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Chapter 1 — Zoning

8103-3 - Adoption and validity of the official zoning data.

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

A zoning designation has been established on all land in the unincorporated area of Ventura County. Said comprehensive zoning has been progressively effectuated by ordinance adopting and amending the Official Zoning Data pursuant to Article 18 of this Chapter. The zoning designations, locations, and boundaries therein are set forth and indicated in the Official Zoning Data. Said data, and all information shown therein for all land in

the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, is hereby made a part of this Chapter as set forth in Article 18, section 8118, or may be made a part of this Chapter by the progressive amendment thereto. Official Zoning Data displays can be generated only by County GIS staff of the Resource Management Agency, or designated successor County agency.

(Am. Ord. 4377—1/29/08; Ord. No. 4639, § 3, 12-17-2024)

8103-4 - Uncertainty of zone boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone indicated in the official zoning data the following rules of construction shall apply:

(a)

Boundaries Following Lot Lines—Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(b)

Boundary by GIS Technology—In the case of unsubdivided property and where a zone boundary divides a lot, the locations of such boundaries, unless the same are indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of GIS tools and/or datasets.

(c)

Boundary Upon Street Abandonment—Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned the zoning regulations applicable to abutting property on each side of the center line shall apply up to the center line of such vacated or abandoned street or alley on each respective side thereof.

(d)

Determination of Uncertainties—In cases where the precise location on the ground of lines or boundaries depicted in the official zoning data is still uncertain after application of the above rules, the Planning Director is hereby authorized to resolve the uncertainty.

(Am. Ord. 4377—1/29/08)

8103-5 - Establishment and changes of zoning designations.

The establishment and changes of the zoning designation on land in the unincorporated area of Ventura County, excluding the Coastal Zone, shall be effectuated by ordinance adopting zoning data in the manner set forth in Article 15 of this Chapter. (Am. Ord. 4333—12/06/05)

(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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