Right to Farm in Ventura County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 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.

Agricultural Zoning Protection

County code shields properly run commercial farms in unincorporated Ventura County from nuisance lawsuits over normal farming activity.

Ventura County Right-To-Farm Protection

Some Restrictions

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 9121

9121 - Agricultural operations protected. Sections 8114-2.1.1 and 8183-4.1 of this Code, and Section 3482.5 of the Civil Code, protect certain agricultural operations against claims that they constitute a nuisance.

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Right to Farm by City in Ventura County

5 cities in Ventura County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

OxnardPop. 200,000

1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

Thousand OaksPop. 123,000

1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

VenturaPop. 110,763

2 verified rules • Agricultural Zoning Protection, Farm Nuisance Protection

CamarilloPop. 69,500

1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

MoorparkPop. 35,300

1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

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