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Chapter 1 — Zoning

8101-1 - Purpose of Chapter.

Ventura County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Ventura County

The text (including tables and matrices) and references to the Official Zoning Data (See Article 18) contained in this Chapter constitute the comprehensive zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Ventura County, excluding the Coastal Zone, and are adopted by the Board of Supervisors to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare; to provide the environmental, economic and social advantages which result from an orderly, planned use of resources; to establish the most beneficial and convenient relationships among land uses and to implement and be consistent with the County's General Plan.

(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 4377—1/29/08; Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

8101-2 - Applicability of the zoning ordinance. 8101-2.1 - Applicability to uses and structures.

The provisions of this Chapter apply to all lots, structures and uses of land or bodies of water created, utilized, established, constructed or altered by any person in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County over which the County possesses land use authority, excluding the Coastal Zone, and unless specifically exempted by the following subsections:

(Ord. No. 4639, § 1, 12-17-2024)

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▸ Contents — Ventura County Zoning Code
Ventura County Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1 — Zoning
  2. ▸ Chapter 1 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. 8101-0 - Adoption and title of Chapter.
    2. 8101-1 - Purpose of Chapter.
    3. § 8101-2
    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. 8107-10 - Veterinary clinics.
    35. § 8107-11
    36. 8107-13 - Christmas tree sales.
    37. § 8107-14
    38. 8107-19 - Golf courses.
    39. § 8107-20
    40. § 8107-22
    41. § 8107-23
    42. 8107-25 - Tree protection regulations.
    43. § 8107-26
    44. 8107-27 - Cemeteries.
    45. 8107-28 - Radio stations.
    46. § 8107-29
    47. 8107-30 - Mobile food facilities.
    48. § 8107-31
    49. 8107-32 - Correctional institutions.
    50. § 8107-33
    51. 8107-35 - Botanic gardens and arboreta.
    52. § 8107-36
    53. § 8107-37
    54. § 8107-39
    55. § 8107-41
    56. § 8107-42
    57. § 8107-44
    58. § 8107-45
    59. 8107-46 - Outdoor events. 8107-46.1 - Purpose.
    60. 8107-48 - Urban parks.
    61. § 8107-50
    62. § 8107-51
    63. § 8107-52
    64. § 8107-53
    65. 8108-0 - Purpose.
    66. § 8108-3
    67. § 8108-4
    68. 8108-5 - Motor vehicle parking design standards.
    69. § 8108-6
    70. 8108-7 - Drive-through facilities.
    71. 8108-8 - Loading areas.
    72. 8109-0 - Standards for all zones.
    73. § 8109-1
    74. 8109-2 - Standards for commercial zones.
    75. 8109-3 - Standards for industrial zones.
    76. § 8109-4
    77. 8110-0 - Purpose.
    78. 8110-2 - Permit requirements.
    79. 8110-3 - Exempted signs.
    80. 8110-4 - Prohibited signs.
    81. 8110-5 - General sign regulations.
    82. 8110-6 - Specific regulations by type of sign. 8110-6.1 - Benc…
    83. 8110-8 - Nonconforming signs. 8110-8.1 - Continuance.
    84. Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures

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