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Chapter 1 — Zoning

8103-1 — Establishment of alternative minimum lot area by suffix.

Ventura County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Ventura County

8103-1.2 - Average minimum lot area.

The suffix "Av" may be added to any of the base zone designations. (example: R-A-10Ac Av). When added to a given zone designated by a specified suffix, the additional "Av" suffix converts the minimum lot area zone suffix indicator to an average area designation. When land is subdivided which has the "Av" suffix, lots may be created which are no smaller in area than eighty (80) percent of the applicable minimum area zone designated by the suffix number, provided the collective average area of the lots created is not smaller than that required by the applicable lot area zone suffix designator (example: R-A-10Ac Av × 80 percent = 8Ac as the smallest lot that can be created). In computing the collective average area of newly created lots, only those lots which are no larger than 1.9 times the minimum area zone designated by the suffix number may be counted (example: R- A-10Ac Av × 1.9 = 19Ac as the area of the largest lots that can be counted). Legal lots in an "Av" suffix designated zone, not smaller than eighty (80) percent of the applicable designated zone suffix number, are deemed to be conforming as to lot area.

(Am. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 3797—12/09/86; Am. Ord. 4018—12/15/92; Am. Ord. 4054—2/1/94; Am. Ord. 4144—7/22/97; Am. Ord. 4390—9/9/08; Ord. No. 4436, § 2, 6-28-2011)

8103-1.3 - Suffix designators and maximum density for the RPD zone.

Minimum lot areas for the RPD Zone shall be established by a suffix designation. The requirements for the RPD Zone shall apply to the respective suffix designated RPD Zones except that the suffix for the RPD designation shall be the maximum number of dwelling units per acre followed by the letter "U" (example: RPD-25U). The suffix designated zones for the RPD Zone may be any number between RPD-1U and RPD-30U provided the maximum allowable density specified in the RPD Zone is not exceeded. RPD without a suffix designator shall allow a maximum of thirty (30) dwelling units per acre.

(Am. Ord. 4054—2/1/94; Ord. No. 4639, § 3, 12-17-2024)

8103-2 - Exceptions to minimum lot area.

The following are exceptions to the minimum lot area regulations stated in Sections 8103-0, 8103-1, and 81061 of this Chapter:

(Ord. No. 4639, § 3, 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 — Applicability of the zoning ordinance.
    4. 8101-3 - General prohibitions.
    5. 8101-4 — General interpretation.
    6. 8103-1 — Establishment of alternative minimum lot area by suff…
    7. 8103-2 — Exceptions to minimum lot area.
    8. 8103-3 - Adoption and validity of the official zoning data.
    9. 8103-6 - Absence of zoning.
    10. 8104-1 — Open space/agricultural zones.
    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 — Schedules of specific development standards by zone a…
    20. 8106-4 — Measurement of setbacks.
    21. 8106-5 — Exceptions to required setbacks and height.
    22. 8106-6 — Miscellaneous setback regulations.
    23. 8106-7 — Exceptions to height limits.
    24. 8106-8 — Miscellaneous regulations.
    25. 8107-0 - Purpose.
    26. 8107-1 - Standards relating to dwellings.
    27. 8107-2 — Animal keeping standards.
    28. 8107-4 - Mobilehome parks.
    29. 8107-5 — Oil and gas exploration and production.
    30. 8107-6 - Agricultural sales facilities.
    31. 8107-7 - Recreational vehicle parks.
    32. 8107-9 — Mining and reclamation.
    33. § 9.6
    34. 8107-10 - Veterinary clinics.
    35. 8107-11 — Filming activities.
    36. 8107-13 - Christmas tree sales.
    37. 8107-14 — Temporary buildings during construction.
    38. 8107-19 - Golf courses.
    39. 8107-20 — Agricultural buildings.
    40. 8107-22 — Stockpiling of construction related debris and/or fi…
    41. 8107-23 — Nonmotorized wheeled conveyance facilities and uses.
    42. 8107-25 - Tree protection regulations.
    43. 8107-26 — Employee housing pursuant to state law.
    44. 8107-27 - Cemeteries.
    45. 8107-28 - Radio stations.
    46. 8107-29 — Motocross racetrack facilities and uses.
    47. 8107-30 - Mobile food facilities.
    48. 8107-31 — Recreational vehicle/mini-storage.
    49. 8107-32 - Correctional institutions.
    50. 8107-33 — Agricultural promotional uses.
    51. 8107-35 - Botanic gardens and arboreta.
    52. 8107-36 — Regulations governing waste handling, waste disposal…
    53. 8107-37 — Cultural heritage site.
    54. 8107-39 — Historic repositories.
    55. 8107-41 — Agricultural worker housing.
    56. 8107-42 — Stand alone batch plants.
    57. 8107-44 — Emergency shelters.
    58. 8107-45 — Wireless communication facilities.
    59. 8107-46 - Outdoor events. 8107-46.1 - Purpose.
    60. 8107-48 - Urban parks.
    61. 8107-50 — Locally grown food processing facilities.
    62. 8107-51 — Low barrier navigation centers.
    63. 8107-52 — Transitional and supportive housing.
    64. 8107-53 — Residential care facilities serving six or fewer per…
    65. 8108-0 - Purpose.
    66. 8108-3 — General requirements.
    67. 8108-4 — Number of parking spaces required.
    68. 8108-5 - Motor vehicle parking design standards.
    69. Section 8108-6 — Bicycle parking design standards.
    70. 8108-7 - Drive-through facilities.
    71. 8108-8 - Loading areas.
    72. 8109-0 - Standards for all zones.
    73. 8109-1 — Standards for open space, agricultural and residentia…
    74. 8109-2 - Standards for commercial zones.
    75. 8109-3 - Standards for industrial zones.
    76. 8109-4 — Standards for overlay and special purpose zones.
    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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