant of approval for development on the lot shall be issued until the lot is brought into compliance with the subdivision laws, unless the permit or entitlement for development is issued or granted approval for development as described in Section 8214-3.1.1.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-8.1 - Application.

Any person owning a lot in the unincorporated area, or a vendee of that person pursuant to a contract of sale of the lot, may file an application for a conditional certificate of compliance with the Planning Division. No application 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 information prescribed by the forms supplied by the Planning Division; and is accompanied by the appropriate fees. Issuance and recordation of a conditional certificate of compliance are ministerial actions.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-8.2 - Conditions that may be imposed to comply with subdivision laws. 8214-8.2.1 - Tentative map as a remedy.

The Planning Director shall determine the conditions required to bring the illegal lot into compliance with the subdivision laws in order to allow development. Depending on the circumstances of the illegal subdivision, the

illegal lot may be brought into compliance with the subdivision laws by the lot owner(s) by applying for and processing a tentative map and recording either a parcel map or final map. If an illegal lot does comply with the minimum lot size then the illegal lot may need to be merged with another lot, have its lot lines adjusted or be subject to another action pursuant to this Chapter in order to be brought into compliance. Specific conditions to development of the lot(s) will be imposed during the processing of the tentative map.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-8.2.1.1 - Subsequent acquisition of illegal lot.

If the illegal subdivider is not the current owner of record of the lot(s) created by the illegal subdivision, subdivision conditions may be imposed that would have been applicable to the division of the property at the time the interest in the lot was acquired by the current owner and that had been established at that time by the subdivision laws. If a conditional certificate of compliance has been recorded, then the subdivision laws in effect on the date that the current owner of record identified in the recorded conditional certificate of compliance took title to the illegal lot shall be applied to establish the subdivision conditions to development. Except for conditions imposed under subdivision laws, conditions imposed pursuant to other local, state, and federal laws, such as CEQA and the Coastal Act, may also be imposed under current law, as applicable.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-8.2.1.2 - Illegal subdivider.

If the illegal subdivider is the current owner of record of the lot(s) created by the illegal subdivision, conditions may be imposed on the lots that would be applicable to a current division of the property.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-8.2.2 - Voluntary merger as a remedy.

An illegal lot may be brought into compliance with the subdivision laws through a voluntary merger if the action either: (1) merges the illegal lot back to the original parent legal lot configuration pursuant to Section 8210-3(a); or (2) merges the illegal lot with a legal lot pursuant to Section 8210-3(b). The applicant shall consult with the Planning Division prior to applying for a voluntary merger for this purpose.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-8.3 - Compliance with conditions.

Specific conditions that are required to bring the illegal lot into compliance with the subdivision laws shall be determined and established by the Planning Division, which shall thereafter cause a conditional certificate of compliance to be filed for record with the County Recorder. The County shall not require the property owner to satisfy the conditions stated in the conditional certificate of compliance within a particular time frame; however, no development on the lot may be approved until the conditions are satisfied.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-9 - Certificate of compliance—Remainder parcels—Omitted parcels. 8214-9.1 - Construction and fee requirements for improvements that are not fulfilled.

If conditions of a County-approved map require the construction of improvements on, and/or the payment of fees for, a lot that is designated as a remainder parcel or omitted parcel on the map in accordance with Government Code section 66424.6, and said conditions have not been fulfilled at time the owner applies for a certificate of compliance for the subject lot, then a conditional certificate of compliance for the lot shall be recorded that includes a requirement for the conditions to be fulfilled prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance for the lot.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

8214-9.2 - Construction and fee requirements for improvements that are fulfilled.

If conditions of a County-approved map require the construction of improvements on, and/or the payment of fees for, a lot that is designated as a remainder parcel or omitted parcel on the map in accordance with Government Code section 66424.6, and said conditions have been fulfilled at time the owner applies for a certificate of compliance for the subject lot, then a certificate of compliance shall be recorded for the lot.

(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)

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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
    Overview
    1. 8209-0 - Purpose; concurrent processing with discretionary pro…
    2. 8209-1 - Application.
    3. 8209-2 - Designated advisory agency.
    4. 8209-3 - Standards for approval.
    5. 8209-4 - Minimum lot size exception standards.
    6. § 8209-5
    7. 8210-0 - Purpose; concurrent processing with discretionary pro…
    8. 8210-1 - Application.
    9. 8210-4 - Conditional approval.
    10. § 8210-5
    11. 8211-3 - Designated advisory agency.
    12. 8211-4 - Standards for approval.
    13. 8211-6 - Recordation.
    14. 8212-0 - Applicability.
    15. 8214-0 - Applicability.
    16. 8214-1 - Designated advisory agency.
    17. § 8214-3
    18. § 8214-5
    19. 8214-7 - Multiple certificates of compliance or conditional ce…
    20. 8214-8 - Conditional certificate of compliance.
    21. 8215-0 - Purpose.
    22. § 8215-1
    23. 8215-2 - Decisions.
    24. 8216-0 - Appealable actions.
    25. 8216-2 - Designated appeal boards.
    26. 8216-3 - Notice and public hearing procedures.
    27. 8216-4 - Decisions.
    28. 8217-0 - Purpose.
    29. 8217-2 - Definitions.
    30. 8217-3 - Public nuisance.
    31. 8217-4 - Violation as misdemeanor.
    32. 8217-5 - Enforcement authority.
    33. 8217-6 - Notice of violation—Illegal lot.
    34. 8218-0 - Purpose.
    35. 8218-1 - Standards of approval.
    36. 8218-2 - Initiation of amendments.
    37. 8218-3 - Notice and public hearing procedures.
    38. 8218-4 - Decisions.
    39. 8312-2 - Notice.
    40. 8312-3 - Violations.
    41. 8312-5 - Location of numbers.
    42. 8313 - Building inspectors.
    43. 8400 - Urban area improvements. 8400-1 - Improvements required.
    44. 8601-0 - Authority and title.
    45. 8601-1 - Definitions.
    46. 8601-5 - Appeals.
    47. 8601-6 - Use of fees.
    48. 8601-7 - Exemptions from fee.

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