Ventura City Zoning Code

   The Local Business “B-1” District is intended to provide for the local business needs of the community.

   1.   Permitted Uses. Within the “B-1” District, as indicated on the Zoning Map, the following uses are permitted:

      A.   Any use permitted in the “R”, “R-1” and “R-M” Districts.

      B.   Offices.

      C.   Personal services.

      D.   Municipal, State or Federal buildings.

      E.   Small retail establishments.

      F.   Banks or financial institutions.

      G.   Accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to any of the uses set out in this section.

   2.   Conditional Uses. The following uses are subject to conditional approval of the Board of Adjustment:

      A.   Any use listed as a conditional use in the “R”, “R-1” and “R-M” Districts, unless such use is a permitted use listed above.

   3.   Bulk Regulations.

      A.   Height. The maximum height of buildings shall not exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet.

      B.   Front Yard. Same as “R-1” District.

      C.   Special Front Yards. Same as “R” District.

      D.   Side Yard. Same as “R” District.

      E.   Corner Side Yard. Same as “R” District.

      F.   Rear Yard. There are no rear yard requirements, except where the district adjoins any residential district, in which case the rear yard requirements of the adjacent residential district shall apply.

      G.   Special Rear Yard. Same as “B” District.

      H.   Minimum Lot Area. Same as “R” District.

      I.   Minimum Lot Width. Same as “R” District.

   4.   Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of this Code or Ordinances.