Contact Planning
General Questions
For general questions related to planning, zoning, and application filing, contact the Public Counter by email at Plan.Counter@ventura.org or by calling one of the phone numbers listed below.
When calling or emailing, please have the property’s Assessor Parcel Number (APN) or address ready and provide a brief description of the information you’re seeking.
Discretionary Permits: To submit a Conditional Use Permit, Planned Development Permit, Subdivision Application, or other Discretionary Permit Applications contact Planning Counter staff for an appointment at (805) 654-2488.
Ayuda en Español: (805) 654-2451
Planning and Zoning Information: The counter is open to the public from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Inquiries can also be directed to plan.counter@ventura.org, or the phone numbers below.
(805) 654-2488 or (805) 654-2451
More information on the public counter services in the Planning Division can be found here.
Office Location:
Ventura County Government Center
Administration Building – 3rd Floor
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Planning Division Mailing Address:
County of Ventura
Resource Management Agency
Planning Division
800 S. Victoria Avenue #1740
Ventura, CA 93009-1740
To Contact Us Regarding:
| Accessory Dwelling Units/ Second Dwelling Units | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Application Submittal | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2451 |
| Building Permits (Ventura Office) | Building and Safety | 654-2771 |
| Building Permits (East County) | Building and Safety | 582-8064 |
| Business License | Tax Collector | 654-2653 |
| Census/Demographic Data | Planning Division | 650-4047 |
| Code Enforcement Complaints | Code Compliance Email: Code.Enforcement@ventura.org | 654-2788 |
| Condition Compliance | Planning Division Email: Brittany.Webber@ventura.org | 654-2469 |
| Conditional Certificates of Compliance | Planning Division Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Conditional Use Permits | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Demolition Permits | Building and Safety | 654-2771 |
| Development Review Committee | Planning Division Email: Winston.Wright@ventura.org | 654-2468 |
| Encroachment Permits | Public Works Agency | 654-2077 |
| Film Permits | Planning Division Email: Film.Permits@ventura.org | 654-2457 |
| Flood Zone Information | Watershed Protection District | 654-2001 |
| General Plan Amendments | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| GIS Mapping Requests | GIS Division Email: Jose.Moreno@ventura.org | 654-3624 |
| Historic Preservation/Cultural Heritage Board | Planning Division Email: Dillan.Murray@ventura.org | 654-5042 |
| Home Occupation Permits (Home Business) | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Housing Programs (General Plan Related only) | Planning Division | 654-2495 |
| Internships | Planning Division | 654-2464 |
| Lake Sherwood Development | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Land Conservation Act Contracts (LCA) | Planning Division Email: Kristina.Boero@ventura.org | 654-2467 |
| Lot Line Adjustments | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Mining Reclamation (SMARA) | Planning Division Email: Mindy.Fogg@ventura.org | 654-5192 |
| Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board | Planning Division Email: Dillan.Murray@ventura.org | 654-5042 |
| Oil & Gas Program/Sand and Gravel Quarries | Planning Division Email: Mindy.Fogg@ventura.org | 654-5192 |
| Parcel Map Waivers | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Patio Covers | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Planned Development Permits | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Residential Additions | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2451 |
| Septic Tanks | Environmental Health Division | 654-2813 |
| Setback Regulations | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Sign Permits | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2451 |
| Solar Panel | Permits Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Subdivisions | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Surveys | County Surveyor Email: Countysurveyor@ventura.org | 654-2068 |
| Tree Permits | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2451 |
| Variances | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
| Zoning Information | Planning Public Counter Email: Plan.Counter@ventura.org | 654-2488 |
How Are We Doing?
The Planning Division welcomes your comments regarding our customer service. We are here to help you and want to know what we can do to make your visit the best experience possible. Please complete our Customer Service Evaluation Form below. The form can be either emailed, dropped off, or mailed to us at Plan.Counter@ventura.org.
Thank you for your feedback.
Customer Service Evaluation Form – English
Customer Service Evaluation Form – Spanish
Additional Resources:
Staff Phone and Email Directory
Planning Division Organizational Chart
Planning Division Organizational Chart By Function
Public Brochures and Frequently Requested Information
Recently Approved and Pending Projects List – Updated monthly, this map and accompanying list show the discretionary projects approved by the Planning Division in the last six months and projects currently in process.
Public Hearing Agendas – Agendas and staff reports for Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Board, and Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board hearings.
One-Stop Permitting Website – This website provides both an overview of the County development process and step-by-step guidance to individuals seeking land use permits for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects of subdivisions within unincorporated Ventura County.
What’s My Zoning? – This tool identifies the zoning designation for parcels located within the unincorporated areas of Ventura County.
County View Interactive Map – This free online GIS map includes a variety of data layers available to the public including aerial photographs, zoning information, assessor parcel numbers, jurisdictional boundaries, and general plan designations. Start your search by typing in an address.
Citizen Access – This online permitting database provides real-time, direct access to all Planning permits that are in process or have already been issued. Information on permits issued by other county departments is also available on this system.
Still Need Help?
Please contact a member of the Planning Division administrative staff:
Luz Juachon, Administrative Assistant: 654-2478
Email: Luz.Juachon@ventura.org
Daniela Zendejas, Management Assistant: 654-2805
Email: Daniela.Zendejas@ventura.org
Planning Division Management Team:
Dave Ward, Planning Director: 654-2481
Email: Dave.Ward@ventura.org
Susan Curtis, Assistant Planning Director: 654-2497
Email: Susan.Curtis@ventura.org
Winston Wright, Discretionary Permit Coordinator: 654-2468
Email: Winston.Wright@ventura.org
Jennifer Trunk, Residential Permits Manager: 654-2465
Email: Jennifer.Trunk@ventura.org
Commercial & Industrial Permits Manager: 654-5192
Email: Susan.Curtis@ventura.org
Shelley Sussman, General Plan Implementation Manager: 654-2493
Email: Shelley.Sussman@ventura.org
Tricia Maier, Planning Programs Manager: 654-2464
Email: Tricia.Maier@ventura.org
Aaron Engstrom, Area Plans & Resources Manager: 654-2936
Email: Aaron.Engstrom@ventura.org
Ruchtia Kadakia, Housing & State Mandates Manager: 654-2414
Email: Ruchita.Kadakia@ventura.org