Building Safety in Ventura County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ventura County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Building Permits

Unincorporated Ventura County exempts low patios, paving, and decks from zoning entitlement across every base zone.

Ventura County Deck & Patio Permit Rule

Few Restrictions

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 8105-4

Patios, Paving And Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade, Per Art. 6 (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E

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Building Safety by City in Ventura County

6 cities in Ventura County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

OxnardPop. 200,000

8 verified rules • Building Permits, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Simi ValleyPop. 125,500

9 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules

Thousand OaksPop. 123,000

6 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules

VenturaPop. 110,763

7 verified rules • Building Permits, Door Locking Hardware

CamarilloPop. 69,500

6 verified rules • Building Permits, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

MoorparkPop. 35,300

4 verified rules • Building Permits, Electrical Permits

All Ventura County ordinances

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