3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Ventura County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks in unincorporated Ventura County vary by zone. In most residential and open-space/agricultural zones, the front setback is 20 feet, with interior side setbacks of 5 to 10 feet and rear setbacks of 10 to 20 feet, per the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance development standards tables.
In most unincorporated Ventura County residential, open-space, and agricultural zones, principal structures are limited to 25 feet, which may increase to a maximum of 35 feet if each side-yard setback is at least 15 feet. Accessory structures are limited to 15 feet unless set back 20 feet.
Maximum building lot coverage in unincorporated Ventura County varies by area plan, existing community, and General Plan designation. Agricultural and open-space lots are typically capped at 5%, rural residential around 25%, urban residential 28-60%, commercial 60%, and industrial 40-50%.
6 cities in Ventura County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
2 verified rules • Setback Rules, Structure Height Limits
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