Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Sherwood, CA
Lake Sherwood is an unincorporated community (population 1,759) in Ventura County, California. Because Lake Sherwood is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Ventura County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The lot coverage limits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Maximum lot coverage in unincorporated Ventura County varies by zone and area plan under §8106-1.4. Area plans for communities like El Rio, Lake Sherwood, Oak Park, Ojai Valley, Piru, and Thousand Oaks establish specific coverage limits and exceptions.
Section 8106-1.4 establishes lot coverage standards. Maximum coverage varies by zone and whether the lot is subject to an area plan. Area plan-specific standards exist for El Rio/Del Norte (§8106-1.4.1.1.1), Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley (§8106-1.4.1.1.2), North Ventura Avenue (§8106-1.4.1.1.3), Oak Park (§8106-1.4.1.1.4), Ojai Valley (§8106-1.4.1.1.5), Piru (§8106-1.4.1.1.6), Thousand Oaks (§8106-1.4.1.1.7), and Saticoy (§8106-1.4.1.1.8). Lots within existing community boundaries follow §8106-1.4.1.2. ADUs are exempt from lot coverage maximums under state law.
Exceeding lot coverage without a variance is a zoning violation. Building permits will be denied for non-compliant plans. Contact Planning at (805) 654-2488 for your lot's specific coverage limit.
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