8107-37 — Cultural heritage site.

While the precise conditions of the required Planned Development Permit will vary with each case, the following topical areas shall be addressed in the conditions of approval:

a.

Time frames within which to implement improvements to the site and/or structures;

b.

On-going maintenance of the site and/or structures in accordance with the approved Design and Development Standards as set forth in Section 8107-37.6 below;

c.

Prohibitions against the destruction, removal, delinquent treatment of the site and/or structures;

d.

Recordation of documents, satisfactory to the County, that provide notice to the subsequent property owners of possible conflict with adjoining land uses such as agricultural operations and/or deed restrictions found in the applicable Planned Development Permit to enforce provisions of the permit and the applicable provisions of the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance;

e.

Provisions that preclude the removal, destruction, alteration or deterioration through neglect of the site/structure unless a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Review, where applicable, has been

issued by the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board and modification to the Planned Development Permit has been granted.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-37.6 - Design and development standards.

The design and development standards required pursuant to Section 8107-37.4(c) are intended to guide the property owner and the County in the long-term enhancement, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction and maintenance of the site and applicable structures. The standards shall be in adequate detail for the site and should address the following factors among others, as well as the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Properties:

a.

Range and description of architectural styles;

b.

Construction materials and techniques;

c.

Exterior finish/colors;

d.

Landscaping styles and materials;

e.

Range of historic uses of the site; and

f.

Density, scale and patterns of development.

(Add Ord. 4220—12/12/00; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-38 - Interpretive centers. 8107-38.1 - Purpose.

Interpretive Centers are intended to give the public an opportunity to experience and understand the County's past by exploring sites and the structures and improvements thereon that have played an important role in the cultural and social history and prehistory of the County. The purpose of this section is to allow the display of materials on site that have a direct connection to the site and to provide further standards by which interpretive centers can be developed and regulated.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-38.2 - Designated site.

The site must be a designated cultural heritage site. The display of materials shall be limited to ones with a direct connection to the site.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-38.3 - Range of allowed uses and structures.

The following uses and structures are allowed as accessory to an interpretive center so long as they are found to be consistent with the definition of the use and applicable requirements of the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance, as may be amended:

a.

Those existing lawful structures and improvements on the site;

b.

Preserved, restored, relocated, or re-created structures, improvements, equipment or implements;

c.

Public tours and displays;

d.

Periodic festivals, fundraisers, charity events, receptions, ceremonies, and the like;

e.

Refreshment and gift sales of historically related items;

f.

Educational activities and meetings;

g.

Accessory structures and improvements to facilitate the purposes of the interpretive center such as storage buildings, rest rooms, caretaker dwelling units, parking areas, lighting, security measures and the like; and

h.

Improvements required by law such as handicapped access facilities.

(Add Ord. 4220—12/12/00; Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)

8107-39 - Historic repositories. 8107-39.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of historic repositories is to allow for the collection and display of structures, facilities, equipment and the like that are associated with the historic or cultural development of the County.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 6, 12-17-2024)