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Chapter 1 — Zoning

8106-4 — Measurement of setbacks.

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

8106-4.2 - Setbacks from easements.

If the only means of access to one or more lots is by way of an easement, the easement shall be considered as a street for purposes of determining setbacks on lots over which the easement passes.

(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85)

8106-4.3 - Determination of setbacks for flag lots and irregularly shaped lots.

In the case of "flag lots" and "irregularly shaped lots", the setbacks shall be measured from the applicable front (F), rear (R) and side (S) of the lot as designated in the diagrams illustrated below.

a.

In cases involving flag lots or irregularly shaped lots of a type not represented in any of the following diagrams, the Planning Director shall determine the minimum setbacks utilizing good planning practices.

b.

Any portion of a flag tot or irregularly shaped lot that is adjacent to a street is a "required setback adjacent to a street" for purposes of fence regulations.

Illustration of Setbacks for Flag Lots

(Section 8106-4.3)

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Illustration of Setbacks for Irregularly Shaped Lots

Rear lot lines for triangular and irregularly shaped lots - A line ten (10) feet long within the lot, opposite and most distant from the front lot line, which is parallel to the front lot line or parallel to the chord of a curved front lot line, where such chord is drawn perpendicular to the mean direction of lot depth.

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  • (Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4618, § 3, 7-25-2023)

8106-4.4 - Determination of setbacks for through lots.

a.

If the area of a through lot is less than twice the minimum lot area for the zone, one street frontage shall be designated as the front, and the other frontage shall be the rear.

b.

If the lot area is two or more times the minimum area for the zone, each street frontage shall be considered a front for purposes of determining setbacks.

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87)

8106-5 - Exceptions to required setbacks and height.

The following are exceptions to the standards set forth in Section 8106-1 of this Chapter:

(Ord. No. 4618, § 3, 7-25-2023)

8106-5.1 - Accessory structures in certain setback areas.

Detached accessory structures (e.g., gazebo, garages, storage shed), not used for human habitation, shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from interior and rear lot lines, provided that:

a.

Any such accessory structure(s) shall not occupy more than forty (40) percent of the rear setback area. This standard does not apply to below-grade, uncovered swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and similar structures (having a water depth of eighteen (18) inches or more).

b.

Setback areas adjacent to a street shall be maintained as set forth in Section 8106-1 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4618, § 3, 7-25-2023; Ord. No. 4639, § 5, 12-17-2024)

8106-5.2 - Accessory structures in front setbacks on through lots.

A detached accessory structure not used for human habitation and not exceeding fifteen (15) feet in height may be located in one (1) of the required front setbacks on a large through lot, as described in Section 8106-4.4 of this Chapter, provided that every portion of such detached accessory structure is at least ten (10) feet from the nearest front property line.

(Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Ord. No. 4618, § 3, 7-25-2023)

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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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