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City of Ventura
In the City of Ventura, the health and safety of our community is a priority. It was with careful thought and planning that the City proclaimed a local State of Emergency on Sunday March 15, 2020 in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The declaration allows critical services and operations to continue while reinforcing best practices identified by the CDC and Ventura County Public Health Officials. It is also a tool that enables the City to coordinate an effective response and allow for access to state and federal funds.
The press releases, executive orders, and ordinances issued by the City of Ventura connected with COVID-19 can be found below.
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Press Releases, Ordinances & Resources
Press Releases: the City’s latest press releases connected with COVID-19 can be found in our website Archive Center.
January 11, 2021
November 9, 2020
October 16, 2020
September 10, 2020
July 2, 2020
- Order: Beaches and Beach Parking to be Closed to the Public during July 4th weekend
- Directive: City of Ventura Police Department and Code Enforcement to Enforce the Order of the Ventura County Health Officer Closing Beaches
June 15, 2020
- Resolution:
Confirming and Extending the Local Emergency until September 13, 2020 - Resolution: Temporarily Waving Special Event Permit Fees and Reducing Insurance for Expanded Temporary Retail/Restaurant Operations
May 27, 2020
May 26, 2020
May 18, 2020
May 11, 2020
- Amendment:Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Park and Beach Closure
- Reopening of tennis court and tennis facilities (Sec. 8.1000.020)
April 27, 2020
- Reconfirming the Local Emergency - Resolution 2020-017
- Lodging Establishments Notice Temp Limitations and STVR’s - Ordinance 2020-016
April 21, 2020
April 10, 2020
April 7, 2020
- Amendment - Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Eviction Moratorium
- Emergency Ordinance - RV for Quarantined Person
- Fillable .pdf application connected with this ordinance:
Temporary Recreational Vehicle (RV) Housing Application
- Fillable .pdf application connected with this ordinance:
- Emergency Ordinance - City Emergency Organization and Functions
- Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Park and Beach Closure
- Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Eviction Moratorium
- Resource connected with this ordinance
Eviction Moratorium Question & Answer Resource - Updated 04/08/2020
- Resource connected with this ordinance
- Emergency Ordinance - Suspending automatic approval deadlines for all land use, subdivision, and zoning applications, applications for installation of wireless telecommunication equipment, and issuance of building permits.
November 9, 2020
County of Ventura
The Ventura County Office of Emergency Services operates the official Ventura County incident information website containing all current information on the COVID-19 situation in Ventura County.
Ventura County Public Health Orders
The County’s latest ordinances connected with COVID-19 can be found on their website.
Safely Reopening Ventura County
The County of Ventura is the first and largest Southern California County to receive approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to move forward on an accelerated path to reopening. To learn more about lower-risk workplaces allowed to reopen or to register your business, visit www.VCReopens.com
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Press Releases
The County’s latest press releases connected with COVID-19 can be found on their website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To provide additional clarity on the order, the County developed a "Stay Well at Home" resource with a Frequently Asked Questions section.
State of California
California is now moving into Stage 2, where some lower-risk workplaces can gradually open with adaptations. The Governor’s Office has issued guidance to help these workplaces reopen safely. The goal is a safe, clean environment for workers and customers. Businesses may use effective alternative or innovative methods to build upon the guidance. To learn more about requirements to reopen, visit California’s resilience roadmap,
State of California updates and information on the COVID-19 pandemic can be found on the State’s website.