Permits, Forms, and Documents

Building and Safety

Fee Schedules

2019 Construction Permit Fees (effective July 1, 2019) (PDF)

2020 Construction Permit Fees (effective July 10, 2020) (PDF)

Applications

Permit Application – Simple Permits (water heaters, FAU changeouts, re-roof, etc.)

Plan Submittal Application – Complex Permits (residential/non-residential alterations, additions, and new construction, adding/removing walls, etc. – requiring plan review)

City Ordinance

  1. 2013 Ordinance
  2. 2016 Ordinance
  3. Ventura Property Maintenance Code

2019 California Green Building Standards

  1. BS 234 2019 Cal Green Non-Residential_12-2019
  2. BS 235 2019 Cal Green Residential-12-2019

2016 California Green Building Standards

  1. BS 234 2016 Cal Green Non-Residential-7-2-2018
  2. BS 235 2016 Cal Green Residential 7-2-2018

Thomas Fire Forms

  1. BS 642 Chapter 7A Materials and Methods for Wildfire (rev. 7-1-18)
  2. BS 642 Chapter 7A Materials and Methods for Wildfire 2019

Handouts

  1. 2019 Resi Lighting Form
  2. Accessibility Cover Sheet - 2016 CA Building Code (PDF)
  3. Accessibility Regulations
  4. ADA Hardship Worksheet (PDF)
  5. Address Change Request Form (PDF)
  6. Affidavit - Smoke Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s) Self Certification of Installation (PDF)
  7. Affidavit - Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures in Existing Dwellings - Self Certification of Install
  8. Block Wall Fence Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  9. Block Wall Standards 6-2017
  10. Cal Fire Solar Installation Guide (PDF)
  11. Commercial Building Accessibility Upgrade-Summary
  12. Commercial Kitchen Appliance Exemption Ventilation Application (PDF)
  13. Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  14. Construction Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  15. Decks, Gangways and Floats Checklist (PDF)
  16. Demolition Procedure-Demolition Clearance Form (PDF)
  17. Express Plan Review (PDF)
  18. Final Inspection Information Sheet
  19. Final Inspection Information Sheet-Fillable
  20. Fire Sprinkler Worksheet (PDF)
  21. Garden Wall Retaining Wall Standards (PDF)
  22. Guidelines for Laundry Greywater Disposal System (PDF)
  23. Interior Demolition Permit Requirements (PDF)
  24. Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Piping (PDF)
  25. Mechanical Plan Check Requirements 10-16 (PDF)
  26. Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (PDF)
  27. On-site Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Requirements (septic systems) (PDF)
  28. Patio Covers
  29. Permit Extension Request Form (PDF)
  30. Photovoltaic Checklist (PDF)
  31. Plumbing Fixture Requirements (PDF)
  32. PV Central-String Inverter System Plan (PDF)
  33. PV Microinverter and ACM systems Plan (PDF)
  34. Residential Bathroom Remodel Requirements (PDF)
  35. Residential Electrical Service Upgrade Guidelines (PDF)
  36. Residential FAU - Minimum Plan Requirements- FILLABLE
  37. Residential Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  38. Residential Permits Required YES-NO
  39. Residential Swimming Pool slope set back requirements (PDF)
  40. Residential Swimming Pool, Pool Barriers and Safety Covers (PDF)
  41. Residential Swimming Pools (PDF)
  42. Residential Window Replacement Specifications Form (PDF)
  43. Retaining Wall Standards (PDF)
  44. Revision Plan Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  45. Roof Top HVAC Units (PDF)
  46. Sign Lighting - NRCC-LTS-01-E Certificate of Compliance (PDF)
  47. Slope Setbacks (PDF)
  48. Standard Patio Cover Sheet
  49. Trash Enclosure Guidelines 2020
  50. Vertical Wet Venting - Kitchen Island or Peninsula

Request for Appeals Board Hearing

  1. Request for Appeals Board Hearing FILLABLE PDF.pdf

Land Development

Encroachment Permits

  1. Encroachment Permit ApplicationFillable
  2. Encroachment Permit Contact Info 2021
  3. Encroachment Permit Procedures
  4. Encroachment Permits - Insurance Matrix
  5. Encroachment Permits General Conditions 11-14-16

Grading Plans and Permits

  1. City Grading Ordinance Number 2017-009
  2. Encroachment Permit - General Conditions
  3. Encroachment Permit Application
  4. Encroachment Permit Procedures
  5. Final Grading Certification
  6. Grading Bond Form
  7. Grading Permit (Sample Form)
  8. Land Development Submittal Requirements for Planning Applications
  9. Preparation Checklist for Grading Only Plans
  10. Rough Grading Certification
  11. Standard Grading Notes
  12. Submittal Checklist for Grading Only Plans

Improvement Plans

  1. Faithful Performance Bond
  2. Labor and Material Bond
  3. Land Development Submittal Requirements for Planning Applications
  4. Monument Bond Form
  5. Preparation Checklist Grading and Improvement Plans
  6. Request to Deviate from City Standards
  7. Submittal Checklist for Tract Parcel Maps
  8. Submittal Checklist Grading and Improvement Plans

Fees

  1. fee-schedule_072019
  2. Cost-Bond Estimate - FY 16-17-2
  3. Quimby Information Summary

Residential Parkway Bioswale Permits

  1. City Standard Detail Number 413
  2. Obtain a Permit to Construct a Residential Parkway Bioswale
  3. Vegetated Swale Planting Requirements

Stormwater Forms

  1. Declaration of Covenant Regarding Stormwater Devices
  2. Frequently Asked Questions
  3. Local Storm Water Pollution Plan Certificate
  4. Local Storm Water Pollution Plan City Approval
  5. MS4 Worksheet 2018 (TGM Tool) (Excel)
  6. MS4 Worksheet 2018 (TGM Tool) (PDF)
  7. Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP)
  8. Stormwater Treatment Operations and Maintenance Plan
  9. Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual for Storm Water Quality Control Measures 2018 Update

Submittal Requirements - Planning Application

  1. Land Development Submittal Requirements for Planning Applications

Wireless Facilities in the Right-of-Way

  1. Wireless Handout

SCE Wireless Carrier Attachments

  1. SCE Application Wireless
  2. SCE Wireless Process

Autocad Files

  1. City of Ventura 2016 Autocad
  2. Plan Sheet Example

Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance

  1. Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance

Parking and Transportation

Parking

  1. Residential and Visitor Parking Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Parking Permit Program Map
  3. Parking Permit Program Document

Transportation

  1. 2007 Daily Traffic Data (PDF)
  2. 2017-2021 Pavmement Maintenance Plan (PDF)
  3. Bicycle Lockers Map
  4. Locker Application (PDF)
  5. Haul Route Permit Conditions 2020 (2)
  6. Metrolink Service (PDF)
  7. Adopted 2011 Bicycle Master Plan (PDF)
  8. Priority Bicycle Improvements Map (JPG)
  9. Proposed Bike Routing Map (JPG)
  10. Recommended Bicycle Master Plan Map (JPG)
  11. School Area Guidelines (PDF)
  12. Encroachment Permit ApplicationFillable
  13. Wide Load Requirement Brochure
  14. Wide Load Permit Form 01B