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Article 5. - Uses and Structures by

Zone

8105-0 - Purpose.

Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 list in matrix form the land uses and structures that are allowed in each zone, under this Chapter, and indicate the type of land use entitlement required to establish a particular use in that zone. Land uses permitted herein may also require additional licensing/permitting from other Ventura County, State of California, or United States government agencies.

(Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4387—7/1/08; Am. Ord. 4389—9/9/08)

8105-0.5 - Old Town Saticoy Development Code.

All land uses and structures on parcels located within the Old Town Saticoy boundary, as specified in the Saticoy Area Plan and Old Town Saticoy Development Code (Figure 1.1.2), shall be governed by the Old Town Saticoy Development Code.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 4, 9-22-2015)

8105-1.1 - Key to matrices.

The matrices of Section 8105-4 and 8105-5 contain the following acronyms that indicate the type of permit required for uses allowed in each zone. The matrices also contain the following distinct colors indicating uses that are not allowed in zones, uses that are exempt from permitting requirements, and the decision-making authority for required permits:

E = Exempt
ZC = Zoning Clearance unless specifically exempted 		ZCW = Zoning Clearance with signed waivers
PD = Planned Development Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit 		Not
Allowed		 Exempt Approved by
Planning
Director
or Designee 		Approved by
Planning
Commission 		Approved by
Board of
Supervisors

 

(Add. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4387—7/1/08; Am. Ord. 4389—9/9/08; Ord. No. 4532, § 1, 10-30-2018)

8105-1.2 - Italicized notes appearing in this Zoning Ordinance are editorial in nature and are not a part of the Ordinance or its regulatory scheme.

(Am. Ord. 4187—5/25/99—grammar)

8105-1.5 - Any use requested as an accessory use which is listed in the matrix at Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 as a principal use shall be processed in accordance with the indicated requirements of the principal use.

(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord.—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8105-1.6 - The abbreviations used in Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5 are to be interpreted as follows:

agric. — agriculture
CCR — California Code of Regulation
GFA — gross floor area
H.&S.C. — California Health and Safety Code
prelim. — preliminary
sq. ft. — square feet
W.&I.C. — California Welfare and Institutions Code

 

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4187—5/25/99)

8105-1.7 - The following list of specifically prohibited uses is provided for informational purposes, and is not intended to be comprehensive:

a.

Nuclear power plants;

b.

Public polo events;

c.

Racetracks for horses or motorized vehicles, except motocross/OHV parks otherwise permitted;

d.

Stadiums;

e.

The parking of motor vehicles on vacant land containing no principal use;

f.

Retail sales from wheeled vehicles, except as permitted pursuant to Sections 8105-4 and 8105-5;

g.

Retail sales in the O-S, A-E, R-A, R-E, R-O, R-1, R-2, R-P-D, and T-P zones, except as expressly permitted by this Ordinance or as an accessory use as expressly allowed in the discretionary permit conditions.

(Add Ord. 3810—5/5/87 Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4118—7/2/96; Am. Ord. 4216—10/24/00; Ord. No. 4484, 1-26-2016; Ord. No. 4513, 11-14-2017; Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 4, 11-3-2020)

8105-2 - Equivalent uses not listed.

Where a proposed land use is not identified in this Article, the Planning Director shall review the proposed use when requested to do so by letter and, based upon the characteristics of the use, determine which of the uses listed in this Article, if any, is equivalent to that proposed.

(Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8105-2.2 - Determinations that specific unlisted uses are equivalent to listed uses shall be recorded by the Planning Department, and shall be considered for incorporation into the Zoning Ordinance in the next scheduled ordinance amendment.

(Add Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87)

8105-3 - Allowed uses exempt from planning entitlements.

Exempted uses do not require a Planning Division issued entitlement if the uses meet and are maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 8111-1.1.1b and all other provisions of this Chapter.

(Am. Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3749—10/29/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

8105-4 - Permitted uses in open spaces, agricultural, residential and special purpose zones.

OS-
REC 		OS AE RA RE RO R1 R2 RPD RHD TP TRU
AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Animal Husbandry
Domestic Animals Per Art. 7 E E E E E E
   more domestic animals than are permitted by Art. 7 (excluding the keeping of roosters - see sec. 81072.3.7) (3, 19, 53) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Reduced Setbacks for Animals (Excluding the Keeping of Roosters) Per Table 2, Sec. 8107-2.5.1(16, 53) ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
Apiculture (Other than Backyard Beekeeping) See Sec. 8107-2.6.1(2, 15, 56) E E E E E
  Aquaculture/Aquiculture (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Insectaries for Pest Control (3, 6, 15) See Principal Structures Related to Agriculture
  Vermiculture* (16)
   up to 5,000 sq. ft. of open beds ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   over 5,000 sq. ft. of open beds CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Wild Animals, Not Inherently Dangerous* (16, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Inherently Dangerous Animals (16) CUP CUP
 Agricultural Contractors' Service And Storage Yards And Buildings (15, 19) CUP CUP CUP
 Processing of Locally Grown Food*
  Up to 20,000 sq. ft. in area ZC ZC CUP
   not meeting standards of section 8107-50.3.2(b) CUP CUP CUP
  Over 20,000 sq. ft. to 3 acres in area CUP CUP CUP
  Slaughterhouses, meatpacking and fish processing plants CUP CUP CUP
  Requiring a new package sewage treatment plant for wastewater CUP CUP CUP
 Crop and Orchard Production (6, 12, 42, 54) Exempt
(See Sec. 9600 et seq. of the Ventura County Ordinance Code for regulations pertaining to industrial hemp cultivation.)
  Packing, Storage Or Preliminary Processing Involving No Structures E E E E E E
  Timber Growing And Harvesting, And Compatible Uses
   protected trees Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
   other trees E E E E E E
  Principal Structures Related To Agriculture (Greenhouses, Hot Houses, Structures for Prelim. Packing, Storage and Preservation of Produce & Similar Structures; Cumulative GFA Per Lot) Except Agricultural Shade/Mist Structures* (See Sec. 8106-6.4 & 8107-20) (15)
   Up to 1,000 sq. ft. (6) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   Over 1,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. (15) ZC ZC ZC CUP
   Over 20,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP CUP CUP
   Over 100,000 sq. ft. (6) CUP CUP CUP
  Wineries (Including Processing, Bottling & Storage)(2, 15)
   Up to 2,000 sq. ft. structure ZC ZC ZC ZC
   Over 2,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. structure CUP CUP CUP
   Over 20,000 sq. ft. structure CUP CUP CUP
   With public tours or tasting rooms CUP CUP CUP CUP
 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES* (15)
  Accessory Structures Related to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry/Keeping* (e.g. Barns, Storage Buildings, Sheds; Cumulative GFA Per Lot) (15, 25)
   up to 2.000 sq. ft. (15, 25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   over 2,000 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. (15, 25) ZC ZC ZC CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
   over 5,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. (25) ZC ZC ZC CUP
   over 20,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP
   over 100,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP
   exceeding height limits (25) CUP CUP CUP
   Offices* (7, 19, 25) See Article 7
   Accessory bathrooms* (See Sec. 8107-1.9) (25) ZC ZC ZC ZC
  Agricultural Sales Facilities* (16, 19)
   Small facilities: up to 500 sq. ft., meeting standards established by Section 8107-6.2(25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   Meeting standards of Sections 8107-6.2.1, 8107-6.2.2, and 8107-6.3.4(25) CUP CUP CUP
   Large facilities: over 500 to 2,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP CUP
   Large facilities: over 2,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. (25) CUP CUP CUP
   Wholesale nurseries for propagation: with sales facilities up to 500 sq. ft. (26, 34) ZC ZC ZC ZC
    with sales facilities of over 500 to 2,000 sq. ft. (26, 34) CUP CUP CUP
    with sales facilities of over 2,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. (26, 34) CUP CUP CUP
    with sales of non-agricultural items or materials not propagated on site. (26, 34) CUP CUP CUP
  Agricultural Shade/Mist Structures* (16, 25, 34)
   up to 1,000 sq. ft. (25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   over 1,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. (25) ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP
   over 20,000 sq. ft. or 15% of lot area (whichever is greater) (25) ZC ZC ZC CUP
   over 15% of lot area (25) CUP CUP CUP
Agricultural Worker Housing (55) See Sec. 8107-41
Farmworker Dwelling Units* (15, 25, 55)
    Maximum of 4 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC ZC
    Not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-41.3.2 PD PD PD PD
Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units (26, 55)
    Maximum of 4 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
    Not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-41.3.2 PD PD PD PD PD
   Farmworker and Animal Caretaker Temporary Trailers (55) ZC ZC ZC
  Animal Shade Structures (26)
   Up to 500 sq. ft. (26) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   Over 500 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. (26) ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP CUP
   Over 1,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. (26) ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP
   Over 10,000 sq. ft. or up to 7.5% of lot area (whichever is greater) (26) ZC ZC ZC CUP CUP
   Over 20,000 sq. ft. or up to 15% of lot area (whichever is greater), Permeable Structures only (26) CUP CUP CUP
   Over 15% of lot area, Permeable Structures only (26) CUP CUP
   Over 7.5% of lot area, Impermeable Structures only (26) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Open Storage Per Art. 7 (6, 15, 25) E E E E E E
  Fuel Storage (6, 25) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
  Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup Battery Packs, and the Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5) (57) E E E E E E E E E E E
  Underground Fuel Storage Permitted By Other County Agencies (25) E E E E E E
 Agricultural Promotional Uses (26) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
ANIMAL KEEPING, NON-HUSBANDRY* (6, 2, 15)
Domestic Animals Per Art. 7 E E E E E E CUP E E
  More Domestic Animals Than Are Permitted By Art. 7 (Excluding the Keeping of Roosters - See Sec. 8107-2.3.7) (15, 53) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Horses And Other Equines Per Art. 7 (15) E E E E E E CUP E E
  More Horses and Other Equines Than Are Permitted By Art. 7 (15, 53) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Kennels/Catteries (2, 15, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Equestrian Centers (16, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Wild Animals, Not Inherently Dangerous (15, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Inherently Dangerous Animals (16) CUP CUP CUP
 Reduced Setbacks for Animals, (Excluding the Keeping of Roosters), Per Table 2, Sec. 8107-2.5.1 (16, 53) ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
 Accessory Structures See Accessory Structures Related to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry/Keeping; Animal Shade Structures; Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units (32)
AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS, PRIVATE CUP CUP CUP CUP
ASSEMBLY USES (39) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
BOARDING HOUSES AND BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS* (2) (35) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 On Designated Cultural Heritage Sites (29, 34) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CARE FACILITIES (SEE ALSO H. & S. C. AND W. & I. C.)
Day Care Centers (19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Family Day Care Home (28, 42) E E E E E E E E E
 Intermediate Care of 7 or More Persons (2, 42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Residential Care of 6 or Fewer Persons* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-53
  Residential Care of 7 or More Persons (7) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CEMETERIES* (SEE SEC. 8107-27) (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Accessory Crematories, Columbaria And Mausoleums CUP CUP CUP
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY AS DEFINED BY SECTION 2701 OF THE VENTURA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES* (52) ZC
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES* (15, 46)
 Non-Commercial Antenna, Ground-Mounted (45) This use only applies if the facility is an accessory structure to a dwelling, as outlined in § 8106-7.1 and § 8107-1.1. For other types of Non-Commercial Antenna, see Wireless Communication Facility use below.
  Up to 40 ft. in height (16, 19, 42, 46) (see Section 8107-1.1) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
  Over 40 ft. to 75 ft. in height (6, 42, 46) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Wireless Communication Facility (45)
  Stealth Facilities (Building-Concealed, Flush-Mounted, etc.) 80 feet or less in height (see § 8107-45.4) (45) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Non-Stealth Facilities, 50 feet or less in height (45) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Non-Stealth Facilities, over 50 feet in height, or Stealth Facilities over 80 feet (See § 8107-45.4(f)) (45) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CULTURAL/HISTORIC USES (29)
 Cultural Heritage Sites with Ordinance Deviations (29) Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
  Historic Repository (29) (40) CUP CUP
  Interpretive Centers (29) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
DWELLINGS (43)
 Dwellings, Single-Family* (Mobilehomes - See Sec. 8107-1.3) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PD ZC
  Mobilehome, Continuing Nonconforming (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Dwellings, Two-Family, Or Two Single-Family Dwellings ZC PD
 Dwellings, Multi-Family (42)(43)(44) PD ZC
 Accessory Dwellings
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)* (2, 11, 15, 33, 47, 58) Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)* (58) Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
Employee Housing (55) See Sec. 8107-26
Agricultural Employee Housing
   Maximum of 4 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   More than 4 dwelling units or not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-26.3 PD PD PD PD PD
  Other Employee Housing (6 or fewer employees) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PD ZC
Farmworker Housing Complex (55) PD PD PD
 Farmworker Group Quarters (55) PD PD PD
 Dwellings, Accessory Structures To
  Buildings For Human Habitation: (3, 19)
   temporary housing during construction/prior to reconstruction* (19, 42, 50) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
  Buildings Not For Human Habitation Or Agricultural And Animal Husbandry/Keeping Purposes (E.G. Garage, Storage Building): (3, 15, 19, 27)
   up to 2,000 sq. ft. GFA per lot (3, 6, 19, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   over 2,000 sq. ft. GFA per lot (3, 6, 15, 19, 42) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD ZC
   exceeding height limits of main structure (18, 42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP PD PD CUP
   accessory bathrooms*(18, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
  Other Structures (18)
   heating and cooling equipment, emergency backup generators, backup battery packs, and the like (see sec. 8106-5.5) (57) E E E E E E E E E E E
   freestanding light fixtures per sec. 8106-8.6* PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
   nonmotorized wheeled conveyances, within standards* (19, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
    which exceed standards (42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Non-Commercial Antennas, Ground-Mounted* (46) See Communication Facilities
  Patios, Paving And Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade, Per Art. 6 (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
  Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture, Mailboxes And Similar Structures Exempt From Setback Requirements of Art. 6 (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
  Swimming, wading and ornamental pools less that 18" depth capacity (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
  Soil and geologic testing for water wells, foundations, septic systems and similar construction (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Dwellings, Accessory Uses To
  Keeping Of Animals; Nonhusbandry*
apiculture (backyard beekeeping) see sec. 8107-2.6.2* (57) E E E E E E E E E E E
equines and other domestic animals per art. 7 (19) E E E E E E CUP E E
    more animals than are permitted by art. 7 (excluding the keeping of roosters - see sec. 8107-2.3.7) (3, 15, 53) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
pet animals in accordance with standards of art. 7 (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
    more animals than are permitted by art. 7 (3, 15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
wild animals as pets (sec. 8107-2.3.1) (15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
    more wild animals than are permitted (16) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
inherently dangerous animals Not permitted
   youth projects, (excluding the keeping of roosters)* (16, 53) ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
rooster youth projects and rooster hobbyists (see secs. 8107-2.3.7 and -2.5.5)* (53) ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
  Commercial uses, minor, for project residents (See Sec. 8109-1.2.5) (4) PD
  Garage/yard sales (See definition)(42) E E E E E E E E E E E
  Home occupations* (3, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
  Homeshare (48) (See Sec. 8109-4.6) E E E E E E E E E E ZC
  Open storage, per art. 7* (19, 42) (See Section 8107-150029 E E E E E E E E E E E
  Short-Term Rental (48) (See Sec. 8109-4.6) E E E E E E E E E E
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 Colleges and universities (40) CUP
 Schools, elementary and secondary (boarding and nonboarding) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGE* (3) CUP CUP CUP
FENCES AND WALLS 7' HIGH OR LESS PER ART. 6 (42, 56) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Wildlife Impermeable Fencing In Overlay Zone* (51) Pursuant to Article 9
 Over 7' High Per Art. 6 (18, 42, 56) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
FILMING ACTIVITIES* (2, 15)
 Permanent Not permitted
 Temporary CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Occasional For Current News Programs/ Noncommercial Personal Use (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Occasional Per Sec. 8107-11.1(42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Occasional With Waivers Per Sec. 8107-11.2 ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
 Occasional, Not Meeting Standards (18) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
FIREWOOD OPERATIONS (3, 12) CUP CUP CUP
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS (2) (40) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Correctional Institutions CUP CUP
 Fire Stations CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Law Enforcement Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Public Works Projects Not Otherwise Listed As Uses In This Section Constructed By The County Or Its Contractors E E E E E E E E E E
GRADING (A PWA GRADING PERMIT MAY STILL APPLY) (7, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Within An Overlay Zone Pursuant to Article 9
HOSPITALS CUP
LIBRARIES CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
MAINTENANCE, ROUTINE/MINOR REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS, NO STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT* (1) CUP CUP CUP
 Mining And Accessory Uses* (1) CUP CUP CUP
  Less Than 1 Year In Duration (1, 22) CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Public Works Maintenance (1, 22, 36) E E E E E E E E E
  Reclamation Plan (22) Following a public hearing where a reclamation plan is required per SMARA in conjunction with a land use entitlement
 Mining, Agricultural Site* (22) ZCW ZCW
 Oil And Gas Exploration And Production (7) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Drilling, Temporary Geologic (Testing Only) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES* (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
MOBILEHOME PARKS* CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
MODEL HOMES/LOT SALES: 2 YEARS* (42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 More Than 2 Years (42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
ORGANICS PROCESSING OPERATIONS (COMPOSTING, VERMICOMPOSTING, CHIPPING AND GRINDING) (24)
 Biosolids Composting Operations* (24) CUP
 Commercial Organics Processing Operations* (24)
  Small-Scale (up to 200 cubic yards on-site)* (24) ZC CUP ZC CUP ZC
  Medium-Scale (over 200 cubic yards to 1,000 cubic yards on-site)* (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Large-Scale (over 1,000 cubic yards on-site)* (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP
OUTDOOR EVENTS (49)
 If Event Meets Criteria And Requirements of Sec. 8107-46.3(49) E E E E
 If Event Does Not Meet Criteria And Requirements of Sec. 8107-46.3(49) CUP CUP CUP CUP
PIPELINES/TRANSMISSION LINES, ABOVEGROUND* (42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
PUBLIC SERVICE/UTILITY FACILITIES (27)
 Small Utility Structures (17) E E E E E E E E E E
 Excluding Office And Service Yards (28) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Public Service/Utility Offices And Service Yards, When Located On Lots Containing The Majority Of The Agency's Facilities (28) CUP CUP
RECREATION AND PARKS
 Botanic Gardens and Arboreta* (35) CUP CUP
 Camps* (8) (35) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Campgrounds* (8) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Fields, athletic PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
  With Night Lighting PD PD PD PD PD
 Geothermal Spas with or without accessory commercial eating facilities (7) CUP
 Golf Courses And/Or Driving Ranges, Except Miniature Golf (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Motocross/Off-Highway Vehicle Parks*(17) CUP
 Parks, Natural (6) ZC ZC PD ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC PD
  Buildings (within natural parks) PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
 Parks, Urban* PD PD PD PD PD PD
  Gymnasium (within urban parks) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Periodic Outdoor Sporting Events (7) CUP CUP
 Recreational Vehicle Parks* CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Recreation Projects, County-Initiated (5)PDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPD
  Caretaker Recreational Vehicle, Accessory* (5) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Retreats, Without Sleeping Facilities* (8) CUP CUP CUP CUP
  With Sleeping Facilities (8) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Shooting Ranges And Outdoor Gun Clubs (4)CUP
SIGNS PER ARTICLE 10 UNLESS EXEMPT FROM ZONING CLEARANCE PER SEC. 8110-3 (7, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
SOIL AMENDMENT OPERATIONS (16) CUP CUP CUP
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, TEMPORARY* (3, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
TRANSITIONALANDSUPPORTIVE HOUSING*
Transitional Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
Supportive Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION: REMOVAL, RELOCATION, PRUNING OR VEGETATION MODIFICATION (7, 12, 51)
 Protected Trees, Vegetation, and Vegetation Modification In Overlay Zone* (51) Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
 Other Trees and Vegetation Outside Overlay Zone (42, 51) E E E E E E E E E E E
USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY (OTHER THAN TO AGRICULTURE, ANIMALS OR DWELLINGS) (42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP
 Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup Battery Packs, and the Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5) (57) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Freestanding Light Fixtures Per Sec. 8106-8.6* PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD PD
 Organics Processing Operations*(24)
  On-Site Composting Operations (not related to normal farming activities)*(24)
   Small-scale (up to 10 cubic yards on-site)* (24, 42) E E E E E E E E E E
   Medium-scale (over 10 cubic yards to 200 cubic yards on-site)* (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC CUP ZC
   Large-scale (over 200 cubic yards on-site)* (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Waste Handling, Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities (24)
  Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities And Hazardous Waste Collection, Treatment and Storage Facilities* (24) CUP
  Recyclable Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities* (24) E
   Not meeting standards established by Section 8107-36.3.7* (24) CUP
 Soil And Geologic Testing For Water Wells Foundations, Septic Systems And Similar Construction (19, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Stockpiling Of Construction Related Debris and/or Fill Material for Non-agricultural Operations (28)
  Less Than 1,000 Cu. Yds. (28) ZC ZC ZC
  1,000 Cu. Yds Or More (28) CUP CUP CUP
 Swimming, Wading, And Ornamental Pools Less Than 18" Depth Capacity (19, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Patios, Paving And Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade, Per Art. 6 (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture And Similar Structures Exempt From Setback Requirements Of Art. 6 (18, 42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Open Storage Per Art. 7* (42) E E E E E E E E E E E
 Parking/Storage of Large Vehicles (38) Pursuant to Article 8 Sec. 8108-3.4
 To A Use Requiring A PD Permit Or CUP (2) Pursuant to Article 11 Sec. 8111-6.1
  Dwelling, Caretaker
VETERINARY HOSPITALS FOR LARGE ANIMALS* CUP CUP
WASTE HANDLING, WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES (24)
 Disposal Facilities, Hazardous Waste* (24)CUP
 Disposal Facilities, Oilfield Waste* (24) CUP
 Disposal Facilities, Solid Waste* (24)CUP
 Recyclables Collection And Processing Facilities*(24) CUP
 Recyclables Collection Centers* (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Temporary Collection Activities*(24, 42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Waste Collection And Processing Activities To Mitigate An Emergency*(24) Pursuant to Sec. 8107-36.3.12
 Waste Processing Facilities And Transfer Stations* (24) CUP
WASTEWATER/SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
 Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (42) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facilities (19, 42) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Community Wastewater Treatment Facilities (19)CUPCUPCUPCUPCUP
WATER PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, & DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES: (6)
 4 Or Fewer Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 5 Or More Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 For Agricultural Purposes (Privately Operated) ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Well Drilling For Use Only On Lot Of Well Location (42) E E E E E E E E E E E

 

* There are specific regulations for this use or structure; see Article 7 and Article 9.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.

E = Exempt
ZC = Zoning Clearance unless specifically exempted 		ZCW = Zoning Clearance with signed waivers
PD = Planned Development Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit 		Not
Allowed		 Exempt Approved by
Planning
Director
or Designee 		Approved by
Planning
Commission 		Approved by
Board of
Supervisors

 

(Am. Ord. 4387—7/1/08; Am. Ord. 4389—9/9/08; Ord. No. 4407, § 3, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4411, § 3, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 4436, § 4, 6-28-2011; Ord. No. 4455, § 3, 10-22-2013; Ord. No. 4470, § 2, 3-24-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 2, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4523, § 4, 6-19-2018; Ord. No. 4526, § 2, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 4528, § 4, 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 4532, § 2, 10-30-2018; Ord. No. 4537, § 4, 3-12-2019; Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 4, 11-3-2020; Ord. No. 4574, § I, 12-15-2020; Ord. No. 4580 § 2, 4-13-2021; Ord. No. 4596, § 2, 3-1-2022; Ord. No. 4606, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 4615, § 2, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4624, § 3, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4625, §§ 3, 6, 7, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4630, § 2, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 4632, § 1, 6-4-2024; Ord. No. 4641, § 3, 12-17-2024)

8105-5 - Permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones.

CO C1 CPD M1 M2 M3
AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS, PRIVATE CUP CUP CUP
AIRPORTS CUP
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PD
 Amusement Parks and Carnivals CUP
 Arcades CUP
 Batting Cages and Golf Driving Ranges, Indoor (3, 15) CUP
 Bicycle Racing Tracks, Outdoor (3) CUP
 Gymnasiums (See Definitions) (3, 15) PD CUP
 Motion Picture Theaters, Outdoor (Drive-in) CUP
 Racetracks (for Motorized Vehicles), Outdoor Shooting Ranges and Stadiums Prohibited
 Shooting Ranges, Indoor CUPCUPCUP
Parks, Urban* PD PD PD
Gymnasium (within urban parks) CUP CUP CUP
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS PD
ASSEMBLY USES (39) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS PD PD
BANKS AND RELATED FINANCIAL OFFICES AND INSTITUTIONS PD PD PD
BARS, TAVERNS AND NIGHTCLUBS* CUP
CARE FACILITIES: (SEE ALSO H. & S.C. AND W. & I. C.) (6)
Day Care Center (2, 15, 27) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Residential Care of 6 or Fewer Persons* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-53
 Intermediate and Residential, Care of 7 or More Persons (6) CUP CUP
Emergency Shelter *(42) ZC
Low Barrier Navigation Center* ZC ZC
CAR WASHES, SELF-SERVICE OR AUTOMATIC (2, 15) CUP CUP CUP
CEMETERIES, COLUMBARIA AND MAUSOLEUMS CUP CUP
 Crematories, Accessory CUP CUP
CLUB PROJECTS, TEMPORARY OUTDOOR CUP CUP
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY AS DEFINED BY SEC. 2701 OF THE VENTURA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES* ZC ZC
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (46)
 Non-Commercial Antenna, Ground Mounted (46) This use only applies if the facility is an accessory structure to a dwelling (See Sec. 8105-4)
 Wireless Communication Facility (45)
  Stealth Facilities (Building-Concealed, Flush-Mounted, etc.) 80 feet or less in height (See Sec. 8107-45.4) (45) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Non-Stealth Facilities, 50 feet or less in height (See Sec. 8107-45.4(f)(4)) (45) CUP CUP CUP
  Non-Stealth Facilities, over 50 feet in height, or Stealth Facilities over 80 feet (See Sec. 8107-45.4(f)(4)) (45) CUP CUP CUP
CONFERENCE CENTER/CONVENTION CENTER (9) CUP
CONTRACTORS' SERVICE AND STORAGE YARDS AND BUILDINGS PD PD
CROP PRODUCTION (12) Exempt
(See Sec. 9600 et seq. of the Ventura County Ordinance Code for regulations pertaining to industrial hemp cultivation.)
 USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY ZC ZC ZC
  Fuel Storage ZC ZC ZC
  Underground Fuel Storage Permitted by Other County Agencies E E E
  Offices CUP CUP CUP
  Packing, Preliminary Processing or Storage of Crops; Without Structures ZC ZC ZC
  Agricultural Sales Facility; Small Up to 500 sq. ft.* (15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
   not meeting standards established by Section 8107-6.2 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CULTURAL/HISTORIC USES (29, 40)
 Cultural Heritage Sites with Ordinance Deviations (29) Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
  Historic Repository (29) CUP CUP CUP
  Interpretive Centers (29) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Museums CUP CUP CUP CUP
DOG AND CAT GROOMING PD
EDUCATION AND TRAINING (41)
 Colleges and Universities CUP PD
 Schools; Elementary and Secondary (Nonboarding Only) CUP PD
 Professional and Vocational CUP CUP PD PD CUP
 Art, Craft and Self-Improvement CUP CUP PD PD
ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGE (3) CUP CUP
 Energy Storage* PD PD PD
FENCES AND WALLS 6′ HIGH OR LESS PER ART. 6 E E E E E E
 Wildlife Impermeable Fencing In Overlay Zone* Pursuant to Article 9
 Over 6′ High Per Art. 6 (18) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
FESTIVALS, ANIMAL SHOWS, AND SIMILAR EVENTS, TEMPORARY OUTDOOR (3, 35) CUP
FILMING ACTIVITIES* (2, 15)
 Permanent PD PD PD CUP CUP
 Temporary CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Occasional for Current News Programs/Noncommercial Personal Use E E E E E E
 Occasional Per Sec. 8107-11.1 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Occasional With Waivers Per Sec. 8107-11.2 ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
 Occasional, Not Meeting Standards (18) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EXCLUDING CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS (2) PD PD PD PD
 Correctional Institutions* (30) CUP
 Public Works Projects Not Otherwise Listed as Uses in this Section Constructed by the County or its Contractors E E E E E E
 Fire Stations (15) PD PD PD PD PD PD
GRADING (A PWA GRADING PERMIT MAY STILL APPLY) (3) E E E E E E
 Within an Overlay Zone Pursuant to Article 9
HEALTH SERVICES SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND OUT-PATIENT CLINICS PD PD PD
 Ambulance Services CUP PD PD
 Hospitals CUP CUP
 Pharmacy, Accessory Retail, for Prescription Pharmaceuticals Only PD PD PD
HOTELS, MOTELS AND BOARDING HOUSES PD
KENNELS/CATTERIES (15) CUP
LABORATORIES; RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PD PD PD
 Medical and Dental PD PD PD PD
LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS PD PD PD
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
 Apparel and Related Products PD PD PD
  Dressmaking and Tailor Shops PD PD
 Chemicals (See Definitions), Gases and Related Products Excluding Nerve Gas CUP
  Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Perfumes, Cosmetics and the Like PD PD PD
 Soaps, Detergents and Cleaners PD
 Electrical and Electronic Machinery, Equipment and Supplies PD PD PD
  Batteries CUP PD
  Household Appliances CUP PD PD
  Transmission and Distribution Equipment, and Industrial Apparatus (15) CUP PD PD
 Food and Related Products CUP PD PD
  Alcoholic Beverages PD
  Bakery Products PD PD PD
  Meat, Seafood and Poultry Packing Plants CUP CUP
  Slaughtering; Refining and Rendering of Animal Fats and Oils CUP
  Sugar Refining CUP
 Furniture and Related Fixtures PD PD
 Instruments; Measuring, Analyzing and Controlling PD PD PD
 Jewelry, Silverware, and Plated Ware PD PD PD
 Leather and Leather Products PD PD PD
  Tanning, Curing and Finishing of Hides and Skins CUP
 Lumber and Wood Products and Processes PD PD
  Cabinet Work PD PD PD
  Firewood Operations (3, 12) CUP CUP CUP
  Plywood, Particleboard and Veneer Manufacture; Wood Preserving PD
  Sawmills and Planing Mills PD
 Machinery, Except Electrical PD PD
  Office, Computing and Accounting Machines PD PD PD
 Metal Industries, Primary CUP
  Rolling, Drawing and Extruding CUP PD
 Metal Products, Fabricated PD PD
  Ammunition CUP
  Machine Shops (3) PD PD PD
  Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, Engraving and Related Operations CUP PD PD
 Musical Instruments, Including Pianos and Organs PD PD PD
 Paper and Related Products CUP
  Products from Paper and Paperboard, Including Containers PD PD PD
 Pens, Pencils and Other Office and Artists' Materials PD PD PD
 Personal Goods PD PD PD
 Petroleum Refining and Related Industries CUP
 Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods, and Watches and Clocks PD PD PD
 Printing, Publishing and Related Industries PD PD PD
  Print Shops (Up to 1,500 sq. ft. of GFA) (3) PD
 Rubber and Plastics Products (2) CUP CUP
  Tire Retreading and Recapping PD PD
 Signs and Advertising Displays PD PD PD
 Soil Amendment Operations (16) CUP CUP CUP
 Stone, Clay and Glass Products (4) CUP PD
  Asbestos Products CUP
  Cement, Concrete, Gypsum and Plaster, and Products Fabricated Therefrom (2) CUP CUP
  Glass and Glassware, Pressed and Blown, Including Flat Glass CUP
  Glass Product, Made of Purchased Glass PD PD PD
  Rock Crushing and Sandblasting Plants CUP
 Textile Mill Products PD
 Tobacco Products PD PD
 Toys and Amusement, Sporting and Athletic Goods PD PD PD
 Transportation Equipment (15) CUP PD
  Motorcycles, Bicycles and Related Parts PD PD
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (1) CUP
 Mining and Accessory Uses* (1, 19) CUP
  Less than 1 Year in Duration (1, 22) CUP CUP CUP
  Public Works Maintenance (1, 22, 36) E E E E E E
  Reclamation Plan (22) Following a public hearing where a reclamation plan is required per SMARA in conjunction with a land use entitlement
 Oil and Gas Exploration and Production* CUP CUP CUP
 Drilling, Temporary Geologic (Testing only) CUP CUP CUP
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CBD OVERLAY ZONE PER SECTION 8109-4.5.5 (37) PD
 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the CBD overlay zone* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
OFFICE; BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, EXCEPT HEALTH AND VETERINARY (6, 15) PD PD PD PD CUP
 Telemarketing Offices (21) PD PD PD PD CUP CUP
ORGANICS PROCESSING OPERATIONS (COMPOSTING, VERMICOMPOSTING, CHIPPING AND GRINDING) (24)
 Biosolids Composting Operations (24) CUP CUP
 Commercial Organics Processing Operations (All Types) (24) CUP CUP
PARKING FACILITY (38) PD PD PD PD PD PD
PIPELINES/TRANSMISSION LINES, ABOVEGROUND (19) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
PROPULSION (ENGINE) TESTING CUP
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Small Utility Structures (19) E E E E E E
 Offices Only PD PD PD PD PD PD
 Service Yards PD PD
RADIO STUDIOS (see Section 8107-45.2.3) (45) CUP PD PD PD
RECORDING STUDIOS (3, 15) PD CUP
RENTAL AND LEASING OF DURABLE GOODS (6, 15, 19) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Bicycle Rental PD
REPAIR AND RECONDITIONING SERVICES (2) CUP CUP PD PD
 Automobile Bodywork and Painting PD PD
 Automobile Repair, Including Component Repair (15) CUP CUP PD PD
 Electrical and Electronic Machinery and Equipment (3, 6, 15) PD PD PD
 Heavy Machinery Repair, Including Trucks, Tractors and Buses PD PD
 Instruments, Including Musical Instruments (3, 6) PD PD
 Office, Computing and Accounting Machines (3, 6) PD PD
 Photographic and Optical Goods (3, 6) PD PD
 Repair of Personal Goods such as Jewelry, Shoes and Saddlery PD PD
RETAIL TRADE (SEE DEFINITIONS) (2, 19) PD PD
 Christmas Tree Sales* (3) ZC ZC
 Eating Establishments* (18) PD PD CUP CUP
 Feed Stores CUP
 Lumber and Building Materials Sales Yards (6, 15) CUP CUP
 Mail Order Houses (Nonstore) PD PD
 Mobile Food Facilities* (18) E E E E E E
  More than 30 Minutes in One Location (18) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Motor Vehicle, Mobilehome, Recreational Vehicle and Boat Dealers CUP
 Nurseries CUP
 Uses and Structures, Accessory
  Outdoor Sales and Services, Temporary (See Definitions)* (2) ZC ZC
  Repair of Products Retailed ZC ZC
SALES/LEASING OF COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OFFICE SPACE IN EXISTING BUILDING ON SAME SITE AS UNIT/UNITS BEING SOLD/LEASED (18) E E E E E E
SALVAGE YARDS, INCLUDING AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL SALES OF SALVAGED MATERIALS CUP
SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
 Business (See Definitions) PD PD PD
  Auction Halls, Not Involving Livestock (2) CUP CUP PD
  Disinfecting and Exterminating Services (6) CUP CUP CUP CUP
  Exhibits, Building of PD PD PD
  Industrial Laundries and Dry Cleaning Plants PD PD
  Sign Painting and Lettering Shops PD PD PD
 Personal PD PD
SIGNS PER REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 10 UNLESS EXEMPT FROM ZONING CLEARANCE PER SEC. 8110-3 (7, 15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Freestanding Off-Site Advertising Signs CUP CUP
SWAP MEETS (15) CUP CUP CUP CUP
TAXIDERMY PD
TRANSITIONALANDSUPPORTIVE HOUSING*
Transitional Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
Supportive Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (SEE DEFINITIONS) CUP PD PD
 Bus and Train Terminals CUP
 Stockyard, Not Primarily for Fattening or Selling Livestock CUP
 Truck Storage, Overnight, and Waste Hauling Yards (7, 23) PD PD
TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION: REMOVAL, RELOCATION, PRUNING OR VEGETATION MODIFICATION (7, 12)
 Protected Trees, Vegetation, and Vegetation Modification in Overlay Zone* See Arts. 7 and 9
 Other Trees and Vegetation Outside Overlay Zone (42) E E E E E E
USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY, OTHER THAN LISTED ABOVE (19)
 Animals, Security, Per Art. 7 (See Sec. 8107-2.4.4) E E E E E E
  More Animals than Permitted CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Dwelling, for Superintendent or Owner (2, 6) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Dwelling, Caretaker (3, 6) CUP CUP CUP
 Game Machines; Three or Fewer ZC ZC
 Organics Processing Operations (24)
  On-Site Composting Operations (24)
   Small-Scale (up to 10 cubic yards on-site) (24) E E E E E E
   Medium-Scale (over 10 cubic yards to 200 cubic yards on-site) (24) CUP CUP CUP ZC ZC ZC
   Large-Scale (over 200 cubic yards on-site) (24) CUP CUP CUP
 Waste Handling, Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities (24)
  Recyclable Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities (24) E E E E E
   Not meeting standards established by Sec. 8107-36.3.7 (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Patios, Paving, and Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade Per Article 6 (19) E E E E E E
 Recreational Facilities, Restaurants and Cafes; For Employees Only PD PD PD
 Retail Sale of Products Manufactured On-Site ZC ZC ZC
 Soil and Geologic Testing for Water Wells, Foundations, Septic Systems, and Similar Construction E E E E E E
 Swimming, Wading, and Ornamental Pools Less Than 18" Depth Capacity (19) E E E E E E
 Temporary Buildings During Construction* (2) ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Vaccination Clinics, Temporary, for Pet Animals* (5) ZC ZC
 Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup Battery Packs, and the Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5) E E E E E E
 Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture, Similar Structures Exempt from Setback Requirements of Article 6 E E E E E E
 Ordinary Maintenance/Minor Repairs to Buildings; No Structural Alterations E E E E E E
 Vending Machines Not Displacing Required Parking or Landscaping, nor Blocking Pedestrian Access (19) E E E E E E
VETERINARY CLINICS, PET ANIMALS ONLY* (2, 15) CUP PD PD PD PD
WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE, INCLUDING MINISTORAGE ETC. PD PD PD
 Automobile Impound Yards; Dead Storage of Trucks, Buses and the Like (2, 4) CUP
 Building Materials, Movers' Equipment and the Like; Indoor (1, 8) PD PD PD
  Outdoor (2) CUP
 Ministorage, with or without RV Storage* (27) CUP PD PD
 Fertilizer and Manure CUP
 Hazardous Materials, Including Pesticides and Herbicides (7) CUP
 Petroleum and Gas (Butane, Propane, LPG, etc.); Explosives and Fireworks CUP
 Recreational Vehicle PD PD
 Storage of Building Materials, Temporary* (3) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
WASTE HANDLING, WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES (24)
Disposal Facilities, Oilfield Waste (24) CUP
 Disposal Facilities, Solid Waste (24) CUP
 Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities and Hazardous Waste Collection, Treatment and Storage Facilities (24) CUP CUP
 Recyclables Collection and Processing Facilities (24) CUP CUP CUP
 Recyclables Collection Centers (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Recyclable Household/CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities (24) CUP CUP
 Reuse Salvage Facilities (Indoor or Outdoor) (24) CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Temporary Collection Activities, Outdoor (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Waste Collection and Processing Activities to Mitigate an Emergency (24) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 Waste Processing Facilities and Transfer Stations (24) CUPCUP
WASTEWATER/SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP
 Community Wastewater Treatment Facility CUPCUP
WATER PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
 4 or Fewer Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) (6, 15) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
 5 or More Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) CUP CUP CUP ZC ZC ZC
 Well Drilling for Use Only on Lot of Well Location (Privately Operated) E E E E E E
WHOLESALE TRADE PD PD PD
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND COMMERCIAL AQUARIUMS CUP

 

* There are specific regulations for this use or structure; see Article 7 and Article 9. Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.

E = Exempt
ZC = Zoning Clearance unless specifically exempted 		ZCW = Zoning Clearance with signed waivers
PD = Planned Development Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit 		Not
Allowed		 Exempt Approved by
Planning
Director
or Designee 		Approved by
Planning
Commission 		Approved by
Board of
Supervisors

 

(Add. Ord. 3723—3-12-85; Am. Ord. 3730—5-7-85; Add. Ord. 3730—5-7-85; Am. Ord. 3749—10-29-85; Add. Ord. 3749—10-29-85; Am. Ord. 3810—5-5-87; Add. Ord. 3810—5-5-87; Am. Ord. 3881—12-20-88; Add. Ord. 3881—12-20-88; Add. Ord. 3895—4-25-89; Am. Ord. 3920—12-19-89; Am. Ord. 3993—2-25-92; Am. Ord. 3995—3-24-92; Add. Ord. 3995—3-24-92; Am. Ord. 4092—6-27-95; Add. Ord. 4092—6-27-95; Add. Ord. 4118—7-2-96; Add. Ord. 4123—9-17-96; Am. Ord. 4123—9-17-96; Am. Ord. 4166—4-14-98; Am. Ord. 4175—10-6-98; Am. Ord. 4187—5-25-99; Am. Ord. 4214—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4214—10-24-00; Am. Ord. 4215—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4215—10-24-00; Am. Ord. 4216—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4216—10-24-00; Add. Ord. 4220—12-5-00; Add. Ord. 4227—1-9-01; Add. Ord. 4281—5-6-03; Am. Ord. 4281—5-6-03; Am. Ord. 4282—5-20-03; Am. Ord. 4291—7-29-03; Am. Ord. 4317—3-15-05; Am. Ord. 4387—7-1-08; Am. Ord. 4389—9-9-08; Am. Ord. 4393—12-16-08; Ord. No. 4407, § 3, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4411, § 3, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 4417, § 2, 10-5-2010; Ord. No. 4436, § 4, 6-28-2011; Ord. No. 4470, § 2, 3-24-2015; Ord. No. 4526, § 2, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 4532, § 2, 10-30-2018; Ord. No. 4537, § 4, 3-12-2019; Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 4, 11-3-2020; Ord. No. 4574, § II, 12-15-2020; Ord. No. 4596, § 2, 3-1-2022; Ord. No. 4606, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 4615, § 2, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4624, § 3, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4630, § 2, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 4641, § 3, 12-17-2024)