Earlier editions: 2026-09
Division 8 — Planning and Development›Chapter 2 — Subdivisions
Ventura County Municipal Code Art. 18 Amendments to this Chapter
Ventura County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Ventura County
Cite as: Ventura County Municipal Code Article 18 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8218-0 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this Article is to establish procedures for amending this Chapter. Article 15 shall not apply to amendments processed pursuant to this Article.
(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)
8218-1 - Standards of approval.¶
This Chapter may be amended upon a finding that an amendment is: (1) in the interest of public health, safety, or general welfare; (2) consistent with the General Plan; and (3) consistent with the Subdivision Map Act, including, but not limited to, Government Code section 65913.2.
(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)
8218-2 - Initiation of amendments.¶
Amendments of this Chapter may be initiated by the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, or the Planning Director as follows:
a. By official action of the Board of Supervisors requesting the Planning Commission to set the matter for a public hearing and recommendation within a reasonable time;
b. By official action of the Planning Commission setting the matter for a public hearing and recommendation; or
c. By a request from the Planning Director to the Planning Commission, followed by the official action of the Planning Commission setting the matter for a public hearing and recommendation.
(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)
8218-3 - Notice and public hearing procedures.¶
The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors shall each hold at least one (1) public hearing on any amendment request. The notice and public hearing requirements shall be the same as those prescribed in Section 8111-3 of the NCZO as applicable to legislative matters. The public hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter II, Policy 11, Rule 42 of the County Administrative Manual entitled "Public Hearings for Planning and Zoning Matters (Land Use Matters)."
(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)
8218-4 - Decisions.¶
8218-4.1 - Planning Commission recommendation.¶
Following a public hearing, the Planning Commission shall take official action to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve, modify, or disapprove the requested amendment. Said resolution shall be presented to the Board of Supervisors at the Board's public hearing regarding the amendment request.
(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)
8218-4.2 - Action by the Board of Supervisors.¶
Following a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors may approve, modify, or disapprove the requested amendment. A decision to approve an amendment shall be accompanied by a written finding that the amendment meets the standards set forth in Section 8218-1 of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 4566, § 1, 6-16-2020)
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