Request Zoning and Planning Appointments
By scheduling a 15-minute Zoom or phone appointment, you will be able to speak with a Planner regarding general zoning and planning questions. If you already have a designated case planner assigned to your project, please contact this individual directly.
Planning and Zoning Frequently Asked Questions:
In preparation for your appointment, we invite you to look at the following links, which provide information on commonly asked zoning and planning questions. The answers to your questions may be found in this information.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Information on Accessory Dwelling Units, SB 9 (allows for additional dwelling units on residential zoned lots), and farmworker dwelling units.
https://www2.vcrma.org/accessory-dwelling-unit-permits/Farmworker dwelling units.
https://www2.vcrma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/senate-bill-9-overview.pdf
Tree Permits
Information on ministerial and discretionary tree permits, tree permit applications, and list of Certified Arborists.
https://www2.vcrma.org/divisions/planning/tree-permits-and-the-tree-protection-ordinance/
Online Zoning Clearance (Citizens Access)
Information and website to submit your online Zoning Clearance to the Planning Division.
https://vcca.ventura.org/
https://www2.vcrma.org/divisions/planning/remote-zoning-clearance-permit-processing/
Planning Division Website
Planning Division Fees
Application Forms
Ministerial and Discretionary application forms.
https://www2.vcrma.org/divisions/planning/application-materials-and-forms/
What's My Zoning
Short Term Rentals
Planning Division Ordinances (Non-coastal, Coastal and Subdivision)
Ventura County General Plan and Area Plans
Planning Director Hearings
Planning Commission Hearings
Planning Division Contacts
Environmental Health Division Homepage
Building and Safety Department Homepage
Code Compliance Division Homepage
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