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Chapter 1 — Zoning

8101-3 - General prohibitions.

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

8101-3.1 - No structure shall be moved onto a site, erected, reconstructed, added to, enlarged, advertised on, structurally altered or maintained, and no structure or land shall be used or maintained for any purpose, except as specifically provided and allowed by this Chapter, with respect to land uses, building heights, setbacks, minimum lot area, maximum percentage of building lot coverage and lot width, and with respect to all other regulations, conditions and limitations prescribed by this Chapter as applicable to the same zone in which such use, structure or land is located.

(Am. Ord. 4054—2/1/94)

8101-3.2 - No person shall use or permit to be used any building, structure, or land or erect, structurally alter or enlarge any building or structure, contract for advertising space, pay for space, or advertise on any structure

except for the uses permitted by this Chapter and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter applicable thereto.

8101-3.3 - No permit or entitlement may be issued or renewed for any use, construction, improvement or other purpose unless specifically provided for or permitted by this Chapter.

(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85)

8101-3.4 - No permit or entitlement shall be issued for any use or construction on a lot which is not a legal lot.

(Add. Ord. 4054—2/1/94; Ord. No. 4618, § 1, 7-25-2023)

8101-4 - General interpretation.

8101-4.1 - Minimum requirements.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare.

8101-4.2 - Interference.

It is not intended by this Chapter to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties.

8101-4.3 - Conflict.

When this Chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land, or upon the height of buildings, or requires greater setbacks or larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this Chapter shall govern. If conflict between requirements appears within this Chapter, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.

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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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