Saticoy, CA

Trimming a protected tree in unincorporated Ventura County can require a tree permit. Pruning oaks, sycamores, and other protected trees beyond specified limits, or encroaching into the protected zone, is regulated under the County Tree Protection Ordinance (Non-Coastal Zoning…

Removing a protected tree in unincorporated Ventura County requires a tree permit. Oaks and sycamores 9.5 inches or more in circumference, any tree 90 inches or more, and historic or scenic-overlay native trees are protected under Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance section 8107-25…

Unincorporated Ventura County has no general cosmetic lawn-height limit, but the Ventura County Fire Protection District requires dry grass and weeds near structures to be cut down as a fire hazard. In Very High Fire Hazard zones, grass and native brush must be reduced to about…

The Ventura County Fire Protection District requires property owners in unincorporated areas to abate hazardous weeds, dry grass, and brush as a fire hazard. Year-round clearance is required within 200 feet of structures and 10 feet of combustible fences or roadways, enforced…

Rainwater harvesting is allowed and encouraged in unincorporated Ventura County. Collecting rooftop rainwater for landscape irrigation needs no state water-right permit under California's Rainwater Capture Act (AB 1750). Simple rain barrels are generally permit-free; larger…

Ventura County's Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance landscaping rules do not ban artificial turf, but synthetic turf usually does not count toward landscape or water-efficiency requirements the way living plants and permeable surfaces do. Install on permit-required projects with…

Backyard composting is allowed and encouraged in unincorporated Ventura County. Under SB 1383, the County requires residents and businesses to participate in organic-waste recycling, with curbside organics collection in unincorporated areas effective January 1, 2022. Free…

Ventura County encourages native and pollinator-friendly plants. The 2021 Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance landscaping update promotes native plants supporting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and MWELO water-budget rules favor low-water natives. Native plants are welcomed…

Ventura County's Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance landscaping rules (adopted March 2021) require new and rehabilitated landscapes to meet California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). New landscapes of 500+ square feet and retrofits of 2,500+ square feet must…

Feeding wild animals is prohibited in Ventura County. The County advises that California law bars feeding wildlife, and Ventura County Animal Control Officers enforce those state laws. Intentionally feeding coyotes and other predators - or leaving out pet food and trash that…

Keeping chickens and other fowl as an accessory to a home in unincorporated Ventura County is allowed under the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, with the number tied to your zone and lot size through an animal-unit system. Roosters are separately capped, and birds must be contained…

Ventura County does not have a standalone 'hoarding' statute, but excessive animals are controlled through the zoning pet/animal limits and the public-nuisance ordinance. Under Section 4467, animals kept so as to disturb neighbors are a public nuisance, and state animal-cruelty…

In unincorporated Ventura County, dogs must be securely leashed and held by a responsible person able to control the dog whenever on any public street, park, or place open to the public. Dogs are also barred from public beaches except service dogs, and owners must remove their…

Backyard beekeeping is allowed in unincorporated Ventura County under Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Section 8107-2.6.2. As an accessory use, generally up to four colonies are permitted on a lot of 10,000 square feet or more, with setback and location rules keeping hives a safe…

Exotic and wild animals are heavily restricted. California bans private possession of restricted species such as ferrets, most non-native carnivores, and many reptiles, under CCR Title 14 Section 671 and Fish & Game Code Section 2118. Ventura County also regulates wild animals…

Keeping livestock such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs in unincorporated Ventura County is governed by the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance's animal husbandry standards. The number of large animals allowed is tied to your zone and lot size through an animal-unit system…

Unincorporated Ventura County does not set a single flat cap on dogs or cats; the number of 'pet animals' allowed is calculated by zone and lot size under the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 8107-2.4). Keeping more than the allowed number requires a permit for additional pet…

California has no statewide cat leash law and no flat statewide cat limit. In unincorporated Ventura County, cats are treated as 'pet animals' under the zoning ordinance's lot-size-based number system, and a cat that disturbs neighbors can be addressed as a public nuisance…

Ventura County does not ban or restrict any dog breed. California Food & Agricultural Code Section 31683 prohibits cities and counties from regulating dogs by breed, except for spay/neuter or breeding rules. The County instead regulates individual dogs by behavior under its…

Section 8109-4.6.8.1 caps short-term rental overnight occupancy at two persons per bedroom for up to five bedrooms, plus two more, to a maximum of ten people. Homeshares are limited to two rentable bedrooms and five overnight guests. Only one rental group is allowed at a time.

Section 8109-4.6.8.3 sets quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at TRUs, bars all outdoor amplified music or sound during those hours, and prohibits unreasonable noise at any time. Managers must respond to noise complaints within 30 minutes, or 15 minutes during quiet hours.

In unincorporated Ventura County, a Temporary Rental Unit (TRU) permit is required before renting a dwelling for fewer than 30 days. Only property owners may apply, the property must lie within the TRU Overlay Zone, and a pre-permitting inspection is required.

TRU permits in unincorporated Ventura County are issued for a maximum one-year term and must be renewed annually. Applications are filed through the County's Citizen Access portal and require a site plan, manager/owner contacts, an affidavit, and proof of tax and insurance…

Ventura County does not require all short-term rentals to be a primary residence; whole-home STRs with the owner absent are permitted. The primary-residence rule applies to homeshares, defined as the owner's primary residence with at least a 20% ownership interest. In the Ojai…

Short-term rental operators in unincorporated Ventura County must collect an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax, hold a County Business Tax Certificate, and pay TRU permit fees. The RMA lists a $1,525 application fee plus a code compliance deposit of $500 for short-term rentals or $100…

Section 8109-4.6.8.2 requires on-site parking scaled to bedroom count: one space for a studio or one-bedroom STR, two spaces for units with two to four bedrooms, and three spaces for five-bedroom units. Garages and driveways must be kept clear and available for guest parking.

For homeshares, Section 8109-4.6.9.1 requires the owner to be on site between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and within 40 miles at all other times. For whole-home short-term rentals, a designated property manager must be available at all times and within 40 miles of the property.

Ventura County's Temporary Rental Unit ordinance does not impose a fixed annual cap on the number of nights a property may be rented. Instead it controls use through permitting, per-stay occupancy limits, the one-group-at-a-time rule, and the under-30-day definition of a…

Section 8109-4.6.9.6 requires every TRU owner to maintain a commercial/business general liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury or property damage. Proof of coverage must be submitted with each permit application and made…

Ventura County's Ordinance No. 4124 specifically names radios, musical instruments, audio equipment and any device for amplifying sound as loud or raucous noise. Using amplified sound in a residential zone that is audible 50 feet away between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited…

In unincorporated Ventura County, the County's Loud or Raucous Nighttime Noise ordinance prohibits loud or raucous noise audible from 50 feet away in residential zones between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. There is no countywide daytime noise prohibition outside the General Plan's project…

Ventura County's Construction Noise Threshold Criteria and Control Plan defines daytime construction as 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Evening (7-10 p.m.) and nighttime (after 10 p.m.) construction near noise-sensitive uses is normally…

Ventura County has no decibel limit specifically for barking dogs, but a persistently barking dog at night in a residential zone can be cited as loud or raucous noise under Ordinance No. 4124 (Sec. 6299-1), which bars noise audible 50 feet away from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Daytime…

Ventura County does not ban leaf blowers, but Ordinance No. 4124 specifically names backpack blowers, blowers, lawn mowers and lawn edgers as loud or raucous noise, so their use in a residential zone between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited if audible 50 feet away. Statewide…

Ventura County has no separate vehicle-noise decibel ordinance; on-road vehicle noise in the unincorporated county is controlled by California state law. The Vehicle Code requires an adequate muffler, caps modified exhaust at 95 dBA for vehicles under 6,000 lbs, and bars car…

Ventura County's nighttime noise ordinance uses an audibility-at-50-feet test rather than a decibel number. Numeric dBA limits come from the General Plan's noise-compatibility standards for discretionary projects: stationary sources are capped at 55 dBA Leq (day), 50 dBA…

Outdoor music at homes in unincorporated Ventura County is limited at night by Ordinance No. 4124, which bars amplified or instrumental sound audible 50 feet away between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. in residential zones. Commercial outdoor-music venues and events are conditioned under the…

Ventura County controls industrial and stationary-source noise through General Plan Policy HAZ-9.2, applied when discretionary projects are reviewed. New noise generators near noise-sensitive uses must keep outdoor noise at the receptor's exterior wall to 55 dBA Leq (day), 50…

Ventura County manages aircraft noise through land-use compatibility, not by limiting flights. General Plan Policy HAZ-9.6 restricts new discretionary residential uses outside the 60 dB CNEL aircraft noise contour unless interiors can be mitigated to 45 dB CNEL. New homes are…

Pool barriers in unincorporated Ventura County must meet CA Title 24 Chapter 31 and HSC 115920-115929. Fences at least 5 feet high, non-climbable, with self-closing/self-latching gates. Latch must be 54+ inches above grade on the pool side.

In unincorporated Ventura County, a solid fence up to 7 feet tall is generally allowed, but no solid fence over 3 feet may stand in a required setback adjacent to a street or in a clear sight triangle. A see-through fence up to 5 feet is permitted in front setbacks.

Most residential fences in unincorporated Ventura County do not need a zoning permit if they meet height limits. A Zoning Clearance is required only for fences over 7 feet, electrified fences, fences with electricity, and retaining walls over 3 feet. Building permits may also…

Structural retaining walls in unincorporated Ventura County have no height limit except within driveway sight triangles, where they cannot exceed 3 feet. A retaining wall over 3 feet, or one supporting a surcharge, requires a Zoning Clearance, and a fence on top is capped at 10…

Beyond height, Ventura County's ordinance regulates fence placement near streets and driveways, vehicle gate setbacks, clear sight triangles, and how fence height is measured. Vehicle access gates must sit at least 20 feet back from the front or street-side property line.

Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified security fencing are generally prohibited in urban residential and commercial zones, and in adjacent industrial zones, under Ventura County's ordinance. Limited exceptions allow electrified security fencing at certain commercial outdoor…

Ventura County's ordinance distinguishes solid from see-through fencing, allowing taller see-through fences in setbacks. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified security fencing are restricted near residential and commercial areas. Common solid materials like wood, vinyl, and…

Ventura County's zoning ordinance does not assign cost responsibility between neighbors. That is governed by California's Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code 841), which presumes adjoining owners share fence costs equally and requires 30 days' written notice before incurring…

Ventura County limits home occupation client traffic to 6 clients per day by appointment only during 9 AM–5 PM Monday through Friday under §8107-1.2. No customer overlap is permitted, and off-site client parking is limited to one vehicle at a time parked near the residence.

Family daycare homes in unincorporated Ventura County are treated as a residential use by right under California law (Health and Safety Code Sec. 1597.45). The Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance defines a family daycare home as a state-licensed home caring for 14 or fewer children and…

A home business in unincorporated Ventura County must qualify as a home occupation under Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8107-1.2. It is allowed in residential zones only if it is clearly incidental and secondary to the dwelling, requires a Zoning Clearance, and meets…

Signage advertising a home occupation is prohibited in unincorporated Ventura County. Under Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8107-1.2, no signs advertising the home occupation are allowed on the premises, and the home's address or location may not be disclosed in any…

A home occupation in unincorporated Ventura County requires a Zoning Clearance from the Planning Division plus a Business Tax Certificate. Standards under Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8107-1.2 limit client hours to 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and a maximum of six clients per…

Cottage food operations in unincorporated Ventura County are regulated by the County Environmental Health Division under California's Cottage Food Law (Health and Safety Code Sec. 113758). Class A operations make direct sales only, limited to $75,000 in gross annual sales, and…

Unincorporated Ventura County has no standalone tiny-home ordinance. A foundation tiny house is reviewed as an ADU under NCZO Sec. 8107-1.7 (detached, up to 850 sq ft by building permit, 16-ft height, 4-ft setbacks). A tiny house on wheels is treated as an RV or manufactured…

Unincorporated Ventura County allows ADUs and JADUs ministerially under NCZO Sec. 8107-1.7, updated by Ord. 4633 (effective July 3, 2024) to match state law (Gov. Code 66310+). A new detached ADU up to 850 sq ft with 4-foot setbacks is approved by building permit; larger ADUs to…

In unincorporated Ventura County, detached accessory structures such as storage sheds not used for human habitation must sit at least 3 feet from interior and rear lot lines and occupy no more than 40 percent of the rear setback area (NCZO Sec. 8106-5.1). Conforming sheds are…

Unincorporated Ventura County allows converting a garage into an ADU or JADU ministerially under NCZO Sec. 8107-1.7. A conversion within an existing accessory structure needs no added setbacks (8107-1.7.4(a)), and demolished or converted garage parking need not be replaced for…

A carport in unincorporated Ventura County is treated as an accessory structure under NCZO Sec. 8106-5.1 (at least 3 feet from interior and rear lot lines for non-habitable detached structures). Setback parking follows Sec. 8106-5.3, and an existing carport can be demolished or…

Recreational fires and fire pits in unincorporated Ventura County follow the California Fire Code adopted by the Ventura County Fire Protection District (Ordinance 32). A fire pile may not exceed 3 ft × 2 ft and must sit 25 ft from structures; portable fireplaces need 15 ft…

Outdoor open burning in unincorporated Ventura County is regulated by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District under Rule 56 and requires a permit through the Ventura County Fire Department. Lawful burning is essentially limited to agricultural plant material grown on…

Backyard fires in unincorporated Ventura County split two ways. Burning yard waste or trash is open burning under VCAPCD Rule 56, with no permitted residential pathway. Small recreational fires are allowed under California Fire Code §307.4.2: a pile no larger than 3 ft × 2 ft…

Propane (LP-gas) storage in unincorporated Ventura County follows California Fire Code Chapter 61, adopted by the Ventura County Fire Protection District (2022 CFC, Ordinance 32). Residential tanks must meet minimum separation distances from buildings and lot lines by size…

Much of unincorporated Ventura County lies in Fire Hazard Severity Zones — Moderate, High, or Very High — mapped by CAL FIRE's Office of the State Fire Marshal. The 2025 Local Responsibility Area maps were adopted by the Ventura County Fire Protection District via Ordinance 33…

In unincorporated Ventura County, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required under the Ventura County Building Code, which adopts California Residential Code §R314 and §R315. When work on a dwelling exceeds $1,000 in value, alarms must be brought up to code in each bedroom…

All fireworks are illegal in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, including state-approved 'safe and sane' fireworks. The Ventura County Fire Department confirms fireworks are not legal there. Any aerial or exploding firework is illegal to use or even possess countywide…

Property owners in unincorporated Ventura County must maintain defensible space, enforced by the Ventura County Fire Protection District under California Public Resources Code §4291. The standard is up to 100 ft of clearance around structures, and county requirements exceed…

Unincorporated Ventura County has no countywide RV/boat street ban, but three communities (Oak Park, Oak View, Casa Conejo) prohibit oversized vehicles on county roads. On private residential lots, the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance limits open storage of boats and trailers and…

On county-maintained roads in unincorporated Ventura County, the Traffic Ordinance (Division 7, Chapter 1) governs parking, with curb colors controlling time limits (Sec. 7200) and prohibited-parking zones marked by signs or curb paint (Sec. 7220). A vehicle left over 72 hours…

The Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance limits commercial vehicles in residential, agricultural, and open-space zones. A home occupation may keep only one commercial vehicle (max 14,000 lbs GVW) per dwelling (Sec. 8106-1.2.5). Vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW need a 1-acre lot, enclosure…

The Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance lets operative, licensed, registered vehicles park in a driveway leading to a garage or carport, plus a paved strip up to 10 feet wide beside it (Sec. 8106-5.3). Required setbacks otherwise stay clear, and a clear sight triangle must be…

Designated communities ban oversized vehicles from county roads. Oak Park (Sec. 7251) bars vehicles over 25 ft long, 80 in wide, or 82 in high. Oak View and Casa Conejo (Sec. 7252, Ord. 4524) use 25 ft / 7 ft / 8 ft. The fine is $30, or $30 per day in Sec. 7252 areas. Permits…

On county roads, yellow curbs are for loading freight or passengers and white curbs for brief passenger loading or mail (Sec. 7200). For new development, the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance requires off-street passenger and materials loading areas, with the number and size of…

On county roads, painted curbs set parking rights under Traffic Ordinance Sec. 7200: red means no stopping, standing, or parking at any time; green allows 24 minutes (8 a.m.-6 p.m.); yellow is for loading; white is for brief passenger loading or mail. Only authorized curb…

Unincorporated Ventura County has no general overnight parking ban on county roads; the default is the state 72-hour rule (CVC 22651(k)). Oak Park, Oak View, and Casa Conejo bar oversized vehicles around the clock. In County parks, overnight parking and sleeping in a vehicle are…

Ventura County has no separate EV-parking ordinance in its zoning or traffic code. EV charging infrastructure for new construction in the unincorporated county is set by the statewide California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen, Title 24, Part 11), which mandates…

Ventura County declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles on public or private property a public nuisance subject to abatement and removal (Ordinance Code Division 6, Chapter 2, Articles 7 and 7.1). Abandoning a vehicle without the property owner's consent…

Pool barriers in unincorporated Ventura County follow California's Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health and Safety Code Sec. 115922), which the County enforces through the Ventura County Building Code. When a permit is issued for a new or remodeled residential pool or spa, it must…

Pool safety in unincorporated Ventura County follows California's Swimming Pool Safety Act. Health and Safety Code Sec. 115928 requires antientrapment suction outlet protection on new pools and spas, and Sec. 115922 requires at least two of seven drowning-prevention features…

Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Ventura County follow the same Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance setbacks as pools. Under NCZO Sec. 8106-5.13, spas may be built within 3 feet of side and rear lot lines. Permanent spas need a building permit and must satisfy California's Swimming…

In unincorporated Ventura County, a building permit from the Resource Management Agency's Building and Safety Division is required to construct an in-ground or permanent swimming pool or spa. Pools are built to the Ventura County Building Code, which adopts the California…

Above-ground pools in unincorporated Ventura County follow Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance setbacks and the Ventura County Building Code. Under NCZO Sec. 8106-5.13, pools may sit within 3 feet of side and rear lot lines, but pools holding less than 18 inches of water are exempt…

Unincorporated Ventura County residents receive three franchised carts (trash, recycling, organics) from Athens Services or EJ Harrison. Carts should be set out by 6 a.m. on collection day and otherwise stored on the property. Carts must be placed two to three feet apart and…

In unincorporated Ventura County, blight such as accumulated junk, debris, and abandoned or inoperative vehicles is regulated as a public nuisance. The Resource Management Agency (RMA) Code Compliance division enforces standards, and the County may abate nuisances and recover…

Unincorporated Ventura County regulates weeds and grass mainly as a wildfire hazard. Under the Fire Department's Fire Hazard Reduction Program, owners receive an annual Notice to Abate Fire Hazard (mailed April 20) and must reduce hazardous grass to about three inches and…

Ventura County does not publish a dedicated garage-sale permit ordinance for unincorporated areas. Occasional residential yard sales are generally treated as a temporary accessory use overseen by RMA Planning, and must not become a regular commercial business. Confirm specifics…

Owners of vacant lots in unincorporated Ventura County must keep parcels free of fire-hazard vegetation, debris, junk, and inoperative vehicles. The Fire Department mails an annual Notice to Abate Fire Hazard, and Code Compliance can pursue nuisance abatement for accumulated…

Solar panel installation in unincorporated Ventura County requires building permits from Building & Safety. Under SB 1222, residential rooftop solar permits must be processed within 1 business day for standard systems. Permit fees are capped by state law.

California's Solar Rights Act (Civil Code 714) protects homeowners in Ventura County from HOA restrictions that effectively prohibit solar panel installation. HOAs cannot increase costs by more than $1,000 or decrease system efficiency by more than 10%.

Ventura County Ordinance Code §6249 addresses juvenile loitering in unincorporated areas. Parents may be cited for allowing minors to loiter. Violations are infractions under §6249-3.

Ventura County parks operate under Division 6, Chapter 3 of the County Ordinance Code (Ordinance No. 4446). Sec. 6305-7 (County Park Hours) bars anyone, except valid overnight campers, from remaining in or using a County Park outside the hours set by the Parks Director and…

Food trucks in unincorporated Ventura County need a county business license, a Mobile Food Facility permit from the Ventura County Environmental Health Division, and a California seller's permit. Health permits require an approved commissary.

Food truck vending in unincorporated Ventura County is subject to zoning regulations and right-of-way rules. The California Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946) limits local restrictions on sidewalk food vending. Private property vending requires owner permission.

Unincorporated Ventura County is covered by the Ventura County MS4 NPDES Permit for stormwater management. All development must comply with stormwater quality standards. Illicit discharge to storm drains is prohibited.

Construction projects in unincorporated Ventura County must implement erosion control BMPs. Projects disturbing 1 acre or more require a SWPPP under the state Construction General Permit. Heightened requirements apply during the rainy season.

Grading in unincorporated Ventura County requires permits from Building & Safety for most excavation and fill work. Drainage must be directed to approved outlets — discharging concentrated runoff onto neighboring properties is prohibited.

Flood zone regulations in unincorporated Ventura County are governed by the county's floodplain management ordinance and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program requirements. Significant flood risk exists along the Santa Clara River, Ventura River, Calleguas Creek, and their…

Unincorporated Ventura County areas within the California Coastal Zone require Coastal Development Permits under the California Coastal Act. The county administers a Local Coastal Program covering coastal communities including portions of the Rincon, Pierpont, and Solimar areas.

Countywide, NCZO Sec. 8106-8.6(d) requires that any outdoor light over 150 watts or 2,250 lumens be shielded, directed downward and maintained to avoid light trespass beyond the lot line. In the Dark Sky Overlay Zone, Sec. 8109-4.7.4(i) sets quantitative limits: 0.1 foot-candles…

Unincorporated Ventura County enforces Dark Sky lighting in its DKS Overlay Zone (including the Ojai Valley) under NCZO Sec. 8109-4.7. Outdoor luminaires must be fully shielded, directed downward, capped at 850 lumens and 3,000 Kelvin, and off during 'dark hours' from 10:00 p.m…

California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) provides just cause eviction protections for most renters in unincorporated Ventura County who have lived in a unit for 12+ months. Landlords may only evict for specific reasons defined in the statute.

Unincorporated Ventura County does not have a mandatory rental registration program for standard housing. Mobile home parks are subject to the rent control program under Division 8, Chapter 10. Landlords must comply with California state landlord-tenant law.

Ventura County's Mobile Home Park Rent Control Ordinance (Division 8, Chapter 10) protects mobile home owners in unincorporated areas from unreasonable rent increases. Annual increases are tied to the Social Security COLA, ranging from 2% to 8%.

Unincorporated Ventura County has no specific limit on garage sale frequency. Sales must be occasional and incidental to residential use. Regular or frequent sales may constitute commercial activity requiring a county business license.

Occasional garage sales in unincorporated Ventura County do not require a specific permit. Sales are treated as a temporary accessory use of residential property and must comply with open storage limits in §8107-1.6 and sign regulations.

No specific garage sale hours ordinance exists for unincorporated Ventura County. Sales creating noise before 7 AM or after 9 PM may violate the nighttime noise ordinance (§6299-1). Sales should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours.

Ventura County Zoning Ordinance §8107-25 protects all oaks and sycamores 9.5 inches in circumference or larger (measured at 4.5 feet above ground), trees of any species with a historical designation, and any tree 90 inches or more in circumference. No protected tree may be…

Unincorporated Ventura County requires a tree permit to remove or significantly alter a protected tree under the Tree Protection Ordinance (NCZO 8107-25 / CZO 8178-7). Ministerial permits cover smaller work; discretionary permits need an arborist report. Removals require…

Ventura County requires replacement plantings when protected oak trees are removed in unincorporated areas. Replacement ratios range from 3:1 to 10:1 depending on tree size and significance, with monitoring requirements of 5-7 years.

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…

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…

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…

Retail cannabis sales are prohibited in unincorporated Ventura County. Measure O (November 2020) allows commercial cultivation, processing, and distribution but explicitly bans retail dispensaries. Cannabis delivery from licensed retailers in other jurisdictions is permitted…

Adults 21+ in unincorporated Ventura County may grow up to 6 cannabis plants per household under Proposition 64 (CA HSC 11362.2). Plants must be grown indoors or in a locked, fully enclosed structure not visible from public spaces. Medical patients may cultivate additional…

Backyard barbecuing at single-family homes in unincorporated Ventura County is generally allowed and unlicensed, but follows the adopted California Fire Code (2022 CFC, VCFPD Ordinance 32). CFC §308.1.4 bars charcoal/open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies or within…

Backyard smokers — charcoal, pellet, or propane — are outdoor cooking devices under the California Fire Code adopted by the Ventura County Fire Protection District (2022 CFC, Ordinance 32), not 'open burning,' so no burn permit is needed. CFC §308.1.4 still bars…

Unincorporated Ventura County has weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics by County-franchised haulers Athens Services and EJ Harrison & Sons. Collection runs Monday through Friday by area, carts should be out by 6 a.m., and pickup may be delayed one day…

In unincorporated Ventura County, carts should be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, placed two to three feet apart and away from mailboxes and parked cars, with the wheels facing the curb. Proper spacing lets the automated trucks service each cart cleanly.

Under the County's residential collection agreements, unincorporated Ventura County single-family customers receive free bulky-item pickups each year (the agreements provide up to three free pickups annually, with EJ Harrison offering up to four). Multifamily complexes get free…

Unincorporated Ventura County provides weekly curbside recycling in a blue cart through franchised haulers. Recycling is mandatory under California law (AB 341/AB 939) and the County's solid-waste ordinance. Containers should be emptied so no drips or chunks remain, and…

California SB 1383 requires organic-waste recycling, and unincorporated Ventura County implements it through County Code (Division 4, Chapter 7, Article 3) and Ordinance 4590. All residents have curbside organics collection (green cart) for food and yard waste; food scraps such…

Unincorporated Ventura County regulates temporary political signs under NCZO Sec. 8110-6.8. No single sign face may exceed 32 square feet; all temporary signs on one lot may not exceed 96 square feet. Signs may go up no sooner than 90 days before an election and must come down…

Unincorporated Ventura County has no sign category specifically for garage or yard sale signs; they fall under the general NCZO sign rules (Article 10). Small noncommercial signs up to 2 sq ft are exempt (8110-3m) and on-site directional signs up to 4 sq ft are allowed one per…

Holiday decorations on private property in unincorporated Ventura County are generally unrestricted under First Amendment protections. Dark Sky overlay zone requirements apply to lighting. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.

Commercial drone operations in unincorporated Ventura County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Operations near Camarillo, Oxnard, and Santa Paula airports require LAANC authorization. A county business license may be required.

No Ventura County-specific drone ordinance exists for unincorporated areas. Recreational drones follow FAA rules: fly below 400 feet, maintain line of sight, yield to manned aircraft. Many areas near airports (Camarillo, Oxnard) require LAANC authorization. Flying over wildfires…

Residents in unincorporated Ventura County can post 'No Soliciting' signs. Solicitors ignoring posted signs and refusing to leave may be cited for trespass under CA Penal Code 602. Religious and political canvassers are exempt under the First Amendment.

Commercial door-to-door solicitors in unincorporated Ventura County may need a county business license. California's Home Solicitation Sales Act (Civil Code 1689.5) gives homeowners a 3-day right to cancel purchases of $25+ made at their door.