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Application Materials and Forms

Types of Permits

There are two broad types of permits: ministerial and discretionary. A ministerial permit is a permit that is granted based upon a determination that the proposed project complies with established standards set forth in either the Coastal or Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinances. These determinations are arrived at objectively, involve little or no personal judgment, and are issued by the Planning Director or his/her designee. This type of permit is commonly referred to as an “over-the-counter” approval. Some tree trimming and tree removal permits, as well as film permits, are ministerial. In addition, Zoning Clearances issued over the counter are also considered ministerial. Click here to access the Zoning Clearance Application Packet and instructions. This application packet has been standardized for most Zoning Clearances issued by the County of Ventura and should be uploaded under the documents tab of the Citizen Access web portal.

Fees, Ordinances, Guidelines, and Maps

Research Requests

Ministerial Permits

Zoning Clearances (ZC)

*Note- All ZC applications should be submitted through the Citizen Access web portal. The portal can be accessed at https://vcca.ventura.org/vcca.aspx. Please refer to the Planning Division’s Remote Zoning Clearance Permit Processing webpage at https://vcrma.org/divisions/planning/remote-zoning-clearance-permit-processing/ for more details on how to submit an online application. Click here to view a Citizen Access video guide.

Housing Information

Film Permits

Tree Permits

Other Categories

Discretionary Permits

Development Review Committee (DRC)

Other Categories

Programs

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