Camarillo — Zoning

Last reviewed: July 1, 2026

Overview

Camarillo’s zoning rules are codified in the municipal zoning ordinance (Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code) and establish the official zoning map, zone boundaries, permitted uses, and the property development standards that apply in each zone. The ordinance lists the city’s use zones (for example R-1, R-E, C-N, CPD, M-1, RPD) and requires that development conform to each zone’s dimensional and use rules and to applicable planned‑development or conditional‑use processes. See the city’s zoning overview for context at Camarillo zoning & planning overview. Grounding: § 19.02.010 and § 19.06.040.

The sections below synthesize what the Camarillo ordinance actually says about each zone named in the code list. Where the local code text for a specific numeric standard is not present in the materials you provided, I note that explicitly as "Not found in retrieved materials." Verify with the jurisdiction for parcel‑specific questions.

How I use internal links in this page

• When the text discusses allowed land uses or regulatory tables I link to Camarillo Land Use.
• When I discuss setbacks, coverage, lot sizes and other measurable rules I link to Camarillo Development Standards.
• When parking requirements are referenced I link to Camarillo Parking.
• When permit or discretionary review is mentioned I link to Camarillo Design Review.
• Where overlays or special districts are relevant I link to Camarillo Overlay Districts.
• Because ADUs are commonly asked about within zoning, I link to Camarillo ADUs.

(Those links are placed at the first natural mention of each topic above/throughout the page.)

District-by-district breakdown (what the ordinance actually states)

The ordinance first lists the city’s use zones in § 19.06.010. The code’s list includes A-E, R-E, R-1, RPD, MHPD, R-C, P-O, C-N, CPD, L-M, M-1, M-2, O-S and others. Where the local chapter for a zone is in the retrieved materials I summarize the ordinance text and cite the controlling sections.

R-E (Rural Exclusive Residential) — key local provisions

• Purpose: rural/large‑lot residential living; minimum lot sizes set by suffix subzones. See Chapter 19.12. § 19.12.010–.020 (intro & intent).
• Typical permitted uses: single‑family dwelling, limited accessory agricultural uses (see § 19.12. series).
• Key dimensional standards: minimum lot area and frontage vary by suffix (R‑E‑10, R‑E‑13, R‑E‑20, R‑E‑30, R‑E‑1 Acre, etc.); table of minimum lot area/frontage is in § 19.12.060 and related subsections. Front setback minimum 20 ft; max building height 35 ft (local exceptions apply). § 19.12.060, § 19.12.080, § 19.12.110.
• Where it applies: official zoning map; prezoning rules for annexations referenced in § 19.06.060. Verify with the planning department for exact parcel designation.

R-1 (Single‑Family Residential) — key local provisions

• Purpose: provide for one permanent single‑family dwelling per lot and customary accessory buildings. See Chapter 19.14; intent is in § 19.14.010.
• Typical permitted uses: one‑family dwellings, accessory buildings, limited domestic animals (numerical limits in code), certified mobile homes on approved foundations. § 19.14.020.
• Key dimensional standards: the chapter sets yard, setback, accessory building and animal rules; see the R‑1 chapter for front/side/rear yard minima and accessory building projection rules. For example, accessory buildings may occupy up to 40% of the required rear yard if ≤15 ft high per § 19.12.140 (R‑E chapter contains accessory rules that mirror R‑1 treatment) and other R‑1 standards are in Chapter 19.14. (Where a specific numeric row for front/side/rear under R‑1 was not located in the retrieved snippets, verify with the local code.)

RPD (Residential Planned Development) — Chapter 19.16

• Purpose: permit unit clustering and modern site planning while ensuring open space, light, air and circulation. See § 19.16.010.
• Typical permitted uses: dwellings, limited day care, private greenhouses and accessory uses as listed in § 19.16.020.
• Key dimensional standards:
  • Front yard baseline 20 ft (unless an RPD permit approves alternate setbacks) — § 19.16.080(A).
  • Side yards for one‑story dwellings: street side 10 ft, interior side 5 ft; two‑story rules and building separation standards are in § 19.16.080(B–D).
  • Max building height baseline 25 ft unless modified by RPD permit — § 19.16.090.
  • Building coverage: 40% for RPD‑4 or less; up to 50% for greater densities — § 19.16.100.
• Where it applies: applied by planned development permit; specific lot layout and open‑space requirements are reviewed by the planning commission. § 19.16.260–.280 for permit submittal/review.

C-N (Commercial Neighborhood) — Chapter 19.24

• Purpose: neighborhood convenience goods and services, designed to be compatible with surrounding residential areas. § 19.24.010.
• Typical permitted uses (under planned‑development permit): barbershop, small banks, drugstore, grocery/food stores, medical offices, restaurants (no drive‑ins), libraries, day nurseries, pocket parks, and accessory uses — § 19.24.020.
• Key dimensional standards: lot area typically 1–5 acres; minimum lot width 150 ft (corner lots 170 ft); minimum depth 200 ft; yard minima set by the planning commission but not below 15 ft front, 10 ft side, 10 ft rear — § 19.24.040–.050.
• Where it applies: only under planned development permit; certificate of occupancy and compliance required for changes in use § 19.24.250.

CPD (Commercial Planned Development) — Chapter 19.26

• Purpose: commercial planned development regime — property development and performance standards apply across the CPD chapter. § 19.26.060–.065.
• Typical permitted uses: mixed commercial uses; some uses are conditional or director‑level CUPs (e.g., certain day care uses) — see § 19.26.045.
• Key dimensional standards: minimum zone area 10,000 sq ft, minimum width 100 ft, depth 100 ft; front yard 10–50 ft, side‑yard rules depend on relationship to residential zones (may require up to 50 ft adjacent to residential) — § 19.26.070–.080.

M-1 (Light Manufacturing) — Chapter 19.30

• Purpose: light manufacturing with performance standards to protect adjacent uses; prevents conversion of single‑family structures to M‑1 uses. § 19.30.050–.060.
• Typical permitted uses: light manufacturing, warehousing and related uses subject to performance standards in Chapter 19.54. § 19.30.055.
• Key dimensional standards: minimum lot area 20,000 sq ft; minimum frontage 100 ft; minimum depth 200 ft; max building height 40 ft (greater only by CUP); building coverage max 60%; front yard 20–50 ft (determined by planning commission). § 19.30.070–.110.

CCM (Camarillo Commons Mixed‑Use) — Chapter 19.21 (special mixed‑use zone)

• Purpose: higher‑intensity mixed‑use center (lot, building and signage standards tailored to planned‑development process). § 19.21.010–.020.
• Typical permitted uses: retail, offices, hotels, live/work, some residential (subject to restrictions), theaters, eating/drinking establishments — see § 19.21.040 and conditional‑use lists § 19.21.045.
• Key dimensional standards: minimum zone area 40,000 sq ft; minimum lot width 150 ft; depth 200 ft; front yard 15–20 ft, special walls/landscaping when adjacent to residential; building height varies with location: baseline 25 ft / 2 stories minimum, up to 40–45 ft or four stories in some locations (detailed heights in § 19.21.130). § 19.21.070–.080, .120, .130.

Other zones in the code list

• A‑E (Agricultural Exclusive), M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing), L-M (Limited Manufacturing), MHPD (Mobile Home Park Development), R‑C (Recreation Commercial), O‑S (Open Space): these zone names are listed in § 19.06.010, but the retrieved snippets did not include complete chapter text for every one of these zones. Where the chapter text is present elsewhere in the municipal code it controls; when not present in the retrieved materials I mark the detailed numeric standards as "Not found in retrieved materials." Verify specifics with the planning department or the full Camarillo Municipal Code.

Quick reference table — most decision‑relevant standards and common permitted uses

Checklist (applicant must satisfy)

• Confirm the parcel's official zone on the City’s official zoning map (zoning map is adopted into the code) and record the exact zoning designation (including any suffix/subzone). § 19.06.040.
• Confirm permitted uses and whether a permitted use requires a planned development permit, conditional use permit, or director‑level review for the relevant zone (see the zone’s chapter, e.g., § 19.14.020, § 19.24.020, § 19.21.040).
• Prepare plot plans that show building footprints, setbacks, parking, access and landscaping; planned development permit submittal requirements are spelled out in each zone chapter (see RPD and CPD submittal sections). § 19.16.260, § 19.26.070.
• Provide off‑street parking calculations per the parking chapter. See Camarillo Parking and Chapter 19.44.
• Show landscaping, screening and lighting plans (landscaping requirements and screening are mandatory in several zones; see the zone chapters and Camarillo Landscaping and Screening).
• Verify sign program compliance with Title 17 (sign regulations) — sign rules are referenced in many zone chapters (e.g., § 19.21.050, § 19.26.050).
• For projects subject to design review or discretionary permits, follow the Camarillo Design Review process and timelines.

Risks & Ambiguities

Plain‑English summary

Camarillo’s zoning ordinance (Title 19) divides the city into named zones (for example R‑1, R‑E, C‑N, CPD, M‑1, RPD, and special mixed‑use districts such as CCM) and ties permitted uses and numeric development standards (lot sizes, setbacks, heights, coverage) to each zone. Many non‑residential and higher‑density residential projects are reviewed through planned‑development or conditional‑use procedures that let the planning commission tailor setbacks, open‑space, and design conditions. Always confirm the parcel’s exact zone and subzone on the official zoning map and read the specific chapter for that zone before designing a project. § 19.06.010, § 19.06.040.

Source References

• City of Camarillo, Camarillo Municipal Code, Title 19 — Zoning (multiple chapters cited): § 19.02.010 (purpose).
• Zone list and map adoption: § 19.06.010 (use zones listing) and § 19.06.040 (zoning map adoption).
• R‑E Rural Exclusive Residential: § 19.12.050–.130 (minimum lot sizes, setbacks, height).
• R‑1 Single‑Family Residential: § 19.14.010–.020 (intent and permitted uses).
• RPD Residential Planned Development: § 19.16.010, § 19.16.080–.100 (purpose, setbacks, height, coverage).
• C‑N Commercial Neighborhood: § 19.24.010–.050 (intent, uses, lot/yard minimums).
• CPD Commercial Planned Development: § 19.26.045–.080 (uses, signs, lot/yard standards).
• M‑1 Light Manufacturing: § 19.30.050–.110 (lot area, height, coverage, setbacks).
• Camarillo Commons Mixed‑Use (CCM): § 19.21.040–.130 (uses, lot dimensions, yards, heights).
• Parking and parking tables: Chapter 19.44 (parking rules, referenced by zone chapters).
• Performance standards (commercial/industrial): Chapter 19.54 (applies to CPD, M‑1, CCM, etc.).

If you want, I can pull the specific numeric front/side/rear yard table rows from the full Camarillo Municipal Code and build a parcel checklist with the exact applicable sections for a given address — tell me the parcel address or APN and I’ll verify the zoning and the controlling chapter citations. Verify any parcel‑specific or time‑sensitive ordinance updates with the City of Camarillo planning department.

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Cited sections

• City of Camarillo, Camarillo Municipal Code, Title 19 — Zoning (multiple chapters cited): **§ 19.02.010** (purpose). (Title 19)
• Zone list and map adoption: **§ 19.06.010** (use zones listing) and **§ 19.06.040** (zoning map adoption). (§ 19.06.010)
• R‑E Rural Exclusive Residential: **§ 19.12.050–.130** (minimum lot sizes, setbacks, height). (§ 19.12.050)
• R‑1 Single‑Family Residential: **§ 19.14.010–.020** (intent and permitted uses). (§ 19.14.010)
• RPD Residential Planned Development: **§ 19.16.010**, **§ 19.16.080–.100** (purpose, setbacks, height, coverage). (§ 19.16.010)
• C‑N Commercial Neighborhood: **§ 19.24.010–.050** (intent, uses, lot/yard minimums). (§ 19.24.010)
• CPD Commercial Planned Development: **§ 19.26.045–.080** (uses, signs, lot/yard standards). (§ 19.26.045)
• M‑1 Light Manufacturing: **§ 19.30.050–.110** (lot area, height, coverage, setbacks). (§ 19.30.050)
• Camarillo Commons Mixed‑Use (CCM): **§ 19.21.040–.130** (uses, lot dimensions, yards, heights). (§ 19.21.040)
• Parking and parking tables: Chapter **19.44** (parking rules, referenced by zone chapters).
• Performance standards (commercial/industrial): Chapter **19.54** (applies to CPD, M‑1, CCM, etc.).
• Camarillo_ZoningCode.md

• Official Camarillo code library