8104-3 - Urban residential zones.
Ventura County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Ventura County
8104-3.1 - Single-Family Residential (R-1) zone.
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain areas which are appropriate for single-family dwellings on individual lots.
8104-3.2 - Two-Family Residential (R-2) zone.
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain residential areas allowing two single-family dwelling units or a two-family dwelling unit on lots which meet the minimum area requirements of this zone.
8104-3.3 - Residential Planned Development (R-P-D) zone.¶
The purpose of this zone is to provide areas for communities which will be developed utilizing modern land planning and unified design techniques; this zone provides a flexible regulatory procedure in order to encourage:
a.
Coordinated neighborhood design and compatibility with existing or potential development of surrounding areas;
b.
An efficient use of land particularly through the clustering of dwelling units and the preservation of the natural features of sites;
c.
Variety and innovation in site design, density and housing unit options, including garden apartments, townhouses and single-family dwellings;
d.
Lower housing costs through the reduction of street and utility networks; and
e.
A more varied, attractive and energy-efficient living environment as well as greater opportunities for recreation than would be possible under other zone classifications.
8104-3.4 - Residential High Density (RHD) zone.¶
The purpose of this zone is to make available parcels that are appropriate for multifamily dwelling projects at densities considered by state law to be affordable by design to lower-income households.
(Ord. No. 4436, § 3, 6-28-2011; Ord. No. 4639, § 4, 12-17-2024)
8104-3.5 - Residential (RES) zone.¶
The purpose of this zone is primarily for construction of single-family and duplex residential development, with triplex and quadplex residential development allowed on larger lots within the zone. The regulatory provisions, including development standards that are applicable to the RES Zone are set forth in the Old Town Saticoy Development Code, Article 19, Section 8119-1.3.3.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 3, 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4639, § 4, 12-17-2024)
8104-3.6 - Residential Mixed Use (R/MU) zone.¶
The purpose of this zone is primarily for construction of multifamily dwellings with a maximum density of twenty (20) dwellings per acre. Compatible commercial uses are also allowed in the R/MU Zone and such uses are required in specific locations. The regulatory provisions, including development standards that are applicable to the R/MU Zone are set forth in the Old Town Saticoy Development Code, Article 19, section 8119-1.3.2.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 3, 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4639, § 4, 12-17-2024)
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- Chapter 1 — Zoning
▸Chapter 1 — Zoning
Overview- 8101-0 - Adoption and title of Chapter.
- 8101-1 - Purpose of Chapter.
- 8101-2 — Applicability of the zoning ordinance.
- 8101-3 - General prohibitions.
- 8101-4 — General interpretation.
- 8103-1 — Establishment of alternative minimum lot area by suff…
- 8103-2 — Exceptions to minimum lot area.
- 8103-3 - Adoption and validity of the official zoning data.
- 8103-6 - Absence of zoning.
- 8104-1 — Open space/agricultural zones.
- 8104-2 - Rural residential zones.
- 8104-3 - Urban residential zones.
- 8104-4 - Commercial zones.
- 8104-5 - Industrial zones.
- 8104-7 - Overlay zones.
- 8105-0 - Purpose.
- 8105-1 - Use of matrices.
- 8106-0 - Purpose.
- 8106-1 — Schedules of specific development standards by zone a…
- 8106-4 — Measurement of setbacks.
- 8106-5 — Exceptions to required setbacks and height.
- 8106-6 — Miscellaneous setback regulations.
- 8106-7 — Exceptions to height limits.
- 8106-8 — Miscellaneous regulations.
- 8107-0 - Purpose.
- 8107-1 - Standards relating to dwellings.
- 8107-2 — Animal keeping standards.
- 8107-4 - Mobilehome parks.
- 8107-5 — Oil and gas exploration and production.
- 8107-6 - Agricultural sales facilities.
- 8107-7 - Recreational vehicle parks.
- 8107-9 — Mining and reclamation.
- § 9.6
- 8107-10 - Veterinary clinics.
- 8107-11 — Filming activities.
- 8107-13 - Christmas tree sales.
- 8107-14 — Temporary buildings during construction.
- 8107-19 - Golf courses.
- 8107-20 — Agricultural buildings.
- 8107-22 — Stockpiling of construction related debris and/or fi…
- 8107-23 — Nonmotorized wheeled conveyance facilities and uses.
- 8107-25 - Tree protection regulations.
- 8107-26 — Employee housing pursuant to state law.
- 8107-27 - Cemeteries.
- 8107-28 - Radio stations.
- 8107-29 — Motocross racetrack facilities and uses.
- 8107-30 - Mobile food facilities.
- 8107-31 — Recreational vehicle/mini-storage.
- 8107-32 - Correctional institutions.
- 8107-33 — Agricultural promotional uses.
- 8107-35 - Botanic gardens and arboreta.
- 8107-36 — Regulations governing waste handling, waste disposal…
- 8107-37 — Cultural heritage site.
- 8107-39 — Historic repositories.
- 8107-41 — Agricultural worker housing.
- 8107-42 — Stand alone batch plants.
- 8107-44 — Emergency shelters.
- 8107-45 — Wireless communication facilities.
- 8107-46 - Outdoor events. 8107-46.1 - Purpose.
- 8107-48 - Urban parks.
- 8107-50 — Locally grown food processing facilities.
- 8107-51 — Low barrier navigation centers.
- 8107-52 — Transitional and supportive housing.
- 8107-53 — Residential care facilities serving six or fewer per…
- 8108-0 - Purpose.
- 8108-3 — General requirements.
- 8108-4 — Number of parking spaces required.
- 8108-5 - Motor vehicle parking design standards.
- Section 8108-6 — Bicycle parking design standards.
- 8108-7 - Drive-through facilities.
- 8108-8 - Loading areas.
- 8109-0 - Standards for all zones.
- 8109-1 — Standards for open space, agricultural and residentia…
- 8109-2 - Standards for commercial zones.
- 8109-3 - Standards for industrial zones.
- 8109-4 — Standards for overlay and special purpose zones.
- 8110-0 - Purpose.
- 8110-2 - Permit requirements.
- 8110-3 - Exempted signs.
- 8110-4 - Prohibited signs.
- 8110-5 - General sign regulations.
- 8110-6 - Specific regulations by type of sign. 8110-6.1 - Benc…
- 8110-8 - Nonconforming signs. 8110-8.1 - Continuance.
- Article 11 — Entitlements—Process and Procedures