Ventura City Zoning Code

   The Agricultural “A” District is intended to provide areas in which agriculture and related uses are encouraged and prime agricultural land will be preserved. The following regulations apply in the “A” District:

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

      A.   Farms, including the usual farm buildings and structures.

      B.   Truck gardens.

      C.   Nurseries.

      D.   Cemeteries, provided that after public notice and public hearing by the City Council, the establishment of such use shall meet the approval of the Council.

      E.   Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses.

      F.   No building from which a large amount of smoke, dust, odor, gas or noise will be emitted during the processing, treating or storage of materials shall be erected until the location of same has been approved by the Council after report by the Commission.

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

      A.   Mining and extraction of minerals or raw materials.

      B.   Transient enterprises, such as carnival, circus, rides and shows.

      C.   Veterinary establishments.

      D.   Home occupations.

      E.   Single unit dwellings.

      F.   Public and private recreational uses such as parks, trails, golf courses, hunting and fishing areas, and wildlife preserves.

      G.   Other uses such as above when there is clear evidence that such uses will not seriously affect the value and character of the surrounding uses.

   3.   Bulk Regulations.

      A.   Height. Airport height regulations will prevail, if applicable.

      B.   Yard Requirements. No building shall be erected within 50 feet of any property line, highway or street line.

      C.   Minimum Lot Width - Non-farm Dwellings: 150 feet. Other permitted uses: 200 feet.