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Chapter 1 — Zoning

8104-2 - Rural residential zones.

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

8104-2.1 - Rural Agricultural (R-A) zone.

The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain a rural setting where a wide range of agricultural uses are permitted while surrounding residential land uses are protected.

8104-2.2 - Rural Exclusive (R-E) zone.

The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain rural residential areas in conjunction with horticultural activities, and to provide for a limited range of service and institutional uses which are compatible with and complementary to rural residential communities.

8104-2.3 - Single-Family Estate (R-O) zone.

The purpose of this zone is to provide areas exclusively for single-family residential estates where a rural atmosphere is maintained by the allowing of a range of horticultural activities as well as animals for recreational purposes.

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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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