Special Events & Permits in Ventura County, CA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Ventura County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Park Event Permits
When a permit is required for the use of a Ventura County Park, § 6304 makes it unlawful to use the park without first obtaining one. The application, filed with the Parks Director under § 6304-1, must state the applicant's name and address, the sponsoring organization, the nature of the activity, the dates, hours and park facility desired, and an estimate of the number of participants.
Ventura County Park Event Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsVentura County Ordinance Code §§ 6304, 6304-1
Whenever a permit is required for the use of a County Park, it is unlawful for a person to use a County Park without first having obtained such a permit... an application shall be filed with the Director stating: (a) The name and address of the applicant... (d) The dates, hours and park facility for which the permit is desired; (e) An estimate of the number of participants...
Parade Permits
A parade, run, or other organized event in an unincorporated Ventura County right-of-way needs a permit from the Road Commissioner, notice to nearby owners five business days ahead, and must fit within three consecutive days of daylight-hour activity.
Ventura County Special Event & Parade Permit
Significant RestrictionsVentura County Ordinance Code § 12220
The Commissioner may issue an annual or a single permit to authorize a person to conduct a special event in the right-of-way.(a)A permittee conducting a special event in a residential or business district must make proper notification, no later than five (5) business days before beginning the event...(c)Special event activities may be permitted, provided they do not:(1)Exceed more than three (3...
Street Fair Rules
Festivals, street fairs, animal shows and similar outdoor gatherings in unincorporated Ventura County are permit-exempt below set attendance caps (75-350 people depending on parcel size); larger events need a Conditional Use Permit under Section 8107-46.
Ventura County Outdoor Event Permits
Some RestrictionsVentura County Ordinance Code §§ 8107-46.3, 8107-46.4
No Zoning Clearance or other land use approval or entitlement is required under this Chapter for an outdoor event that meets all of the following criteria... For a parcel of less than five (5) acres, the total number of attendees over the course of an event is greater than seventy-five (75) but does not exceed 150, or such larger number if both the event and the number of attendees are such tha...
Special Events & Permits by City in Ventura County
6 cities in Ventura County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Parade Permits, Park Event Permits
5 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way
3 verified rules • Parade Permits, Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
5 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits
3 verified rules • Parade Permits, Park Event Permits
3 verified rules • Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way, Park Event Permits
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